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Edidiong-Abasi Anwanane

IT Professional, Software Engineer, Network Engineer, ML Enthusiast
Lagos

Summary

Experienced systems administrator, software engineer, networking expert and Instrumentation engineer with over 14 years of combined experience in instrumentation engineering, software development, database development, systems administration, enterprise networking systems and machine learning. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Assistant Systems Administrator

West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM)
Lagos
08.2011 - Current
  • Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
  • Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.
  • Enhanced availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, thorough testing, efficient implementation and comprehensive support.
  • Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
  • Analyzed complex project server issues and worked on large enterprise and business-critical applications.
  • Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
  • Planned and implemented software upgrades to system hardware and software.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Development and fine-tuning of IT policies and guidelines in line with industry best practices
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Provided advice on IT infrastructure development, analysis, design and implementation
  • Supervised IT projects and installations; evaluated IT projects against standard operating procedures
  • Collaborations with UNITAR for pilot phase of e-Learning LMS to deliver excellent training content
  • Managed the institute's IT infrastructure - routers, switches, firewalls, printers, workstations, servers - physical and virtual (Domain controllers, Antivirus server, file servers, Replication servers, Database Servers, WSUS Servers), backup infrastructure, WAN and LAN infrastructure
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Worked with clients (training participants) to understand needs and provide excellent service.

Instrumentation Engineer

Shell Petroleum and Development Company Ltd
Port Harcourt
07.2010 - 08.2011
  • Revised instrumentation guidelines to address exceptions and provide clarification, where needed.
  • Designed automation concepts and protocols for diagnostic testing and simulation purposes, applying Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) protocols.
  • Calculated component and instrumentation specifications for electrical and pneumatic control systems, utilizing both off-the-shelf components and custom-built solutions.
  • Created process controls for use in control valve design and production tasks.
  • Participated in design specification review meetings, coordinating with inter-departmental teams to align ongoing efforts and overall business goals.
  • Drafted full piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) documents for use in process automation and control for upstream oil production.
  • Applied principles of electrical theory to advance and improve product development and efficiency.
  • Conducted projects and performance presentations to clients and company executives.
  • Evaluated project scope to estimate costs and set timelines for project delivery.
  • Rendered technical drawings (JB interconnection wiring diagrams, smoke/heat detector wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, Fire and Gas Mapping Layout design, instrument indexes using Intools Integraph Smart Plant Instrumentation) and electrical systems specifications exceeding company standards.
  • Sized control and relief valves using InstruCalc
  • Participated in field inspection visits to oil and gas facilities to ascertain project work scope and for HSE verification purposes.
  • Participated in workshops on Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF) and Hazard Operability (HAZOP) Studies for
    oil and Gas facilities
  • Created FEED and Detailed Design specification documents (Coriolis meter, water cut meter, Relief Valve and Temperature and pressure transmitter datasheets; flow metering and Fire & Gas philosophies; general instrument, Metering and Temperature and pressure instrument and instrument cable specifications, Cause & Effect matrices, instrument layout Diagrams, instrument cable schedules, Material Take-Off lists, instrument indexes, etc)
  • Participated in exercises in HACs (Hazardous Area Classifications), Control and Safeguarding processes in oil and gas production stations, Control valves and flow measurement instruments (differential pressure, mass flow, volumetric flow)
  • Inspected internal wiring of Safety Instrumented System (SIS) devices on field (Robershaw Panel)
  • Participated in the design of CAO SCADA (Computer Aided Operations Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Architecture)
    and DCS (Distributed Control) systems
  • Participated in pneumatic to electronic upgrade projects of control and safeguarding systems in oil/gas facilities

Network and Help Desk Support Assistant

The Presidency, Energy Commission of Nigeria
Abuja
09.2008 - 07.2009
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results concerning IT tools relevant for energy reporting and maintenance.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Tutored key Energy Information Systems (EIS) staff on export and import of Microsoft Outlook 2003 migration tools
  • Participation in international energy workshops
  • Maintained and troubleshot computer hardware and enterprise LAN

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0315
08.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Babcock University
Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
09.2004 - 06.2008

Skills

Programming

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Accomplishments

Assistant Systems Administrator, WAIFEM

  • Implemented and deployed WAIFEM's E-Learning System catering to capacity building needs in Financial Services of the West African sub region and beyond thereby facilitating distance learning in the West African subregion.
  • Drafted WAIFEM's IT policies in line with industry best practices and security standards.
  • Achieved full migration of server infrastructure from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2012 in two weeks thereby achieving greater enterprise domain administration efficiency.
  • Oversaw the installation and configuration of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 and full active directory resynchronization resulting in a seamless intranet messaging service
  • Increased incidence response management through enhanced IT team management and structuring through improved collaborations with other departments
  • Management of full software and application systems support for ten (10) servers over one hundred (100+) client computers/workstations for 7 years
  • Prompt change management of hardware and software systems which led to increased client throughput and general satisfaction
  • Championed the implementation of a campus wide area network to support the E-Learning Implementation comprising of Cambium ePMP sectoral antennas, ePMP 2000 Smart antennas and cnPilot 802.11ac high capacity outdoor devices with a combined meshed distance of 3+km; 2.4GHz and 5GHx dual bands and capacity for about 4900 peer connections thereby providing robust WiFi service in WAIFEM

Instrumentation Engineer at Shell Petroleum

  • Contributed to the As-Built Campaign Project (SPDC) -Utorogu, Umuechem Flowstations (September – October 2010) through the following deliverables: performed analysis and review of logic diagrams and loop diagrams of the Robershaw Panel (Safety Instrumented System device) (Utorogu); conducted wire tracing of the Robershaw panel (Utorogu), the Closed Drain Evacuation Pump Control Panel and Flare Knock Out Condensate Evacuation Pump Control Panel (Umuechem)
  • Contributed the following to the Cawthorne Channels 1, 2, 3 Export Metering Upgrade Project and Imo River 1 Export Metering Upgrade Project (FEED and Detailed Design) – (October 2010 – July 2011): Validated process data to be used for the Coriolis and Water cut meters; prepared specification documents (general instrument, metering, temperature, pressure instrument and instrument cable specifications), datasheets (Coriolis meter, water cut meter, Relief Valve and Temperature and pressure transmitter datasheets), and other detailed design deliverables (Cause & Effect matrices, instrument layout Diagrams, instrument cable schedules, Material Take-Off lists, instrument indexes); performed markup of the Instrument cable trench path for the export metering skid
  • Contributed the following to the Obigbo Fire and Gas System Installation Project (Detailed Design) – (March – May 2011): Created the instrument properties for fire and gas detectors using Integraph SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI); Created instrument indexes, loop diagrams and junction box interconnection wiring diagrams
  • Contributed the following to the Santa Barbara MPF Fire and Gas System Installation Project – (March – May 2011): Prepared instrument and Fire & Gas cable specifications, loop diagrams, JB interconnection wiring diagrams, and smoke/hear detector wiring diagrams; created instrument tags and properties for gas detectors, smoke detectors and flame detectors on SPI
  • Contributed the following to the Bonny Gas Terminal Temporary Flare Bypass Project (March 2011):Originated the Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) Classification Study ToR; Created the pressure gauge, orifice meter, pressure transmitter and pressure letdown valve datasheets
  • Contributed the following to the BNAG Minor Reservoir Development Project (June 2011): Prepared the restriction orifice datasheets

Affiliations

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Member No. 80409119 - 2005 till Date)
  • International Society of Automation (Registration Number - 33187539 - Jan 2011)

Software

Python

Java

HTML

CSS

Git

SQL

PHP

Certification

CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate

Interests

Art (Hyperrealism) - with pencils

Timeline

Social/Behavioral Research Investigators and Key Personnel (CITI Program, A Division of BRANY), Credential ID - 32863079

09-2019

Master of Science - Computer Science

Georgia Institute of Technology
08.2018 - Current

CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate

10-2015

CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional

10-2015

MCSA - Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (Windows Server 2012)

01-2015

Assistant Systems Administrator

West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM)
08.2011 - Current

Instrumentation Engineer

Shell Petroleum and Development Company Ltd
07.2010 - 08.2011

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (Business Desktop Deployment)

06-2009

Network and Help Desk Support Assistant

The Presidency, Energy Commission of Nigeria
09.2008 - 07.2009

Microsoft Certified Professional

06-2008

CompTIA Network+

12-2007

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Babcock University
09.2004 - 06.2008
Edidiong-Abasi AnwananeIT Professional, Software Engineer, Network Engineer, ML Enthusiast