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Adeshola M. Adekola

Fishers,IN

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with 20 years of technical support experience and eight years of Active Directory experience. Committed to excellence, demonstrating exceptional customer service skills and a strong technical aptitude. Quick to grasp new concepts and adapt to ever-changing environments. Possesses excellent communication and multitasking abilities, with a passion for continuous learning and growth. Adept System Administrator known for maintaining reliable and consistent uptime figures, ensuring business continuity through system availability. Skilled in controlling hardware, software, and security services for businesses of all sizes. A hardworking employee with strong customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Demonstrates expertise in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives—proven success in leading projects from start to finish, contributing significantly to organizational growth and success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Desk Help Support Analyst

Artisan Design Group
07.2024 - Current

Support Active Directory, including user profiles and system domains

  • Ensure all Group Policies are implemented, including network password and identity management
  • Resolve DNS-related issues
  • Provide customer service & technical support
  • Exceed assigned sales goals and drive recurring subscriptions
  • Maintain systems and verify that peripherals are working correctly
  • Microsoft Azure system
  • Configured and distributed devices used daily by employees.
  • Performed remote support tasks for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, correcting issues on iOS and Android.
  • Installed, configured, and maintained computer systems and network connections.
  • Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up workstations for employees.

System Administrator II

FedEx Supply Chain
03.2022 - 07.2024
  • Support User Administration systems, including set up and maintenance of accounts
  • Support Active Directory, including user profiles and system domains
  • Ensure all Group Policies are implemented, including network password and identity management
  • Resolve DNS-related issues
  • Provide customer service & technical support
  • Exceed assigned sales goals and drive recurring subscriptions
  • Maintain systems and verify that peripherals are working correctly
  • Repair system hardware, including servicing hard drives & motherboards
  • Monitor system performance and create file systems
  • Install new software and software updates and provide support
  • Managed the new warehouse setup, including PC installation, switch installation, and printer setup
  • Managed software upgrade of 3 warehouses, including workstation modification
  • Respond to ServiceNow incidents from open to close
  • Support Manhattan WMOS 2018 software
  • Create and execute SQL Queries
  • Support Red Prairie software
  • Train new hires
  • Implementations of IT infrastructure
  • Enforced rules and searched for contraband items
  • Identified and resolved network congestion issues and bottlenecks.
  • Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
  • Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.

Technician Specialist

GSK Consumer Healthcare
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment.
  • Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
  • Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.

System Administrator I

FedEx Supply Chain
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
  • Oversaw file system and storage upgrades while safeguarding data integrity and redundancy.
  • Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
  • Drove continuous improvement of IT governance processes.
  • Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
  • Researched and recommended new technologies and strategies for improving system performance.
  • Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
  • Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
  • Evaluated software products to determine compatibility with existing systems.
  • · Support Manhattan WMOS 2016 software
  • · Support Red Prairie software
  • · Support Active Directory, including user profiles and system domains

Desktop Support Technician

Foxconn and HP Technology Group
10.2016 - 03.2017
  • Clone HP systems and Servers
  • Troubleshoot warranty issues
  • Installed, configured, and maintained computer systems and network connections.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
  • Learned and implemented new software testing procedures.
  • Tested new software and hardware before deployment.
  • Assisted in development of system security protocols.
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware.

System Administrator III/Assistant IT Manager

Le Meridien Hotel/Nicon Luxury Abuja
04.2006 - 09.2016
  • Responsible for installation, support, and maintenance of computer systems
  • Support Admin/WIFI/Network
  • Support Active Directory
  • Provide Helpdesk support
  • Managed onboarding and offboarding of employees.
  • Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
  • Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
  • Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protection against intrusion and system reliability.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Dorben Polytechnic
Abuja - NIgeria
01.2011

Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Federal Polytechnic
Bida-Nigeria
01.2004

Skills

  • Windows Server 2003/2008
  • Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/OS for MAC
  • Network Topology: LAN/WAN, TCP/IP Protocol DHCP, DNS
  • Active Directory/Exchange support
  • SQL Database
  • RF Scanners
  • Switching & Routing
  • ServiceNow Ticketing System
  • Wireless configuration and troubleshooting
  • Printers’ repairs
  • MS Office 365
  • PC Hardware Maintenance
  • Server Rooms
  • Software Installation
  • Technical Support
  • Equipment Management
  • Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Capacity Planning
  • Technical Specifications
  • Program Installations
  • Incident Management
  • Helpdesk Operations
  • Programming
  • System Monitoring
  • Mobile Device Management
  • Network Administration
  • Project Management
  • Device Configuration
  • Server Management
  • System Upgrades
  • Hardware and Software Installation
  • Support ticketing systems
  • Remote support
  • Application support
  • User account management
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Technical assistance
  • Hardware troubleshooting

Websites

Certification

  • Microsoft Course, 2024, Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
  • Manhattan Associates, 2022, Completed Manhattan Associates WMOS Level 1 Training
  • Google Course, 2021, Earned the following Google IT Support Professional Certifications: Networking
  • Google Course, 2021, Support Fundamentals, The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking, Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power, System Administration and IT Infrastructure

Software

To Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

Timeline

IT Desk Help Support Analyst

Artisan Design Group
07.2024 - Current

System Administrator II

FedEx Supply Chain
03.2022 - 07.2024

Technician Specialist

GSK Consumer Healthcare
12.2020 - 03.2021

System Administrator I

FedEx Supply Chain
01.2018 - 12.2020

Desktop Support Technician

Foxconn and HP Technology Group
10.2016 - 03.2017

System Administrator III/Assistant IT Manager

Le Meridien Hotel/Nicon Luxury Abuja
04.2006 - 09.2016
  • Microsoft Course, 2024, Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
  • Manhattan Associates, 2022, Completed Manhattan Associates WMOS Level 1 Training
  • Google Course, 2021, Earned the following Google IT Support Professional Certifications: Networking
  • Google Course, 2021, Support Fundamentals, The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking, Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power, System Administration and IT Infrastructure

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Dorben Polytechnic

Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Federal Polytechnic
Adeshola M. Adekola