Ebubechukwu Agu
Mobile: 214-***-**** E-mail: *********@*****.***
Experienced network professional with over seven years in information technology, hardware and software. Seeking employment in areas of Network and systems engineering
EDUCATION
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
oM.Sc. Computer Engineering
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State, Nigeria
oB.Sc. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Unix/Linux Administration, Perl, C/C++, Linux and Unix Systems hardware fixes, HP Quality Center, Jira, Agile Methodology, Virtualization, kickstart, Python, Nagios, Apache Tomcat, VMware, Application Installation and deployment.
Networking Concepts: OSI Model, TCP/IP networking, IP addressing, Static Routes, Access lists
Protocols: ARP, FTP, ICMP, DNS, ICMP, DHCP, TCP, IP, UDP, TELNET
Cabling: CAT 5, CAT 5e, CAT 6
IP Routing Protocols: EBGP, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP
LAN Switching: VLAN, STP, PVST, VTP, RPVST, LACP
Windows7, Window 8, and Window 10, RHEL6, RHEL7
Cisco 2800, 2900, 3900 routers. Cisco 3750, 2960 switches
CERTIFICATIONS
VMware Certified Associate (DCV)
LPIC 1 Certified
Comptia Linux+ Certification
AT&T Agile Bronze Certified
CCNA Certified
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IBM – Dallas, TX.
IT Specialist-Network Engineer April. 2017 – Present
Hands-on experience in configuring, implementation and administrating Cisco network Infrastructure.
Configuration and Troubleshooting network connectivity on Cisco devices.
Investigation, diagnoses, resolution, recovery and closure for network change incidents across all network technologies
Internet Protocol (IP) administration and IP address subnettting
Experience with layer 3 routing protocol
Extensively used TCP/IP tools like TELNET for remote login to the routers and SSH for secure login.
Implementations and management of VLANS, Port security, trunking, inter-Vlan routing and routing protocols
IT Specialist – Linux Engineer Aug. 2013 – April. 2017
User management on Linux server
Install, test, upgrade and configure system files and services to enhance application security and operational performance.
Performed installation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Instances on physical and virtual machines.
I installed and configured Linux servers both manually and using kickstart.
Installed and configured Apache Tomcat server for java developers
Configured disk partitions as required using Logical Volume Manager (LVM).
Configuration of local repository to support package and applications management.
I Hardened systems with Security Enhanced Linux and other security measures.
Installed and configured Nagios for server monitoring.
Bell Helicopter – Hurst, TX
Associate IT Analyst June. 2011 – July 2013
Responsible for the processing of data transfer requests for vendors
Support shipping applications (Kewill and SAP)
Responsible for configuring and granting users access to applications
Involved in software installations and PLM (Product Lifecycle Methodology)
Create implementation plans for software upgrades and modifications
Create virtual directories, network shares and mount points for FTP and SFTP processes
Create user acceptance plans and test cases to evaluate the performance against expected standards
Configure and setup NAS drives for back-up
Poly America, Grand Prairie, Texas
Maintenance Specialist Nov. 2008 – Jan. 2010
Maintained sensors, actuators and other instrument systems that control the production lines
Troubleshoot faults on the electrical wiring and circuits
Carried out preventive maintenance on systems and equipment as required
Janlee Associates, Nigeria
Design Engineer Jan. 2006 – June 2008
Prepared power distribution design for small and large scale buildings
Worked on master planning, interior and roadway lighting design
Involvement in feasibility studies and preparing bill of materials
Executed industrial power system studies for load assessment and power factor correction
Involved in the distribution and management of high voltage power supply
Designed smoke detector and alarm systems for university library
Managed the design of street lighting for the campuses of the University of Nigeria
Designed circuit diagrams, relay logic and a control panel
Worked on load schedules for distribution boards