About
Highly motivated Information Technology Professionla with over two years of hands-on experience managing and securing enterprise networks within the Fintech sector. Expert in configuring Cisco, Palo Alto, and Sophos devices, VPN technologies, and monitoring with Zabbix and SolarWinds, consistently achieving over 99% network uptime. Proactive in capacity management, security audits, and cloud integration, committed to ensuring high availability and robust security for critical systems while expanding expertise in VMware and AWS cloud environments.
Work
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed and secured critical network infrastructure for a Fintech organization, ensuring high availability and seamless connectivity.
Highlights
Achieved and sustained 99.9% network availability, promptly resolving critical incidents within a 24-hour SLA to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
Configured and maintained Cisco ISR4000 Series Routers, Cisco Switches, Sophos, and Palo Alto Firewalls, optimizing network performance and security.
Implemented and managed IPSEC IKEv1 and IKEv2 VPNs, establishing secure connections with partners across diverse platforms.
Monitored all network devices and partner institutions using Zabbix, proactively identifying and mitigating potential issues.
Conducted comprehensive capacity management and IP addressing audits for hosted devices within data centers, enhancing resource utilization and planning.
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided robust network operations and security for a major inter-bank settlement system, supporting critical financial transactions.
Highlights
Ensured 99% network availability, with issues resolved within 24 hours to support uninterrupted inter-bank settlement operations.
Configured and managed Cisco ASR1000 Series Routers, Cisco FMC, Cisco FTD, and Checkpoint Firewalls, enhancing network security and traffic management.
Deployed and maintained IPSEC IKEv1 and IKEv2 VPNs for partners across multi-cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) and on-premise environments.
Monitored all partner institutions' network devices using Orion SolarWinds, ensuring proactive issue detection and resolution.
Troubleshot and resolved complex network-related issues for remote clients, meticulously documenting actions to improve future response efficiency.
Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
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Summary
Developed and managed educational technology programs and STEM initiatives for students, fostering academic growth and effective communication.
Highlights
Developed and implemented an effective education technology program, meeting all student requirements and ensuring effective communication with students and parents.
Collaborated with staff to achieve instructional objectives, supervising teachers and volunteers to optimize the technology learning process.
Led the Junior Engineers Technicians and Scientists (JETs) Club, guiding students in brainstorming and building innovative STEM projects while teaching Physics and Mathematics.
Analyzed student requirements to recommend improvements in study habits and performed comprehensive academic assessments.
Volunteer
Languages
Yoruba
Native
English
Fluent
Certificates
Skills
Network Operations
LAN, Wireless LAN (WLAN), WAN Connectivity, IP Routing Protocols, Network Access Management, Capacity Management, IP Addressing, Network Device Configuration, Network Monitoring.
Cloud & Virtualization
AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudFormation), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Integration, VMware, Virtual Environments, Cloud Fundamentals.
System Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Zabbix, Orion SolarWinds, System Monitoring, Incident Tracking & Escalation, Troubleshooting, Network Availability (99.9%), Remote Client Network Management.
Professional Skills
Technical Documentation, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving, Communication, Proactive Maintenance, Disaster Recovery Planning, Fintech/Banking Environment Experience.