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Project Manager

Location:
Houston, TX, 77001
Posted:
March 21, 2013

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Daniel Oyelaja BA (Hons)

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Personal Profile

A highly skilled client advisor in IT/IS systems environment with extensive

Project Management experience gained in client facing roles within the

Public and Private Sectors, Information Technology. Possess strong work

ethics and a passion for delivering high standard result, enthusiastic and

with a 'can do' attitude. Excel in establishing rapport and forging

positive professional working relationships with others and focusing on

meeting client needs. Maintain proven track records of applying initiative

both in teamwork and individual roles.

I have significant experience in picking up a failing project and turning

it around to meet the project objectives and business case, as well as

delivering the project from the end to end process, based upon Agile &

other project methodologies. Possess detailed knowledge of the software

development lifecycle, helpdesk management and risk management. I possess

the capability and self-motivation to meet high demands in terms of

quality, tight timescales, customer's expectations and work stream

management with good knowledge of ITIL Service Lifecycle.

Key Skills

. Software/Hardware: Microsoft; Windows NT, 95, 98, 2000, XP, Vista

and Windows 7. Lotus notes, Apple Mac; Symantec Enterprise

Antivirus 10, OS1 and Windows 7, Symantec Endpoint Protection 11

. Database Systems and Administration: Microsoft SQL Server 2000,

2005, 2008 MS Access, Active Directory 2003, Microsoft Exchange

Server 2010

. Applications: Office 97, Office 2000, 2003, 2007 and 2010,

Microsoft Project, 03,07,10, Microsoft Visio 2010

. Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows7

. Web Development: ASP, ASP.NET and .NET framework, VBScript

. Programming: Visual Basic, HTML, CMS

. Methodologies: RAD, Prince2, Waterfall, Agile

. Networking: WAN, TCP/IP, LAN, DNS, DHCP, DNS

. Integrated Software Packages: Rational Rose, Microsoft Visio

. Software Testing

. Excellent Communication Skills

. Excellent Planning Skills

Additional Information: Full Driving Licence

Education and Qualifications

May 2011 Agile Project Management Training

March 2010 Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

May 2007 Prince 2 Foundation Training

June 2006 ISEB Software Testing Training

2003 - 2006 Business Information Technology BA Hons - Coventry

University

Core Modules:

. IT Project Development

. Software Strategic Planning

. IT/IS Project Management

. Database System Concepts

1999-2001 AVCE level Business Studies - Croydon College, Surrey

1994-1999 8 GCSE's - Walworth School, London

WORK EXPERIENCE

2010 - Present IS/IT Technical Support Analyst London School of

Business and Finance (London)

. Users and clients accounts set up for computer users in Active

Directory, Database users, and Sugar CRM Application

. Re-imaging of Laptop/Desktop using Ghost and Windows Deployment

Services

. Configuration of Client Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

. Providing network administration of computers and users using Active

Directory and group policy

. Troubleshooting and resolution of all hardware including Desktops,

laptops

. Installation, Maintenance and troubleshooting of local and network

printers photocopiers

. Configuration of Terminal Services Manager call logging systems

. Administration of Blackberry/BES server and mobile devices including

(creating new user and managing blackberry enterprise)

. Promoting effective communication between the IS/IT Department and

stakeholders

. Configuration of Citrix clients in light to connecting to servers

. Set up of Video/Audio recording software in lecture rooms and

conference/ presentation rooms using Microsoft Lync Recording

. Management of backup routine and administration of Daily servers

Backup using Symantec Backup exec and Database maintenance

. Clients system hardware upgrade from XP to Windows7 and update of Mac

OS X to the latest OS X (lion)

. Installing and configuring Mac software including compatible Microsoft

Office, Entourage, FileMaker Pro, Keynote, Adobe Acrobat

. Software Application Deployments including (Microsoft office) using

Active Directory (Group Policy)

. Server upgrade from windows server 2003 to Microsoft windows server

2008 R2

. Ensuring the integrity of projects, by continually monitoring

alignment of projects with both the Transformation Programme and IT

strategy

. Testing applications and post implantation phase of projects, which

include creating tutorials presentations and training sessions

. Management of Students Platforms and (shop) website content management

using CMS including creation of new web pages

. Extensive knowledge of Online Learning Platforms, management of Moodle

and SharePoint platforms

. Leading weekly scrum with Developers for feedbacks on complex

projects

. Liaising with Stakeholders for requirement gathering and continuous

collaboration of these requirements with the developers till

deployment

. Ensure that appropriate change control and configuration management

processes are adhered to

. Deployed updates, service packs and hot fixes using WSUS

Skill set developed: Windows7, Windows Vista, Content Management System

(CMS), SharePoint 2010 Knowledge, BES Server Enterprise, Agile and scrum

master, Project Management, Working under pressure, Citrix client

configuration, Team Working, Dealing with difficult stakeholders.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2009 - 2010 Data Security Administrator Computer Link Services (Luton)

. Service desk administrator responsible for the performance, integrity

and security of the database

. Ensuring consistency of data across the organisation

. Data definition within different departments

. Providing and ensuring data security and recovery control in

compliance with Data Protection Act 1998.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

. Logging and updating of customers information on database

. Maintaining user log on details and ensuring data security is

high.

. Maintaining data standards adherence to the Data Protection Act

. Installation of Microsoft Office software on desktops and

laptops

. Working closely with IT project manager, database programmers

and web developers in making sure commissioning and installation

of new applications are carried out effectively

. Data Back-up and Loss Recovery

. Diagnostic of Virus infected workstations

. Installation of Symantec Endpoint Protection on Laptops, Desktop

workstation and Servers

. Back-up Tapes Administrator and back up Test

. Management of access permissions and privileges using Active

Directory (Creating/deleting/Editing)

. Application Upgrade in Group Policy

Skill set developed: Symantec Endpoint Protection, Windows XP, Microsoft

Exchange Server, and Symantec Backup Exec.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2008 - 2009 IT Support Engineer National Health Services

(Aylesbury)

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

. Providing a Desktop Support service on Windows 2000/XP, Exchange

2003, AD, Citrix, and basic networking infrastructure service

for the Trust

. Providing 1st and 2nd line support via telephone, e-mail and

face to face from customers relating to all aspects of IT and

telecommunications

. Supporting 750 staff with an average calls of 55 to 65 a day and

75% first time fixed

. Analysis and resolution of problems and issues over a wide range

of areas including customer's issues, desktop, applications,

network and telecommunications issues.

. Regularly monitoring and updating Symantec Antivirus on out of

date PCs and laptops

. Provide technical guidance to customers and other team members

. Respond to IT related Support calls as assigned within Service

Level Agreements, using the call logging system HEAT to record

and monitor progress, and ensuring that call resolution

priorities are met. Ensure calls are quickly and accurately

logged closed and then analysed to prevent future occurrences,

and also allocation of project work and report on progress of

key business projects following ITIL procedure.

. Maintain detailed computerised records of input to tasks,

inventory information and solutions to problems

. Implementation of policies within the helpdesk. Identify and

develop changes to working practices and improvements.

. Maintenance of computer systems, user IT accounts, desktops,

printers, telecommunications equipment including Blackberry

handheld

. Documentation of User policy and procedures including user

manuals

. Regularly undertake PC, printer, peripheral and software testing

. Responsible for the installation and repair of expensive

equipment belonging to customer organisations

. Deals independently with tasks, projects and workload including

deciding when issues should be raised to management

. Allocation of tasks to other members of the team within IT

services and deal with external organisations to resolve issues

and complete projects

. Ensure that all assigned project work is completed within

allocated timescales without jeopardising support activities,

and documented to departmental standards

Skill set developed: HEAT Call logging System, Ghost Images, Windows XP

Rebuilding, Symantec Antivirus, Office 2007, Customer Service, Dell and HP

Printers installation, Symantec Backup Exec, Blackberry BES, Dell

Diagnostic Certified.

2006 - 2008 IT Technical Support Analyst DORE UK LTD.

(KENILWORTH)

Main Duties & Responsibilities: Building and maintenance of new and

existing database systems. Constant liaisons and communication with users

and support team to accept and escalate issues.

. Duties involved data analysis, computer maintenance and software

installation on client's computers including upgrades

. Providing 1st and 2nd line support for both internal and external

staff of 275+ with an average calls of 25 a day and 85% first time

fixed

. Laptop and PC building and reinstallation using various images,

Installation and constant updates of Symantec Endpoint Protection

on all new and old PCs.

. Acquisition of IT Projects materials

. Creating and controlling access permissions and privileges in

Active Directory

. Full responsibility of Company Assets

. Liaising with hardware/software suppliers' tech support teams, for

call-out/warranty repairs.

. Ensuring timely resolution of helpdesk calls

. Dealing with correspondence and liaising with staff. Maintaining

log of reported problems, taking corrective actions and escalating

to appropriate department.

. Management of issue logs for effective resolution

. Analysing, troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software

problems over the phone and on-site

. Configuration of Routers and Networking

. Backups Using Backup Exec, drawing up Contingency plans and ways of

Recovering Data should it become lost or corrupted, drawing up of

Business Continuity Plan should a disaster strike

. Management of IT projects and reporting

. Ensuring that diagnostic checks on hardware are performed

. Ensuring correct functionality of the storage, backup, and recovery

procedure

. PC's/Laptops supports and maintenance, Servers upgrades

. Team player, providing timely and consistent service to staffs and

clients users

Skill set developed: Active Directory, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003,

Microsoft Exchange, and Microsoft SQL server, TCP/IP Networking, Exchequer

support, Office 2003, Microsoft Outlook 2007, Symantec Backup Exec,

functional and white box testing also picked up valuable skills in project

planning.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

The British Computer Society (BCS)

Young Professionals Group UK (YPGUK)

PROJECTS AND RESEARCH

Online Stock Control System: Programs utilised: ASP.NET, MySQL,

and Microsoft Access

Coventry University - Undergraduate Project

HOBBIES & INTEREST

Astronomy

Travelling

Football

REFERENCES

References available upon request

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