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Engineer Security

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Lagos, Nigeria

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January 04, 2021

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CV of Aaron A. Ijagbemi Page * of **

IJAGBEMI AARON A. (MBA, PMP, PRINCE 2)

*, ********* ******, *** **** Adeboye, By Toyin Street, Oremeji Bus/Stop, Along Lagos/Ibadan Exp. Ibafo Tel: +234***-****-***, +234***-****-***, +234***-****-*** Email: adi5a3@r.postjobfree.com, adi5a3@r.postjobfree.com, adi5a3@r.postjobfree.com SKYPE: aaronhalo001

GENERAL PROFILE

A successful and highly professional ICT/Technical/Project Manager with extensive general and project management expertise who enjoys being part of, as well as leading, a successful and productive team. Commercially astute and highly experienced in many aspects of IT development, electronics security, consulting, and management including network infrastructure, security, and database administration. A strong leader, motivating teams to deliver effective solutions and the highest levels of performance. Able to demonstrate the motivation and commitment required to achieve objectives and meet tight deadlines. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate concisely at all levels. CORE COMPETENCIES

High level of proficiency in the following areas:

Networking: Designing, Deployment Installation, Configuration, Maintenance and Access Level Management of Intranet (LAN) and Internet (WAN)

Hardware /Software & Server: Good Troubleshooting and Maintenance Skills, Server Administration DNS, DHCP, Active Server, Configuration & Deployment.

Linux Operating System: Installation, Configuration, Security Set-up & Management. Web mastery: Web Applications Development, Design & Programming Training & Consultancy on IT Infrastructure Solutions: capability to train and disseminate knowledge with proven practical approach.

Security Technologies Hardware /Software: Good Surveillance Assessment and Maintenance Skills, Physical and Biometric Access Controlled System into Critical Facilities VIDEO CONFERENCING MACHINE: - Polycom HDX 4000 - 9000, Tandberg, Avaya, Radvision etc. SCOPE OF WORK

Supervising and monitoring of the entire IT Network Operations & Infrastructures in the Organization.

Internet and Intranet Security Monitoring and Access Level Management

Installation and Maintenance of Computers, Servers, and Other Devices

Supervision and Monitoring of Vehicle Tracking, Surveillance and Access Control System Installation

Development of Web Applications and Regular Update of the Organization Websites

Training on latest ICT Applications / Technologies for different the organization personnel and client support

Preparing project workflow outlines, draft & final solution proposals, combining financial budget preparation, timing estimate, and assessing risk & security requirements PROJECTS EXECUTED /MANAGED

• Design and implementation of Networks for Local and Wide Area Networks for the Organization Health Partners Limited to International Standard.

• Upgrade all the ICT infrastructure for Heath Partners Limited

• Deployed and Implemented the use of Central Backup Server (Win server 2012), Online backup

(Microsoft Azure) Office 365 for Health Partners Limited.

• Deployed a fibre connection and upgrade the internet connection for Health Partners Limited CV of Aaron A. Ijagbemi Page 2 of 10

• Design and Implementation of CCTV/Access Control Solutions for the following organization

Maviga Africa

Chrisland School Idimu

Union Bank Nigeria (UBN)

British American Tobacco (BAT)

First Bank Nigeria (FBN)

Honeywell floor mill Apapa and Ikeja

German Embassy

Italian Embassy

Tribal Intersea

Travelex Nigeria

Nigeria Port Authority (NPA) Directors Residence

Shoprite

Standard Chartered Bank (Lagos/Abuja/PH)

Total Deport Apapa

Korama Clover Industries Aba, Nigeria.

• Design and implementation of Networks for Local and Wide Area Networks for the Organization SOS Children Villages Nigeria

• Deployed and Implemented the use of Central Backup Server (Win server 2008) for SOS Children Villages Nigeria(Lagos, Gwagwalada, Owu-Ijebu, Ibadan, Jos, Kaduna and Kano)

• Setup Electronic Security Control Room at SGL Logistic LTD

• Designed and successfully Installed Video Conferencing Machine (Polycom HDX 7000) in Airtel regional offices (Lagos, Port-Harcourt, Enugu, Ibadan & Kano)

• Designed and successfully Installed Video Conferencing Machine (Polycom HDX 7000) in Jagal Group and Niger Dock Snake Island.

• Design and implementation of Networks for Local and Wide Area Networks for Korama Clover Industries Ltd Aba and the Subsidiaries (Clover Paints Nigeria Ltd, Chester Plastic Ltd &Delta Chemical)

• Installed and Implement the use of Lightning Prevention and Fire Alarm system in the following organization.

SOS Children Villages Nigeria Jos

Nocbul Quest House Ilorin

• Lead the technical team that successfully installed and maintain ICT gadget in the following organization

Kwara State Ministries and State house Ilorin. (First in the history of Kwara State)

Iludun Oro Microfinance Bank

University of Ilorin Electrical Department.

• Lead the technical team that successfully deployed ICT gadget EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Head, Information, Communication Technology (ICT). Health Partners Limited [Feb. 2020 – Present) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) [www.healthpartnersng.org]

• Manage IT department for Health Partners limited.

• Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to IT management methodologies and support framework

• Organize tasks and missions with the IT Analyst and reports on a regular basis to Management on the IT Department activities.

• Advises Management on potential risks and recommend actions to mitigate risk(s)

• Liaise with the IT functions at the group level and IT team in the company,

• Recommend partners to assist in the mission.

• Ensure that the service provided remains at state-of-the art and that security concerns are taken at the highest level.

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• IT assets Management

• Monitor new projects with the aim at keeping abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to project management methodologies and support framework

• Enforce strict compliance for all Project changes

• Resolve Project/IT related issues and attend to service requests from employees within HP divisions

• Organize for Hardware, Software and Infrastructure support to be provided to Health Partners limited.

• Provide a professional service to users with follow-up of requests, responses and anticipation of issues.

• Organize for Server administration, system pro-active and infrastructure maintenance

• Administrate User Access Control to systems

Deputy Manager, Technology. Halogen Security Ltd (Technology Division) [June 2018 – January 2020) Electronic Security Integration Solution. [www.halogensecurity.com]

Responsible for the technology strategic planning process that will regularly evaluate emerging, new and existing technologies, information systems, and staffing, research new solutions and technologies and recommend changes covering but not limited to the following area:

Management Information systems, system and network architecture, Network communication, strategic system conversions and integrations in support of business goals.

Develop and enforce operating policies and procedures to ensure the protection of the company’s IT assets and the integrity, security and privacy of information entrusted to or maintained by the company and all its business units.

Oversee the linkage between external technology systems (e.g. OEMs, 3rd parties and other organizations) and the company’s IT resources; including systems for electronic data exchange.

Recommend changes to software applications based on analysis of their impact to all users requirement.

Gather and analyse the changing requirements of users and develop effective and feasible ways to satisfy user requirements.

Co-ordinate and manage reporting needs and data analysis for the company and its business units and ensure the gathering, processing, distribution and use of pertinent information required by management to make decisions occur in a timely, accurate and cost effective manner.

Oversee the development, design and implementation of new applications and changes to existing computer systems and software packages.

Approve, coordinate and control all projects related to selection, acquisition, development and installation of major information systems for the company.

Review all hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts, soliciting involvement and participation of other management team members as appropriate.

Develop and maintain corporate policies and standards aimed at maximizing effectiveness and minimizing costs related to the acquisition, implementation and operation of IT systems.

Develop, when possible, master purchase or lease agreements for hardware, software, maintenance and telecommunication services.

Develop and monitor the approved annual operating and capital budgets for information and technology systems.

Maintain and manage relationship with OEMs and maintain knowledge of current technology, equipment, prices and terms of agreement to minimize the investment required to meet established service levels.

Evaluate alternatives, perform appropriate cost-benefit analysis and recommend solutions that maximize effectiveness and minimize costs commensurate with acceptable risks.

Maintain problem logs, documenting system errors or defects.

Identify security threats, formulate strategies and methods to mitigate the threats

Developing long term plans to sustain and support the business, anticipating the future trends CV of Aaron A. Ijagbemi Page 4 of 10

Ag Chief Technology Officer. Pavilion Technology Ltd, (Honeywell Group) [March 2016 –May 2018) Electronic Security Integration Solution. [www.paviliontechnology.com] Responsible for the provision of all technical and IT services.

Budgetary responsibility.

Preparing project workflow outlines, draft & final solution proposals, combining financial budget preparation, timing estimate and assessing risk & security requirements.

Writing technical responses requests and writing technical solution concepts and presentations to meet business needs and objectives

Writing operational documentation and implementing additional training resources where required.

Negotiation and management of IT suppliers and services to the business, including regular review and performance monitoring with primary software house.

Management Information systems, system and network architecture, Network communication, strategic system conversions and integrations in support of business goals.

Oversee the linkage between external technology systems (e.g. OEMs, 3rd parties and other organizations) and the company’s IT resources, including systems for electronic data exchange. Technical Manager/ Head of Technology. Pavilion Technology Ltd, (Honeywell Group) [Oct 2014 – April 2016)

Electronic Security Integration Solution. [www.paviliontechnology.com]

Reporting directly to the COO and MD responsible for the provision of all Technical and IT services.

Budgetary responsibility.

Preparing project workflow outlines, draft & final solution proposals, combining financial budget preparation, timing estimate and assessing risk & security requirements.

Writing technical responses to IT requests and writing technical solution concepts and presentations to meet business needs and objectives.

Implementing and maintaining internal project management application, ensuring IT actions are followed.

Writing operational documentation and implementing additional training resources where required.

Negotiation and management of IT suppliers and services to the business, including regular review and performance monitoring with primary software house.

IT Staff recruitment and appraisals and managing sub-contract programming support staff.

Leading a team of 13 IT support staff, providing comprehensive on call and remote end-user technical support, project support, database management, data manipulation, bespoke programming resource and e-commerce development.

Operating an intranet based helpdesk application, with defined policy and SLA structure. Ensuring tasks are escalated at the correct level as required within the IS team.

Technical Structure comprised 390 Windows XP client user base across 40 sites, end to end IP Wan,

(NT4) 8 servers within a PDC/BDC array, utilising lease line and DSL connectivity for both voice and data, with some wireless mobile integration. Centralised hardware infrastructure, structured cat5 protocol, server managed racks, Internet servers (IIS), managed ISP, firewall, proxy, vpn & internet policing within each site. Digital telephony switching and support for SMS communication. Technical Coordinator. Pavilion Technology Ltd, (Honeywell Group) [November 2013 – September 2014) Electronic Security Integration Solution. [www.paviliontechnology.com]

Reporting directly to the CTO, MD

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Responsible for the provision of all technical and IT services.

Budgetary responsibility.

Preparing project workflow outlines, draft & final solution proposals, combining financial budget preparation, timing estimate and assessing risk & security requirements to BS7799 standards.

Writing technical responses to IT/Technical requests and writing technical solution concepts and presentations to meet business needs and objectives.

Implementing and maintaining internal project management application, ensuring IT actions are followed.

Writing operational documentation and implementing additional training resources where required.

Negotiation and management of IT suppliers and services to the business, including regular review and performance monitoring with primary software house.

IT Staff recruitment and appraisals and managing sub-contract programming support staff.

Operating an intranet based helpdesk application, with defined policy and SLA structure. Ensuring tasks are escalated at the correct level as required within the IS team.

Technical Structure comprised 390 Windows XP client user base across 40 sites, end to end IP Wan,

(NT4) 8 servers within a PDC/BDC array, utilising lease line and DSL connectivity for both voice and data, with some wireless mobile integration. Centralised hardware infrastructure, structured cat5 protocol, server managed racks, Internet servers (IIS), managed ISP, firewall, proxy, VPN & internet policing within each site. Digital telephony switching and support for SMS communication. Head of Technology Unit, SGL Logistics Ltd, Lagos (January 2013 – October 2013) Electronic and Physical Security.

• Reporting directly to the Chairman under the supervision of Executive Director.

• Review, maintain and develop ICT policy and procedures which support SGL Logistics needs and strategic objectives

• Contribute and advise on the overall strategy in the context of ICT as a support function.

• Establish a continuous strategic planning cycle which will assure the SGL Logistics ability to benefit from emerging technology

• Contribute to SGL Logistics-wide business planning through maintaining a pro-active role in business analysis and in communicating appropriate solutions to all users

• Develop and implement an appropriate systems life-cycle management methodology which will provide the SGL Logistics with optimum flexibility, consistent with its investment guidelines

• Secure an appropriate level of user ownership and participative management of the planning process

• Liaise with Divisional Heads of function in the delivery of service

• Manage the day to day operations of the ICT function

• Establish best practice in the delivery of service to all service users, i.e. establishment of an integrated internal help desk system

• Lead and organise staff and contractors and manage their work programmes.

• Anticipate the impact of change and manage the organisation through periods of transition

• Manage technology cost through rigorous business case development and the measurement of outcomes

• Set and achieve user-driven standards of operational performance for applications

• Develop & implement effective operational performance measures

• Negotiate systems enhancement priorities with users and promote user understanding and ownership of resource allocations as agreed with management

• Keep abreast of relevant data protection legislation and ensure adherence to same

• Manage internal and external audits of the IT function, evaluate and implement findings CV of Aaron A. Ijagbemi Page 6 of 10

• Deploy project and performance management skills and methodologies to ensure timely, effective and cost-efficient systems delivery and associated maintenance

• Provide the required ICT functionality, software & hardware, in an effective, efficient, secure and cost conscious manner.

Project Manager, Info-Tech, Quad Production Technology Ltd, Lagos (December 2011 - January 2013) A rapidly expanding IT services company Reporting directly to the Managing Director.

Produce technical, business and economic feasibility studies for project ideas

Plan project progress [define sub goals, milestones and tasks, time and resource planning].

Plan personnel utilization [determine responsibilities, personnel planning].

Cooperate in the development of the marketing strategy for the project.

Manage project personnel responsible for implementation of the project tasks [hold and chair regular works meetings, motivate staff, manage conflicts and crises].

Serve as the primary day-to-day technical contact for Clients, third-party vendors, technology partners and internal project stakeholders

Collaborates to develop estimates and overall implementation solution plans.

Serve as the lead for all implementation, customization, and integration efforts

Responsible for actively driving and managing the technology evaluation stage of the sales Process.

Perform problem analysis (identify root causes, outline resolution options, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems)

Work with vendor services to provide elements related to technology selection and implementation

Prepare and deliver technical proposals and presentations to all levels of a client’s organization

Evaluate vendor documentation and technical requirements to accurately estimate time and cost of identified options in order to make recommendations on approach from the business perspective

Working in conjunction with the sales team as the key technical advisor and product advocate for our products

Responsible for representing the product to customers and at field events such as conferences, seminars, etc.

Respond to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs

Convey customer/alliance partner requirements to Product Management teams Work very closely with System Integrators & partners in our target market segments.

Identify all technical issues of assigned SI/ Partner to assure SI/ partner satisfaction through all stages of the association.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners throughout the sales and technical cycle.

Improve the customers" confidence and knowledge about how I.T. solutions work and how well they perform with partners" solutions and strengthening the value proposition. National ICT Advisor, Nigeria. SOS Children’s Villages International (December 2010 – December 2011) International Nongovernmental organization [www.sos-kdiafme.org/Nigeria]

• Reporting directly to the Regional ICT Coordinator Africa and Middle East under the supervision of National Director.

• Responsible for the effective operations of Information Communication Technology and Information Systems within the National Association/Nigeria.

• Implements SOS-KDI global and continental ICT goals, policies, strategies, standards guidelines in the National Association. (Nigeria)

• Define and prepare ICT budget for National Association (Nigeria)

• Technical Structure comprised 390 Windows XP client user base across 40 sites, end to end IP Wan,

(NT4) 8 servers within a PDC/BDC array, utilising lease line and DSL connectivity for both voice CV of Aaron A. Ijagbemi Page 7 of 10

and data, with some wireless mobile integration. Centralized hardware infrastructure, structured cat5 protocol, server managed racks, Internet servers (IIS), managed ISP, firewall, proxy, vpn & internet policing within each site. Digital telephone switching and support for SMS communication.

• Ensure the effective and well-functioning of ICT operations in National Office (NO) and facilities, including organizing and supervising mail servers, providing on-going technical support and assessing software and hardware requirement.

• Provide ICT support to neighbouring countries. This includes on-site visits and predominantly remote desktop assistance (WebEx, Skype, Phone calls etc.).

• Design the National Office, facilitate ICT architecture, and plan their ICT needs, ensuring that long- term ICT requirements are met.

• Assign and review the work of the subordinates and stay abreast of the latest technology to ensure the organization doesn’t lag behind competitors

• Define and prepare a budget for ICT department in company.

• Design the organizational ICT architecture and plan their ICT needs, ensuring that long- term ICT requirements are met.

Oversee the development of the technical business plan to assist the commercial unit with product positioning in the market.

General Manager, IT, Korama Clover Industries Ltd Aba, Abia State (March 2007 – December 2010) Manufacturing Company [www.koramagroup.com] Reporting directly to the Managing Director.

Produce technical, business and economic feasibility studies for IT project ideas

Plan project progress [define sub goals, milestones and tasks, time and resource planning].

Plan personnel utilization [determine responsibilities, personnel planning].

Cooperate in the development of the marketing strategy for the project.

Manage project personnel responsible for implementation of the project tasks [hold and chair regular works meetings, motivate staff, manage conflicts and crises].

Serve as the primary day-to-day technical contact for Clients, third-party vendors, technology partners and internal Project stakeholders