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ABDUL GHAFAR KAMARA

ABDUL GHAFAR KAMARA

Arlington,VA

Summary

Results-oriented System Administrator with a proven track record of delivering effective solutions and exceptional customer service. Skilled in [list of key technical skills, such as cloud platforms, networking, security, and automation]. Adept at troubleshooting complex technical issues, implementing security measures, and providing timely support to end-users. Committed to maintaining a high level of system reliability and performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Systems Administrator

BAU LLC
Washington DC
01.2023 - Current
  • Network Administration: Managing network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
  • Server Management: Installing, configuring, and maintaining servers (physical and virtual).
  • Operating System Management: Deploying, updating, and troubleshooting operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS).
  • Security: Implementing and enforcing security measures to protect network and system resources.
  • Backup and Recovery: Developing and executing backup strategies to ensure data integrity and recoverability.
  • Hardware Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving hardware issues with servers, workstations, and peripherals.
  • Software Installation and Configuration: Deploying and configuring software applications.
  • Scripting: Using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) for automation and task management.

User Support

  • Help Desk Support: Providing technical assistance to users via phone, email, or in-person.
  • User Training: Conducting training sessions on system usage, software applications, and security best practices.
  • Access Control: Managing user accounts, permissions, and access levels.

Project Management

  • Project Coordination: Collaborating with teams to plan, implement, and monitor IT projects.
  • Documentation: Creating and maintaining technical documentation, including network diagrams and procedures.

Software Delivery Engineer

Whale Cloud Technology Formerly Known As ZTEsoft
08.2017 - 11.2022
  • Software Deployment: Managed the deployment of software applications to production environments, ensuring seamless integration and minimal downtime.
  • Version Control: Utilized Git for version control and collaboration, managing code changes and maintaining a consistent codebase.
  • CI/CD Pipelines: Implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes, improving software delivery efficiency.
  • Testing and Quality Assurance: Conducted thorough testing and quality assurance to identify and resolve defects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.
  • Infrastructure Coordination: Collaborated with IT operations teams to ensure adequate infrastructure resources for software deployments and scaling.
  • Configuration Management: Utilized configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet) to automate the provisioning and configuration of system resources.
  • Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Diagnosed and resolved technical issues related to software deployments and infrastructure, ensuring system stability and performance.
  • Documentation: Created and maintained technical documentation, including deployment procedures, system configurations, and troubleshooting guides.

Junior Software Engineer Intern

ZTEsoft
12.2016 - 06.2017
  • Wrote clear, clean code for various projects
  • Partnered with team members to learn best practices in software design
  • Handled scripting tasks for debugging and automation
  • Tested new applications for usability and adherence to code plan
  • Developed reports using SQL server reporting services.

Education

Master of Science - Cyber Security

Bay Atlantic University
Washington
07.2024

Bachelors - Computer Science and Technology

Anhui University
Hefei, China
01.2017

Tongji University
Shanghai, China
07.2013

Skills

Technical Skills Soft Skills

  • Scripting: Bash/Shell Script, Python
  • Database Management: SQL, Oracle Database, MongoDB
  • Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Nodejs
  • Cloud Platforms: Alibaba Cloud (AliCloud)
  • Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, routing protocols (eg, BGP, OSPF)
  • System Administration: Linux/Unix systems administration, server management, network configuration
  • Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V
  • Automation: Ansible, Puppet, Chef
  • Security: Firewall configuration, intrusion detection, data encryption, vulnerability scanning, incident response, penetration testing
  • Problem-solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
  • Communication: Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Time management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Teamwork: Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams

Languages

Chinese

French

Timeline

Systems Administrator

BAU LLC
01.2023 - Current

Software Delivery Engineer

Whale Cloud Technology Formerly Known As ZTEsoft
08.2017 - 11.2022

Junior Software Engineer Intern

ZTEsoft
12.2016 - 06.2017

Master of Science - Cyber Security

Bay Atlantic University

Bachelors - Computer Science and Technology

Anhui University

Tongji University
ABDUL GHAFAR KAMARA