John Amakor
Engineering and Technology Manager
Ibadan,OY
Summary
Insightful Technology Leader with a track record of leading and enhancing operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers and stakeholders to promote an engaged, empowering work culture.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certifications
Work History
Manager, Enterprise IT Infrastructure and Ops.
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Ibadan, Oyo State
08.2017 - Current
- Oversee the information technology services and supervise the operation of the enterprise information technology infrastructure, systems, and personnel.
- Oversee development and implementation of improvements to information technology support and network operations.
- Develop and document processes, procedure, standards, and guidelines for the selection, integration, implementation and support of information technology systems across the institute.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by providing platforms and ensuring collaboration across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Work closely with management teams to plan, develop, coordinate and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision, mission and purpose.
- Consult with stakeholders throughout the institute to identify business and technology needs, develop and recommend solutions to address the identified needs, and optimize the use of technology through automation of processes in the institute.
- Analyze network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions.
- Plan and implement information security systems across the institute; which include preventive, detective, and corrective interventions, documentation and investigation of security breaches and other cyber-security related incidents, to enhance the institute information security posture.
- Lead the information and cybersecurity CoP (Community of Practice) in the institute, ensuring a secured information technology environment and user awareness of information security threats and trends.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Coordinated continuous technical training and personal development classes for team members.
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching and maintenance.
- Demonstrated familiarity with latest hardware, software and networking technology, as well as industry trends.
- Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
- Implemented and managed wireless devices, multi-site network infrastructure, business intelligence development and implementation.
Systems Engineer
Ikeja Electric Ltd
Ikeja, Lagos
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Coordinated the day-to-day technical operations and administration of the distribution network infrastructure.
- Network planning and Mapping
- Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.
- Monitor, plan and execute maintenance of the distribution system network infrastructure
- Ensure full compliance with the company's safety, legal, and ethical policies during the daily technical and commercial operations of the organization.
- Participate in testing, commissioning, recertification, energy audit, loss study, vigilance, and monitoring activities.
- Direct or coordinate construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing operations to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements
- Determine the nature and scope of distribution network problems by investigating customer or public complaints.
- Supervise or train project team members, as necessary
System Services Specialist
Sigma Pensions Ltd
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
09.2012 - 07.2014
- Determined hardware and network system issues using proactive troubleshooting techniques.
- Resolved system, hardware and telecommunication issues, improving efficiency among departments within the organization and in service delivery to our clients.
- Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
- Designed proactive preventive maintenance schedules to prevent unnecessary downtime and hardware faults.
- Drove continuous improvement of IT governance processes.
- Worked with users and units to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
- Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
- Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
- Performed network security design and integration duties.
- Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.
- Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
Education
MBA - Executive MBA
Quantic School of Business & Technology
2810 N Church Wilmington, Delaware USA 01.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Energy Technology And Management
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria 04.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Federal University of Technology Minna
Niger State, Nigeria 09.2005 - 02.2011
Skills
Strategic planning
Policies and procedures
Staff Management
Project Management
Operations management
Key Performance Indicators
Risk mitigation planning
Security planning
Budget administration
Infrastructure development
Computer Skills
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Cultural Awareness
Requirements analysis
Documentation and reporting
IT architecture
Planning and Coordination
Consulting
Budgeting
Coaching and mentoring
Certification
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Affiliations
- Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE)
- Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (MNIEEE)
Timeline
MBA - Executive MBA
Quantic School of Business & Technology
01.2022 - Current
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
12-2021
Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
01-2021
Master of Science - Energy Technology And Management
University of Ibadan
04.2018 - 03.2021
Manager, Enterprise IT Infrastructure and Ops.
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
08.2017 - Current
Registered Engineer (COREN)
03-2017
Systems Engineer
Ikeja Electric Ltd
08.2014 - 07.2017
Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
04-2014
Microsoft Certified Solution Associate (MCSA) Windows Server 2012
02-2014
Microsoft Certified Solution Associate (MCSA) Windows Server 2008
11-2013
ITIL Certificate in IT Service Management
10-2013
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Enterprise Administrator
08-2013
Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security)
07-2013
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Enterprise Messaging Administrator
06-2013
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Enterprise Desktop Administrator
06-2013
Microsoft Certified Solution Associate (MCSA) Windows 7
06-2013
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Server Administrator
04-2013
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
10-2012
System Services Specialist
Sigma Pensions Ltd
09.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Federal University of Technology Minna
09.2005 - 02.2011