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Wkamoah/README.md

πŸ‘‹πŸΎ Hello, I'm Winfred Kofi Amoah, SysAdmin Trainee & IT Support Specialist

Ghanaian | 🌍 Based in Moscow | 🎯 Target: Remote IT Support Specialist |


πŸ’Ό My IT Journey

I am an IT and IR student working and building my skills through steady lab work. I run a full home lab with Windows Server, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and client systems. I document each step on github, Freshdesk and Spiceworks and focus on clear troubleshooting.

I am completing the Google IT Support certificate and CompTIA A+ by December, 2025. I target IT Support and junior Systems Administrator roles where I apply these skills and grow through real work.

Icon Area of Focus Description
πŸ–₯️ IT Support & Systems Administration Building expertise in Active Directory (AD), PowerShell Automation, Windows Server, and core network troubleshooting.
πŸ”§ Systems Automation Developing practical PowerShell scripts for user lifecycle management and system maintenance. Practicing enterprise IT scenarios in a VirtualBox home lab environment.
πŸŽ“ Academic Foundation Studied Information Technology at the University of Ghana, with a foundation in programming and databases. Currently leveraging problem-solving skills in International Relations studies.

πŸ“ˆ Career Trajectory

My immediate goal is to secure a part-time remote IT Support role by Day January 2026 while building a Systems Administrator profile.

Status Milestone Target Date / Outcome
βœ… Google IT Support Certificate Expected January 2026
πŸ”§ CompTIA A+ Certification Target Q1 2026 (Both Core 1 & Core 2)
πŸ–₯️ Part-time Remote IT Support Role Target: January 2026
πŸ› οΈ CompTIA Security+ & Azure AZ-900 Q2/Q3 2026 (SysAdmin Target)
🎯 Junior Systems Administrator Target: August 2026
🌐 Funded Master’s in IT/Information Systems Long-term goal (Target Fall 2030)

πŸš€ Active Projects & Labs

My IT Portfolio documents my hands-on experience, with every lab logged as a formal support ticket in Freshdesk.

Project Focus Skills Demonstrated
IT Portfolio Active Directory, PowerShell, Windows Server Virtualization, Enterprise Service Management, Automation, Ticketing
Memory Saver App Front-End & Manual QA Testing Practice HTML/CSS/JS, QA Documentation
Modeling Portfolio Website Responsive Web Design Personal Branding, Front-End Development
QA Test Cases Manual Testing Documentation Structured Documentation, Bug Reporting
Cleaning Service Website Responsive Web Design, Booking, Deployment Front-End Development, Problwm Solving

🧰 Technical Skills

Category Skills
πŸ–₯️ Systems & Virtualization Windows Server 2022, Active Directory, PowerShell, VirtualBox, Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS), BIOS/UEFI
🌐 Networking & Infrastructure TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSI Model (L3/L4), VLANs, Subnetting, Ping/Traceroute
πŸ”§ IT Tools & Platforms Jira/Freshdesk/Spiceworks (Ticketing), PowerShell ISE, GitHub, Windows Command Line (CMD), Azure AD (Conceptual)
πŸ’» Development Foundation HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Git

🌍 My Background & Value

  • Global Perspective: Born in Ghana, now studying International Relations at RUDN University, Moscow on a full scholarship.
  • Process & Leadership: Management experience in bakery and restaurant operations, developing core transferable skills in process improvement, de-escalation, and leadership.
  • Confidence & Communication: Modeling and acting experience, which translates directly into clear, confident communication for customer service.

πŸ“« Let's Connect

🎯 Open to IT Support, Helpdesk, and SysAdmin Apprenticeships.

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