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Joseph Adakpor

@josephadakpor

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Results-oriented network engineer

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role in network engineering

Results-oriented network engineer with over 7 years of experience in implementing, and managing complex network systems. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve network issues, ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal performance. Skilled in Cisco routing and switching, firewall configuration, and network security. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Network Engineer

Current

Freelance

Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Implemented and maintained a secure local area network, diagnosed and resolved technical issues

VLAN VPN SCCM Active Directory

Network Support Engineer

Dimension Data / NTT

Feb 2018 - Mar 2021 (3 years 1 month)

Installed, configured, and maintained Cisco routers, switches, and other networking devices.
Developed and implemented network security policies and procedures.
Monitored network performance and provided technical support to users.
support ranged from Physical and Virtual Infrastructure, Exchange, Active Directory, SCCM, DNS, DHCP, SCOM, Print Servers, Role installations, Patc

Cisco Network Security SCCM DNS

SENIOR ASSOCIATE – OPERATIONS

WNS GLOBAL SA

Jul 2015 - Feb 2018 (2 years 7 months)

Successfully implemented and maintained a secure local area network (LAN)
Monitored network performance and provided technical support to users.
Execute efficient technical support for DSL / Fiber / and Telkom ISP clients Help Desk Support, TCP/IP, Network Security, Cisco system products

Service Desk Network Security TCP IP VPN LANs & WANs

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Microsoft Certified Professional

MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATE, MCSA

2020 - 2020

MCSA – WINDOWS SERVER 2016 – CERTIFIED

Fortinet

NSE CERTIFIED , NSE Certification

2018 - 2018

NSE 1 - Network Security Associate
NSE 2 - Network Security Associate
NSE 3 - Network Security Associate

Damelin College

Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering

2007 - 2010

CompTIA A+, CompTIA N+, MCSE, MCSA Planning & Maintaining an MS Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure | Linux+ Practical Implementation Implementing & Managing MS Exchange Server 2003.