Osakwe excel
@osakweexcel
Linux system administrator delivering reliable uptime and fast user support through automation and troubleshooting.
What I'm looking for
I’m an IT professional with extensive experience in Linux system administration and troubleshooting across diverse environments. I install, configure, and maintain Linux systems, user accounts, and system permissions—diagnosing access issues, permission errors, and performance bottlenecks across Linux and Windows environments.
I also focus on measurable support outcomes: routine monitoring and maintenance supporting 99% system uptime, a 90% first-contact resolution rate for login failures, application errors, and connectivity problems, and handling 20–30 support tickets weekly while providing day-to-day technical support for 50+ end users. I collaborate with cross-functional teams, escalate complex incidents to senior IT staff, and keep accurate service logs and troubleshooting guides—using automation (Bash scripting, Python, Ansible) and containerization (Docker) to optimize IT operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Linux System Administrator
Data Service Group
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Installed, configured, and maintained Linux systems, user accounts, and permissions while diagnosing access issues and performance bottlenecks across Linux and Windows environments. Drove 99% system uptime, achieved 90% first-contact resolution, and managed 20–30 weekly support tickets for 50+ end users through timely troubleshooting, escalation, and documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Information Systems
2026 -
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Information Systems at Southern Connecticut State University, started September 2026 and is ongoing.
Connecticut State Community College (Gateway Campus)
Associate degree, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity
Associate degree in Computer Information Systems with a focus on Cybersecurity from Connecticut State Community College (Gateway Campus), completed May 2026.
Connecticut State Community College (Gateway Campus)
Associate's degree, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity
Associate's degree in Computer Information Systems with a focus on Cybersecurity from Connecticut State Community College (Gateway Campus), completed May 2026.
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