Hello..

My name is Martin.

I am a passionate

IT Support Specialist

Cybersecurity Analyst

Technical Sales Engineer

Web Developer Trainee

Former Air Traffic Controller

About Me

A Quick Bio

I am a highly trained versatile IT Pro, Air Traffic Controller, College Mathematics teacher, and Web Developer. I use my acquired skills, knowledge, and resourcefulness in handling situations, not only in my proessional life, but personal life too.

I keep on learning with a view of becoming an expert in the InfoTech industry having transitioned from an illustrous career, in Air Traffic Control, that I practiced back home in Uganda.

I am a reliable IT Support Specialist and Technology Solutions Engineer with extensive experience in strategy, problem solving, collaboration, and human behavior... An effective communicator with analytical and troubleshooting skills. I am a self-motivated continuous learner, critical thinker, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, adaptable, and persistent individual with an ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Believing in the tenets of good ethics and continous wisdom, I am an ethical, honest, and fast practical learner!

I am a Web Developer Trainee from Seattle, with HTML, CSS, and Javascript skills. I love to get new experiences and always learn from my surroundings. I've done a few projects which you can check out in the portfolio section. I look forward to any opportunities and challenges.

Technical Support
Troubleshooting
Cybersecurity
Customer Service
Microsoft Office
MacOS and iOS
Training
Software Installation
Problem Solving
Linux
Computer Networking
HTML and CSS
Active Directory
Windows Server
SQL and MySQL
Ticketing Systems
ITIL - Service Management
Programming and Scripting
Effective Communication
Project Management
Aviation and Aircraft Operations
Air Traffic Control
Web Development
Emerging Tecnologies
My Services

I'm Available For Hire

IT Support

The key to a company's IT success is keeping pace with adopting modern and emerging technology. My passion for IT and ability to quickly learn new technologies have always kept me abreast with knowledge and skills, both technical and soft, to be successful as an IT Support Specialist.

IT Security

IT Security is about securing, monitoring, and controlling a company's defense against cyberattacks, data breaches, and security threats. As a cybersecurity specialist, I provide the best knowledge, tools, and methods to keep IT infrastructure safe from bad actors.

Tech Sales

Technical sales is about being empathetic, persuasive, resilient, curious about tech innovations, and connecting confidently with others. It is ideal for problem solvers. It requires a desire to build long-lasting relationships, an ability to listen to clients actively, and an eye for detail.

Experiences

Oct 2022 - Now

Service Desk Coordinator at Harborstone Credit Union

Serve as the first point of contact for internal customers seeking technical assistance over the phone, by email, or through the ticketing system.

Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions.

Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by customers and focus on “First Call Resolution.”

Walk internal customers through the problem-solving process.

Escalate unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel.

Provide accurate information on IT products or services.

Record events, problems, and their resolution in the ticketing system.

Follow up and update internal customers on the status of open issues.

Identify and suggest possible improvements to enhance efficiency and provide a higher level of customer service to our internal customers.

Provide clear, concise, and timely communications to all staff for technology-related issues.

Act as a communication conduit between management and staff for various incidents and provide timely status updates for ongoing issues.

Provide backup and assistance to IAM SD Coordinator with access requests.

Jun 2021 - Sep 2022

Technical Sales Engineer - Intern at Careerist

Specialized in understanding all of the technical aspects of the technical product and explained them to potential consumers.

Consulted on product development, explained product features to customers during live demonstrations, and negotiated contract terms.

Helped clients to solve problems with product usage.

Communicated with the sales team to understand consumer demands and offered sales support where necessary.

Apr 2020 - Jun 2020

Fulfillment Associate at Amazon

Played a strategic role in the Amazon goods and merchandise distribution process by improving warehouse operations.

Managed and assisted with the coordination of logistics, which involved monitoring the movement of inventory, keeping up-to-date and accurate records, and ensuring that inventories are well-organized and maintained.

Implemented and maintained a variety of relevant processing software and hardware used as aids in the process of examining and tracking inventory.

Liaised and worked collaboratively with delivery stakeholders to ensure that all the processes involved in the delivery of goods and merchandise were well-managed and efficient.

Stayed updated and current on relevant warehousing trends, while complying strictly with necessary safety regulations and guidelines.

Aug 2013 - Mar 2019

Senior Air Traffic Management Officer (Approach and Enroute Radar) at Civil Aviation Authority

Effectively communicated with pilots through speaking clearly, enunciating properly, and actively listening to understand and be understood.

Collaborated in development of safety management procedures.

Improved operations by working with team members and customers/pilots to find workable solutions.

Implemented, and used, technical/software solutions to effectively solve problems like finding lost aircraft during aircraft emergencies.

Provided information and advice to technical personnel regarding equipment and facilities' degradation to ensure proper running and use of the radar, weather equipment and communication gadgets.

Aug 2007 - Jul 2013

Air Traffic Management Officer (ADV and Approach Procedural) at Civil Aviation Authority

Worked in an SMS team that came up with recommendations/solutions that eased the work-load and related stress of air traffic control employees.

Prevented collisions/accidents between arriving, departing, and enroute aircraft by abiding by, and using, recommended standards and procedures.

Achieved safe, reliable and efficient conduct of flights by issuing clearances and providing information to pilots using effective communication.

Increased efficiency, safety, and profitability of flights by expediting and maintaining an orderly flow of air traffic.

Feb 2003 - Aug 2007

Mathematics and Chemistry Teacher at St. Lawrence Schools and Colleges

Determined students' strengths and areas of need by administering standardized ability and achievement tests and interpreting the results.

Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.

Education

2021 - 2023

Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Western Governors University

Being part of this degree program is ensuring my learning of best practices in systems and services, networking and security, scripting and programming, data management, and the business of IT. It is preparing me with theoretical depth and practical IT knowledge necessary for an exciting and successful future.

This program is equipping me with knowledge and skills in: Secure Systems Analysis & Design, Data Management, IT Fundamentals, Web and Cloud Security, Web Development, Wireless & Mobile Technologies, Network and Security, Risk Management, Technical Communication, Scripting and Programming, Information Assurance, Business of IT - Applications and Project Management, Ethics & Cyber Law, Critical Thinking and Logic, Penetration Testing, Hacking Countermeasures and Techniques, and Digital Forensics and Incident Response.

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1999 - 2002

Bachelor of Science with Education (Mathematics and Chemistry), Makerere University

During this degree program, I was trained effectively as a secondary school (college) science teacher, in science pedagogy, procedural knowledge, and science content. I majored in Mathematics and Chemistry as my teaching subjects.

This course prepared me with knowledge and skills such as: • Administering standardized ability and achievement tests while interpreting results to determine students' strengths and areas of need • Establishing, and enforcing, clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for all students

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2014

Professional Certificate, Singapore Aviation Academy

This advanced course provided me with guidance on best practices in systemic safety investigation and analysis techniques in an air traffic management (ATM) operational environment. It covered both relevant human factors theories and practices as well as examined key issues relating to safety investigation and analysis in the ATM environment.

This course prepared me with knowledge and skills such as: • Applying witness interviewing skills and techniques during investigations • Identifying key issues in safety investigation and analysis in an Air Traffic Management environment • Understanding best practices and techniques to use in systemic safety investigation and analysis in ATM.

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