Frejus Kouao

Palo Alto Certified Engineer(PCSAE) | Pfsense Expert | UniFi Network Expert | AWS | ITARMI Certified | CyberArk Certified | NSE 1 & 2 Certified | ServiceNow | MDM Scalefusion | Google Workspace Administrator | Office 365

Salary / Daily rate

Cité MARINA, Côte d'Ivoire

Mobility: Abidjan, London, ...

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Can come onsite

Skills

Network EngineeringSharePointSystem & Network AdministrationServiceNowMicrosoft 365OneDrive

Languages

French (Native)English (Fluent)

About me

Intro

ICT professional with over eight years of progressive experience managing ICT operations, infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives within international organizations. Proven ability to align technology solutions with strategic objectives, ensure service continuity, and enhance operational efficiency. Strong record of leading ICT projects, optimizing systems, and promoting digital literacy in alignment with UN standards and global ICT governance frameworks. Fluent in French and English.

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Work experience

ICT Associate

UN Women

Aug 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

– Provide support to the implementation of ICT strategies and new technologies in accordance with corporate information management and technology standards, guidelines, and procedures: – Provide IT support in the use of Quantum/ SharePoint (UN Women's implementation PeopleSoft ERP) functionality for improved business results and improved client services. – Provide technical IT support in the Country Office: • Provide technical support to the installation and maintenance of all communication systems including mobile and satellite phones, commercial and in-house developed software, and anti-virus. – Set up new email accounts for Country Office staff, liaising with HQ for guidance. – Monitor file server traffic, usage, and performance on a regular basis. – Provide technical support to the installation corporate software and related upgrades. – Ensure efficient networks administration: Monitor the network connection daily to ensure stable and responsive network environment. – Configure network printers and provide user access as required. – Trouble-shoot and monitor network problems; respond to user needs and questions regarding network access. – Maintain measures for business continuity and disaster recovery processes and procedures including backup and restoration of both server and local storage facilities. – Provide technical support to Local Area Network (LAN) management in accordance with UN Women requirements. – Provide administrative support regarding ICT issues: • Maintain inventory and stock of supplies and spare parts in cooperation with the Procurement Unit – Research and retrieval of data from internal and external sources; prepare statistical charts, tables, and reports as required. – Provide ICT support to key events. – Contribute to knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the RO: – Contribute to the organization of trainings for the Country Office staff on ICT issues. – Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

1st Line IT Support Engineer

Tsolnetworks - Oursupport

Nov 2020 - Present

6 years

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

– Imaging Laptops and Desktops – Handle incidents and tasks – Provide support to users – Configure Phone and Tablets with MDM Solutions. – Create Admin access – Network equipments configuration

Senior Information Technology Support Executive

JB Cocoa

Dec 2023 - Jul 2024

8 months

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

– L1 & L2 Support and maintain Support Sand maintenance of ICT infrastructure (networking), Computer Hardware, Server, Security, Backup system & CCTV. – L1 & L2 Support IT general software application such as: MS Office Suite, MS Windows, basic Network Setup, Antivirus, Remote Support, LAN, WAN, Active Directory, printers etc. – To resolve and monitor all IT system issues within minimal response time and minimal interruption to daily work processes. – Support on daily IT operation for Western region (Cote D'Ivoire, Nigeria, Estonia and US) – Support in M365, SharePoint & OneDrive. – Complete all task assigned in IT Helpdesk System. – Update all IT related documentation on timely manner. – Assist any other IT related duty or assignment as and when directed or assigned by superior or HOD from time to time. – Assist department to achieve yearly goals & objectives.

Information Technology Technician

International Community School of Abidjan

Mar 2017 - Dec 2023

6 years 10 months

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

– I am the central point of contact for all IT related incidents and service requests. – My role is to provide first-line support for all staff and students at ICSA. – I am responsible for resolving support requests as well as ensuring continuous service delivery demands. – I work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that provides services over the phone, through e-mail, phone, in person, and self-service; and also technical advice and support to help people use computer software and hardware. – Under the supervision of the Head of the IT Department, I perform those tasks: – Identify the hardware and software needed to provide solutions to problems. – Download and install the appropriate software. – Connect users to networks and provide initial training in facilities and applications. – Provide information relating to customers' hardware and software purchasing decisions – Make sure users can use the equipment by providing necessary support and advice – Assist staff with the installation, configuration, and ongoing usability of desktop computers, peripheral equipment and software within established standards and guidelines. – Handle the "punch-in” machine and keeping attendance for the whole school – Monitor and respond to the helpdesk software, – Configured and installed routers switches and wireless controllers. – Evaluated complex computer systems to assess vulnerability and risk. – Worked with outside vendors and teams to develop voice and data wiring infrastructure. – Maintained all network documentation for hardware configuration and licensing. – Assist employees in their daily tasks when they encounter technical issues. – Develop and administer disaster recovery plans. – Install a wide range of network equipment. – Keep network infrastructure up-to-date and secured. – Write and maintain network security policies and monitor compliance. – Identify and recommend needed and optimal infrastructure improvements.

Contracted Field Engineer

Orion 247

Jan 2022 - Nov 2023

1 year 11 months

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

– Break-Fix services, – Data Center support services – Desktop/laptop support, server support – Cisco support, – Wireless networks, – Database, Virtualization, Middleware, Unix, Network security – Storage and backup – System reengineering – Multi-language support, User training, new equipment Rollouts, IT equipment recycling.

General Manager

CHAP & Net Services

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

2 years 1 month


Education

Cisco Networking Academy

Networked systems

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

Associate's degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Mercer University

English Certificate, English Language and Literature/Letters

Institut des Sciences et Techniques de la Communication

Master of Technology - MTech, Telecommunications Engineering

2019 - 2021

1 year 10 months

Institut des Sciences et Techniques de la Communication

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

2015 - 2018

3 years 1 month


Licenses & certifications

The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

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Project Management Essentials

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Grandstream Certified Specialist Networking Solution

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AWS Systems Manager

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Palo Alto Certified Engineer(PCSAE)

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Pfsense Expert

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UniFi Network Expert

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AWS

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ITARMI Certified

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CyberArk Certified

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NSE 1 & 2 Certified

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ServiceNow

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MDM Scalefusion

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Google Workspace Administrator

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Office 365

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