Joshua Wadadaani
15 Forest Hill Drive, Halifax, NS B3M1X2,Canada
Summary
Network Engineer with a focus on security, building large-scale flexible networks designed to adapt to changing global business realities, with specialization in providing secure connectivity for dispersed enterprises through careful implementation of routing protocols and user management tools.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Network Deployment Engineer
CSquared Ghana
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with project managers to plan, design , and deploy over 2000km of fiber across Ghana.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conduct partial acceptance test and final acceptance test of network build ensuring it meets 99.99% of Business Standard .
- Documented and maintained all contractor and external vendor activities from conceptualization to production of network for business continuity.
Network Engineer Consultant
CAM IT Consult
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions for campus and Office LAN/WAN.
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
- Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.
- Integrated fixed wireless connectivity using Yahsat Satellite antenna and modem into over 100 Senior High Schools across Ghana, requiring high-speed networks.
IT Technician Intern
Ghana Armed Forces
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Linked over 500 computers to network and peripheral equipment.
- Tested and installed motherboards, processors, and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for personnels.
- Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed by 20%.
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked personnels through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Maintained enterprise network, servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods with minimal latency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Ghana
Ghana 09.2013 - 09.2017
Master of Engineering - Internetworking
Dalhousie University
Canada 09.2022 - Current
Skills
Technical Support
Networking and Routing Protocols
Network Security Systems
Troubleshooting
Network Deployment
Programming and Automation(Python)
Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Timeline
Master of Engineering - Internetworking
Dalhousie University
09.2022 - Current
Network Deployment Engineer
CSquared Ghana
10.2020 - 08.2022
Network Engineer Consultant
CAM IT Consult
12.2018 - 09.2020
IT Technician Intern
Ghana Armed Forces
09.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Ghana
09.2013 - 09.2017