KOLAWOLE, OLAYIWOLA STEPHEN
OBJECTIVE:
To be part of a result achieving team in realising organisation goals PROFELE:
A highly motivated and professional complete as applicable. Capable of delivering at the highest level, I have first-rate organisational skills and the ability to produce a consistently high standard of work. With excellent interpersonal skills, I am an effective team player and am capable of engaging and liaising with a broad range of individuals from a variety of backgrounds. My professional experience to date has provided a wealth of specialist skills and expertise and I am committed to facing fresh challenges and to pursuing my future career goals.
CORE SKILLS
Experienced knowledge of IT Service Desk
Technical Troubleshooting abilities
Excellent customer service skills
Adequate knowledge of networking and communication (LAN, WAN etc)
Adequate knowledge of IT security tools
Adequate knowledge of Microsoft office support
Understanding of how the technical infrastructure supports the business
Strong track record of technology delivery
Good understanding of maintenance methods and processes GENERIC SKILLS
User empathy
Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills
Goal orientation
Good written and oral communication ability
Mentoring and coaching
Initiative
Action planning, Motivating, Analytical mind and strong problem-solving capabilities
Ability to lead project team in a highly dynamic environment and work under intense pressure EXPERIENCE
January 2010 till date Sovereign Technologies Limited, Lagos (Head, IT)
Provide support for high end servers at Data centre and DRC
Data/Disaster recovery
Training instructor for Cisco Career certification and courses
Provision and support for PC and Servers for users
Maintain relationship with vendors and ensure that equipment is delivered on time
Co-ordinate and participate in quarterly preventive maintenance activity in the organization
Customers’ support via telephone and e-mail
Project Lead for assorted Server based deployment
Network administration
Developing IT Strategy in Line with Company’s objectives
Directing and leading strong IT Professionals
Negotiating SLA’s Internally and Externally and ensuring needs are met and exceeded
Setting policies, procedures and standard throughout IT and ensuring they are adhered to
Keeping up-to-date with new technologies and upgrades on current systems and ensuring these are implemented accordingly
Development and implementation of new system
Maintain and Monitor Network Performance
Troubleshoot Multiprotocol Systems network
Implement Switched based Layer 3 Services, with a Network Design and Set of Requirements
Implement VLAN Based Solution Given a Network Design and Set Of Requirements
All other engineering jobs as may be assigned from time to time PROJECTS:
Supervised structured Cabling for over Eighty Branches of a Bank (Internet Banking and Cisco Phones) and Insurance Company
Supervised Server Room & Banking Hall Clean up (Rack, Repair of UPS points, Data Points etc) for over seventy Branches of a Bank
Supervised the Delivery of ASA 5516-X with Fire Power (Fire walls) and Configuration for a Pensions Company
Supervised the delivery and configuration of Adel Security Lock with Biometric for Server Room Access
Supervised take off & commissioning of other projects for the clients on behalf of the company including Pricing/Bidding
Supervised Panasonic IP Hybrid KX-NS500 PBX 48 Channels with E1 Card for a client February 2008 to December 2009 Intercontinental Bank PLC, Lagos H/O (Systems Engineer)- Senior Executive Asst.
Provide support for high end servers at Data centre and DRC
Work closely with vendors on Branch and Head office Servers for repair, upgrade and configuration
Install, configure, repair and deployment of Intel Based Servers both for branches and Head office
(Blade Servers {IBM, DELL, HP, Netapp storage device}, Rack mounted Server)
Maintain Asset register of all Head Office Servers as well as configuration changes
Provision, Support and Repair of PC and Servers for users in Head Office and Branches
Data/Disaster Recovery
Perform remote network, server and desktop management & administration according to international standards and practices;
Hardware systems building/assembling & maintenance, troubleshooting and installations of Adhoc, Flexcube on workstations and Servers.
Configuration, Maintenance and Backup of Staff email (Outlook Express) using the exchange Server
Setup, Configuration and Support of Windows 2000, 2003 and 2008 Server – Setting up of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP etc
Configuration, Maintenance and support of Black Berry for Management staff particularly email
Maintenance of Black Berry enterprise Server in conjunction with Globacom Network
Coordinate and participate in quarterly preventive maintenance activity in the bank PROJECT
Migration of Servers (IBM X3800, X206, HP Proliant Servers to IBM Blade Servers through the use of ACRONIS software)
Virtualisation on Blade servers
Conducted training for all support staff in all the branches on Branch server configuration and maintenance
May 2004 to Feb. 2008 Institute Of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (Systems Engr. /Asst. Manager)
Network Administration (LAN & WAN)
Installation, Repairs and Maintenance of UPS, Monitors, Printers and Systems (Compaq, HP, Dell, APC etc)
Providing backup for all Institute Data from time to time
Ensure that all factors affecting IT resources availability are effectively and efficiently managed
Maintain or Improved the specialised area of IT systems provided for the staff
Ensure that maintenance upgrade are completed according to schedule and those servers
Provided where necessary training for staff to improve their Knowledge on systems faults and troubleshooting ability
Support Human Manager, Payroll Software and Sun System Applications June 2001 to April 2004 Coscharis Technologies Ltd, Lagos (Systems Engineer)
Installation, Repairs and Maintenance of UPS, Printers and Systems
To provide technical support for both staff and Customers
Network Administration
Support Navision software for sales and Inventory
All other Engineering jobs as may be assigned from time to time August 1999 to May 2001 First Class Consult, Lagos (Systems Engineer)
Training Instructor
Installation, Repairs and Maintenance of UPS, Printers and Systems
All other Engineering jobs as may be assigned from time to time August 1998 to July 1999 Government Sec. Sch. Adamawa State NYSC
Taught Mathematics and Physics
March 1994 to March 1995 UPS Nig. Ltd; Yaba, Lagos (Systems Engr. And Industrial Trainee)
Installation, Repairs and Maintenance of UPS, Industrial Stabilizers and Online Equipments EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Information Tech. Infrastructure Lib. (ITIL V3) (IT Service Management) – Certified
Cisco Certified Specialist- Enterprise Advance Infrastructure Implementation Dec 2023 Certified
Cisco Certified Specialist- Enterprise Core- Dec. 2023 Certified
Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise – (CCNP Enterprise) Dec. 2023 Certified
Implementing Cisco IP Routing (CCNP)- Retired Certified
Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (CCNP) – Retired Certified
Troubleshooting And Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (CCNP)- Retired Certified
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)- Certified
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - Certified
IPV6 Forum Certified Engineer (GOLD) Certified
Project Management Professional (PMP)- In view
Post Graduate Diploma in Theology (PGD) 2011 to 2012
Apapa Methodist School, Apapa, Lagos (First School Leaving Certificate) 1978 to 1984
Apapa High School, Apapa, Lagos (WASC) 1984 to 1989
Training at Aptech as below (Distinction) Jan. 2004 to April 05
Certificate in Computer Maintenance (Upper Credit) May -June2001
Yaba College of Tech, Electronics Engineering HND (Lower Credit) 1995 to 1998
Lagos State Polytechnic Elect/Elect Engr. ND (Upper Credit) 1991 to 1993 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
V-SAT, VOIP And VPN Training April 2006
Red Heart Certified Engineer (RHCE) Training on System/ Network admin Nov. 2005
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) March 2005
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineering(MCSE) - APTECH Jan. 2004 to April 05
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) “ “
Certificate in Computer Maintenance, Systems Assembling and Repairs May to June 2001
Building Scalable Cisco Internetwork (Training) May 2007 PERSONAL DATA
Sex: Male
Date/Place of Birth: 25th January 1972/Lagos
Marital Status: Married
State of Origin Ogun, Nigeria
Permanent Address: 15, Old Yaba Road, Adekunle, Yaba, Lagos.
Intending Address (Effective Sept. 2022): Nova scotia, Halifax
UCI: 11-2560-1080
Resident Status: Permanent Resident
Religion: Christianity
Email: ********@*****.***,
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Telephone: 080******** & 080********
HONOUR
Best student of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, Lagos.
(1991 to 1993 Session)
HOBBIES
Reading, Football and Football/Sport Analysis
REFERENCES
Engr. O. O. Olubajo
Former Chief Lecturer in Electrical Engineering Dept. Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
Engr. M.O. Olowokere (CMEV)
Formerly with Nigerian Ports Authority
Dockyard Dept., Apapa
P.O.BOX 3149, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
Pastor (Barrister) Emmanuel Adesina
203, Igbosere Road,
Opposite Lagos State High Court