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Trust Kashumba

Server Administrator
Kempton Park ,PA

Summary

Methodical network administrator with 20 years of experience in supporting server environments. Resourceful in managing network infrastructure and optimizing environment while reducing redundancy. Capable in troubleshooting complex problems and reaching innovative solutions while adhering to rules and requirements of project scope. Excellent communicator when interfacing with other teams, vendors and end-users.


i am an enthusiastic Server Administrator who is eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. i have a clear understanding of Servers and trained in in windows Actrive Directory and Windows Server infrastructure Configuration . Self Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the IT industry.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications

Work History

Server Administrator

Intelligent Gaming
Johannesburg, Gautang
11.2011 - Current
  • Installed, configured, administered and integrated vendor systems, third-party application servers and system software and hardware.
  • Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
  • Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
  • Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
  • Planned and implemented [Type] upgrades to system hardware and software.
  • 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.
  • Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Desktop Support Engineer

Nagrom Fashions
Johannesburg, Gautang
02.2009 - 02.2011


• Support and maintain organizational computer systems, desktops, and peripherals.
• installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all organizational hardware and equipment while ensuring optimal workstation performance.
• Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex desktop problems for end users, and recommend and implement corrective solutions, including off-site repair for remote users as needed.

• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot end user and network hardware, peripheral devices, printing/scanning devices, presentation equipment, software, and other products in order to deliver required desktop service levels.

• Construct, install, and test customized configurations based on various platforms and operating systems.

• Collaborate with Technology team members to ensure efficient operation of the organization's desktop computing environment.

• Where required, administer and resolve issues with associated end-user workstation network software products.

• Receive and respond to incoming calls,and/or work orders regarding desktop problems.

• Ensure that desktop connections, ie. network jacks are in proper working order.

• Prepare tests and applications for monitoring desktop performance, then provide performance statistics and reports.

• If necessary, liaise with third-party support and PC equipment vendors.

• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Education

Batchelor of Science in Communication Studies

University of South Africa
Pretoria
03.2020 - Current

Microcomputer Technology

City & Guilds
Harare
01.2000 - 07.2000

High School Diploma -

Mufakose 1 High School
Harare
01.1996 - 11.1997

Skills

    Experience with [Azure, Citrix Xenserver and Xencenter Hypervisor Configuration and deployment Citrix SD-Wan and Citrix Netscaler ADC

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Software

Microsoft Office 365 Administration and security

N-Able IT management tools

Microsoft Azure Administrator

Virtualization with Azure, Citrix Hypervisor, VMware and Microsft HyperV

Certification

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

Timeline

NSE 2 Network Security Associate

05-2022

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

05-2021

NSE 1 Network Security Associate

05-2020

AWS Introduction to Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)

05-2020

Batchelor of Science in Communication Studies

University of South Africa
03.2020 - Current

Citrix ADC 12.x Essentials and Traffic Management.

05-2019

Citrix SD-WAN

03-2019

Server Administrator

Intelligent Gaming
11.2011 - Current

MCTS

10-2011

Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuaring.

10-2011

Windows Server Network Infrastructure Configuaration

10-2011

Desktop Support Engineer

Nagrom Fashions
02.2009 - 02.2011

Microcomputer Technology

City & Guilds
01.2000 - 07.2000

High School Diploma -

Mufakose 1 High School
01.1996 - 11.1997
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