Kofi Boateng
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Proficient Network Technician with strong troubleshooting and communication skills. Experienced in managing cabling systems and optimizing network infrastructures. Ready to leverage expertise to enhance data center operations and support strategic expansion initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Technician
Vision Technologies, Inc.
Chantilly, Virginia
01.2025 - Current
- Installed, maintained, and repaired server and networking hardware to support data center operations.
- Conducted installations, testing, and troubleshooting for network cabling systems.
- Monitored system alerts to minimize disruptions and enhance stability.
- Documented processes, incident reports, and asset tracking for infrastructure management efficiency.
- Pulled copper and fiber cables per blueprints to ensure accurate deployments.
- Collaborated with IT teams on deployments, upgrades, and system optimizations.
Network Technician
HardHat Workforce Solutions Inc.
Chantilly, Virginia
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Installed and configured network devices for optimal performance.
- Monitored network systems to ensure stability and reliability.
- Assisted in troubleshooting connectivity issues for users and devices.
- Collaborated with team members to implement network upgrades effectively.
- Conducted routine inspections of network equipment for potential failures.
- Set up and installed network cabling infrastructure.
- Pulling of copper and fiber optic cables in the data center.
- Cable patching and conducting while helping in terminating and dressing of CAT 5/6 cables.
- Assisted in router configuration, installation of security cameras and pulling CAT 6.
- Assisted in a data center expansion project deploying over 200 servers.
- Completed post-installation tests, checking functionality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Science, Professional Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA01.2022
Skills
- Data center management
- Server deployment and maintenance
- Hardware and software installation
- Troubleshooting and resolution
- Network installation and upgrades
- Cabling systems expertise
- Team collaboration skills
- Problem solving strategies
- Effective communication skills
- Time management proficiency
- Network and device configuration
Certification
- OSHA 30
- CompTIA Security +
- CPR certification
Timeline
Network Technician
Vision Technologies, Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Network Technician
HardHat Workforce Solutions Inc.
09.2022 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Science, Professional Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University