Manager Network
Resume:
Kayode Ezekiel Ajibola MCP, CCNA VOICE, CCNP R&S
Experienced Network & Collaboration Professional
ac2kcy@r.postjobfree.com
Profile
A motivated Network and Collaboration Specialist with expertise in Network and collaboration solutions that cut across multi-vendor solutions. I am aspiring CCIE Data Centre and Collaboration Architect driven by the passion for providing network analysis & solutions. I have obtained advanced trainings in Cisco, HP, Avaya, Portnox, Polycom and Penetration Testing with an utmost desire to research and learn evolving technologies.
My objective is to learn, experience, mentor and share.
Specialties
Routing and Switching
Collaboration (VOICE and VIDEO)
IP Network Monitoring
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Network & Collaboration Administrator
First Bank of Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria
January 2010 to Date
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implementation of high-available networks, including both system and component level redundancy and the associated technologies to accomplish HA.
IP designs, NAT, IP routing protocols (EIGRP & BGP), Cisco products, Cisco IOS and similar operating systems.
Core Enterprise Network Administration of Core Network Devices; Core Routers, Core Switches, Distribution Layer Switches, Wireless Controller Modules, Nexus Switches, Citrix Load balancers.
Configuration of secure extranet business connections and Site-to-Site VPN Connections.
Management of Avaya Aura Contact Centre Solution.
Administration of Polycom Infrastructure.
Administration of Enterprise voice network that cuts across Cisco CUCM, Avaya Aura contact Centre and Legacy PABX systems.
Administration of Network Access Control from perimeter devices to edge and branch office networks.
Administer Enterprise Network Monitoring system.
Network Support Engineer
First Bank of Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria
October 2006 to December 2012
Key Responsibilities:
Configuration and Installation of Cisco Routers and Switches for branches and subsidiaries.
Design, Deployment and Configuration of Secured Cisco Enabled Wireless Mesh Networks.
Management of Polycom Video Conferencing sites and branch office connection.
Managed projects and ensured complete documentations, updated and accurately stored for future references.
Cisco IOS security configuration and management for Routers, Switches and other network devices.
Monitoring and ensured uptime of WAN links Hub and Spoke business locations in the South & Eastern branches.
Managed the projects of implementing and deploying of Internet Services / Wireless Network at 3rd Party Locations.
Implementation of ISO 27001 Compliance Standards on devices on all business locations under my administration.
Designed and deployed a Secure Indoor Wireless Mesh Network for the General Managing Director & Executive Directors Residence/Lodge respectively.
Troubleshooting and resolution of network outages and downtimes for First Bank branches nationwide.
Network Support & Administration for the Disaster Recovery and Data Replication Site for First Bank Nigeria, Iganmu, Lagos.
Network Management and Report analysis of network availability using network monitoring tools like SolarWinds Orion and HP Performance Insight Network Monitor.
Locations Managed: Over 600 branches in Nigeria
Technical Officer
Computer Based Training Limited
Dec. 2005 - Sept. 2006
Key Responsibilities:
•Design, implementation, and management of CBT Educational Software.
• Managed Dial-Up Connectivity to ISPs (Remote Access Service)
•Management of the company’s website via Macromedia Dreamweaver
•Participated in design and production models of Prepaid Meter Electricity project with Beijing Fuming Creativity Limited China.
•Resolution of network connectivity issues in the company
EDUCATION
BABCOCK University Ilishan Remo MSc Networks and Telecommunications (2012)
Ogun State
University of Lagos BSc Mechanical Engineering (2004)
Lagos State
Professional Certifications Obtained/Courses Attended
2017 Polycom Certified Video Conferencing Engineer FVC, Dubai
2016 HP Enterprise Network Node Manager 10.x New Horizons, Dubai
2016 HP Enterprise Application Performance New Horizons, Dubai
management 9.x
2015 PORTNOX Boundlessly Smart Access Layers Telviv, Israel
2014 Avaya Aura Contact Centre Fast Track Global Knowledge, Dubai
Installation, Administration and Scripting
2013 Troubleshooting and maintaining Cisco Jetlink Education services
IP Networks
2013 Microsoft System Center Operations Manager Microsoft Johannesburg, SA
2011 Workshop on Business Communication and TOM Associates
Presentation Skills
2011 Banking Financial Analysis for Non Financial IBFC Agusto
analyst
2011 Project Management Master Class Digital Jewels
2010 Administering Cisco Unified Communication Global Knowledge, Dubai
manager (ACUCM).
2009 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1&2 Cisco Learning Partner
2008 EC- Council Penetration Testing Digital Jewels
CERTIFICATIONS
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Foundation PECB
Microsoft Certified Professional Certified Microsoft Inc.
CCNA VOICE CSCO11182457 Certified Cisco Inc. 09/23/2018
CCNA Routing and Switching Certified Cisco Inc. 09/23/2018
CCNP CSCO11182457 Certified Cisco Inc. 09/23/2018
Cisco Express Collaboration System Certified Cisco Inc. 10/18/2019
Citrix Certified Professional – Certified Citrix 07/29/2019
Implementing Cisco Unified
Communications Voice over IP and QoS PASSED
Implementing Cisco Unified
Communications Manager, Part 1 PASSED
Implementing Cisco Unified
Communications Manager, Part 2 PASSED
Skills & Competencies
Hands-on experience in usage of CUCM and AVAYA AACC Platforms
Technical knowledge of configuring Voice, Video and Polycom Telepresence Platforms.
Extensive experience with IP designs, in a multi-tenant and multi-data center environment with fail-over & high available capabilities.
Experience with server load-balancing systems, such as Citrix,
Experience with Cisco Catalyst switch line of products.
Experience with Cisco VSS technology & Nexus switching products.
Technical knowledge of PCI-DSS, OWASP, HIPPA Compliance Standards.
Working experience in Cisco Routing & Switching protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP).
Knowledge of Operating Systems – Windows.
Experience with Network Infrastructure administration, monitoring and reporting solutions.
Practical experience in office Control Systems
Implementation of VPN (Virtual Private Networks) WAN, LAN, WI-FI, WI-MAX & VOIP Networks.
Experience working in a structured environment that requires change control processes in accordance with company policies, for execution of implementations and changes to the network environment, as it relates to the installation of the data center network.
Very good writing, communication and time management skills.
Interests
Reading * Travel * Meeting People
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