My CV

OBJECTIVE

To develop a career in information technology, focusing on Network Infrastructure Solutions with a bias for Messaging and Network Management. This I want to do within a progressively challenging environment, in the midst of increasing responsibilities and with admirable working conditions to enhance my personal abilities towards its desired objectives.

DATE OF BIRTH

2nd April, 1976

SEX

Male

MARITAL STATUS

Married

NATIVE TOWN

Ifetedo

LOCAL GOVT AREA

Ife South

STATE OF ORIGIN

Osun

NATIONALITY

Nigerian

RELIGION

Christianity

NEXT OF KIN

Mrs. Oluwaseun Akinbami

2, Foursquare Street, Abesan Estate,

Ipaja, Lagos

08056740546

SUMMARY

6 years of professional practice and training have enabled me to develop core and proficient skills in the following:

·         Plan, Design, Implement, Configure, and Support Corporate Networks using Windows Server Family (Server 2003/2008) and other Microsoft Solutions Platforms – SMS 2003, WSUS, SBS 2003/2008 and Exchange 2003/2007

·         Active directory Implementation and Support based on Windows 2000 and 2003 servers (Fresh and upgrade)

• Hands on experience in installation, management, and maintenance of Windows Desktop Operating Systems – Win9X, Win 200X, WIN XP, VISTA, and Windows 7

·         Network Management and Availability, including Backup and Antivirus Solutions.

·         Hands on Experience in installation and support of Microsoft office solutions – 2000,2003,2007 and 2010

·         Installation, Configuration, and Supporting Compaq (HP) Servers

• Assemble, configure, install, support and maintain Personal Computers and Systems Peripherals.

·         Exceptional skills and abilities in leading and designing projects in order to ensure organizational success.

• Utilizes time management skills to monitor projects and beat deadlines.

• Successful in meeting new technical challenges, and possesses special skills in solving problems, in order to meet the needs of the client/customer.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, a team builder and possess excellent interpersonal relationship with clients and team- mates.

• A great achiever, dedicated and focused employee, who is ready to adapt to new technical advancements and various working environments.

EXPERIENCE

Afribank Estate Company Limited (Subsidiary of Afribank Group) (August 2009 – Date)

20, Okotie Eboh Close, South West, Ikoyi, Lagos

Information Technology and Business Efficiency Manager

• Monitor server and network performance and anticipate required changes/upgrades to optimize performance to ensure availability of servers and network to support operational needs of the company.

• Management and administration of Microsoft Exchange Server, including users’ mailbox administration, email queues flow monitoring , databases back up, Outlook Web Access (OWA) support.

• Manage Service Level Agreements with all vendors and consultants.

• Manage all warrantee Agreements with all vendors and suppliers.

• Design and implement group policy objects in line with approved I. T policy.

• Provide technical support for local and global application system projects and initiatives.

• Conduct and monitor the overall performance and security of the LAN and be available for emergencies for any of the office systems.

• Manage, monitor and control internet subscription to ensure that they are not out of creditor service.

• Install, test train and assist users with the implementation of any new I. T equipment and systems in the office.

• Ensure compliance with Budget provisions.

• Troubleshoot Servers, web connectivity and messaging issues.

• Provide data security and control to facilitate effective backup and restore operation. Strictly adhere to the group policy on safety and disaster recovery procedures. Participates in disaster recovery testing periodically.

• Perform daily/weekly/monthly backups (tapes and other media) of designated servers and systems.

• Provide solutions to issues that may be raised in I.T.

• Coordinate and manage I.T projects such as platform upgrade, hardware upgrade.

• Identify, facilitate and provide training support to end users.

• Responsible for the formulation and implementation of I,T policy for Afribank Estate Company.

• Contribute to company’s policy with regard to efficient cost and improved productivity.

• Coordinate the activities of the I.T department, managing and mentoring the I.T team

• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director.

Frigoglass Industries (Nig) Ltd) (Member of Leventis group) (January 2007 – August 2009)

Beta Glass Plc - Guinea Plant (Km 32, Lagos-Badagry Express, Agbara, Ogun State)

MIS Manager

Responsibilities:

§  Maintain adequate records of all LAN and WAN configuration parameters such IP addresses, Firewall configuration, switches, bridges, modems and routers settings and cabling connectivity. Maintain LAN and VSAT connection to ensure uninterrupted access to needed resources.

§  Manage the domain and Messaging infrastructure based on Microsoft windows 2003 server and exchange server 2000/2003 in a mixed domain

§  Monitor server and network performance and anticipate required changes/upgrades to optimize performance to ensure availability of servers and network to support operational needs of the company.

§  Perform installations, repair, and preventive maintenance of personal computer and other IT related systems

§  Troubleshoot software and hardware failures and identify network problems as they relate to desktop or laptop computers. Troubleshoot and repair workstations, printers and other computer peripherals.

§  Provide assistance to users and administer user accounts in the domain controller, ensuring security of stored information, giving access shared and security permissions to relevant users, joining workstations to the network, configure IP settings and manage of user mailboxes in the exchange server

§  Provide support to remote desktop users in connecting to the terminal server and manage terminal printing sub-system.

• Update all software and hardware systems. Ensuring application of tested and certified hardware drivers, timely application of operating systems and application software updates, patches, service packs and hot-fixes. Ensure that Anti-virus scan engines are up-to-date.

• Rebuild PC’s with fresh installation of Windows XP Professional or upgrade when necessary.

• Manage, monitor and control telecommunication devices such as telephone land lines, gsm lines, voip and resident phones and internet subscription to ensure that they ate not out of credit or service.

• Troubleshoot Laptops, desktop workstations, phone issues, web connectivity, messaging problems, DNS, WINS and DHCP issues, terminal services printing issues, remote desktop emulation issues and other Timberline problems.

• Provide data security and control, change data cartridges on daily, weekly and monthly basis to facilitate effective backup and restore operation. Strictly adhere to the group policy on safety and disaster recovery procedures. Participates in disaster recovery testing periodically.

• Function as an off hours point of contact in case of unplanned events
  
  
• Provide solution to issues that may be raised at the plant regarding IT. Be involved in major IT Project such as platform upgrade, hardware upgrade

• Provide training and support to end users

• Contribute to company’s policy with regard to quality standards and planning.

Allied Technologies and Diversified Services, 5b, Charles Ifeanyi street, Off Road 14, Lekki Phase 1 (July 2004 – December 2006)

Network Administrator/Consultant

§  Head, Network Management and Support Services. Coordinating 4 Engineers on site.

§  Technical Account Manager, FBN/ATDS Microsoft Premium Support: providing 2^nd level support for Microsoft Windows Active directory.

§  Developing and implementing Network Management solutions for allied technologies.

§  Co-ordination and Supervision of Technical Support at 4 Project Centers for Family Health International (FHI) and managing SLAs for these sites

§  Responsible for the planning, designing, deployment and supporting a managed Network based on the Microsoft Windows Technologies.

§  Provided in-house Management support of Computer Systems and Network Infrastructure

§  Design and Implement proposals for Network Management

§  Client/User Support for Microsoft Windows Products and Technologies

§  General Network Administrator which includes support for Windows 2003 server, Exchange Server 2003 and ISA 2004 Server

AWARDS

AND

RECOGNITION

TRAINING

EDUCATION

B.Sc (2003) – Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife – Microbiology

PASS

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional

MCDST - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician

MCTS - Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

ECP – Extra-Value Certified professional

CSMP – Certified Strategic Management Professional (In-View)

Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Active Directory Infrastructure

Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Servers

Exchange 2003 – Configuration and Management

Microsoft Exchange 2007 – Installation, configuration, Administration and managing

S/N

Client / Date

Details

Role(s) Played

1

Securities and Exchange Commission

Remediation and stabilization of Active directory  (Server 2003) and mail system (Exchange 2003)

Co- Technical Lead

2

Afribank Estate Company Limited

2010

In-place Upgrade of Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2007 SP2

Technical Lead

3

Afribank Estate Company Limited

2009

Installation and configuration of Network Infrastructure using Microsoft windows Server 2008 + ISA 2006 + Exchange 2007

Technical Lead

LEAP Africa

2008

Logical Network Infrastructure implementation using Windows Small Business  Server 2003

Technical Lead

Frigoglass Ind Ltd, Guinea Plant-Agbara

October, 2007

In- Place Upgrade of Mail Infrastructure from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007

Technical Lead

4

Frigoglass Ind Ltd, Guinea Plant-Agbara

October, 2007

In- Place Upgrade of Active directory from MS Windows Advanced Server 2000 to MS Windows 2003 Server

Technical Lead

5

Nigerian Accounting Standars Board (NASB)

January 2007

Active directory and Mail Infrastructure based on Windows server 2003 and Exchange 2003

Consultant

6

A3andO

Small Business Server 2003 (SBS 2003) Implementation with outlook mobile access

Consultant

7

Allied Technologies & Diversified Services

March 2006

Network Stabilization, which included new installation of MS Windows 2003 Server (with Active Directory Services, DHCP, and DNS). Exchange 2000 Server (for corporate Messaging and collaboration solution). ISA Server 2000 (Internet Security/Firewall, proxying and caching.

Technical Team Member

8

Allied Technologies & Diversified Services

March 2006

SMS 2003, MOM 2005 Implementations

Technical Lead

6

First Bank Nigeria Plc

January 2006 – February 2006

SMS 2003 Implementation

Technical Lead

7

First Bank Nigeria Plc.

September 2005

In- Place Upgrade of Active directory from MS Windows Advanced Server 2000 to MS Windows 2003 Server

Technical Consultant

8

FHI SAVVY Project.

July 2004

Data Centre Setup

Technical Consultant.

I.T Support Officer

9

Café net Et Cetera

March 2003 – April 2003

Installation and configuration of MS Windows 98 on 50 systems

Technical Lead

Network Administrator