AYODEJI AJIBIKE
Elmont,NY
Summary
Seasoned Linux System Administrator with over ten years successfully managing diverse distros and multi-site installations. Proficient at streamlining all scales of system architecture, from single terminals tens of networked servers. Expert at maintaining smooth operation of Linux-based hardware installations with dynamic performance in environments relying upon diverse operating systems.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Linux Administrator
AfroAlpha Networks
01.2019 - Current
- Provided input on hardware and software purchasing, prioritizing return on investment to optimize IT spending.
- Developed organization-wide administration policies to encourage continuity across multiple systems and facilities.
- Interacted directly with users to diagnose and correct major system issues and address concerns.
- Tuned system performance to optimize efficacy of new and existing hardware components.
- Managed backup and disaster recovery through strict data control and retention policies, personally handling recovery tasks when issues arose.
- Installed and allocated mass storage deployments, maintaining integrity of 200 terabytes.
- Created and serviced administrator and user accounts on Linux-based systems, managing 50 deployments.
- Preserved system documentation accuracy via regular data updates and graphical refreshes.
- Maintained smooth operation of multi-user computer systems through collaboration with hardware and network engineers.
- Coordinated cross-site installation of networked systems, confirming post-install connectivity.
- Optimized system security and performance with proactive changes such as using SE Linux and IPTables.
- Planned and implemented incremental upgrades to system hardware and software, resulting in better performance and uptime.
- Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
- Resolved vulnerabilities by making improvements to network security.
- Resolved trouble tickets to reduce backlog to something manageable to non-existent
- Configured and maintained web servers with 1000 end users.
- Designed disaster recovery systems, enabling continuity in event of power outages.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
- Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
- Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
- Standardized job tasks and trained junior team members on industry best practices and standards.
- Made recommendations regarding information technology infrastructure overhauls.
- Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
- Installed and allocated mass storage deployments, maintaining integrity of 500 terabytes.
- Created and serviced administrator and user accounts on Linux-based systems, managing 50 deployments.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Enhanced availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, thorough testing, efficient implementation and comprehensive support.
- Performed network security design and integration duties.
Linux Administrator Contract
Fiber One Broadband Limited
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Installed system-wide hardware components, confirming interoperation and compatibility with Linux-based software distros.
- Provided input on hardware and software purchasing, prioritizing return on investment to optimize IT spending.
- Developed organization-wide administration policies to encourage continuity across multiple systems and facilities.
- Configured and maintained web servers with 100 end users.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
- Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
- Performed network security design and integration duties.
- Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Coordinated cross-site installation of networked systems, confirming post-install connectivity.
- Maintained smooth operation of multi-user computer systems through collaboration with hardware and network engineers.
- Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
- Standardized job tasks and trained junior team members on industry best practices and standards.
Junior Linux Administrator
Merit IT Services
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Installed system-wide hardware components, confirming interoperation and compatibility with Linux-based software distros.
- Developed organization-wide administration policies to encourage continuity across multiple systems and facilities.
- Configured and maintained web servers with 50 end users.
- Managed backup and disaster recovery through strict data control and retention policies, personally handling recovery tasks when issues arose.
- Interacted directly with users to diagnose and correct major system issues and address concerns.
- Coordinated cross-site installation of networked systems, confirming post-install connectivity.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Federal University of Technology
Minna08.2003
Skills
- Server Monitoring
- Logging Messages
- Cloud Hosting
- Performance Tuning
- Kernel Patches
- Local Area Network (LAN)
- System Administration
- Configuration and Management
- Storage Virtualization
- Workstation Onboarding
- Wide Area Network (WAN)
- System Monitoring
- Multi-User System Management
- Linux
- Log Monitoring and Management
- SNMP Monitoring
- Firewall Management
- Install Hardware
- Security Operation Monitoring
- LAN and WAN Control
- Data Backups
- Server Maintenance and Management
- User Account Management
- Computer Operating Systems
- Application and Server Monitoring
- Mass Storage Deployment
- Virtual Machine Operation
- Testing Applications
- Computer Hardware Knowledge
- System Maintenance
- Wireless Access Point
- Requirements Definition
- Process Definition and Enhancement
- Network Firewall Management
- Set Up Applications
- Train Users
- Analytical and Methodical
- Update Configurations
- VoIP Systems
- Router Installation and Optimization
- Automation Management
- Operational Support
- Hardware Updating
- Permissions and Access Control
- IP Addressing and Subnetting
- DNS Lookup
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of ten in the development of Project Sabre which was deploying of the foundational server systems for Fiber One Boradband .
- Achieved 98% service efficiency by introducing automation using Cron for repetitive tasks.
- Documented and resolved user connectivity issues which led to sustainable user satisfaction and retention
Certification
Comptia Linux +
Comptia A +
LPIC 1
CCNA
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.
Coco Chanel
Timeline
Linux Administrator
AfroAlpha Networks
01.2019 - Current
Linux Administrator Contract
Fiber One Broadband Limited
01.2014 - 12.2018
Junior Linux Administrator
Merit IT Services
01.2010 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Federal University of Technology
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