Data center infrastructure Specialist

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OGUCHE UKOLOJO BLESSING

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CAREER SUMMARY

Demonstrated ability to manage projects from planning execution, and completion under the pressure of fast- paced time-sensitive environments Proficient problem-solver missioning business and technical perspectives to develop workable solution Motivated achiever, guiding organizations in applying technology to business settings. Developed energetic, focused team leader player leading high-performing teams through implementing change and improvements proven ability to lead technical and non-technical associates in seam environments toward specific goals Enterprise oriented with strong organization skills results oriented and extremely resourceful.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Power: Mechanical (Gen DC & AC, Hybrid SYSTEMS, piping systems)

Electrical: (LV & HV), Transformers (33Kv, 11Kv, 5Mva, 2Mva) AVR, U.P.S, PDF (PDU, RPDU, ATS, STS), HVAC (Precision and package, Air Filters)

Fire Suppression (FM200), Rectifier, Switchgear, Solar

Datacom: Huawei IP routing protocols and switching technology, Huawei Switches, Routers and Firewalls, Basic Enterprise Network.

DCIM Software: ABB-SCADA, iManager U2000, NETECO, and Huawei IVS Camera.

Transmission: Basics of Microwave, Fiber, PDH, SDH and DWDM technology Networking & Hardware: Networking, LAN, WLAN, PC, And Internet (VSAT) Ku & C Band Solution.

Operating Systems: Proficiency in the use of Microsoft windows and basic Linux environment Applications: Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office application excel and AutoCAD basics

BMS: Schneider Bms systems.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Liquid Telecommunications Africa Datacentres {ADC} Sept 2021-Till present Technical Specialist -Infrastructure

• Data Centre Infrastructure Management Supervision and quality control of outsource infrastructure management contractors and building management contractors and systems for all Data Centre infrastructure (electrical, mechanical, and control systems)

• First line repairs, on a standby basis, as required

Responses to deviations, alarms and incidents, repair of faults and restoration of services

• Support for colocation staff with infrastructure changes for customers (power connections, HVAC)

• Record keeping and archiving of all operations and maintenance activities, including for audit purposes

• Responsibility for change management technical content

• Data Centre Infrastructure Reporting

• Assisting with the preparation of Root Cause Analysis for all infrastructure Major Events in the Data Centers

• Regular monitoring and reporting of power consumption and on power and cooling capacity

• Data Centre Infrastructure Maintenance

• Day-to-day supervision of maintenance and support (contractors for infrastructure (building,

electrical, mechanical and control systems)

• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures

• Supervising of regular corrective and preventative infrastructure maintenance

• Assisting for infrastructure incident and safety reports

• Finance and Administration

• Achievement of targeted CAPEX and OPEX savings

• Administration of purchasing and contract order process for infrastructure operational

• expenditure, including loading of requisitions and invoices

• People Management

• Supervision of local Data Centre infrastructure technical team. On-site responsibility for health

and safety

Huawei Technologies (Galaxy Backbone Project) June 2018 – Sept 2021 Data Center Facility Engineer (Team lead)

Achievements

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Kano Data Center project (NICTIB I) Fusion Module 1000C Prefabricated

Date Center

Smart Modular Data Center (Fusion Module 2000) at Nigeria Police Force

Pension Limited Abuja

Smart Modular Data Center (Fusion Module 800) At National Health

Insurance Scheme Abuja

Smart Modular Data Center (Fusion Module 800) At Smart Modular Data

Kano Data Center project (NICTIB I) Fusion Module 1000C Prefabricated

Date Center (In progress)

Team lead design, implementation of

Deport Refinery Tier IV containerized modular

data center

project

Team lead design and implementation and

maintenance of Protergia 150kW off grid solar

solution with smartLi Battery

Team lead design, implementation and

containerize modular data center project

maintenance of Dimension Data Tier IV

Team lead design, implementation and

maintenance of Zenith bank Tier Ill smart

modular data center project

Team lead design and implementation and

maintenance of GVE 150kW off grid solar

solution with smartLi Battery

Team lead design and implementation and

maintenance of River State 60kW off grid solar

solution

Team lead design and implementation and

solution

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maintenance of CBN 150kW off grid solar

Team lead design, implementation and

maintenance of Coleman smart modular data

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• High voltage room 33kv ABB switch panel operation

• Low voltage room 11kv ABB switch panel operation

• ATS panel operation

• Diesel generator operation

• Fm200 firefighting panel operation

• Physical monitoring of facility equipment’s with the help of NETECO, AND IVS

• Monitoring of electrical panels, transformers, current/voltage levels with the help of

SCADA

• UPS maintenance and trouble shooting

• Data center modular monitoring and trouble shooting

• Vacuum isolator (RMU) outdoor isolator operation

• Basic use of AutoCAD both for mechanical and electrical designs drawings and analysis

• Fusion module solar installations project management

• Tier 3 and 4 Data center facility designs and mechanical piping structures set up

• Facility rack mechanical and electrical fusion module management

• UPS installations, trouble shooting, maintenance and repairs •

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• Supervised the availability and operation of the Core Backbone of Galaxy Network Datacenter and

its facility

• Use ticketing system CMMS to create, update and resolve customers or event tickets

• Enforces all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related

to building operations and work safety

• Provided Data Center Operations plans and maintenance strategy to ensure 99.999% uptime.

• Ensured 100% utilization of infrastructure for quick return on Data center investments

Engaged in data center designs to ensure concurrent maintainability and operability

Formulated DC policies, processes, procedures for operational efficiency and 99.9% uptime

• Managed DC capacity and optimization for improved efficiency of 24x7 operations

Documented RFPs, RFQs, Scope of Work (SOW), Bids proposals, Project briefs and Contractual

agreements for project executions and operations.

• Partnered with OEMs to ensure agreed SLAs are not only met but sustained perpetually

Provided inputs in the selection of technologies to improve service delivery and business growth

• Participated in vendor sourcing, evaluations and negotiations for contract executions within the

DC

• Engaged in ATP test during commissioning of DC infrastructure to validate specified standards

• Provided DC maintenance strategies to enhance optimal performance and high availability see

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• Delivered significant savings to the bottom line by providing Data Center 98% energy efficiencies

Team lead design, implementation and

modular data center

Team lead design, implementation and

modular data center project

Team member design, implementation and

(NBC) Tier Ill smart modular data center project Sent from my iPhone

maintenance of SIFMIS_Calabar Tier Ill smart

maintenance of Splat Petroleum Tier Ill smart

Design Reviews and distribution of work to CAD drafters and ensure quality performance

maintenance of Nigeria Bottling Company

Modify and /or refine details and prototypes drawings

Predictive maintenance predictions to avoid system shut down

• Managed Data Center capital and expense budget for IT project executions and support Developed metrics for Data Center performance measurement and monitoring

Developed, updated data center processes and up-scaled people skill sets to improve efficiency

• Responded to service calls 24x7x365 in data center very quickly to reduce MTTR to zero Leveraged on hands-on experience to oversee entire operations of the DC facility

Forged strong relationships with OEMs and business partners to enhance quality delivery

• Ensured that DC problems are identified and repaired quickly to prevent expensive downtime •

Delivered full lifecycle of multiple projects on-budget and ahead of schedule to meet strategic

business expansion goals. Managed Critical Data Center Facilities Operations leveraging best

practices (SOPs, MOPs, SOOs, and EOPs) and prevented incessant unplanned outages

Enthroned operational excellence in Data Center operations for continuous service improvement,

value creation, customer fulfilment and service excellence.

Engaged multiple vendors to get best price SLA for reduction of total cost of Data Center ownership

Achieved Data Center operations objectives by hiring, mentoring and building a team with resilient

culture and mindset that ultimately delivered highest standard of service excellence to customers.

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ACPAL INTEGRAL LIMITED

Power site engineer

(November 2016 -June 2018)

• building of electrical feeder pillar

• Construction of electrical control panels

• Fault detection in electrical panels and possible solution to them

• Marketing and follow up

• Carrying out Domestic and industrial electrical wiring and maintenance

• Laying of underground 11/33kva armored cables from the PHCN substation to the

desired destination

• Transformer installation 11kva,5mva,2mva

• Armored cable preparation for termination

• Building of electrical synchronizing panels with installations to customer sites

• Transformer testing

• Electrical coil windings/motor rebuilds.

• Panels faults detection and possible resolution

ACPAL INTEGRAL LIMITED (NYSC PPA) (May 2016 to April 2018

• installation of transformer cables

• domestic house wirings and installation of electrical fittings

• installation of electrical switching gears

• installation of fider pillar and transformer installation

• taking inventory of electrical equipment’s

• construction of electrical control panels and installation of MCB, MCCB,AND,VCB

breakers

• Raychem cable preparation / termination for LV/HV installations

SIWES at DAAR Communications Nigeria plc. AIT (May 2015 to November 2015)

Responsibilities

• Assisted in the engineering control room in taking the high-power amplifier readings

• Helped in carrying out camera repairs

• Soldering of XLR male and female connectors

• Helped in the replacement of damaged capacitors and resistors in amplifiers

• Assisted in setting up outside broadcast dish for transmission

• HD Camera maintenance

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

HCIA- DATA CENTER FACILITY 2019 {HUAWEI}

HCIP- DATA CENTER FACILITY 2019 {HUAWEI}

HCS-UPS (UPS FIELD SPECILIST HUAWEI) 2018

IAEN- ABB POWER SYSTEM MONITORING AND OPERATION (SCADA) 2018

EDUCTION

2011 – 2016

2008 - 2011 1998 - 2005

NYSC YEAR

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LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

B.ENG ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

Madonna university okija Anambra state Nigeria.

NATIONAL BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (NABTEB)

Federal science and technical college orozo Abuja.S

First Leaving school Certificate

Pilot science and primary school, wuse zone 5, Abuja.

ABUJA

2017-2018

ACPAL INTEGRAL LIMITED

HEALTHY LIVING CDS (PRESIDENT 2018) A003620293

REFEREES

fluent in oral and written English.

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