Kofi Essamuah
@kofiessamuah
I support secure IT operations, troubleshoot systems, and build toward cybersecurity operations roles.
What I'm looking for
I'm currently supporting more than 100 staff at SOS School in Tema, where I maintain academic software and classroom systems, manage user access, and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
During my national service with Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, I conducted security audits on port-wide surveillance systems and applied patches that reduced identified vulnerabilities by an estimated 30%. I also helped commission a surveillance control room, supported network cabling, configured systems, and improved surveillance monitoring accuracy by 25%.
My earlier IT roles at Zipnet and the National Communications Authority gave me practical experience in malware removal, system maintenance, customer support, telecom equipment inspections, and regulatory documentation.
I'm Google Cybersecurity certified and use Python and Bash for diagnostics and automation. I also contribute GPU resources to distributed training networks and maintain web portals for the Beauty Andrews Foundation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Administrator & Outreach Volunteer
Beauty Andrews Foundation
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Maintains the non-profit's website and internal web portals, ensuring reliable service delivery. Coordinates community outreach efforts to distribute resources and support marginalized groups.
IT Support / Learning Facilitator
SOS School
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Provides primary technical support for 100+ staff, maintaining uptime of enterprise academic software and classroom systems. Configures and manages user accounts and access controls for staff onboarding and offboarding.
Infrastructure Contributor
Gensyn AI
Jan 2024 - Dec 2026 (2 years 11 months)
Contributed GPU compute resources to distributed training networks, gaining exposure to distributed infrastructure management and uptime monitoring. Supported operations on Vana's privacy-preserving data network.
National Service – IT & Security
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Conducted security audits on port-wide surveillance systems and applied targeted patches, reducing identified vulnerabilities by an estimated 30%. Assisted in commissioning a surveillance control room and managed network cabling across port facilities.
Information Technology Intern
Zipnet
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Assisted the IT team with malware removal, troubleshooting, and system maintenance under close supervision. Provided customer-facing technical support, responding to user queries and escalating issues.
Information Technology Intern
National Communications Authority
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)
Supported IT operations within the Regulatory Department, maintaining internal systems for spectrum management and telecom compliance. Assisted regulatory officers on site visits and telecom equipment inspections.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mfantsipim School
West African Senior School Certificate, General Science
Completed the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) with a focus on General Science.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with coursework in network security, information systems, and data structures.
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