IDOWU OLUWANIFESI ELIJAH

IT Professional | Technical Support & Infrastructure Specialist
Lagos, NG.

About

Highly accomplished and results-driven IT professional with over 5 years of progressive experience in technical support, customer success, and infrastructure management within the dynamic IT/web hosting industry. Proven expertise in resolving complex technical issues, optimizing server performance, and ensuring robust compliance. Adept at leveraging advanced technical skills and exceptional communication to enhance customer satisfaction and drive operational efficiency across diverse hosting environments.

Work

UltaHost
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Domain Name Compliance and Integrity Specialist

Summary

Ensures domain name compliance and integrity, investigating abuse reports and providing expert customer support.

Highlights

Investigated and responded to domain abuse reports, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory policies and maintaining domain integrity.

Provided expert customer support, resolving complex domain name inquiries and managing issues efficiently to enhance user experience.

Resolved advanced technical issues concerning domain names and DNS configurations, ensuring seamless online presence.

Conducted comprehensive compliance reviews against relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, safeguarding data integrity and domain management practices.

UltaHost
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System Engineer – L1

Summary

Provided first-tier system engineering support for diverse hosting environments and content management systems.

Highlights

Resolved complex customer issues for VPS, VDS, and Dedicated servers, leveraging expertise in cPanel, Plesk, CyberPanel, HestiaCP, and Aapanel via live chat and ticketing systems.

Engineered the installation, configuration, and maintenance of critical CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal, Joomla), and troubleshot email delivery issues by analyzing logs, ensuring high system availability.

Provided comprehensive technical guidance to clients on optimizing their use of Windows and Linux based VPS, VDS, and Dedicated Servers across various distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, AlmaLinux, Kali Linux, RockyLinux).

Supported a diverse portfolio of hosting services, including Game Server Hosting, macOS VPS/Hosting, Web Hosting, Reseller Hosting, Domain Name Registration, and SSL configuration, ensuring comprehensive client satisfaction.

Enrol Web Services
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Head Of Infrastructure

Summary

Led infrastructure management, ensuring optimal performance, security, and disaster recovery for web hosting servers.

Highlights

Directed the comprehensive management and maintenance of web hosting servers and critical infrastructure, ensuring high reliability.

Monitored server performance, optimized uptime, and enhanced security protocols, while successfully implementing and maintaining robust backup and disaster recovery plans.

GigaLayer
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Technical Support Specialist

Summary

Delivered frontline technical support for web hosting services, specializing in DNS, cPanel, and WordPress issues.

Highlights

Provided efficient frontline technical support to a high volume of customers via ticketing systems and LiveChat.

Leveraged expert knowledge in DNS, cPanel, WordPress, CSS, Jetpack, WHM, WooCommerce, Themes, Plugins, and FTP to diagnose and resolve complex issues.

Diagnosed and resolved a wide range of technical and non-technical issues related to customer domains, web hosting plans, and services, enhancing customer satisfaction.

WhoGoHost
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Technical & Customer Support Specialist

Summary

Managed multi-channel technical and customer support, resolving diverse issues for web hosting clients.

Highlights

Delivered multi-channel frontline support (tickets, email, social media, LiveChat), applying deep expertise in DNS, cPanel, WordPress, CSS, Jetpack, WHM, WooCommerce, Themes, Plugins, and FTP to resolve issues.

Successfully troubleshot and resolved a broad spectrum of technical and non-technical issues concerning customer domains, web hosting plans, and services.

Managed billing inquiries and expertly escalated complex payment issues to the billing team, ensuring timely resolution.

Resolved critical hosting, SSL, and platform-related issues, maintaining service continuity.

Provided extensive technical support to new and existing clients for website, FTP, domain, hosting, and cPanel issues.

Verpex
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Technical Support Specialist

Summary

Provided specialized technical support in a Linux hosting environment, focusing on site migration and WordPress troubleshooting.

Highlights

Maintained and optimized the Linux hosting environment, specifically cPanel, ensuring high performance and stability.

Provided responsive technical assistance to clients via live chat and support ticketing systems.

Debugged and resolved complex customer hosting issues, facilitating efficient problem resolution and initial site setups.

Executed seamless website migrations between hosting providers, minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity.

Configured and managed Reseller Hosting Accounts, including setting appropriate account privileges.

Troubleshot and swiftly resolved WordPress error messages, restoring website functionality and minimizing disruption.

Participated in the setup and deployment of new hosting servers, contributing to infrastructure expansion.

Implemented SSL certificates (Let's Encrypt and paid) for clients, enhancing website security and trust.

Configured customer email accounts within cPanel, ensuring reliable communication channels.

Managed DNS transfers and setups for clients, and troubleshot complex DNS record issues to ensure domain resolution.

Garanntor Hosting Limited
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Technical Support Specialist (L2 Support)

Summary

Provided L2 technical support, focusing on advanced hosting environment management, website migration, and complex troubleshooting.

Highlights

Maintained and optimized robust Linux hosting environments, including cPanel, WordPress, and Plesk, ensuring peak performance.

Provided advanced support for customer hosting issues, including debugging and initial site setup, resolving complex technical challenges.

Successfully executed website migrations between hosting providers, ensuring minimal disruption and data integrity.

Configured and managed Reseller Hosting accounts, including setting granular account privileges.

Diagnosed and resolved critical WordPress error messages, restoring website functionality and enhancing user experience.

Contributed to the setup and deployment of new hosting servers, expanding service capacity.

Implemented and managed SSL certificates (Let's Encrypt and paid) for clients, bolstering website security.

Configured customer email accounts across cPanel, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365 platforms.

Managed and troubleshot complex DNS transfers and record issues for clients, ensuring seamless domain resolution.

FARMKONNECT NIGERIA
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Graduate Intern (IT department)

Summary

Contributed to front-end web development and provided technical support within the IT department.

Highlights

Developed and maintained front-end for key organizational websites (farmkonnecting.com, asefinternational.org, afide.ng), enhancing user interface and experience.

Configured and maintained internal computer networks, providing essential technical support to department staff.

SLR GLOBAL PROJECT SERVICES LTD
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Data Entry Officer

Summary

Ensured data accuracy and system maintenance as a Data Entry Officer.

Highlights

Accurately input data into templates and databases, maintaining high data integrity.

Verified data authenticity against source documents, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Maintained optimal performance of computer systems through regular checks and troubleshooting.

HOSTINBRIDGE
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Customer Support Representative

Summary

Provided customer support for hosting environments, including site setup, SSL installation, and DNS management.

Highlights

Maintained and supported the Linux hosting environment, ensuring system stability.

Provided comprehensive support for customer hosting issues, including debugging and initial site setup, facilitating smooth onboarding.

Assisted in the setup and deployment of new hosting servers, contributing to infrastructure growth.

Installed and configured SSL certificates (Let's Encrypt and paid) for clients, enhancing website security.

Managed DNS transfers and setups, and troubleshot DNS issues for customers, ensuring reliable domain resolution.

Education

University of Colorado Boulder

Online Short Course

Communication as a Technical Leader

African University of Benin

BSc

Computer Science (Networking and Communication)

Federal School of Statistics, Oyo State

National Diploma

Computer Science

Languages

English

Fluent

Certificates

ET01 - Introduction to Sophos and Technical Training – Sophos Firewall

Issued By

Sophos

Cloud Engineering in Linux

Issued By

aptLearn

Technical Writing: How to Write Software Documentation

Issued By

Udemy

AWS and Linode: The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Computing [IaaS]

Issued By

Udemy

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Issued By

Google

cPanel & WHM System Administrator I Certification (CWSA-1)

Issued By

cPanel University

cPanel & WHM Administrator Certification (CWA)

Issued By

cPanel University

Certification-cPanel-Professional-Certification-CPP

Issued By

cPanel University

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Issued By

New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Nigeria

Web Design (HTML/CSS) Course Certification

Issued By

Classic System InfoTech Ltd

Skills

Operating Systems

Linux (Red Hat Enterprise, CentOS, Ubuntu, CloudLinux OS, AlmaLinux), Windows Server (2022, 2019, 10, 11).

Web Servers

Apache, IIS, Nginx, Varnish.

Control Panels & Hosting Management

cPanel, WHM, Plesk, CyberPanel, HestiaCP, Aapanel, Websitepanel, SolidCP, Upmind, WHMCS.

Content Management Systems (CMS)

WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, WooCommerce.

Networking & Protocols

DNS, FTP, SSL, TCP/IP, Domain Management.

Programming & Web Technologies

PHP (Basic), Python (Basic), CSS, HTML.

Mail Servers

Exim, SmarterMail, hMail, MailEnable, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365.

Cloud Platforms

AWS, Linode, IaaS.

IT Support & Operations

Technical Support, Customer Service, Troubleshooting, System Maintenance, Server Performance Monitoring, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Website Migration, Ticketing Systems, LiveChat, Email Support.

Soft Skills

Communication, Attention to Detail, Multitasking, Independent Work, Teamwork, Problem-Solving.