Management Engineer

OLUMIDE KEHINDE

PMP, MCSE, CCNA, CWNA, RHCT, Linux+, Security+ Member: PMI, IET

10s646 Lilac Lane Apt 112, Willowbrook, IL, 60527 E-mail:

*******.*******@*****.*** Cell: 713-***-****

SYSTEMS/NETWORK ENGINEER

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Detail-oriented, insightful and results-driven IT Professional with excellent

skills and experience in managing a broad range of IT Infrastructures and

projects, planning and implementing solutions in support of business

objectives. Able to adapt quickly to any environment, keeping in view the

corporate vision. Highly analytical and eager to take on new challenges and

opportunities for growth and development.

Areas of Expertise

Years of experience in Systems/Network design, deployment, configuration

and management

Data Center management and Server administration on Windows and Linux

Providing Security for Information Systems, establishing global access

rights and permissions at the user, systems and network level within an

enterprise

Exceptional project management, documentation and technical reporting

skills

Excellent research, development, knowledge transfer skills

Technical Proficiencies

Sound knowledge of Windows OS - XP/Vista/7, Unix/ Linux OS

(Redhat/Fedora/Ubuntu), Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 (DCs, Active

Directory, DNS, DHCP, SQL, Domain Policies, User/Account Management,

software deployment), Application/Software development life cycle

management, IIS Web Servers, Web/Mail Servers on Linux/Windows, MS

Exchange 2003/2007, OWA, Lotus Domino Server, Lotus Notes, Microsoft

Office Suite

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Project and Visio, for project

scheduling and technical designs.

Configuration of Cisco Routers and Switches, VLAN implementation, NAT,

RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, Access Lists, IP Addressing, IP Routing, VLSMs,

Subnetting, Firewalls and Network Security configuration.

Administration of LANs, WANs, TCP/IP and Wireless network infrastructures,

DSL, VPN and Data Centres

Virtualization with VMware and real-time remote monitoring and management

of networks, using SSH, RDP and Telnet.

PROFESSIONAL W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

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January 2009 Head, Network Support/Project Consultant -

- till date CHAMS PLC (RC 76807)

Plot 66, 1st Avenue, Off Shehu Shagari Road, CBD

Provided high level support for all equipment installations and configurations

(Servers - DC, mail, SQL database, Web, Cisco Switches & Routers, Firewall,

Modems, Workstations, Network - LAN/WAN). Managed creation of OUs, user

accounts, shared folders, and Active Directory services on Windows Server

2008, application development, testing and deployment. Ensured security of

user data and established security best practices, policies and procedures for

system administrators and network users. Coordinated preventive maintenance on

all systems and ensured maximum efficiency of all software applications.

Managed scheduled and unscheduled checks on installed systems. Supervised

technical outsourced relationships and ensured optimal returns from outsourced

relationships. Real-time remote monitoring of servers and devices using RDP,

SSH and Telnet.

Key Achievements:

Implemented new system security policies on Windows Server 2008 platform for

controlled access to various resources on an enterprise network with over 1000

computers, and created access-lists and NAT on Cisco routers and switches for

secure hosting of web servers in the Data Center.

Managed the design, implementation and launching of an office intranet portal,

and deployed a collaboration system using Zimbra Collaboration Suite on Redhat

Linux.

Managed a team of application & software developers, and directed the design

of several robust solutions that were adopted for use nation-wide, such as;

biometric capture solutions, time and attendance solutions, assessment testing

applications, customer management applications and intranet portals

Successfully designed and deployed a fully networked media centre with over

180 apple computers, coordinating the installation and configuration of

Servers, Cisco router and switches, software and integration with an internet

service provider, effectively managing scope, time and budget constraints.

Developed a comprehensive documentation of the entire network for ease of

monitoring and change management.

Established disaster recovery procedures and implemented regular server/user

data backups

February Systems/Lotus Notes Administrator, ITS - UNITED NATIONS OFFICE

2008 - ON DRUGS AND CRIME (UNODC)

December UN House, Plot 617/618 Diplomatic drive, Central Area District,

2008 Garki, Abuja

Deployed Lotus Domino Servers and Lotus Notes Clients, Ensured Mail redundancy

and backup for smooth disaster recovery. Performed remote Administration of

Domino Servers using SSH, performed server Monitoring and Integrity checks.

Configured Lotus Domino Servers for Application and Portal Development.

Tightened Security on Domino Servers at OS Levels (Red Hat Linux and Windows

Server) and Application Levels. Ensured Database Replication from remote

locations to the Data Centre and ensure seamless connectivity between Notes

Clients and Domino Servers. Managed deployment of Lotus Sametime for Instant

Messaging for all users.

Key Achievements:

Deployed Lotus Domino Servers for EFCC Headquarters and remote offices and

remotely managed all servers, migrated user mails from MS Exchange 2003 to

Lotus Domino using Lotus and transcend migration tool under a strict timeline.

Enhanced the security of the enterprise, by defining and implementing security

policies for the office domain

Developed configuration outlines, guidelines and procedures to ensure that

deployments conform to required standards

Set up a centralized control and administration system to remotely administer

all domain Servers, drastically reducing issue-response time.

Deployed a Linux Web Server and migrated a website from a Windows Web Server

to more secure Linux server.

Deployed and managed HP Proliant servers (DL 380, ML 370, DL 385) for critical

network services

July 2006 - Systems Administrator, ICT Unit - ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL

January 2008 CRIMES COMMISSION (EFCC)

5 Fomella Street, off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja

Implemented computer, user and desktop policies. Provided high level technical

support to both local and remote users. Performed Server installations,

configuration and administration of the Domain Controllers, Mail Servers, File

Servers, proxy servers, DNS Servers and Firewall Servers. Configured and

deployed routers, switches and wireless network devices. Identify network

performance issues, carry out server backups and coordinate disaster recovery

processes. Conducted system upgrades and routine performance checks.

Key Achievements:

Successfully planned, designed and implemented the LAN for EFCC Training

College, Lagos and EFCC Kano Offices. Managed deployment of systems, network

printers, UPS systems, wireless access points, LAN, Internet connectivity and

availability.

Configured a remote monitoring system for all devices on the network, and

ensured 99% uptime.

Developed various methods of ensuring that user requests were promptly and

professionally handled and established effective communication channels

between IT users and technical support personnel, using dedicated support

phone lines and e-mail.

I initiated rapport with product service centers on support issues resulting

in reduced system downtimes.

Mar. 2005 - Network/Systems Administrator - BROADBAND TECHNOLOGIES

June 2006 LIMITED

8b Ademola Street, Off Awolowo Road, S/W Ikoyi, Lagos

Provided office Network support and conducted regular maintenance of the

internet network (wired/wireless) at client sites. Installed, configured and

maintained active and passive network devices (Cisco routers -2600, 3700,

Switches -1900, 2950, HP and Dell Servers, and wireless Linksys devices).

Performed regular Network administration at shell trustees' estate for over

100 clients, ensuring functionality of all on-site equipment (VSAT Microwave

Link, DSL and Fibre Optic Link) and managing the distribution of internet

access to 96 apartments. Designed and implemented LANs, WANs and WLANS.

Prepared quotations for prospective projects after detailed survey of sites

and meetings with client to ascertain clients' requirements. Organized,

planned and executed new projects. Presented papers on new business ideas to

senior management for consideration and adoption, and prepared technical and

commercial proposals.

Key Achievements:

Successful deployment and management of several switched and routed networks

using Cisco devices and other products to facilitate communication between

LANs and WANs. (examples of sites include University of Benin, Usman Dan

Fodiyo University of Sokoto, University of Maiduguri, College of Education,

Yola, ICMG Securities Limited, EFCC, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife)

Established supplier/partner relationship with leading manufacturers of the

relevant products.

Deployed Campus WiFi Hotspots using Mikrotik radios (2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz) for

base station and remote site topology.

EDUCATION &

CREDENTIALS___________________________________________________________________

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Bachelor of technology - Electronic and Electrical Engineering (2nd Class

Upper Division) - 2003

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo-State.

Professional Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) Red Hat Certified Technician

Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE: (RHCT)

Security & Messaging) Cisco Certified Network Associate

CompTIA Linux+ Certified (CCNA)

Certified Wireless Network

Administrator (CWNA)

CompTIA Security+ Certified

TrainingS Attended

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Middle Management Leadership Training - Eagle 8 Consulting.

Effective Business writing skills, Team Building, Effective Business

Communication Skills, Effective Supervisory Skills, 8 Habits of Highly effective

people, Problem solving and Decision Making skills, Strategic Human Resource

Management.

Cultivating Effective Business Habits - Poise Nigeria.

Impression Management, Commonly mispronounced sounds, Self Awareness, Elements of

Public speaking, Toxic traits, Social and Business Etiquettes, Emotional

Intelligence, Dressing to Win

Advanced Project Management Professional Course - SI Consulting, UK.

Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE + Security) Course - Mumbai, India. -

Gates Training, India.

RH 133 Course - (Red Hat Linux System Administration) - Sybase South Africa.

Cisco Networkers Conference, Cannes France.

High Density Server farms, Network Admission Control, Data Center Networking -

Architecture and Design Guidelines, Data Center Fibre Channel Back-End

Infrastructure: Solutions for Disaster Recovery.

Cisco Seminar on Network Security, Advocacy, Governance and ROI, Lagos, Nigeria.

Network Security best practices, Security policies, Risk management, Compliance

standards and regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley, ISO 17799, ISO 27001 and an overview

of CobIT.

Lotus Domino Administrator Training, Abuja - Lotus Domino Server Installation,

configuration and deployment

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a

team. Good communication and problem solving skills. Self motivated and

target-oriented. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to

work in an extremely organized manner with high attention to detail.

Able to multi-task in a dynamic environment while ensuring consistent

and on-time delivery. Unquestionable ethical standards and ability to

deliver results on time.

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