Olivier Banza kaseya
@olivierbanzakaseya
I build secure, scalable enterprise networks for industrial operations.
Congo, The Democratic Republic of theWhat I'm looking for
At Kamoa Copper, I manage and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across more than five sites supporting over 8,000 wired and wireless users.
I’ve helped migrate legacy infrastructure to Cisco SD-Access, SD-WAN, and ACI with minimal downtime. I administer Cisco ISE, maintain Cisco FTD, Palo Alto, and FortiGate firewalls, and reduced security incidents by 30%.
I also implemented monitoring and traffic-balancing strategies that reduced network outages by 75%, while managing change and firmware lifecycles for more than 1,000 Cisco switches, access points, and security appliances.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Senior Network Technician
Kamoa Copper S.A.
Feb 2022 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Worked as IT Senior Network Technician at Kamoa Copper S.A..
Senior Information Technology Specialist
Ivanhoe Mine Kamoa Copper SA
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Manage and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across 5+ sites, supporting over 8,000 active wired and wireless users. Collaborated with prime contractors (E-Logic) to migrate legacy infrastructure across 5+ sites to Cisco SD-Access, SD-WAN, and ACI, supporting 8,000+ users with minimal downtime. Administer Cisco ISE daily for network authentication, authorization, and posture enforcement;
Consultant des systèmes et réseau informatique
IT Consulting
Jan 2012 - Present (14 years 10 months)
Worked as Consultant des systèmes et réseau informatique at IT Consulting.
Instructeur
Instructeur chez Cisco, Microsoft, Linux Academy Kolwezi
Worked as Instructeur at Instructeur chez Cisco, Microsoft, Linux Academy Kolwezi.
IT Support Technician
KAMOA COPPER S.A
Jun 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Worked as IT Support Technician at KAMOA COPPER S.A.
Information Technology Support Technician
Ivanhoe Mine Kamoa Copper SA
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Led and resolved 50+ technical support tickets weekly for end users, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity. Provided exceptional customer service, communicating complex technical concepts in a user-friendly manner, resulting in a 30% reduction for repeat support requests. Conducted troubleshooting and diagnosis of hardware and software problems, decreasing average resolution time by 2
Information Technology Technician
Lualaba Copper Smelter
Jun 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year)
Worked as Information Technology Technician at Lualaba Copper Smelter.
Information Technology Technician
USAID
Jan 2012 - Jan 2012 (0 months)
Provided technical support to the clients, troubleshooting hardware and software issues with a 90% first-time resolution rate.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Collège Bienheureux Charles de Foucauld
State Diploma
BYU-Pathway Worldwide
Bachelor's Degree
PeopleCert
ITIL® Foundation
Issued Oct 2024 · Expires Oct 2027
MIT Darkar University
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
2021 - 2023
Cisco Networking Academy
Cisco Content Networking Specialist Certification
Issued Feb 2022 · Expired Feb 2025
Microsoft Academy
Certified MCSA Windows Server 2012R2, Administration de / administrateur réseaux et systèmes
2016 - 2017
Microsoft
MCSA: Windows Server 2012
Issued Jan 2017
Microsoft
MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional
Issued Nov 2016
Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Associate Industrial (CCNA I)
Issued Feb 2016
Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Issued Mar 2022
Cisco
Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
Issued Mar 2022 · Expired Mar 2025
BYU-Pathway Worldwide
Information Technology System Administration
2026 - 2028
Currently pursuing studies in IT Systems administration at BYU-Pathway Worldwide, focusing on advancing my technical knowledge in network infrastructure, system administration, and IT service management. This program complements my hands-on experience as a Senior Network Technician, deepening my understanding of modern IT systems, cloud technologies, and enterprise solutions. Committed to applying
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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