Mr. Ade Ajasa | Virtualisation | Best Researcher Award
Mr. Ade Ajasa, University of Gloucestershire, The Park, Cheltenham GL50 2RH, United Kingdom
Ade Ajasa is a highly experienced IT engineer based in London, England, with a strong background in computer networks, cybersecurity, and digital forensics. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Cyber and Technical Computing and holds an MSc in Information Security and Digital Forensics, as well as a BSc (Hons) in Computer Networks. With over two decades of hands-on experience, Ade has worked on a range of IT projects including server and network troubleshooting, secure data migration, virtual environments, and digital forensics investigations. He has held roles at organizations such as Computer Aid International, Synergize Consulting, and several freelance contracts, where he has provided expert services in system installation, malware removal, imaging, and secure data erasure. Ade has a solid foundation in both Windows and Linux environments and is certified in CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, Server+, as well as Cisco’s CCNA and Microsoft’s MCP/MCSA. His technical expertise is complemented by excellent communication skills and a passion for problem-solving.
Professional Profile:
🏅 Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Ade Ajasa is a highly experienced IT engineer and cybersecurity specialist whose broad-ranging technical skills, hands-on expertise in digital forensics, and current academic pursuit of a Ph.D. in Cyber and Technical Computing position him as a notable candidate for the Best Researcher Award, especially in applied computing and cybersecurity fields.
🎓 Education
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📚 Currently Pursuing: PhD in Cyber and Technical Computing
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📖 PGCE – Postgraduate Certificate Mainly by Research (Research Methods)
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🔐 MSc in Information Security and Digital Forensics
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🌐 BSc (Hons) in Computer Networks
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🧰 HND in Building Services Engineering (Refrigeration)
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💻 HNC in Software Engineering
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⚙️ NC in Engineering
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🧑💻 City & Guilds in Information Technology
💼 Work Experience
🧑🔧 IT Engineer (Contractor) – Self-Employed
📍 London, England | 🗓️ Mar 2012 – Present
🔹 Installation, configuration & repairs of small networks (SOHO)
🛠️ Computer Repairs Engineer – Computer Call-out Services
📍 London, England | 🗓️ Mar 2010 – Dec 2011
🔹 PC repairs, virus removal, SOHO network setup
💾 Computer Repairs Engineer – Synergize Consulting Limited
📍 London, England | 🗓️ Apr 2009 – Jan 2010
🔹 Data migration (for DWP), desktop/laptop setup, Symantec Ghost imaging
🖥️ Computer Repairs Engineer – Valley Computers Limited
📍 London, England | 🗓️ Jan 2007 – Jan 2009
🔹 Microsoft updates, malware removal, onsite troubleshooting
🧑🔧 Computer Repairs Engineer – Computer Aid International
📍 London, England | 🗓️ Feb 2004 – Jan 2007
🔹 Repair of second-hand computers, network troubleshooting, Blancco software
🧪 Projects Completed
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🛡️ Testing the Effectiveness of AppArmor – BSc Final Year Project
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🔐 Evaluation of Docker’s Security – MSc Dissertation
🏆 Achievements, Awards & Certifications
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🧠 Certifications:
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🖥️ CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+, Green IT
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💡 MCSA, MCP (Windows 2000, NT Workstation, Server)
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🌐 CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
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🧑💻 City & Guilds in IT
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