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ISACK OSWAGA

Alexandria

Summary


A dedicated IT professional with strong skills in customer service, network security, and troubleshooting. Certified in CompTIA Security+ and CCNA, with a solid educational background in Information Technology and Cybersecurity. Experienced in IT support and customer service roles, demonstrating excellent problem-solving and teamwork abilities.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service Desk Analyst

INOVALON
11.2024 - Current
  • Provide troubleshooting and resolution for hardware, software, and network issues
  • Assist in maintaining security protocols and safeguarding systems from threats
  • Support in configuring and updating user devices and software as needed
  • Ensure users adhere to company IT policies and security guidelines
  • Respond promptly to IT incidents and escalate issues as necessary for resolution

Customer Service

TRADER JOE’S
08.2023 - 09.2024
  • Maintaining a secure environment and ensure compliance with safety protocols
  • Identifying and reporting potential security risks, contributing to a safe shopping experience
  • Delivering exceptional customer service while in a fast-paced team environment

IT Service Desk Intern

INOVALON
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Developed FAQs and help sheets to empower users to resolve common issues and reduce downtime
  • Troubleshooting and resolution of network-related issues, ensuring system security
  • Assisted in maintaining secure configurations and ensuring compliance with company policies
  • Used ticketing systems to track and manage user requests, ensuring timely resolution and documentation of IT issues
  • Led IT support initiatives, ensuring team members had uninterrupted access to secure networks

Senior Loan Support Specialist

MOGO
07.2020 - 07.2022
  • Leveraged ERP software to evaluate loan applications, credit history, and repayment capacity
  • Managed digital customer service, safeguarding sensitive financial data from potential security threats
  • Led IT support initiatives, ensuring team members had uninterrupted access to secure networks

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology, Concentration in Cybersecurity

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Fairfax, VA
12-2026

Associate Degree - Information Technology, Concentration in Cybersecurity with Honors

UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Washington, DC
05.2024

Associate Degree - Project Management

KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
11.2019

Skills

  • Customer Service & Incident Response: Strong communication and problem-solving in user support
  • Network Security: Proficient in VLAN, VPN, and access control
  • Log Analysis & Troubleshooting: Experienced in log analysis and troubleshooting for OS and Applications
  • Network Protocols & Vulnerability Assessment: Knowledgeable in BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6
  • Ticketing: Effective response time using ServiceNow Ticketing Management
  • Teamwork: Communicates clearly within a team-based environment as a leader or a member
  • Active Directory and Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Office 365

Certification

CompTIA Security+ Certificate, CompTIA (Oct2024); Micro-Certification – Welcome to ServiceNow (Jul2024); IT Support Professional Certificate, Google (Feb2023); Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco, (Sep2023)

Timeline

Service Desk Analyst

INOVALON
11.2024 - Current

IT Service Desk Intern

INOVALON
06.2024 - 08.2024

Customer Service

TRADER JOE’S
08.2023 - 09.2024

Senior Loan Support Specialist

MOGO
07.2020 - 07.2022

Associate Degree - Information Technology, Concentration in Cybersecurity with Honors

UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Associate Degree - Project Management

KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology, Concentration in Cybersecurity

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
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