Augustine Sheku

As Network Administrator at Njala University, he is responsible for managing, maintaining, and continuously improving the university’s network infrastructure to support teaching, research, administration, and digital services. He oversees the expansion of campus Wi-Fi coverage across student hostels and major faculty buildings, improving reliable digital access for more than 5,000 students. He establishes and maintains fiber-optic connectivity between key administrative buildings to enhance network speed, stability, and reliability, while also coordinating partnerships with GSM providers to deploy student Wi-Fi hotspots and expand internet access across the university. He leads server deployment and infrastructure support for a national soil survey data management platform that facilitates agricultural research initiatives. He also spearheads network infrastructure upgrades and modernization projects in alignment with the university’s digital transformation goals. In addition, he develops and maintains comprehensive documentation of network configurations, procedures, and policies, while training, mentoring, and guiding junior technical staff in effective network administration and industry best practices.

As a Network Operations Center (NOC) Officer at PCS Holdings IPTEL, he was responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the company’s telecommunications network infrastructure. His role involved proactive monitoring, rapid incident response, and continuous optimization of network systems to guarantee high availability and service quality for clients.

As a Network Engineer with SLREN, he is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining reliable and secure network infrastructure to support the organization’s connectivity and digital services. He configures and manages network devices, including routers, switches, wireless access points, and other networking equipment, while monitoring network performance and troubleshooting connectivity issues to ensure optimal availability and service reliability. He supports the deployment and maintenance of wired and wireless networks, implements appropriate network security measures, and assists with network upgrades and infrastructure expansion. He also documents network configurations, procedures, and technical activities, provides technical support to users and network teams, and contributes to the implementation of best practices for efficient, secure, and scalable network operations.