AFOLAYAN EMMANUEL

Project Management Professional
Lagos, NG.

About

Results-driven Project Management Professional with over 12 years of progressive experience in IT and telecommunications, specializing in end-to-end project lifecycle management and operational strategy. Expert in Agile methodologies and cross-functional team leadership, consistently delivering projects on-time and within budget, evidenced by a 26% reduction in delivery overruns and a 25% increase in business efficiency. Adept at leveraging modern PM tools and frameworks to drive strategic alignment and achieve organizational goals.

Work

Huawei Technologies
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Project Manager

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led large-scale IT/Telecom project implementations, overseeing end-to-end lifecycle management and ensuring alignment with strategic goals, scope, budget, and schedule.

Highlights

Spearheaded large-scale IT/Telecom project implementations, consistently achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate while aligning with strategic goals, scope, budget, and schedule.

Implemented Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) that improved team efficiency and reduced project cycle time by 25%, simultaneously cutting project delivery overruns by 26% through data-driven metrics and risk control tools.

Managed and mentored cross-functional teams of up to 15 members across diverse technology areas, enhancing productivity and delivering IT projects that increased business efficiency by 25% through improved workflows.

Drove comprehensive stakeholder communication and reporting, including developing KPIs, tracking deliverables, and compiling post-implementation reviews to ensure continuous improvement and strategic alignment.

Huawei Technologies
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OSS Engineer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Delivered high-availability OSS infrastructure services for multi-client networks, optimizing operational efficiency and system performance across Nigeria.

Highlights

Delivered high-availability OSS infrastructure services for multi-client networks across Nigeria, ensuring robust system performance and reliability.

Supported operational reporting and data analysis efforts, providing critical insights that led to enhanced infrastructure optimization.

Collaborated with regional teams to meet stringent Service Level Agreements (SLAs), troubleshoot complex issues, and facilitate seamless system upgrades.

CWG Plc (Computer Warehouse Group)
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Network Engineer

Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Managed enterprise network operations, ensuring optimal performance, uptime, and lifecycle planning for data center infrastructure.

Highlights

Managed comprehensive enterprise network operations, including configuration, troubleshooting, and systems upgrades to maintain peak performance.

Oversaw data center operations, ensuring continuous uptime and optimal performance metrics through strategic equipment lifecycle planning.

Supported client-facing IT service management projects and conducted internal training sessions on network protocols, enhancing team capabilities and client satisfaction.

Bravissimo Technology
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Network Engineer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Designed and maintained network architecture for Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) clients, supporting infrastructure rollouts and system evaluations.

Highlights

Designed and maintained robust network architecture tailored for SME clients, ensuring reliable and scalable connectivity solutions.

Coordinated critical infrastructure rollouts and actively participated in comprehensive system audits and evaluations to uphold network integrity.

Supported project documentation and facilitated timely stakeholder status updates, ensuring transparent communication and alignment on project progress.

Education

Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria

MSc.

Information Management

University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

BSc.

Information and Communication Science

Languages

English

Certificates

Google Agile Project Management Certificate

Issued By

Google

Certified Associate in Scrum Fundamentals (CASF)

Issued By

SCRUMstudy

Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

Issued By

Scrum.org

Skills

Project & Program Management

Project Management, Program Management, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Strategic Planning, Execution, Data Reporting, KPI Tracking, Stakeholder Engagement, Budget Management, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Capacity Building, Proposal Writing, Grants Support.

Tools & Software

Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Trello, Confluence, MS Office Suite.

Network Engineering

OSS Infrastructure, Network Operations, Configuration, Troubleshooting, System Upgrades, Data Center Operations, Uptime Management, Performance Metrics, Equipment Lifecycle Planning, IT Service Management, Network Protocols, Network Architecture Design, Infrastructure Rollouts, System Audits, Evaluations.