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Ta-Jay Russell

Kingston

Summary

Flexible system administrator with expertise in hardware, software, and security planning. Components are chosen, installed, configured, and managed. Expert understanding of Windows and Linux, as well as information security. Adept System administrators are noted for ensuring consistent and dependable uptime numbers. Dedicated to ensuring business continuity by ensuring system availability. Expert in hardware, software, and security services for enterprises of all sizes. IT specialist with extensive experience in system administration, maintenance, and end-user training Successfully designed solutions for software compatibility and streamlined system updates and installs. Administration and maintenance of complex avionics systems, including Microsoft operating systems, servers, and specialist logistics software, is a strong suit. I am seeking to harness extensive IT knowledge to advance my career in systems administration with a reputable firm that embraces diversity.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

Jamaica Defence Force
Kingston

System Administrator
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords and defined network policies and procedures.
  • Created configuration guides for deploying new desktops, laptops and mobile devices.
  • Supported, configured, maintained and upgraded customer networks and in-house servers.
  • Oversaw storage management, data migration, backups and drive replacements.

National Tools and Engineering Institute
St Andrew

Computer Technician
01.2017 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Disassembled computer systems to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.
  • Troubleshot devices to identify and solve issues with hardware or software performance.
  • Installed computers and other devices individually and across networks, testing connections to support proper functioning.
  • Configured computers to network drivers and connected to printers and other peripheral equipment.

Education

University of The Commonwealth Caribbean
Kingston

Bachelor of Science from Networking With Cybersecurity
09.2022

National Tool And Engineering Institute
St Andrew

Diploma from System Administration
08.2020

Garmex Academy
Kingston

Diploma from Customer Service Supervision
09.2020

National Tool And Engineering Institute
St Andrew

Certificate from Network Security Incident Responder
02.2022

National Tool And Engineering Institute
St Andrew

Certificate from Network Lab Technician
01.2021

National Tools And Engineering Institute
St Andrew

Certificate from Computer Service And Support Technician
07.2016

Excelsior Community College
Kingston

Certificate from Fundamentals of Database Design And Transact SQL
04.2021

Skills

  • Project Management
  • System Updates
  • Specifications Understanding
  • Technical Writing
  • Web Security
  • Device Configuration
  • Hardware and Software Installation
  • System Upgrades
  • Proficient in Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Network Security Management
  • Quick Learner
  • Disaster Recovery

Timeline

System Administrator

Jamaica Defence Force
01.2022 - Current

Computer Technician

National Tools and Engineering Institute
01.2017 - 07.2017

University of The Commonwealth Caribbean

Bachelor of Science from Networking With Cybersecurity

National Tool And Engineering Institute

Diploma from System Administration

Garmex Academy

Diploma from Customer Service Supervision

National Tool And Engineering Institute

Certificate from Network Security Incident Responder

National Tool And Engineering Institute

Certificate from Network Lab Technician

National Tools And Engineering Institute

Certificate from Computer Service And Support Technician

Excelsior Community College

Certificate from Fundamentals of Database Design And Transact SQL
Ta-Jay Russell