Ian Curtis User
@iancurtisuser
I keep IT operations reliable through network security, troubleshooting, and payments-platform support.
What I'm looking for
At Afrisend Money Transfer Limited, I support end users, secure and optimize networks, manage access permissions, and help develop remittance products and platforms for partners and clients. Previously at Murban Movers, I resolved day-to-day ICT issues at a 95% resolution rate and contributed to a 15% improvement in overall system efficiency.
I've deployed routers, switches, and firewalls, maintained systems across Windows, Linux, and macOS, and supported Odoo ERP implementation and user training that increased proficiency by 25%. My cybersecurity training covers SOC operations, OSINT, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, OWASP Top 10, and penetration testing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
• Providing technical support to end users, troubleshooting hardware and software issues
• Assisting employees in resolving ICT-related programs promptly.
• Ensure network security and optimize network performance.
• Installing, upgrading, and maintaining computer hardware and software
• Monitoring hardware and software inventory and conducting regular maintenance
• Managing user accounts and acce
• Provided first-level support for day-to-day ICT needs to end users, resolving hardware, software, and network issues with a 95% issue resolution rate.
• Diagnosed and resolved technical problems remotely or on-site, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Setting up the configuration of computer systems, printers, and other peripherals.
• Conducted regular system maintenance, including
Worked as Cyber Security Analyst Trainee at Serianu Limited & USIU.
• Monitored network performances, proactively troubleshooting connectivity problems and
• Attained 90% timely resolutions, ensuring seamless operations and maximizing network uptime.
• Successfully deployed and configured network equipment such as routers, switches and firewalls.
• Performed thorough connectivity tests on ethernet cables, leading to a 15% reduction in network disruption and enhanc
• Led the Youth Leadership project by providing strategic guidance, leadership, and project oversight, effectively involving 50 young leaders from Uganda and 1 collaborative partner.
• Engaged with various stakeholders, including government officials, corporate leaders, and youth advocates, throughout the execution of the programs.
• Ensuring implementation & tracking of standards in every exchang
• Provided support for Enlight in communications, curriculum formation, strategy, external relations, and operationalization.
• Social media marketing and account management.
• Market research, coordination, and preparing promotional materials for renewable energy events.
•Managed and trained a team of 4 team members and carried out a team performance Management that helped improve the project's feasibility and impact on the community.
• Carry out routine plan reviews and assessments of entity goals and participate in the compilation and formulation of new strategies to reach the goals of the entity.
• Carried out weekly evaluations and monitoring on internship sit
Ensured regular updates to operating systems, implemented ICT policies, and provided technical support.
Installed & configured software & hardware
Participated in the design of hardware and software systems to assist in the smooth and efficient flow of information
Ensured security through access controls, backups, and firewalls
Troubleshoot issues and outages
Team Leader Marketing & Communication and National Support Team Uganda
Jan 2016 - Feb 2017 (1 year 1 month)
• Created and monitored a campaign aimed at improving the effectiveness of the branch operations.
• Led and managed a team of five leaders from the different branches in Uganda
•Provided guidance, support, and tracking to the team to achieve significant results in the campaign.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
United States International University - Africa
CyberShujaa, Security Analyst
2022 - 2022
Activities and societies: CTFs and online virtual labs on various Platforms, including Tryhackme.com, Hackthebox.com, PicoCTF, and Pwntilldawn, among many others.Activities and societies: CTFs and online virtual labs on various Platforms, including Tryhackme.com, Hackthebox.com, PicoCTF, and Pwntilldawn, among many others.
Secured a 3-month hands-on skills training scholarship, which is a program
Uganda Christian University
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology
2016 - 2021
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