George A.A Baruwa
* ******* *****, ****** *****, London SE 8 5DY (020*-******** Mobile Number 078********
Email Address: acxfos@r.postjobfree.com
Cisco ID: CSCO10254764 Certified as of 21/04/04
Work Experience
Dec 2015- Nov
Broadband Engineer/Field Engineer
QuebeGB Engineering.
I am currently working as a broadband engineer providing IT support for Talk-Talk and EE customers.
Diagnose any broadband /Telephone faults, install l and setup EE or Talk-Talk new router for the customer. Install Talk-Talk or EE setup Boxes for customer, Escalate fault to service Centre.
Carry out pre -Calls before visiting customers to confirm their appointment.
Diagnose any telephone issues and also log faults with BT.
Dec 2013- Nov 2015
I am currently supporting Private IT Projects for small Businesses and Churches,
Roll out Windows 7 / Microsoft office 2010 technology.
Install new ADSL2 Line and re configure the router
Setup Printers and troubleshoot any issues
Recalling network ports
April 2009 – Sept 2013
Network Engineer/Field Engineer
C apita – Romer House, 132 Lewisham High Street, LONDON, SE13 61R
I am currently responsible for Remote customer installs and migrations to existing WAN.
This requires configuration of all network equipment as well as installing at the customer site. This can also require a degree of network design depending on the customer’s specific needs.
I am also required to troubleshoot network related issues that have been escalated by the service desk (similar to a 3rd line network role).
I provided support for Windows servers, Active Directory, Citrix XenApp, DHCP, DNS, WINS.
I have experience in dealing with Leased line, Ethernet routing, ADSL, and PSTN connectivity. I also have the advantage of using my Cisco skills on a daily basis which is beneficial when troubleshooting network related issues, Installed and support Microsoft Lync.
• Working as part of a small support team I was responsible for 2nd line issues relating to faults that
Occurred across the In clarity infrastructure.
• Manage Cisco switches install and configuration of VLANs, Network Point patching and IP Addressing
Manage internal office moves Projects (include moving data ports, ESX ports, VLANs) Responsible for
Managing multiple site routers and switches also WAN/LAN managements, Monitor Network Traffic
Using what’s Gold, MRTG, PRTG and Cisco work also manage two Nokia cluster firewall.
I am currently studying towards recertifying my CCNA and strive to broaden my technical abilities by
Learning Cisco Nexus switches.
May 2004 – April 2009
Voice & Data Analyst
Liberata – Civic Centre, Bromley Kent BR1 3UH
Working within the Telecoms team as a Voice& Data engineer I was responsible for 1st/2nd
line support relating to all Telecommunication issues. As well as Managing PBX Siemens telephone
switches by reprogramming, configuring the switch and moving telephone extension numbers around
allocation of new number. Setups haunt groups, Pickup groups, and Divert incoming calls;
troubleshooting telephone problems, re patching port and keeping patching scheduling up to-date
managing DPNSS Circuit between two site.
• I have personally been involved in large office relocation’s and telecoms upgrades, which involve a
great deal of project management/planning. I am the personal contact for many of the remote sites
that we manage in London and have built up good working relationships.
• During my time with Liberata I have been exposed to different hardware systems including Siemen
switch 3000, 1000 Cisco switches Mitel Switches, IBM servers. I am experienced with
development/installation and troubleshooting of these systems. I have training in Blackberry
administration and troubleshooting, and provide on-site cover.
• I also used applications such as Cisco Call Manager, Server 2003/2008, VNC, PVQM, Nortel Unified
Communications Manager, Realitic Telephony Manager, CC6/7, Symposium, Blackberry BES Servers,
Service-now and Intuition switchboard console.
• This was a varied role and required me to use my previous experience in a technical support role as
Well as customer service skills.
• As the support role was so varied I gained exposure to various technologies that have broadened my
Skillset, such as VOIP platforms Juniper switches and routers, HP switches, and ADSL router
troubleshooting.
Dec 1999 – March 2004
Server & Desktop Analyst
Liberata, 1 London Bridge, London SE1
• Worked in a demanding and challenging Public Sector environment, supporting 2 Local Councils.
Supporting 3000 users remotely, as well as helpdesk support over the phone on various
Platforms Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Window NT Server
Using software such as lotus and Citrix as well as my excellent communication, diagnostic and
troubleshooting skills. I was responsible for resolving any issues or escalating them to one of our
many 3rd party suppliers. Rolling out Citrix Client on end user PC’s
I am accustomed to working within strict SLAs and enjoy a busy working environment. Also able to priorities’ tasks whilst maintaining a clear customer focused approach.
I have experience with call management/ownership and maintain a proactive working style.
I have the ability to convey technical terms to a potentially non-technical audience therefore providing excellent customer orientated service
Manage Windows Active Directory Accounts, creation and modification of accounts, Group Policies, security groups/permissions, Manage Exchange Server 2000/2007 administration and MDA Smartphone configuration. Printer setup, configuration.
Manage DHCP Severs DNS Server, VMware Sever Configuration of ESX ports.
Working knowledge of current and legacy server hardware diagnostics & troubleshooting experience various platforms such as Compaq ProLiant, Dell servers, HP Cluster servers also familiar with building configuring and troubleshooting PC hardware components.
Feb 1998 – March 1998
Network Administrator
MSF CENTRE (LONDON)
• Supported and installed Windows NT Server and Work station, Provided both first and second line support for Novell server and client server, Provided support for WAN and LAN using Cisco Router, Hub, deal with various user problems over the phone
May 1998 – Sept 1998
Network Support
Lewisham College (LONDON)
• Roll out of Novell Network 4.1 from Netware3.12, implemented Intra network95 MsOffice97, Ms
Exchange, GroupWise, Lotus Note, Proxy Server and TCP/IP.
• Roll out of Msoffice97 from Msoffice4.3, and Windows 3.11 to Windows 95
• Supporting Hardware, Software, End Users and Cisco network
May 1997 – Sept 1998
Network Support /Developer
BULLEN CONSULTANTS (CROYDON)
• Supported and Administered Novell NetWare 3.2, 4.1 and Windows 95 End Users
• Supervised Network performance, configuration. Monitor, install new hardware and software
Updating Oracle Databases using SQL, Managing Dbase V Databases with information provided
Education & Training
Microsoft IT Academy Training
September 2014 Windows 7 Configuration 073-680
October 2014 Windows Server 2012 R2 Virtualization
Hyper -V
October 2014 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2008
2003 – 2004
CCNA Certification – Croydon College – London, UK
Having completed the latest Cisco CCNA curriculum, which was updated in 2007/2008. This ensures that I have the most relevant and up to date skills that are easily transferable to the workplace.
Over 150 hours of hands on work in modern laboratory facilities within a Cisco Regional Academy has enabled me to gain invaluable practical experience which I can apply within the workplace.
July 2002 – July 2002
ISDX/Realitis System Management Certification – Technology Dive–Beeston, Nottingham, NG8 1LA
2004 -2005
CCNP Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
1995 – 1999
B.Sc. (Hon) Information Systems Engineering 2(ii) - UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER London, UK
1995-1995
C.I.T.E (ASSOCIATES) CITY LIMITED – London, UK
Network Computer Services Supervision City & Guilds Level 3 (Novell 3.12)
Network Computer Services Operational City & Guilds Level 2 (Novell 3.12)
1992 – 1994
HND Computer Studies (Information Systems Engineering) – UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER London, UK
Interests
During my recreational time I participate in social football matches as I recognize the importance of my health and keeping fit. I also enjoy all aspects of technology, especially computing.
Reference
Available on request