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Ayan Ismail

Birmingham ,United Kingdom

Summary

IT Support & Systems Administration Graduate with hands-on experience in technical support, user account management, Microsoft 365 administration, software development, and office operations. Skilled in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, supporting end users, maintaining IT documentation, and managing secure digital environments. Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities developed through IT support, administrative, and customer-facing roles. Seeking an IT Support, Service Desk, Systems Administrator, or Administrative position where I can contribute technical expertise and deliver excellent customer service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Cyber Security Junior

Ether Services Ltd
Birmingham
2024.11 - 2026.05

• Provided technical and administrative support within cybersecurity-focused environment, assisting users with account access, permissions, and security-related requests.
• Supported user account provisioning, modifications, and deactivation processes while maintaining compliance with internal procedures.
• Maintained accurate records, reports, and documentation to support governance, compliance, and audit activities.
• Assisted with risk management, security governance, and operational processes to help maintain secure digital environment.
• Responded to internal IT and security support requests, troubleshooting issues and escalating where appropriate.
• Collaborated with senior team members to improve operational efficiency and support security best practices.

Software Engineering Intern

Women's Consortium
Remote
2024.10 - 2025.05

• Contributed to development, maintenance, and testing of internal software systems and web-based applications.
• Assisted in development of WCS Portal, supporting system functionality and improving internal operational processes.
• Supported staff with technical issues, troubleshooting system problems and providing user assistance.
• Maintained technical documentation, user guides, and system records to support effective platform usage.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to identify requirements and enhance digital services.
• Assisted with testing, debugging, and system improvements to increase reliability and usability.

IT Administrator

Westmid Academy Ltd
Birmingham
2022.02 - 2023.08

• Delivered first-line IT support to staff and students, resolving hardware, software, and account-related issues.
• Created and managed user accounts using Active Directory and Microsoft 365.
• Installed, configured, and maintained computers, printers, software, and network equipment.
• Diagnosed and resolved technical faults both remotely and in person.
• Maintained IT asset registers and equipment inventories to support effective resource management.
• Assisted with classroom technology, office systems, and day-to-day technical operations.

Education

BSc (Hons) - Cyber Security

Aston University
Birmingham

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Higher School Diploma

Arya Girls Secondary School
Nairobi
2010.01 - 2017.11

Skills

  • First-line IT support
  • User Account Management
  • Hardware & Software Troubleshooting
  • Microsoft 365 Administration
  • Active Directory
  • Windows 10 & Windows 11
  • Remote Technical Support
  • Incident & Ticket Management
  • User Onboarding & Offboarding
  • Technical Documentation
  • IT Asset Management
  • Service Desk Support
  • Customer Service
  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry & Record Management
  • Cloud Fundamentals
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • Process Improvement
  • Microsoft 365
  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Outlook
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Jira Ticketing Systems
  • Linux Fundamentals
  • SQL Databases
  • HTML & CSS
  • Python
  • Java
  • Flask
  • SQLite

Project

Final Year Project - Secure Web-Based Chat Application

• Designed and developed a secure web-based messaging platform using Python, Flask, SQLite, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Implemented user authentication, access control, and secure account management functionality.
• Designed and managed relational databases to support secure storage and retrieval of application data.
• Developed group and private messaging features while applying secure software development principles.
• Conducted system testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation to improve reliability and usability.
• Produced technical documentation and user guidance materials throughout the development lifecycle.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Aston University Computer Science Club

  • Participated in Capture The Flag (CTF) cybersecurity challenges.
  • Attended technical workshops and networking events.
  • Worked collaboratively on problem-solving and security-focused activities.

Certification

ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation (In Progress)

LANGUAGES

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cyber Security Junior

Ether Services Ltd
2024.11 - 2026.05

Software Engineering Intern

Women's Consortium
2024.10 - 2025.05

IT Administrator

Westmid Academy Ltd
2022.02 - 2023.08

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Higher School Diploma

Arya Girls Secondary School
2010.01 - 2017.11

BSc (Hons) - Cyber Security

Aston University
Ayan Ismail