Bright Konadu

IT Infrastructure & Network Support Engineer

Bright Konadu

Paris, France

IT Infrastructure and Network Support Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience across systems administration, network infrastructure, Windows Server, Active Directory, Wi-Fi deployment, troubleshooting, structured cabling and end-user support. Experienced in education, healthcare, commercial environments and freelance field engineering in France. Based in Paris and preparing to begin an MSc in Cybersecurity Management at ECE Paris in October 2026. Seeking IT infrastructure, network engineering, systems administration, technical support and alternance opportunities in France.

Career

Experience

Freelance IT Consultant & Field Network Engineer

Self-employed

2026 - Present
France
Freelance
  • Provide on-site field engineering and remote-hands support for infrastructure assignments in France.
  • Perform rack-and-stack work, server hardware replacement, structured cabling, patching, labeling and network-device installation.
  • Install and support routers, switches, wireless access points and associated peripherals under remote implementation guidance.
  • Carry out desktop support, hardware troubleshooting, device replacement, connectivity checks and post-installation validation.
  • Document work with device inventories, cable and port labels, before/after photographs and handover information.

Freelance IT Consultant & Field Network Engineer

Self-employed

2019 - 2025
Ghana
Freelance
  • Delivered network infrastructure, structured cabling, Wi-Fi, CCTV and technical-support projects for educational and commercial clients.
  • Kwasi Oppong Schools: deployed 64+ CCTV cameras across two locations together with Wi-Fi and structured LAN infrastructure.
  • Ghanaian German International School: installed Arlo security cameras integrated with Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity.
  • Lucienne Community School: implemented a complete Wi-Fi and LAN solution.
  • Completed 10+ infrastructure and security projects across client sites.

Senior IT Technician - Infrastructure & Systems

USTED (formerly AAMUSTED)

August 2022 - September 2025
Kumasi, Ghana
Full-time
  • Managed and supported IT infrastructure serving 500+ staff and 40,000+ students across multiple campus buildings.
  • Administered Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, Active Directory, user accounts, Group Policy, backups and systems monitoring.
  • Deployed 30+ Ubiquiti access points and 5 M5 point-to-point links across campus environments.
  • Designed and implemented LAN and Wi-Fi infrastructure for a 1,500-seat lecture block.
  • Supported LAN/WAN operations, switching, wireless connectivity, endpoint troubleshooting and telecommunications services.
  • Monitored server performance using SCOM and resolved infrastructure issues proactively.
  • Supported Sisco Topaz financial software and delivered Zoom/Teams conferencing setup and user training.

IT Technician & Network Support / NHIS Claims Officer

Sunyani Road Church of Christ Mission Hospital

October 2024 - September 2025
Kumasi, Ghana
Part-time
  • Designed and supported hospital LAN/Wi-Fi infrastructure, including structured cabling and endpoint connectivity.
  • Administered the Windows Server environment and provided technical support for patient-care systems and users.
  • Maintained security configurations and protected sensitive healthcare information during day-to-day IT operations.
  • Handled NHIS claims processing using the ClaimIt application while maintaining data integrity.

IT Technician (National Service)

USTED (formerly AAMUSTED)

September 2021 - August 2022
Kumasi, Ghana
National Service
  • Assisted with Cisco network equipment, routing and switching tasks and campus connectivity support.
  • Supported Windows Server and Active Directory administration, including user-account management.
  • Provided tier 1 and tier 2 technical support across multiple departments.
  • Set up and operated Zoom and live-streaming equipment for meetings, viva examinations and online events.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on IT systems and peripherals.

IT Technician

Seneps Data Solutions

2016 - 2021
Kumasi, Ghana
Part-time
  • Diagnosed and repaired desktop, laptop, peripheral, hardware and software issues for clients.
  • Installed and configured LAN networks for small businesses.
  • Provided end-user support, system configuration, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting across client sites.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self-employed

March 2017 - Present
Ghana / Remote
Freelance
  • Created book covers, banners, social-media graphics and marketing materials using Adobe Photoshop and Canva.
  • Completed 500+ design projects for Copy Doctor Publications and other clients.

Field Work

Work-Site Installation Media

A closer look at practical installation work: preparing hardware, routing cables, terminating wall points, and checking equipment before deployment.

Installation Photos

Close-up of network cable termination work during an installation.

Cable termination

Hands-on network cable preparation before final testing.

Network cables connected to rack-mounted switching equipment.

Rack cabling

Structured cabling routed into the network rack.

Wall-mounted network box and cable on a finished installation.

Wall network point

Surface-mounted network point installed for endpoint connectivity.

Technician mounting CCTV hardware from a ladder on site.

CCTV mounting

Camera positioning and mounting during a security installation.

Technician installing classroom projector equipment near the ceiling.

AV installation

Projector and classroom display equipment mounted and aligned.

Technician configuring network equipment with a laptop on site.

Field configuration

On-site configuration and checks before service handover.

Fiber patch leads connected to a visual fault locator during testing.

Fiber link testing

Checking fiber patch leads with a visual fault locator.

Projected Windows desktop on a classroom screen during testing.

Projection test

Classroom display screen checked after projector setup.

Technician routing cables near the ceiling from a ladder.

Ceiling cable route

Routing cabling at ceiling height with ladder support.

Site Clips

Rack preparation

Cabling installation

Equipment check

Projector installation

Rack site clip

Field installation

GitHub & Live Projects

Code, Websites, and Deployed Work

A compact view of current public GitHub work and live digital projects.

View GitHub profile

Live Website

ProWIFETA Website

Responsive association website for women in fashion education and training, including mission sections, leadership, gallery, events, membership CTA, and blog updates.

JavaScriptReactResponsive UISEO

Portfolio Site

BritTech Profile Site

This professional profile and portfolio site, built with Next.js, bilingual content, project galleries, service sections, and downloadable profile output.

TypeScriptNext.jsTailwind CSSPortfolio

Python Project

File Management System

A public Python project focused on file-management workflow foundations and practical programming structure.

PythonFile handlingSystem workflow

Expertise

Skills

Networks & Infrastructure

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCPVLANs & SubnettingSwitching & RoutingCisco NetworkingUbiquiti UniFi / M5LAN/WANVPNWi-Fi DeploymentStructured CablingRack & StackFibre & Copper TestingWiresharkNmap

Systems & Security

Windows Server 2012/2016/2019Active DirectoryGroup Policy / OU ManagementMicrosoft 365VMwareProxmoxSystem Backups & Disaster RecoveryFirewall ConfigurationInfrastructure HardeningCybersecurity & Ethical HackingCCTV Systems

Support & Field Engineering

IT Support & Troubleshooting L1/L2Remote HandsServer Hardware ReplacementDesktop SupportNetwork Device InstallationAccess Point InstallationCabling & LabelingHardware Diagnosis & RepairVendor CoordinationTechnical Documentation

Tools & Platforms

SCOM/SCCMPuTTYCisco Packet TracerGNS3TryHackMeGit / GitHubWindows 10/11Zoom / TeamsNHIS ClaimIt

Additional Digital Skills

Next.js / ReactHTML / CSSWordPressAdobe PhotoshopCanvaAI-assisted development workflows

Qualifications

Certifications & Training

Introduction to Network Routing certificate preview

Introduction to Network Routing

LinkedIn Learning · 2025

Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Training certificate preview

Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Training

Network Walks Academy · 2022

CCNA Routing & Switching Training certificate preview

CCNA Routing & Switching Training

Cisco Networking Academy · 2019

Networking Essentials certificate preview

Networking Essentials

Cisco Networking Academy · 2018

Qualifications

Credential list

Introduction to Network Routing

LinkedIn Learning · 2025

Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Training

Network Walks Academy · 2022

CCNA Routing & Switching Training

Cisco Networking Academy · 2019

Networking Essentials

Cisco Networking Academy · 2018

Academic

Education

MSc Cybersecurity Management - Expected Start October 2026

ECE Paris - Ecole d'Ingenieurs (Eiffel Campus), France

Expected start: October 2026

French Language Studies - A1 Completed

Universite de Bourgogne - CIEF, France

Completed 2026

BSc. Information Technology Education

University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

2017 - 2021

Communication

Languages

English

Fluent

French

A1 completed; A2 developing

Twi

Native

Impact

Key Achievements

Selected infrastructure and support achievements from academic, healthcare, commercial and field-engineering environments.

40,000+ Users Supported

Supported infrastructure serving 500+ staff and 40,000+ students across multiple USTED campus buildings.

10+ Infrastructure Projects Delivered

Delivered network, Wi-Fi, structured-cabling, CCTV and technical-support projects for schools and commercial clients.

64+ Cameras on a Major School Deployment

Deployed 64+ CCTV cameras across two Kwasi Oppong Schools locations together with supporting network infrastructure.

30+ Ubiquiti Access Points Deployed

Deployed and supported 30+ Ubiquiti wireless access points and point-to-point links across campus environments.

1,500-Seat Lecture Block Network

Designed and implemented LAN and Wi-Fi infrastructure for a large university lecture block.

France Field Engineering

Delivered hands-on rack-and-stack, remote-hands, cabling, labeling, network-device installation, AP installation and desktop-support assignments in France.

Let's discuss your project

Whether you need network infrastructure, systems support, or creative design, I bring expertise and execution.