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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Ikechukwu Njoku

Washington,DC
Ikechukwu Njoku

Summary

Accomplished engineer proffering extensive cloud monitoring, deployment and troubleshooting skills. Defined, built and maintained infrastructure using vendor-neutral and platform-specific tools. Organized and focused person with extraordinary leadership acumen. Resourceful experienced in evaluating and assessing client requirements and implementing infrastructure to solve identified problems. Harnessed code and cloud-native technologies to create scalable and user-centric systems. Strong negotiator with excellent value-driven solutions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

TopChoice Care Givers Inc

Cloud Engineer
02.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Enhanced cloud infrastructure efficiency by implementing advanced automation techniques and tools.
  • Optimized system performance for increased scalability and reliability through regular maintenance and updates.
  • Collaborated with development teams to design, implement, and maintain continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
  • Reduced server downtime by proactively monitoring cloud resources and addressing potential issues before they escalated.
  • Assisted in migration projects from on-premises data centers to cloud environments, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Evaluated new cloud technologies and recommended solutions that aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Managed disaster recovery plans and procedures, enabling rapid system restoration during unexpected outages or failures.
  • Identified, analyzed and resolved infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
  • Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
  • Managed use of various types of databases and configured, installed and upgraded new ones.
  • Managed and monitored installed systems for highest level of availability.
  • Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers.
  • Oversaw development and maintenance of organization computer systems and intranet.

Isystems Solutions LLC

Computer & IT Manager
02.2012 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Optimized IT department efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
  • Enhanced system security through the implementation of robust cybersecurity measures.
  • Managed complex IT projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors, resulting in cost-effective solutions for company needs.
  • Increased data storage capacity with strategic hardware upgrades and cloud-based solutions.
  • Developed comprehensive disaster recovery plans, minimizing downtime during unforeseen events.
  • Reduced IT support tickets by providing effective end-user training on new systems and technology tools.
  • Designed custom applications to streamline business processes, enhancing overall productivity levels.
  • Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
  • Oversaw IT department operations and training.
  • Built, repaired and installed computer-related hardware based on deployment procedures.
  • Led technology selection and rollout, focusing on organizational planning and supplier service-level agreements.
  • Developed and implemented measures and procedures to protect IT systems from cyber threats and data breaches.
  • Supported implementation of warehouse management system software applications to enable centralized management of tasks.

Isystems Solutions INC

Technical Support Engineer
12.2008 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving complex technical issues promptly and effectively.
  • Streamlined support processes for increased efficiency and reduced response times.
  • Provided remote assistance to clients, ensuring timely resolution of software and hardware concerns.
  • Developed comprehensive troubleshooting guides for internal use, improving team knowledge and performance.
  • Prevented potential system disruptions by conducting regular maintenance checks on client equipment and software installations.
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Provided guidance on installing and integrating new hardware components and software to remote clients.
  • Updated and maintained current customer support database.
  • Delivered Tier-3 support and SME input to internal and external customers.
  • Traveled with sales engineers on customer site visits to respond to specific technical questions.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
  • Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware.
  • Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment.

Education

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Associate of Science from Cyber Security

University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD

Bachelor of Science from Cyber Security

Skills

  • Cloud Computing
  • Disaster Recovery Planning
  • Design
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Troubleshooting
  • Incident Response
  • Performance Optimization
  • Data Migration
  • Monitoring tools
  • DevOps principles
  • Cloud Automation
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • AWS Expertise
  • Kubernetes Management
  • Azure Proficiency
  • Enterprise Server Design
  • Problem-Solving
  • Design Specifications
  • Excellent Communication
  • Team building
  • Cloud services
  • System Testing
  • Team Collaboration

Certification

CompTIA A+ Certification

CompTIA Security+

CCNA

CCNP

Project Manager

Scrum Master

DevOps and AWS/Cloud Admin



Timeline

Cloud Engineer

TopChoice Care Givers Inc
02.2022 - Current

Computer & IT Manager

Isystems Solutions LLC
02.2012 - 06.2016

Technical Support Engineer

Isystems Solutions INC
12.2008 - 01.2012

Montgomery College

Associate of Science from Cyber Security

University of Maryland - University College

Bachelor of Science from Cyber Security
Ikechukwu Njoku