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DENNIS MURIIRA

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Accomplished IT professional with a proven track record in IT Security Management and Help Desk Support. Expert in deploying cloud technologies and virtualization, significantly enhancing system efficiency. Demonstrated ability to manage critical situations, ensuring optimal network performance and security. Skilled in fostering user self-service through effective documentation and support.

Versatile Technical Support Representative skilled at offering clients easy-to-understand guidance and actionable advice. Positively impacts all customer interactions and engineering efforts for supported products.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Information Technology Specialist

Independent Contractor
MARYLAND
01.2021 - Current

• Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.

• Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.

• Responded promptly to incoming sales leads and requests for technical support.

• Researched product and issue resolution tactics to address customer concerns.

Senior Systems Specialist

LANDMARK HOLDINGS
MARYLAND
02.2015 - 03.2020
  • Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
  • Set up hardware and software in optimal configurations to meet network performance requirements.
  • Documented support procedures, processes and solutions in centralized systems, enabling user self-service.
  • Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.

Security Officer

Allied Barton Security
MARYLAND
04.2011 - 11.2014
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.

Lead Night Auditor

Comfort Inn by Choice Hotels
Washington DC
02.2009 - 04.2011

•Managed and oversaw all overnight duties at the front desk.

•checked in & checked out guests while maintaining confidentiality of their

information

• Handled reservation inquiries, cancellations, and amendments

• Ran audit reports and journals from credit card and computer systems • Conducted hotel tours for potential guests and corporate accounts to assess

needs and preferences for special events and business meetings

• Accurately executed cash handling and safety deposit box procedures

• Prepared daily management reports • Monitored status of third-party reservations, discounts, and promotional

programs.

Education

No Degree - Aws Certified Cloud Practitioner

AMAZON WEB SERVICES
US
07.2024

Associate of Science - PROFESSIONAL COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS MANAGERS & ADMINS
LONDON,UK
04.2005

Skills

  • Data Recovery
  • IT Security Management
  • Virtualization Technologies
  • Help Desk Support
  • Cloud Technologies
  • AWS cloud practitioner
  • AWS Solutions Architect

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Promoted to Senior Help Desk after 9 months of employment.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Information Technology Specialist

Independent Contractor
01.2021 - Current

Senior Systems Specialist

LANDMARK HOLDINGS
02.2015 - 03.2020

Security Officer

Allied Barton Security
04.2011 - 11.2014

Lead Night Auditor

Comfort Inn by Choice Hotels
02.2009 - 04.2011

No Degree - Aws Certified Cloud Practitioner

AMAZON WEB SERVICES

Associate of Science - PROFESSIONAL COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS MANAGERS & ADMINS
DENNIS MURIIRA