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ADEWUNI ALAMINA

Lekki Peninsula

Summary

Experienced Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) professional with over 16 years of expertise in the banking and finance sector. A Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. Strong background in a wide range of tools and technologies including Office 365, MS Teams, operating systems, applications management, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), system maintenance, troubleshooting, training, support services, software and hardware management. Worked on network configuration projects, Finacle 7 Migration, Oracle Human Resources (HR), and Linux operating systems installation. Holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Information Technology and Business Administration along with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead, Messaging, and Collaboration

First Bank Nigeria Limited
07.2020 - Current
  • Evaluate, recommend, integrate, and coordinate enhancements to the Messaging and Collaboration infrastructure and services
  • Manage configurations, incidents, service requests, IT messaging and collaboration service continuity for FBN Holdings and subsidiaries
  • Monitor and administer modern workplace technologies, including Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform applications across the group
  • Manage and supervise the deployment and configuration of new modern workplace applications for the FirstBank group
  • Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to implement and manage Messaging and Collaboration applications and infrastructure
  • Monitor and maintain Messaging and collaboration infrastructure (Hardware/Software) including the cloud component (Office 365 tenant and add-ons) and ensure compliance with relevant standards
  • Communicate and collaborate with the security team to deliver a secured messaging and collaboration infrastructure and applications
  • In synergy with relevant stakeholders, ensure effective management of Messaging and Collaboration licenses for FBN Holdings group
  • Provide adequate technical support to the Communications and Events team in planning and producing all virtual events for the organization

Desk Head, Messaging and Collaboration

First Bank Nigeria Limited
04.2016 - 06.2020
  • Install and configure Exchange 2016 Server
  • Migrate all users from Exchange 2016 to Office365
  • Administer and configure O365
  • Configure the company’s Federation and Synchronization services for a hybrid environment
  • Conduct routine monitoring and health checks of all Exchange servers (System performance, Hardware utilization, System updates)
  • Drive an effective collaboration with InfoSec to maintain a secure Messaging and Collaborations infrastructure and with other teams to drive Teams and Yammer adoption

Senior Analyst - Exchange Server Administrator

First Bank Nigeria Limited
11.2009 - 03.2016
  • Installation and Configuration of Exchange 2007 and 2010
  • Manage routine monitoring and health checks of all Exchange servers (System performance, Hardware utilization, System updates)
  • Manage the Exchange and Active Directory administration
  • Troubleshoot server and users’ mailbox issues
  • Responsible for the smooth flow of emails going in and out of the bank
  • Create and manage users on the Blackberry Enterprise Server
  • Handle Email configuration on iPad, Tabs, Blackberry, and other smartphones

Analyst, Systems Support

First Bank Nigeria Limited
09.2005 - 10.2009
  • Develop and customize User Acceptance Tests (UAT) for Oracle HR application
  • Ensure the successful implementation of the Oracle HR application
  • Extract and migrate data from Finacle Core Banking Software to Finnone (a loan management solution)
  • Execute the script to clean up the extracted data before uploading it into Finnone
  • Coordinate the process of obtaining relevant technical information from the branches necessary to perform the data extraction and migration from Finacle to Finnone
  • Migrate and upload data for about fifty branches from Finacle 6 to Finacle 7
  • Coordinate User Support Forums for the bank – sessions where users present feedback on the level of support they have received from the technical team, as well as present other outstanding issues
  • Provide support, troubleshooting, and system maintenance for the Head Office Departments consisting of about one thousand staff
  • Handle systems cabling and troubleshoot network problems

Helpdesk/System Support

Pacific Bank Limited (Unity Bank Plc)
11.2003 - 08.2005
  • Upgrade the banking application (BANKS) for branches
  • Monitor network downtime for branches nationwide
  • Install and configure Linux on servers used for internet firewalls
  • Oversee the maintenance and replacement of hardware parts e.g., printers, hard disks, memory cards
  • Prepare performance reports on a weekly and monthly basis for review by management

Class Administrator

Model Secondary School Okpoma, Cross River State
01.2002 - 12.2002
  • Conduct Computer Appreciation training for students and teaching staff
  • Tutor students in Mathematics and evaluate their performances
  • Maintain the printer and computer systems
  • Troubleshoot technical in computers
  • Update anti-virus security applications on all computers
  • Prepare students for examinations

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Advanced Information Technology and Business Administration

Robert Kennedy College
Switzerland
09.2013

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomoso, Oyo State
03.2001

Senior Secondary Certificate -

Wesley College of Science
Ibadan, Oyo State
06.1994

Skills

  • A Certified
  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Office 365 Administration
  • Exclaimer Signature Manager for O365
  • Windows Server
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Microsoft Office
  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Technical Support
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Accomplishments

● Managed and supported requests and incidents across the group with about 13,000 users

● Headed the company’s Messaging and Collaborations Infrastructure Maintenance Management System; achieved reduced operations downtime and enhanced operational efficiency.

● Functioned as Desk Head, Messaging and Collaborations; oversaw the configuration and administration of Pepipost, a bulk email solution from Netcore that enhanced the company’s branding and customer engagement.

● Took the lead in the timely renewal and management of Messaging and collaboration licenses; ensured 100% compliance with corporate and statutory requirements.

● Proficiently executed routine monitoring and health checks across exchange servers, consistently verified and optimized system performance, Hardware utilization, and System updates as part of the service optimization system.

● Migrated and uploaded data for about fifty branches from Finacle 6 to Finacle 7; sustained 24/7 active business units with multi-device applications across the branches

● Played a key role in the smooth implementation of Oracle Human Resources (HR); created a platform for seamless and efficient management of workforce data and supported all standard HR activities, including workforce organization, development, and measurement.

● Oversaw the installation and configuration of Linux on servers used for internet security system; created a reliable operating system for smooth handling of the most demanding business application requirements covering network and system administration, and web services.

● Performed upgrade of the bank’s financial application for branches located in various parts of the country.

● Ensured minimal network operations downtime via implementing a bank-wide regular system and network maintenance, in addition to timely replacement of hardware parts e.g., printers, hard disks, and memory cards.

Certification

  • Leadership, 07/01/21
  • O365 administration, 11/01/15
  • SQL Database Administration, 08/01/13
  • Exchange Server 2010, 07/01/11
  • Exchange Server 2007 Clustering, 04/01/10
  • Oracle Discoverer Plus 10g: Analyze Relational and OLAP Data, 08/01/08
  • Oracle Discoverer Administrator 10g: Develop a EUL, 08/01/08
  • CompTIA A+ Support Technician, 10/01/07
  • Oracle ERP HRMS, 03/01/07
  • MS Access, 02/01/01

Additional Information

Participates in the buddy program (to welcome and handhold new hires during their first few months) of the bank.

Provides technical support for hybrid social events in the bank

Timeline

Team Lead, Messaging, and Collaboration

First Bank Nigeria Limited
07.2020 - Current

Desk Head, Messaging and Collaboration

First Bank Nigeria Limited
04.2016 - 06.2020

Senior Analyst - Exchange Server Administrator

First Bank Nigeria Limited
11.2009 - 03.2016

Analyst, Systems Support

First Bank Nigeria Limited
09.2005 - 10.2009

Helpdesk/System Support

Pacific Bank Limited (Unity Bank Plc)
11.2003 - 08.2005

Class Administrator

Model Secondary School Okpoma, Cross River State
01.2002 - 12.2002

Senior Secondary Certificate -

Wesley College of Science
  • Leadership, 07/01/21
  • O365 administration, 11/01/15
  • SQL Database Administration, 08/01/13
  • Exchange Server 2010, 07/01/11
  • Exchange Server 2007 Clustering, 04/01/10
  • Oracle Discoverer Plus 10g: Analyze Relational and OLAP Data, 08/01/08
  • Oracle Discoverer Administrator 10g: Develop a EUL, 08/01/08
  • CompTIA A+ Support Technician, 10/01/07
  • Oracle ERP HRMS, 03/01/07
  • MS Access, 02/01/01

Post Graduate Diploma - Advanced Information Technology and Business Administration

Robert Kennedy College

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
ADEWUNI ALAMINA