About
Highly skilled Cloud Engineer and IT System Administrator with a Bachelor's in Cyber Security, proficient in optimizing and securing diverse IT infrastructures. Expert in Linux/Windows server management, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), consistently ensuring high system uptime and performance. Leverages automation (Ansible, Bash, PowerShell) and robust networking/security protocols to deliver resilient, scalable, and cost-efficient digital environments.
Work
Cyberspace
|Cloud Engineer
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Led critical infrastructure operations and cloud environment management, ensuring high availability and performance for digital services and applications.
Highlights
Managed and optimized production systems and digital service environments, ensuring high availability and performance for critical web and mobile applications on cloud infrastructure.
Administered diverse Linux and Windows server environments, executing user provisioning, system patching, and continuous monitoring to maintain robust and secure operations.
Provided comprehensive infrastructure support for customer-facing Oracle and MS SQL environments, enhancing VPN connectivity and network configurations to achieve reliable data access and performance standards.
Automated recurring IT operations tasks using PowerShell and Bash scripting, significantly improving workflow efficiency and reducing manual effort.
Developed and maintained meticulous documentation and escalation logs, streamlining incident response and ensuring seamless IT service continuity.
Qucoon
|Junior Cloud Engineer (Contract)
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Designed and implemented scalable cloud solutions on AWS, optimizing performance and cost-efficiency for web and database systems.
Highlights
Designed and deployed robust small-scale cloud solutions, including 3-tier web and database systems, leveraging AWS services to meet project requirements.
Proactively monitored application performance and resolved deployment issues using AWS CloudWatch logs, ensuring optimal system functionality.
Developed and presented proof-of-concept systems, demonstrating secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud architectures to stakeholders.
Implemented AWS cost optimization strategies, including EC2 rightsizing and S3 lifecycle management, achieving demonstrable cost savings for cloud resources.
Authored comprehensive architecture diagrams and troubleshooting procedures, enhancing team knowledge sharing and operational efficiency.
Unity Bank Plc
|Cybersecurity Analyst (Intern)
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported cybersecurity operations and risk mitigation for banking systems, enhancing incident response and maintaining compliance.
Highlights
Monitored IT operations and cybersecurity posture using ArcSight ESM, McAfee ePO, and Checkpoint tools, identifying and addressing potential threats.
Conducted thorough risk assessments for banking systems and infrastructure, contributing to the development and implementation of effective mitigation plans.
Responded to critical system alerts and resolved identified vulnerabilities, significantly contributing to maintaining system uptime and regulatory compliance.
Collaborated cross-functionally with internal teams to enhance incident response protocols and strengthen digital channel protection processes.
Education
Caleb University
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Cyber Security
Languages
English
Certificates
Certified Network Security Practitioner (CNSP)
Issued By
The SecOps Group
Cloud Engineering and Architecture
Issued By
Qucoon Academy
Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities
Issued By
IBM SkillsBuild
Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & OS Security
Issued By
IBM SkillsBuild
Cybersecurity Compliance Frameworks & System Administration
Issued By
IBM SkillsBuild
Skills
Operating Systems & Server Administration
Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu), Windows Server, System Patching, User & Group Management.
Virtualization & Containerization
VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Docker, Kubernetes.
Cloud Platforms
AWS, Microsoft Azure.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Bash Scripting, Python.
Networking & Security
VLANs, VPNs, TCP/IP, pfSense, Linux-based Firewalls, IAM, Intune, Access Control, Incident Response, Compliance.
IT Operations & Support
Incident Management, Root Cause Analysis, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Tier 2/3 Technical Support, Process Documentation & Improvement.