Curriculum vitae

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Joshua  Irenen

6 Nene close, off Reuben Agho avenue, GRA, Benin (Nigeria) +2347069229181 [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-irenen-066323104

PERSONAL STATEMENT- I’m a Cisco Certified Network Associate (Routing & Switching), with a passion for innovative technologies. Everyday of my life, I strive to engage myself in learning new things especially in the field of information technology. I have experience in project management, where solving clients issues is an everyday routine. Currently seeking a suitable position as a Network Engineer.

Certification-in-Progress- CCNP (Enterprise), AWS Solution Architect, Java.

WORK EXPERIENCE 01/2017–Present

Network Engineer-Chatrilan Nigeria Limited, Benin (Nigeria)

Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations. Protect data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning and implementing various network security measures (VLANs, Port Security, ACL, Firewalls). Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and other network and system problems. Design and install redundant network infrastructure with low budgeting meeting specification (HSRP, EtherChannels, VRRP, GLBP) and also using load balancers on network traffics. Manage and monitor network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made (SPAN, Netflow, NMS Server)

Project Engineer- Gilead Praise Mega Concept, Benin (Nigeria). 01/2016-12/2016

Prepared, scheduled, coordinated and monitored the assigned engineering projects. Interacted daily with clients to interpret their needs and requirements and representing them in the field. Cooperated and communicated effectively with project manager and other project team members to provide assistance and technical support. Ensured adequate time management was implemented on projects to avoid delays in completion.

Technical Assistant Ukum Local Government, Zaki-Biam, Benue (Nigeria). 01/2015-11/2015

Provided daily administrative assistances, including filing, scanning, composing correspondence, data entry and ordering supplies. Organised meetings and prepared documents for the meetings. Worked with senior colleagues in maintaining computer devices for higher efficiency.

I.T Support- Digital Horizon Company Limited, Port-Harcourt (Nigeria). 02/2011-04/2012

Assisted personnel’s with Installation and configuration of computer hardware, software, systems,networks, printers and scanners Verified functionality of hardware and software components through troubleshooting. Offered daily operations and systems support to colleagues Provided technical support across the company (through phone and in person)

EDUCATION AND TRAINING 01/2007–10/2013- Bachelors of Engineering (Chemical) University of Benin, Benin (Nigeria).

Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician Cisco (United States) LAN, WAN, WLAN, Static Routing, Dynamic Routing (RIP), Network Security, VLANs, TCP/IP, Ethernet.

Cisco Certified Network Associate Cisco (United States) LAN, WAN, Routing, Switching, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, 802.3 (Ethernet), 802.11(wireless), SD WAN, Spanning Tree Protocol, EtherChannels, ACLs, NAT, Port Security, VLANs, Firewalls, Servers, HSRP, VRRP, NMS, SPAN.