Available for Opportunities

Isaac Addo Afo Mensah

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ IT Support Specialist

Resourceful IT Support Specialist with 5+ years of experience in providing technical assistance. Expertise in troubleshooting hardware, software, and networking issues; proficient in Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. Excellent customer service skills.

5+
Years Exp.
500+
Users Supported
95%
Resolution Rate
Isaac Addo Afo Mensah
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Achievement
IT Head @ GES
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Location
Accra, Ghana

About Me

Isaac Addo Afo Mensah
5+
Years of
Experience

Resourceful IT Support Specialist with 5+ years of experience in providing technical assistance. Expertise in troubleshooting hardware, software, and networking issues; proficient in Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. Excellent customer service skills. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and continuously improving IT infrastructure for organizations. My hands-on experience spans across government institutions, where I have led critical IT transformations and supported hundreds of end-users daily.

Full Name Isaac Addo Afo Mensah
Date of Birth 11th June, 1997
Nationality Ghanaian
Location Starlet 91 Street, Accra, Ghana
Languages English
Status โœ… Open to Work
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Work Experience

A track record of delivering impactful IT solutions across government and public sector institutions.

IT Head

November 2021 โ€“ Present

๐Ÿข Ghana Education Service โ€“ Headquarters, Accra  ยท  Full-time

  • Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Successfully managed the deployment of a company-wide VoIP system, reducing communication costs.
  • Developed an internal system for tracking and reporting IT issues, leading to a resolution rate of over 95% within a 24-hour period.
  • Led the implementation of a new cloud-based application suite, improving collaboration and efficiency within the IT department.
  • Spearheaded the migration of all enterprise systems to a new virtual platform, resulting in improved system performance.
  • Established and maintained effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, providing reliable IT support.
  • Collaborated with the helpdesk team in the onboarding and training of new employees on the use of IT systems.
  • Implemented a comprehensive disaster recovery plan, ensuring the safety of vital data and systems.
  • Developed and managed a budget for IT operations, ensuring the most cost-effective solutions were used.
  • Monitored and maintained the security of all IT systems and networks, protecting against malicious attacks.
  • Analyzed user feedback and implemented changes to improve the customer experience with IT products and services.
  • Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance to over 500 end-users with a wide range of computing hardware and software.
  • Installed, configured, and maintained all desktop computers, laptops, and peripherals in accordance with company policies.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and network-related issues in a timely manner.
  • Monitored system performance and maintained all backup systems to ensure data integrity.
  • Developed and implemented security measures to protect networks and systems from unauthorized access.
  • Set up user accounts, permissions, and passwords and monitored user access.
  • Developed a database for capturing staff data.

National Service Personnel

May 2020 โ€“ April 2021

๐Ÿข Ghana Education Service โ€“ Headquarters (Apprenticeship), Accra  ยท  Apprenticeship

  • Analyzing of Data.
  • Creating a data entry system.
  • Network troubleshooting.
  • Developed a database for capturing staff data.

IT Support

March 2018 โ€“ September 2018

๐Ÿข Ghana Revenue Authority (Internship)  ยท  Internship

  • Cloning of Windows.
  • Computer hardware fixing.
  • Linux and Mac Operating System administration.
  • Set up user accounts, permissions, and passwords and monitored user access.
  • Prepared and maintained technical documentation for users and for the IT team.
  • Responded to IT support requests and provided technical support over the phone and remotely.
  • Provided training to users on the use of new technologies and systems.

Technical Skills

A comprehensive toolkit built over years of hands-on IT experience across diverse environments.

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Windows OS
๐Ÿง Linux
๐ŸŽ Mac OS X
๐ŸŒ Networking
๐Ÿ”’ Network Security
โ˜๏ธ VMware
๐Ÿ—„๏ธ Microsoft SQL Server
๐Ÿ–ง Windows Server
๐Ÿ”ง Hardware Maintenance
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Troubleshooting
๐Ÿ’ป IT Support
๐Ÿ“ก Remote Access
๐Ÿ”Œ LAN Cabling
๐Ÿ“Š Database Systems
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ป Programming
๐ŸŽจ Software Design
โš™๏ธ System Administration
๐Ÿ“ Data Entry
๐Ÿค Customer Service
๐Ÿ† Leadership
๐Ÿงฉ Problem Solving
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Teamwork
๐Ÿ’ฌ Communication
โฑ๏ธ Time Management

Education & Certifications

Academic foundations and professional certifications that underpin my technical expertise.

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Electrical System and Battery Backup Training

Televic Education โ€“ Belgium

๐Ÿ“… Sep 2023 โ€“ Sep 2023

Certification from Televic Education โ€“ Belgium

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BSc. in Information Technology

Ghana Communication Technology University

๐Ÿ“… Jan 2017 โ€“ Jul 2020

Majored in Software Development and Networking

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Senior High School Certificate

Ofori Panin Senior High School

๐Ÿ“… Aug 2012 โ€“ May 2015

Completed Senior High School education

Hobbies & Interests

What keeps me inspired, energized, and continuously growing outside the office.

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Running

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Programming

๐Ÿ“š

Reading

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Exploring

Professional References

Trusted individuals who can vouch for my professional conduct and technical capabilities.

AF

Angela Frimpomaa Nkansah

Ghana Education Service

๐Ÿ“ž +233 256 993 750 / +233 550 429 757
RA

Rev. Robert Arhin

House of Hope Assemblies of God โ€“ Head Pastor

๐Ÿ“ž +233 242 703 036
CD

Rev. Cornelius Donkor

Rock Foundation Assemblies of God โ€“ Head Pastor

๐Ÿ“ž +233 244 626 176

Get In Touch

Have a project or opportunity in mind? I'd love to hear from you. Let's build something great together.

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, IT projects, or just having a conversation about technology. Feel free to reach out through any of the channels below.

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Location
Starlet 91 Street, Accra, Ghana
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Nationality
Ghanaian

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