Brian Sikute

Experience

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  Nalab Computer Consultancy Limited Lusaka

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Computer Technician and Software Instructor

  Maintenance and repairing of computersInstallation of software and hardware configurationNetwork Installation (Kings Pharmaceuticals Computer Network of 15-20 workstations)PC Internet InstallationPC Repair Course Instructor Microsoft Office XP Application Packages Instructor C++ InstructorKnowledge of Programming Languages, Applications and Operating Systems Windows 2003 ServerImplementing, Managing and Maintaining Server Network Infrastructure and Network Environment Linux - Debian BasedImplementing, Managing and Maintaining Server Network Infrastructure and Network Environment Poptel Technology (UK) - Web Content Management SystemMicrosoft Office XP (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, FrontPage)Windows 9x/2000/XP/NT/Advanced Server 2000Macintosh OSMicrosoft Media Encoder 9 Series Show less

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  Bread of Life Church

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Computer Hardware Specialist

  Maintenance, Servicing and Repairing of Computer HardwareCarry out maintenance, servicing and Repairing of Computer HardwareDesigning and programming of Church Records Database Management System

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  Winlot Computer Center Lusaka

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2004

  Technical Services and Software Instructor

  Administration and Maintenance of Company LANMaintenance and repairing of computersInstallation of software and hardware configurationMicrosoft Office XP Application Packages Instructor C++ and Visual Basic 6 Instructor

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  Africonnect (Z) Ltd

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2005

  Network Engineer and Support Officer

  Installation of Broadband Internet UnitsInstallation/Configuration of Wireless NetworksInstallation/Configuration of RoutersDHCP Server ManagementE-Mail Client configurationProviding customer support

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  Commonwealth Youth Programme

  Nov 2005 - Sept 2013

  IT Coordinator

  Network and System Administrator (CISCO device management – IP Addressing, Subnetting, VLANs, Access Control Lists)Administration of MS Server 2003 (DNS, DHCP, Routing, Active Directory)Exchange Server 2003 AdministrationLinux System Administration (DHCP, BIND, SQUID, FIREWALL, MAIL, ROUTING)Wireless Network AdministrationDesigning of Application programs for the Centre (ASP)Designed and Implemented an Online Database for the Diploma in Youth Development Work which is being offered in 13 countries in AfricaOnline and Face2Face Workshop FacilitationProviding user supportDevelopment of ICT Youth Empowerment ProgrammesProviding ICT TrainingProviding user support to business systems and applicationsAdministering the Centre’s LAN/WAN and ensuring availability of network and network resourcesWorking on Youth Programme Development Team Show less

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  Knowledge Cube AS

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Student

  Training for Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) certification

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  WikiEducator

  Jul 2008 - now

  Wiki Buddy and OER Devt. Trainer

  Facilitator and Trainer in the Development of Open Educational Resources using Wikis

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  University of Zambia

  May 2011 - May 2011

  Linux System Administration Instructor

  Linux System Administration Instructor at the University of Zambia Centre for ICT Consultancy and Training Unit.System Administration covers all the things that you have to do to keep a computer system in usable order. It includes things like backing up and/or restoring files, installing new programs, creating and/or deleting accounts for users of users, making certain that the file system is not corrupt, and more

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  IBM

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2016

  Server Systems Operations Infrastructure Lead

   Expertise in server technologies, including different hardware architectures and operating systems. Building proof-of-concept solutions with server system technology and architecting server solutions to address client requirements. Work with products or solutions based on any vendor hardware and/or any vendor operating system software. Applied technical skills supporting the operation and maintenance of vendor products, services, and solutions. Virtualization - Create and configure virtual machines on cloud infrastructure using VMware Thorough applied technical knowledge of the fundamental concepts and technologies associated with Windows and LINUX Operating Systems (Hardware, Software). Performing installation, implementation, customization, operation, recovery and performance tuning. Providing services to clients on hardware and software components. Activities include operation and maintenance of operating systems across multiple platforms, middleware applications, various database technologies, high availability solutions and load balancing. Job responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: operation and maintenance of operating systems and platform support, database administration, capacity planning, performance management, security compliance, SAN Infrastructure setup, Backup and Disaster Recovery Show less

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  Ex:Micronix Consulting

  Apr 2016 - Oct 2017

  Ex:Systems Administrator

   Servers: Build, deployment, management and maintenance of servers includingprovisioning, middleware setup and configuration Windows: Server 2012 Provisioning, Administration and Maintenance, ActiveDirectory deployment, configuration, administration, and maintenance. VMware: Implementation and administration of VMware vSphere 5.1, InstallingvSphere 5.1, Configuring host server and adding it to the cluster, Installing VMwarelicenses, Configuring VMware clustering like HA and DRS clusters, VMware VCenterAdministration Security: Management of FortiGate security system, Hardware Security Modules(HSMs) in SafeNet Encryption & Key Security to safeguard the cryptographic keysused to secure transactions, applications, and sensitive data. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Management and administration of backup anddisaster recovery from disk to tape backups utilizing Arcserve Unified DataProtection solutions for business and HP Tape library infrastructure Show less

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  Investrust Bank Plc

  Nov 2017 - Aug 2018

  Senior Manager – Technical Support and Operations

   Plan, design, and install the banks’ infrastructure and security control in line withGroup standards Ensure all infrastructure and security system changes and upgrades are tested,documented, and authorized before being applied to the production environmentand disaster recovery systems Ensure the banks infrastructure and security systems are operational at all times andthat all faults/incidents are resolved within the agreed SLAs and escalatefaults/incidents to the vendors as necessary Monitor monthly performance of Banks infrastructure and security systems anddevelop action plans to remedy any degradation of service Show less

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  Road Transport and Safety Agency

  Aug 2018 - now

  Head of Information Technology

  Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) training