Fekadu Yihunie

Security Analyst at TechLink Systems, Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Languages
  • English Professional working proficiency
  • Amharic Native or bilingual proficiency

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Kevin J. Conlan

Fekadu is a phenomenal IT professional, with superb knowledge on a multitude of technologies and industry-recognized credentials. Very reliable and adaptable; he has been a key member of DCI for a long time.

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Credentials

  • Advanced Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
    Microsoft
    May, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
    Microsoft
    Apr, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Windows Server 2012
    Microsoft
    Apr, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center Specialist
    Microsoft
    Apr, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
    Microsoft
    Dec, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration
    Microsoft
    Jul, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
    Microsoft
    Jun, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Cyber Ops (CCNA)
    Cisco
    May, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • MCT
    Microsoft
    Aug, 2017
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Security Analyst
      • Dec 2019 - Present

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Cybersecurity Analyst/Instructor
      • Jul 2018 - Nov 2019

      • Provide training in the following topics: Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking, CompTIA Security+, Pentest+, Network+, A+, and MTA Security, cloud, networking and CCNA • Perform Vulnerability scanning on network and make sure that vulnerabilities are addressed. • Identifying and remediating any threats and vulnerabilities. • Execute mitigation strategies for identified threats. • Good knowledge and experience in Installation, Configuration, and Administration of Windows Servers 2000/2003/2008/2012/2016, Active Directory, FTP, DNS, DHCP, TFTP, Linux OS under LAN and WAN environments. • Implementation of name resolution using WINS and DNS in TCP/IP environment. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Cybersecurity Graduate Research Assistant
      • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

      • Published four cybersecurity research papers in IEEE and SSIC conferences (Analysis of ping of death DoS and DDoS attacks, Simulation and Analysis of Quality of Service (QoS) of Voice over IP (VoIP) through Local Area Networks, Applying Machine Learning to Anomaly-Based Intrusion Detection Systems, Assessing and Exploiting Security Vulnerabilities of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and Reducing Distributed Consensus Protocol Overhead) • Assisted graduate students in-class lecture and assignments • Utilized AWS and chameleon cloud to deploy virtual instances, Ansible and Terraform to automate Show less

    • IT Security Consultant
      • Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

      • Analyzed network traffic captures and network mapping using Wireshark, Nstat, ZenMap, AirCrack, NetStalker, etc. • Designed, installed and configured Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS), DNS, DHCP, and WSUS. • Maintained IT services: mail, ADDS, DNS, DHCP, file and print servers • Designed, installed and configured secured enterprise standard controller-based Ruckus wireless network with multi-factor authentication and server farm wired network. • Excellent understanding of secure data storage and transport implementations (E.g. PGP, SSH, SSL, IPSEC). • In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, IEEE 802.11, wireless, and routing protocols. • Strong Windows system administration and security assessment skills including Active Directory. • Utilized Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion monitoring, IDS, IPS, and Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) • Knowledge of email and web filtering TMG, Websense and McAfee Site Adviser. • Professionally dismounted and moved out Datacenter and network devices from former office and mounted and tested in the new location. • Provided Private Cloud training (Monitoring, Operating, Configuring and Deploying a Private Cloud). • Provided training on Windows Server Infrastructure 2008 and 2012 (70-410, 70-411, 70-412, 70-413, 70-414) • Provided instructions on Core and Advanced Solutions of Exchange Server 2013 (70-341 and 70-342). Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Information Technology Specialist
      • Dec 2015 - Dec 2015

      • Developed business case for centralized storage solution, prepared technical specification & implemented Storage Area Network (SAN) solution• Prepared ToR for datacenter infrastructure standardization project, evaluated, supported & managed the overall project implementation

    • System Administrator
      • Oct 2013 - Nov 2015

      • Prepared ICT infrastructure security baseline survey, vulnerability scan and recommended countermeasures• Prepared Service Improvement Plan (SIP) based on ITIL framework for datacenter virtualization & service upgrade• Implemented datacenter Virtualization & upgrade all servers operating system from Window Server 2003 to 2008 R2 without service downtime• Prepared and implemented backup & restoration policies & procedures • Prepared for 15 cluster program (regional offices) standardized network infrastructure project Terms of Reference (ToR), evaluated the technical document and supervised the implementation• Prepared enterprise standard wireless network ToR for Head Quarter and evaluated the technical document, supported and supervised the overall project implementation• Managed & supported 54 Area Program (branch offices) wireless network implementation project• Developed Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) policy and implemented as per the policy• Provided expert level support and capacity building to IT Officers; Show less

    • Acting ICT Infrastructure Unit Coordinator
      • Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

      • Ensured system and network infrastructures (LAN, WANs, Internet, Data security, Access levels, and power) were secure, functional and available at all time• Contributed to the development of disaster recovery /Business continuity plan, Backup policies, Security policies and ensued the functionality of DR site. • Engaged in the development of the department’s IT strategies, operational planning, budget planning, and other managerial activities• Assisted the ICT manager in negotiating with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure and ensure infrastructure-specific products and services delivery. Show less

    • Senior Server and Storage Systems Administration Engineer
      • Dec 2011 - Oct 2013

      • Successfully implemented and administered System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) for automated deployment, update, inventory, and software installation• Successfully implemented Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Lync server for call center project• Successfully implemented and administered Symantec Backup Exec tape backup system • Installed and configured Net App Storage (SAN) and administer HP EVA 5000 SAN Storage • Successfully upgraded Network infrastructure OS from Windows server 2003 to 2008 R2 • Successfully installed and configured blade servers and implemented virtualization • Successfully upgraded Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 to 2010 for around 2000 mail users(mailboxes) • Established 7 medium size data center for branch offices• Administrated datacenter, mail service, Storage Area Network (SAN), backup systems and Disaster Recovery Site• User Account Management Show less

    • Information System Security Administration Engineer
      • May 2011 - Dec 2011

      • Successfully implemented Web-sense Unified Threat Management Gateway • Administered ASA Firewall, IPS, IDS, Web Sense, TMG Servers, ACS, and VPN• Coordinated Security testing initiatives and handled physical security• Applied patches /fixes/ to prevent vulnerabilities to all security related assets /firewall, router, switches, ACS server, certificate server, mail gateway, DMZ servers, antivirus, web security, and ISA/TMG servers/

    • Network Administrator
      • Mar 2009 - May 2011

      • Installed and Configured communication devices for new headquarter building access and core switch and routers • Installed, configured Antivirus Server and periodically roll out updates to networked devices• Established seven medium-size datacenters for branch offices• Supported 209 branch offices connectivity problems and resolve issues, administered LAN and WAN

    • Web Developer
      • Aug 2008 - Mar 2009

      • Plan website related works, web site design, website kit development• News upload to the website and update information • Upload FAQs, etc.

    • Network Operation Technician
      • Apr 2005 - Aug 2008

      • End user support, network technical support and LAN Administration• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve hardware, software problems of Desktop Computers, Laptops, and other IT equipment like printers, scanners, fax machine, etc.

    • Programmer
      • Sep 2004 - Apr 2005

      • Gathered system requirements • Analyzed and designed the system, implemented the database of the system & wrote source code for the system • Prepared system and user manual documentation and conducted system usage training • Gathered system requirements • Analyzed and designed the system, implemented the database of the system & wrote source code for the system • Prepared system and user manual documentation and conducted system usage training

Education

  • Sacred Heart University
    Master's degree, Cybersecurity
    2017 - 2018
  • Addis Ababa University
    Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
    2006 - 2009
  • St. Mary's University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    Associate's degree, Computer Science
    2002 - 2004

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