KELVIN ASHITEY
@kelvinashitey
I am an IT professional specializing in infrastructure, networking, system administration, and cybersecurity.
GhanaWhat I'm looking for
I am an IT infrastructure professional with over three years’ experience in networking, system administration and technical support. I maintain high server uptime (98.9%) and lead projects delivering secure, scalable solutions, including centralized Active Directory, backup standardization, and firewall/VPN deployments.
I automate infrastructure using Terraform and Python, built CI/CD pipelines that reduced security incidents by 40%, and developed an IT help desk web app that cut response time by 30%. I thrive on solving complex problems, improving processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance while mentoring teams and improving operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Information System Administrator
Leverage Microfinance Limited Company
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years)
Manage IT infrastructure and daily operations for three branches and 30+ employees, maintaining 98.9% server uptime through proactive vulnerability management and SIEM monitoring. Implemented AD, firewall, VPN, backup, and cloud solutions to improve security and regulatory compliance.
MAServed as an analyst on the Security Awareness Team in a virtual internship, identifying phishing threats and implementing targeted training to strengthen security posture across business areas.
CCCompleted a cybersecurity job simulation assisting clients with breach response, ICO Dawn Raid guidance, and GDPR notification processes, and formulated defensive strategies for data center breach scenarios.
Retail Advisor
Vodafone Ghana
May 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Delivered customer service and CRM-supported issue resolution, and participated in SIM registration activities to ensure compliance and efficient operations for the consumer business unit.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
K(Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST)
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Grade: Second Class Upper
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, graduating with Second Class Upper.
Accra Technical University
Higher National Diploma, Computer Science
Grade: Second Class Lower
Completed a Higher National Diploma in Computer Science, graduating with Second Class Lower.
Tema Secondary School
West African Senior School Certificate, General Sciences
Completed the West African Senior School Certificate in General Sciences.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Skills
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