Bones Patrick E. Asamaowei

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Bowie, MD 20715 240-***-****

Career Summary:

A result-oriented professional recognized for interpersonal skills and the ability to work and manage efficiently in team environments. More than twenty years’ experience providing Local and Wide Area Network support, Helpdesk, Computer Operations, hardware/software integration and project management in network environments utilizing different Microsoft operating systems.

Jan. 2018 to present - Sabbatical with extensive personal travel and subsequent relocation to U.S. Re-entering Internet Technology (IT) workforce in an IT support and/or management role.

May 2014 – December 2018

Board Member, State Universal Education Board, Bayelsa, Nigeria

Serve on an eight member Board for consensus in development of Bayelsa State government primary education curriculum (K-8; 100k students) to ensure students are sufficiently prepared for secondary education (9-12) and beyond: armed not only with life-skills and historical knowledge, but equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the digital age and computer literacy skills required to compete in a global economy. Develop State education criteria and training requirements for staff; evaluate staff qualifications toward promotion & tenure; evaluate adequacy of curriculum resource materials to meet State standards; oversee bidding process for independent contractors ensuring state-wide construction meets quality standards; regular semi-monthly executive briefings before Deputy & State Government officials; and conduct software/hardware provider sales expos to evaluate products and satisfy IT curriculum needs.

Senior IT Board consultant: Determine best options for hardware/software used in school IT training. Oversee computer centers state-wide.

2012 – 2014 Bayelsa State Government, Nigeria

Senior Advisor to the State Governor on Information Computer Technology (ICT) Training & Development. Installed several computer server functions in conjunction with Cisco engineers. Implemented and taught cyber education courses. Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and training materials. Managed the office of the Governor advising on ICT related questions and responding to inquiries on his behalf. Interviewed ICT vendors and attended meetings with Commissioner(s) of Technology for software/hardware recommendations in preparation for purchase. Represented Federal capital Abuja on behalf of Bayelsa State at ICT meetings with international vendors. Performed training seminars to encourage computer literacy among citizens and students. Guest radio and television appearances to enlighten Bayelsa on the Governor’s ICT agenda.

2002 -– 2012 Pelfaco Limited, Port Harcourt, Riverstate, Nigeria

General Manager - Oil Field Service Corporation, reporting to the Managing Director and Chairman. Oversaw performance of project engineers; planned contract bidding process with major oil companies including AGIP and Shell; coordinated client/server architectural design; Microsoft exchange server application design and development; oversaw engineers developing internet and intranet design; and coordinate and approve all IT related purchases including purchase orders. Performed network administration of Corporate Exchange and Microsoft Windows NT LAN; configured and modified TCP/IP, DHCP and SNMP services and devices.

Also served as a Manager of IT department over staff in all corporate sites.

1999–2001 McClendon Automation, Chantily, VA (contractor for U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Lanham, Maryland office) Sr. Information System Specialist/ Network Engineer

Performed hardware and software upgrade for all corporate servers in IRS. Monitored all corporate servers at site against failures, trouble shooting and restored failed servers. Performed LAN administration for the user groups on Domain controllers and Exchange 5.5 servers. Performed monthly, weekly and daily backups using Veritas Enterprise application and Exabyte utilizing Arcserve application. Retrieved trouble tickets from helpdesk software system Remedy and Citrix, and trouble shoot to resolution or escalation.

1998–1999 SPS Technologies, Inc/Sprint Internet Center Reston, VA

Network Engineer/Network Analyst

Performed remote troubleshooting and maintenance on Cisco Internet routers and network. Resolved complex technical issues while working directly with the customer base.

Diagnose and resolve DNS, News, Network access and routing issues for Sprint Link customers.

Configured routers to bring customers online. Set up routing protocols, interfacing with various account teams; resolve failed network issues for all customers/businesses/vendors.

1996-1998 AEROTEK/EDP/ATR, Gaithersburg, MD Help Desk/ Network Analyst

1993-1996 PC HELP /Interim Technology/Adia Technical, Reston, VA Help Desk/ Network Technician

1992–1993 NHP Property Management, Inc Reston, VA, Sr. Computer Operator.

Education/Experience

1994–1999 Washington Bible college, Lanham, MD, B.A., Theology, Computer Science Minor

Certificate Completion: 1997-1999 ORACLE DBA, MCSE, CCNA

Mastered Protocols: TCP/IP; Frame Relay; ATM; Token Ring; Ethernet; FDDI; CISCO Networks; VAX/VMS; (Familiar with OSPF.); X.25 and Frame Relay on Nationwide WAN; T-1 lease lines, Monitored Hyper com; Bytex; ATM switches and mega NAC’s; D S U’s and MUX Utilized Open View.

Computer Mainframe Systems: IBM 3090, ES900, Rational and AS400

Computer Operating Systems: Netview; IBM CA-7, CA-11; MVS; JCL; Omegamon; IML; IPL;

Help Desk Operating System: Remedy help desk software; HEAT help desk software;

References will be furnished upon request.