ABRAHAM NAMUTEWA
Windhoek
Summary
Highly skilled IT proffesional with over 10 years of experience in Windows and Linux servers administrations, storage, network and servers virtualization, database administration, email security(email filtering) and information security solutions. Proficient in Microsoft's Active Directory, SQL server, exchange server, VMware virtualization technologies and Veeam backup and replication solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Administrator
Namibia Wildlife Resorts
Windhoek
08.2021 - Current
- Effectively handled the administration of over 100 VMs and 3 hosts via VMware vCenter server.
- Performed Windows and Linux server administration tasks such as managing user/group permissions, implementing security protocols, configuring group policies, and setting up print services.
- Research event-log warnings and errors; and monitor resources to ensure that systems architecture components work together seamlessly
- Microsoft Exchange configuration, support, migrations and upgrades
- Active Directory and supporting services DNS and DHCP administration
- Configuring and maintaining onsite and offsite backup solutions
- Perform routine and scheduled audits of all systems, including backups
- Maintain internal infrastructure requirements, including laptop and desktop computers, servers, routers, switches, firewalls, printers, phones, security updates; support internet, intranet, LANs, WANs, and network segments
- Document and manage systems configurations and migrations
- Identifying, diagnosing and resolving network problems
- Configuring and implementing Wi-Fi network solutions for all resorts
- Maintaining and monitoring databases.
- Assisted with disaster recovery efforts during outages or other unplanned events.
- Configured advanced firewalls rules to ensure secure communication between internal networks and external entities.
ICT Technician
Namibia Wildlife Resorts
Windhoek
05.2014 - 08.2021
- Software Installation
- Computer hardware repair
- Printers Repair
- Network cabling
- Managed and oversaw the implementation of an efficient IT Help desk system
- Provide ERP System support
- Performed troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems.
- Collaborated with vendors regarding product procurement decisions based on cost and benefit analysis.
- Installed and configured new computer hardware, software and network systems.
- Managed user accounts, permissions, access rights and security protocols in accordance with company policy.
Education
Bachelor Of Technology - Systems Administration and Networks
Namibia University of Science Technology
10.2014
National Diploma - Information Technology
Namibia University of Science Technology
11.2012
National Senior Secondary Certificate -
Gabriel Taapopi Secondary School
11.2010
Skills
- Data Security
- End-User Training
- Technical Support
- Windows Servers
- Office 365
- Server Administration
- Hyper-V
- DNS
- DHCP
- Domain Controller
- Azure
- WSUS
- Distributed Files System
- Remote Desktop Services
- Server Virtualization
- Routing & Switching
- Enterprise Infrastructures
- VoIP
- Networking
- VMWare
- Cloud Computing
- NAT
- LAN
- QoS
- Load Balancers
- VPN
- TCP/IP
- Switches
- Access Points
- Hardware Maintenance
- Network Security
- Routers
- Firewalls
- SD WAN
Certification
- COBIT 5 Foundation Certificate
- CompTIA Security+
- VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2023
- Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) 2024
- Fortinet Certified Fundamentals Cybersecurity
- Fortinet Certified Associate Cybersecurity
Projects
Replace unmanaged switches with Cisco managed switches
Replace MPLS VPN lines with SD WAN
Replace routers With Cisco Meraki routers
Install WiFi access points across all NWR resorts
Languages
- Kwanyama
- English Proficient
References
- Martin Kantika, Former: Chief Information Officer, Namibia Wildlife Resorts, 264 81 2474385, kaapangelwa@gmail.com
- Lineekela Haufiku, Senior Security Analyst, Roads Authority Namibia, 264 81 3790312, liihaufiku@gmail.com
Timeline
Systems Administrator
Namibia Wildlife Resorts
08.2021 - Current
ICT Technician
Namibia Wildlife Resorts
05.2014 - 08.2021
Bachelor Of Technology - Systems Administration and Networks
Namibia University of Science Technology
National Diploma - Information Technology
Namibia University of Science Technology
National Senior Secondary Certificate -
Gabriel Taapopi Secondary School
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