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Locksidon Barrett

System Administrator
Spanish Town P.O.

Summary

Information Technology professional with over 4 years of experience in system administration, software development, and technical support. Skilled in implementing and maintaining IT infrastructure, configuring systems in Linux environments, and developing innovative solutions. Bachelor's degree in Information and Communication Technology with proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments, collaborate with stakeholders, and meet tight deadlines.

Work History

Information Technology Specialist

Consumer Affairs Commission
03.2024 - Current

Managed network profiles, security, and file sharing. Oversaw server infrastructure, wireless networks, and audiovisual equipment. Monitored system integrity and performance. Trained users on software, provided technical support, and optimized system efficiency with upgrades.

Software Programmer (PT)

ArrowEX Solutions Ltd.
10.2021 - Current

Developed and customized software applications exceeding client expectations. Configured and maintained 3-tier architecture systems in Linux environments. Provided technical support and contributed to team discussions. Customized Mayan EDMS with Docker Compose on Ubuntu. Developed and modified software using Django, Laravel, Python, PHP, JavaScript, Java, and various databases. Tested and deployed scalable applications with Kubernetes and Ansible. Migrated legacy software to a multi-container Docker setup for enhanced features and testing.

System Administrator

The Enid Bennett High School
10.2020 - 08.2023

Upgraded and maintained software and hardware, resolved technical issues, and provided quality support. Monitored system performance, documented costs and downtime, and improved technology usability. Assessed new technologies for cost-effective solutions. Renovated two IT labs, installed structured cabling, and configured network switches

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Information And Communication Technology

Vocational Training & Development Institute
Gordon Town Road Kingston
08.2016 - 08.2021

Affiliations

  • Vice President of the Computing Society at the Vocational Training and Development Institute 2018 - 2020.
  • Vice President of the Democratic Youths United To Evolve Society (DYUTES) St. Catherine Chapter. 2017 - 2018
  • Volunteering at the Jamaica Hurdles Crew and Equipment 2017 - present
  • Member of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association Measurement Judges Crew 2018 - 2020.

Certification

Cisco Networking Academy IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software

Skills

Experienced in systems provisioning, maintenance, and deployment, including hardware/software installation, 3-tier architecture, and performance monitoring. Skilled in Linux, Windows Server, Ubuntu, and macOS, with expertise in virtualization (VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, KVM, Docker) and backup solutions (Cobian Reflector). Proficient in network configuration, server administration, and security implementation. Strong programming background in Python, C, C++, Bash, JavaScript, and Java, with database expertise in MySQL, MariaDB, H2, and PostgreSQL. Experienced in document management (MayanEDMS), version control (Git), and web technologies (Django, Nginx, Apache Tomcat, Laravel)

Overview

4
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years of professional experience
5
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years of post-secondary education
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7
Certificates
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