Gorden Zimhinga
Network Administrator
Zimbabwe
Summary
Results-driven Network Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing, deploying, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure. Skilled in configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and cloud connectivity to ensure maximum uptime, security, and performance. Proven track record in troubleshooting routing protocols and leading large-scale network upgrades.
Experience
~ Network Administration and Troubleshooting Cisco products ~ LAN and WAN configurations ~ Database Administration ~ Software development ~ Develop and maintain vendor relations ~ Recommend software, hardware solutions comprising of upgrades and new acquisitions ~ Support implementations and planning of deletions and major changes to support regional infrastructure ~ Install software, maintain and introduce training as needed. ~ Manage system updates ~ Maintain server upgrade, secure, system backups and disaster recovery ~ Troubleshooting Networked terminals and server. ~ Pc servicing and maintenance ~ Mapping and restoring mapped drives ~ Manage entire purchase of inventory related hardware, software and other IT supplies ~ Virus removal and data recovery ~ It consultant
~Plan and design scalable network architecture. ~Install and configure routers, switches, and firewalls. ~Set up virtual private networks (VPNs) and VLANs. ~Monitor system performance and uptime. ~Troubleshoot and fix connection issues. ~Apply software updates, patches, and firmware upgrades. ~Build firewalls and manage access control lists. ~Protect data from cyber threats. ~Plan and run disaster recovery and data backups.