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Kofi Essamuah

@kofiessamuah

I support secure IT operations, troubleshoot systems, and build toward cybersecurity operations roles.

Ghana
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to grow from hands-on IT support into cybersecurity or security operations work, where I can apply my experience with access control, security audits, patching, networks, and system troubleshooting.

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

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Current

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.

GA

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.

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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.

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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

MS

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 logoKT

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.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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