Joseph Akighir
@josephakighir
I keep organizations running through network support, systems administration, user support, and IT infrastructure maintenance.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I've supported IT operations for Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative as an Information Technology Consultant, maintaining hardware and software, resolving user issues, tracking incidents, performing backups, and supporting virtual and hybrid meetings.
Previously at Family Health International (FHI360), I conducted network troubleshooting and CISCO Meraki Dashboard monitoring while managing global service desk tickets and IT documentation.
As IT Support Lead at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme, I supervised solar inverter installations and IT device troubleshooting across five cluster offices. I've also designed and supported computer networks for small and medium businesses.
My background includes teaching networking, routing, switching, PC maintenance, Microsoft Office tools, and system troubleshooting. I bring experience across Cisco, Unifi, Microsoft 365, Azure, remote support, inventory management, and cybersecurity practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Information Technology Consultant
Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative
Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Provides technical support, installs and configures hardware and software, and maintains IT inventories. Supports virtual and hybrid meetings via MS Teams and Zoom.
Information Technology Officer (Temp)
Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative
Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (3 months)
Provided technical support, installed and configured hardware and software, and performed routine maintenance. Organized and maintained hardware and software inventories.
Information Technology Support Lead
Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme
Mar 2023 - Aug 2023 (5 months)
Provided technical support and supervised solar inverter installations and IT device troubleshooting in five cluster offices.
System Administrator
Family Health International (FHI360)
Jul 2022 - Feb 2023 (7 months)
Conducted network troubleshooting and CISCO Meraki Dashboard monitoring. Handled global service desk tickets and maintained IT documentation.
IT Support Intern
Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative
Mar 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Provided technical support, installed and configured hardware and software, and performed routine maintenance. Assisted in troubleshooting solar inverters and IT devices.
Computer Networking Instructor
EL Academy
Jun 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 6 months)
Taught Microsoft Office tools, networking basics, and system troubleshooting. Designed and supported computer networks for small to medium businesses.
CISCO Academy Instructor
BlueString Limited
Jul 2014 - Mar 2018 (3 years 8 months)
Conducted training on routing, switching, PC maintenance, and network troubleshooting. Maintained and repaired computer systems.
Computer Instructor
Rochas Foundation College
Mar 2007 - Jun 2014 (7 years 3 months)
Educated students on computer basics, networking, and Microsoft Office tools. Managed the school's LAN and performed regular maintenance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ISC2
Certified in Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity
Earned ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity certification in April 2024.
Google IT Technical Support Fundamentals, IT Technical Support
Completed Google IT Technical Support Fundamentals certification in March 2024.
University of Washington
Project Management in Public Health, Project Management
Completed Project Management in Public Health certification from the University of Washington in September 2023.
Disaster Ready
Procurement and Logistics Management, Procurement and Logistics
Completed Procurement and Logistics Management certification from Disaster Ready in July 2020.
Bayero University Kano
Postgraduate Diploma, Electrical Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Bayero University Kano, completed in 2011.
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, completed in 2002.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
NigeriaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
Skills
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