AYOMIKUN “AYO” DICKSON
************@*****.***
**** * **** *** **, Arlington TX 76010
SUMMARY:
A result driven Cloud and Network Engineer with 4 + plus years of industry experience in the area of Computer Networks, Cloud Computing and System Administration.
A strong background in Cloud Computing, Scripting, Networking, Virtualization and Testing with experience serving large clients including Cisco,
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Operating Systems: LINUX, Windows Server Platforms
Programming Languages/Scripting:Power Shell, Azure CLI
Cloud Solutions: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Service (AWS) EC2, Route53, S3, RDS, Dynamo DB, SNS, SQS, IAM
Networking Kit: Active Directory, Vsphere, Wireshark.
Virtualizations: VMWARE ESXI, HYPER V, VMWARE WORKSTATION.
LAN/WAN Technologies: VLAN, VTP,, STP, 802.1x, Access - list, DHCP Snooping, Frame Relay,VOIP, VPN, IPSEC, Networking,
Routing Protocol: EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, TCP/IP, Static, and Dynamic Routing
Infrastructure Confidential: DHCP, DNS, SMTP, POP3, FTP, TFTP
Redundancy Protocols: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP
Network Securities & Managements: NAT/PAT, VPN, IDS/IPS, ACL/Prefix-Lists/Route-Maps/ Distribute-Lists, SNMP, SSH
Network Managements: SNMP, SSH, Telnet, ICMP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
3/2020
Cloud Engineer
Responsibilities:
Working as Cloud Support on AWS, Azure, involved in configuring virtual machines, storage accounts, resource groups. Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, Azure network settings
Remote login to Virtual Machines to troubleshoot, monitor and deploy applications.
Managing Windows servers, troubleshooting IP issues and working with different support teams.
Provided high availability for IaaS VMs and PaaS role instances for access from other services in the VNet with Azure Internal Load Balancer Managing day to day activity of the cloud environment, supporting development teams with their requirements.
Creating Labs, Virtual Machines along with setting up policies and using Formulas and Custom Images to deploy the network.
Managing the ticketing system of Rackspace to resolve issues on the cloud environment with the cloud management third party team.
Multinational logistic and Allied Services Limited
Information Technology Manager 2/2014 – 12/2019
Responisibilities:
Promoted to leadership role accountable for maintaining key business applications and systems.
Partner with senior leadership to guide short- and long-range technology planning.
Plan, coordinate, and execute hardware and software upgrades.
Serve as vital resource for Help Desk staff, overseeing daily support operations and providing assistance on complex trouble tickets. Cultivate and maintain relationships with IT vendors.
Selected projects…
Successfully directed the on-time, on-budget completion of company-wide upgrade to Windows 10 and Office 365 impacting more than onsite staff and remote employees.
Initiated transformative IT policies designed to harden system security, including enhanced measures for password requirements and user access.
Spearheaded new procedures for Help Desk documentation, enabling the development of a comprehensive knowledge base of common issues and solutions to improve Help Desk efficiency.
Meet with managers to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines.
Manage information systems personnel and contractors to design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information Systems.
Control the computer systems budgets and expenditures.
Provide individual training and support on request
Microsoft Office 365 Administrator.
Redeemed Christian Church of God The Master's Court
Help Desk Technician – 4/2011 to 1/2012
Performed troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of computer systems, hardware, peripherals, and telephony
Analyzed system requirements to efficiently isolate and resolve a wide array of technical issues
Participated in large-scale upgrades and installations
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
Window Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
Window Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
Windows Server 2012 R2: Active Directory Enhancements
Window Server Administration Fundamentals
CCNA Routing and Switching
EDUCATION
Lagos University State, Lagos
Bachelor in Business Administration
NIIT, Microsoft Certificate Information Technology Professional: - (MCITP)
Cisco Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cisco Cybersecurity Essentials course
CCNA Routing and Switching
Mobility Fundamentals Series: Wireless Technology and Standards
Google Analytics Individual Qualification
Google Analytics for Beginners
Advanced Google Analytics