David Balogun

IT Support Specialist | System Administrator

Kaduna, NG.

About

Highly proactive IT Support Specialist with over 3 years of experience, adept at enhancing operational continuity and user satisfaction across diverse technical landscapes. Proven ability to deliver advanced troubleshooting, manage critical system infrastructure, and streamline onboarding processes, consistently driving productivity gains and maintaining high system uptime. Leverages expertise in networking, data management, and technical training to optimize performance and ensure robust IT environments.

Work

Technical & Data Analysis Tutor

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Technical & Data Analysis Tutor

Kaduna, Kaduna, Nigeria

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Summary

Delivered comprehensive technical training and hands-on mentoring in data analysis to over 60 participants, providing critical support and troubleshooting to enhance technical proficiency and confidence.

Highlights

Delivered hands-on technical training and mentoring in data analysis to over 60 participants, customizing instruction to meet diverse skill levels and learning needs effectively.

Provided targeted one-on-one technical support, resolving 100% of software and system-related issues for participants during training sessions.

Guided 60+ learners in effective data analysis tool usage, ensuring proper software configuration and advocating best practices that improved performance.

Developed comprehensive training materials, practical exercises, and user guides, simplifying complex technical concepts and increasing user adoption by 15%.

Freelance IT Support Specialist

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Freelance IT Support Specialist

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Summary

Provided remote and on-site technical support, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and basic network issues for end users, ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Highlights

Installed and configured Windows OS, business applications, and peripheral devices for 50+ clients, ensuring seamless operation and optimal functionality.

Optimized system performance for 70+ devices through routine maintenance and software updates, reducing downtime by 10% and extending hardware lifecycle.

Delivered exceptional end-user support, resolving 95% of technical issues promptly and documenting solutions to enhance knowledge base efficiency and future problem resolution.

Senior Executive Assistant (IT Support)

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Senior Executive Assistant (IT Support)

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Summary

Provided critical IT support and system administration for a large banking environment, ensuring operational continuity and enhancing user satisfaction across diverse technical landscapes.

Highlights

Resolved over 200 diverse technical issues across multiple systems and applications, minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless operations for users.

Managed critical data backups and recovery processes, achieving 99.9% system availability and ensuring data integrity for over 500 users.

Proactively identified and resolved 75+ hardware and network system issues, reducing potential disruptions by 15% and improving network stability.

Successfully migrated over 300 users from outdated systems to new platforms, improving system speeds by 20% and enhancing overall user productivity.

Administered and maintained 300+ user accounts and systems, contributing to a commendable 99.5% system uptime through proactive maintenance and updates.

Data Entry Operator

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Data Entry Operator

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Summary

Ensured accurate and efficient data management by converting information from various formats into digital systems, maintaining data quality and integrity for critical operational processes.

Highlights

Converted over 10,000 data entries from paper to digital formats, ensuring efficient data accessibility and streamlined operations.

Performed rigorous data quality checks, identifying and rectifying errors in 500+ product matching decisions to maintain 99% data integrity.

Reviewed and rectified errors across 15,000+ data points, contributing to a consistent 99% data accuracy rate.

Volunteer

Member

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National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

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Participated in national service, contributing to community development and personal growth initiatives.

Highlights

Engaged in community development projects, enhancing local infrastructure and social programs.

Developed leadership and teamwork skills through various organized activities.

Education

Federal University of Technology Minna

Minna, Niger state, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Technology Mathematics with Computer Science

Languages

English

Certificates

CyberSecurity (Ongoing)

University of the people

AI Developer

DNS Microsoft

IT Support Professional Certificate

Google

Cloud Practitioner

Coursera.org

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

HIIT

CompTIA A+

HIIT

Skills

Programming Languages

Python, SQL, PowerShell, Bash.

IT Support & Administration

Hardware and software application support, Troubleshooting, IT Service Management, Remote Desktop Connection, Networking Configuration, Help Desk Ticketing system, Active Directory, Hyper-V virtual Machine, Office 365 administration, Data Backup and Recovery, System Migration, Technical Training, Mentoring.

Operating Systems

Windows OS, Linux OS, Mac OS.

Data Analysis

Data Analysis Tools.