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About Me

Banta Sylla

“Building reliable IT systems and cloud foundations that businesses depend on.”

I am an entry-level IT and systems professional with a Computer Science background focused on infrastructure support, cloud fundamentals, troubleshooting, and enterprise technology operations. My academic work emphasized systems analysis, database design, platform deployment, and documenting technical environments, giving me experience across both technical and operational aspects of IT teams. My work centers on understanding how systems function, how users interact with technology, and how reliable processes keep organizations running smoothly. I enjoy building structured solutions, improving workflows, and creating clear technical documentation that helps teams scale and operate efficiently. I am particularly interested in junior systems, IT analyst, cloud support, and infrastructure roles within enterprise environments such as healthcare, legal services, education, and corporate organizations where dependable technology is critical to daily operations.

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My Journey

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My Journey

Technical Focus + Core Competencies

I focus on supporting reliable IT systems through strong fundamentals in troubleshooting, systems thinking, documentation, and modern enterprise operations.

IT Support + Troubleshooting
  • Strong foundation in diagnosing issues, isolating root causes, and applying structured troubleshooting steps.
  • Comfortable supporting users, documenting solutions, and improving workflows to reduce repeated issues.
Systems + IT Operations
  • Background in systems analysis, IT service workflows, and process-driven problem solving.
  • Designed and documented IT service platforms; familiar with Windows and networking fundamentals in day-to-day IT environments.
  • Approach systems with reliability, clarity, and maintainability in mind.
Data + Database Fundamentals
  • Designed and implemented relational databases emphasizing clean structure, data integrity, and accurate reporting.
  • Experience creating ERDs, building schemas in PostgreSQL, and writing SQL queries for structured outputs.
Cloud + Infrastructure Concepts
  • Foundational understanding of cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and how organizations use cloud services in modern IT operations.
  • Comfortable reasoning about deployments, system components, and how infrastructure supports real business workflows.
Communication + Documentation
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Create clean documentation, structured FAQs, and step-by-step guides that make systems easier to use and support.
  • Prior design experience helps me organize information so documentation is readable, usable, and consistent.
Current Focus
  • Seeking entry-level roles: IT Support Specialist, IT Analyst, Junior Systems Administrator, or Cloud Support Associate.
  • Building hands-on IT fundamentals through projects focused on platforms, documentation, and system workflows.
  • Open to relocation and long-term growth in IT operations, systems, and cloud environments.

Fun Facts + Personal Interests

I love basketball, MMA, anime, movies, gaming, thrifting, and video editing. These passions shape my creativity and storytelling.

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