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Wilson Bachi
Network Engineer
East London,EC
Summary
PERSONAL SUMMARY Results-driven Network Engineer with 6 years of expertise deploying and maintaining LAN and WAN infrastructure. Self-motivated and Analytical Network Engineer with strong track record of accurately administering and troubleshooting enterprise infrastructure devices. Offering exemplary planning, project management and communication talents.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Network Engineer
Illedic Group
East london, Eastern Cape
02.2018 - Current
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems;Wireless LAN controllers, APs, WCs, NCs
- Instituted vlans and dhcp configurations
- Ongoing network monitoring and optimisation
- Install and configure the selected network solution
- Maintain Hardware and software Inventory
- Consistently keeping with agreed-upon Service Level (SLAs) and Operating Level (OLA) Agreements
- Install masts for wireless networks, Aps and Controllers
- Reviewed technical designs to ensure client satisfaction
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers and other hardware.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Provided detailed network diagrams, process flow charts and procedural guidelines.
- Established robust infrastructure and data capacity for new applications and communication between sites.
- Integrated fixed wireless connectivity into facilities lacking access to terrestrial high-speed networks.
- Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco and packet analysis.
- Liaised with cabling infrastructure vendors and domestic and international ISPs.
Network and Automation Engineer
Adventure Power
East london, Eastern Cape
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Met with quality assurance, developers and project managers to assess scope and sequence of project.
- Supported business needs dependent on location, working with staff at all levels to produce targeted solutions.
- Programming and configure communication with wind turbine
- Monitor wind turbine operation and attend breakdowns
- Wind turbine data analysis and graphs manipulation
- Continuous upgrading of wind turbine operations
- Provided 98% uptime on turbine network
- Generated process models illustrating automation engineering progress, specifications and details.
- Supported Engineering and Maintenance departments with training and technical support.
- Exercised complete understanding of PLC programming to support projects.
ICT & Desktop Engineer
Laman Quarry
mthata, Eastern Cape
09.2012 - 07.2015
- New network configs and optimisation
- Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
- Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Managed sales effort and operational planning by updating and tracking customer activity within company CRM system.
- Backed up company data on regular basis, successfully recovering critical information after malware attacks.
- Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment.
- Maintained electronic record integrity by verifying implementation of internal quality standards and external regulations.
- Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
- Refurbished PC systems and peripherals such as monitors, networking equipment, printers and more.
- Tested and installed motherboards, processors and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff.
Education
Higher National - Information Technology
Harare Institute of Technology
Harare, Zimbabwe 02.2006 - 11.2009
Diploma - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Harare Institute of Technology
Harare Zimbabwe 05.1999 - 03.2002
Skills
Subnetting expertise
Layer-2/3 protocols
Effective communication
Firewall management tools
Microsoft office packages
Additional Information
- Designed and installed networks connecting multiple OS platforms and topologies in single infrastructure.
- Reviewed technical designs to ensure fulfilment of project aims versus user’s needs.
- Documented and completed various projects timely and effectively. Installed and aligned switches, routers and firewalls through all network layers.
- Engaged in daily analysis, design, and documentation, implementation, and support network infrastructures.
- Analysed LAN/WAN to determine network performance problems, determine improvements, installed and migrated software and devices as required with documentation support.
- Provided real time support in diagnosing and resolving networking issues.
- Provided solutions, and documentation. Maintained hardware and software inventory with detailed configurations and settings.
- Initiated projects as required to enhance and improve performance and uptime standards Used Microsoft VISIO, excel and power point as technical documentation and presentation tools.
Affiliations
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
Software
Visual basics
Certification
CCNP : Enterprise
Interests
Python programming
Electronics
Timeline
CCNP : Enterprise
02-2020
CCNP : Infrastructure
02-2020
CCNA : Routing and Switching
08-2018
Network Engineer
Illedic Group
02.2018 - Current
Network and Automation Engineer
Adventure Power
08.2015 - 12.2017
ICT & Desktop Engineer
Laman Quarry
09.2012 - 07.2015
Higher National - Information Technology
Harare Institute of Technology
02.2006 - 11.2009
Diploma - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Harare Institute of Technology
05.1999 - 03.2002