MAKENZY ABASS GUMAH, BSc, Dip. MSCE, MSCA

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QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Network Manager with 7+ years of experience in the Telecommunications/IT Industry designing

and implementing IP Networks. Possess unique combination of an extremely technical

background and hands on managerial experience and a comprehensive knowledge of creating

and implementing strategic plans to ensure quality products and service delivery. Proven success

in developing, managing and integrating advanced technology to support operational strategies

and proven ability to merge technology platforms to structure a highly functional performanceoriented IT organization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LEEFRANCO CONSULTANCY; MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, GHANA June 2014 - Till date

Country Manager in-Charge of Projects

Monitoring of Company projects and leasing with clients.

SPLASH 4G TELECOMMUNICATION (NGN7) February 2013 – March 2013

LAN & WAN Engineer

Mentored team of Network Engineers and IT Engineers. Conducted training programs to

enhance staff technical skills and motivation including network/server administration

procedures, virus protection, and security measures.

Provided technical consultations regarding Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, HP, IBM, 3COM, and FSecure products. Delivered technical support for system auditing, performance tuning, and

troubleshooting

Created and maintained technical documentation regarding network configuration, network

mapping, and service records including IT Service Catalog, Service Level Agreements, and

Operational Level Agreements

SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS:

Served as Project Manager and Lead Systems Designer for multiple high-profile, large-scale

network and IT infrastructure projects. Designed and implemented Microsoft infrastructures,

VMware, and NetBackup.

Managed and maintained Windows active directory forests for several key clients; provided

operating systems deployment, level-3 support for mission-critical servers and networks

security enhancements.

Oversaw the efficient implementation of new technology solutions to various internal business

units; identified project requirements and provided exceptional support. Upgraded IT

infrastructure, established quality assurance standards, and recommended new products to

enhance clients’ operational efficiencies.

LEEFRANCO CONSULTANCY; MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, GHANA March 2009 -

February 2013

Systems Administrator

Direct IT projects and technical activities across multiple project sites in support of multi

security program. Identify and resolve business needs to achieve organizational goals. Manage

strategic planning to optimize resources, improve throughputs, and enhance system

performance parameters.

Lead high-performing technical team of Field Engineers, Security Engineers, and Systems

Integration Specialists. Develop and implement standard operating procedures. Establish key

processes that ensure reliable and efficient technical services organization-wide.

Guide the design and implementation of antivirus solutions and system/network monitoring.

Establish disaster recovery plans (DRP) based on HP Data Protector Software, Tape Libraries,

and SAN hardware.

Provide senior-level technical consultations and support to Field Engineering and System

Integration &Testing Departments on all IT and networking issues. Review network layouts,

resolve equipment redundancies, and improve network reliability and flexibility.

SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS:

Achieved optimal operations and functioning by overseeing continuous improvement initiatives

to existing infrastructure, applications, systems, and software. Recommend and implement IT

infrastructure requirements and upgrades to improve overall system performance and ensure

high levels of security and data recovery.

Managed the design and implementation of 10+ data centers, applying technical expertise in

Microsoft infrastructures and database/security application servers in high-availability/fault

tolerance configuration built using HP Blade servers, Cisco Unified Computing and Servers

(UCS), and VMware.

Implemented various large-scale networks based on Cisco switches and routers using OSPF and

multicast routing, QOS, and Juniper firewalls.

WI TECH GROUP April 2008 – Jan 2009

Systems Engineer

Successfully upgraded organization’s Windows NT Domain. Provided support for data

acquisition, process control software, and DCS; supervised data acquisition and process control

algorithms.

Led the automation of atmospheric distillation installation (DA2).

Oversaw the design of new organization-wide IT/IS systems and defined the IT/IS architecture.

Administered Microsoft Windows servers and workstations. Performed server and security

audits, system backup procedures, and recovery processes to support business continuity

strategies

NATIONAL SERVICE PERSONNEL Sep 2007 – Aug2008

NKWATIA SHS

Technical Officer in charge of IT Department, taught students on the use of computer, helped

and enlightened my co-teachers on new software and technology. Installed and administered

Windows-based networks; maintenance

EDUCATIONAL BACKROUND

MSc Telecommunication Management Sep 2014 –

Ghana Tchnology University College

BSc. Information Technology Aug 2011 – July 2013

METHODIST UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Dansoman – Accra

Certificate in Interaction Design/Software Engineering Feb 2008- Dec, 2009

OPEN UNIVERSITY, U.K

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Oracle certified Database Administrator Aug, 2010 –Oct, 2010

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSE) July 2010– Aug, 2010

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) July 2010 – Aug, 2010

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) July, 2010 – Aug, 2010

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTP) July, 2010 - Aug, 2010

LIVE SOFTWARE APPLICATION DEPLOYED INCLUDE: Microsoft Communication Server

2005, Lync Server 2003, Sharepoint Portal Server 2007, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, MS

Office Suite 2007,2010, SQL 2000 & 2005 Server, Windows Server 2005 & 2008, Lotus Notes

Client and Server R4 & R5,McAfee, Norton, PC Anywhere, Visio 2007, RedHat Linux,Apple

OS, Windows Terminal Server.

LEADERSHIP—Project Leader- Networking of the New Ministry of Defence (MOD) Office

Complex. This included Installation of windows 2008 server, Sharepoint, communication server

2007, Exchange server 2007, Sql 2005 server and Symantec antivirus server) and training of end

users on the use of Sharepoint,Communicator and CCTV & PBX installation and Maintenance

ACHIEVEMENTS

Got the business of four major clients for Leefranco Suppliers and Consultancy Limited and won

several bidding contracts for the company

Hobbies :Chatting and Research, Movies,Walking Along the beach

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