Akinwale Akintolayo

· Deployed and maintained Linux-based applications and services, ensuring seamless operation.

· Support both Windows and Linux operating systems through its lifecycle through provisioning stage, maintenance and retirement stage.

· Enhanced network security through proactive monitoring and implementation of advanced firewalls and IDS/IPS.

· Performed installations, upgrades, patching, evaluation, server configuration and maintenance, HTTPs, and SSL configurations, managing deployments, different sites, user groups, schedules, Identify and resolve defects.

· Troubleshooted both software and hardware issues on all environments, created problem tickets in ServiceNow, performed root cause analysis, proposed, and implemented solutions and work arounds.

· Ensured that all server hardware, operating systems, software, and procedures aligned with organizational standards and strategic business plan.

· Responsible for optimizing Windows and Linux system performance which includes disk storage, CPU Usage, memory collection, network traffic and uptime, and maintenance cost by monitoring current performance, analyzing possible problems/solutions, and performing indicated modifications.

· Created scripts for the automation of day-to-day activities which improved work efficiency and decreased human errors.

· Automated the process using python and PowerShell scripting to backup data/logs, zip them and move them to the shared drive.

· Created scripts to automate database backups, send email alerts regarding status of the tasks and scheduled recurring tasks using task scheduler.

· Created scripts to generate audit reports, clear cache, temp files and automate server restarts when resource utilization reaches certain thresholds.

· Maintaining ServiceNow catalogs, Configuration item Information (CI) for various applications, handled incidents, change requests, problem tickets, service.

• Conducted comprehensive system updates, patches, and upgrades to maintain security and compliance.

• Installed, configured, and managed server hardware and software to optimize functionality.

• Executed rigorous system backups and data recovery operations to safeguard critical data.

• Enhanced network security through proactive monitoring and implementation of advanced firewalls and IDS/IPS.

• Executed rigorous system backups and data recovery operations to safeguard critical data.

• Enhanced network security through proactive monitoring and implementation of advanced firewalls and IDS/IPS.

• Provided expert technical support and training to end-users and junior system administrators.

• Deployed and maintained Linux-based applications and services, ensuring seamless operation.

• Automated routine administrative tasks using Bash scripting, significantly boosting productivity.

• Utilized Nagios and Zabbix for real-time Linux server health and performance monitoring.

• Diagnosed and resolved complex technical problems, utilizing strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of operating systems, applications, and networking protocols.