ALVIN FRIMPONG
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
Linux/Unix System Administrator with 5+ years of experience. Looking to achieve meaningful employment with a company as a Linux System Administrator, which will allow me to address and solve your company’s technical needs. Proven leadership capabilities; fast learner; strong analytical skills; proven teamwork abilities.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Operating Systems: Red Hat, CentOS,ubuntu
VMware
AWS
Active Directory
Microsoft office,
Familiar with Networking protocols such as TCP/IP & NFS
EDUCATION:
University of Ghana Legon 2009 -2013
.Bachelor in Information Technology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Group Connect Health Project, Baltimore MD July 2018 –June 2020
Linux Systems Administrator
Installing and configuring over 1500Linux Red Hat servers in a network
Monitoring of Linux servers in a 24/7 environment, and troubleshooting as required.
Setup and maintained test lab for software releases and troubleshooting purposes
Installing, configuring and maintaining Apache on Linux.(LAMP STACK)
Applying security policies and hardening of servers.
Working close with a Devops team to help with the automation of the environment
Patching of servers using Ansible
IPSOFT,New York,NY October 2015 – April 2018
Linux Systems Administrator
Installation, configuration, maintenance of Linux Servers
Creation of Users, Groups and supporting management of user accounts, files and directory permissions, and securing systems
Provided 24/7 technical support and resolution to operators' requests concerning system software, and network issues
Updating of Servers and applications following a Bi-monthly schedule
editing of scripts using Bash shell
Installation and configuration of SSH software to provide secure logins for clients involved in shell and data transfer.
TCP/IP internetworking - DNS, VPN, FTP, SSH, HTTP, SMTP, firewalls (iptables).
Motivation/Skills:
Excellent Customer Service. A keen desire to learn and update knowledge base and skill sets to keep abreast of latest technologies and trends.
Willingness to relocate and ability to quickly adapt to new environments & technologies.