Akinyemi Adefemi
Lagos
Summary
Highly motivated leader with experience developing procedures for the configuration of security devices. A confident Infrastructure Manager with exemplary budgeting, needs assessment and task prioritization skills. Demonstrative Infrastructure Manager with extensive understanding of disaster recovery, business continuity and virtualization. Enthusiastic professional tasked with overseeing administration of user accounts. Strategic Information Technology Manager skilled in guiding navigation of modern technology. Accustomed to driving efficiency and effectiveness by developing, delivering and supporting strategic plans. Demonstrated skill in translating technical requirements to business solutions. Successful 17-year record of building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Application and Infrastructure Manager
SUNTORY BEVERAGE AND FOOD Nigeria Ltd.
Lagos
04.2019 - Current
- Tested network's performance and created strategies to maintain integrity of overall infrastructure.
- Lead and Manage the Suntory Beverage and Food Nigeria Ltd Information Technology team.
- Plan, organize, control, and evaluate SUNTORY BEVERAGE AND FOOD NIGERIA LTD IT operations
- Recruit, train, and coach the IT team.
- Build and developed IT policies and procedure
- Build and operate IT environment based on IT industry best practices.
- Manage contracts and relationship with IT vendors
- Manage IT department budget and optimize expenses.
- Build strategic relationship with the business units to achieve overall group business objectives.
- Review and evaluate current technology solutions and suggest replacements or improvements over running services.
- Manage SUNTORY BEVERAGE AND FOOD NIGERIA LTD IT Assets.
- Monitor daily operations and IT services provides to SUNTORY BEVERAGE AND FOOD NIGERIA LTD business units.
- Also review and create plans and procedures such as Disaster Recovery Plan, Capacity plan, business continuity plan and procedure and DR test plan.
Technical Infrastructure Manager
SUNTORY BEVERAGE AND FOOD Nigeria Ltd
Lagos
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Tested network's performance and created strategies to maintain integrity of overall infrastructure.
- Provided onboarding and mentoring of newly hired employees, offering positive reinforcement.
- Installed and managed VPNs, firewalls and anti-malware solutions.
- Worked in team-driven environments and communicated effectively with stakeholders.
- Led team for software engineering services and supported key clients in development efforts, establishing standards, determining specifications and creating Service and Operational Level Agreements (SLA) and (OLA).
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff, leading performance reviews and offering constructive feedback.
- Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support and network operations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Manage all infrastructure services in NIKESA business unit (Nigeria, Kenya, South-Africa
- Manages all applications use by the businesses on SharePoint platform, web based SAP ByD and SAP ECC 6.0
- Implementation of key security applications like OKTA, MFA, Zscaler and cyberreason.
- Also review and create plans and procedures such as Disaster Recovery Plan, Capacity plan, business continuity plan and procedure and DR test plan.
Infrastructure Manager
FrieslandCampina PLc
Lagos
04.2013 - 09.2016
- Installed and managed VPNs, firewalls and anti-malware solutions.
- Responded to and remedied critical issues that could not be addressed by technicians.
- Worked in team-driven environments and communicated effectively with stakeholders.
- Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions.
- Played key role in on-going network design, reevaluation and optimization to keep pace with company growth.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Coordinated Gate-Close project, defined scope and managed milestones.
- technical project manager in deployment of SAP ECC for the business
- Supervise and Co-ordinate Infrastructure team member activities and appraise them annually.
- Manage Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) to ensure conformity with annual IT budget.
- Ensure that various IT controls are in place and strictly adhered to and perform regular tests. Review policies with ITM and Finance Director.
- Initiate, Plan, develop strategy in project deployment such as implementation of IP telephony, I Patching, BCI, gate close, FRN and other infrastructure related projects.
- Approve infrastructure change request and non-standard request for Nigeria and Ghana.
IT Officer
FrieslandCampina PLc
Lagos
11.2008 - 03.2013
- Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Interacted and negotiated with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure products and services.
- Wrote policy, procedure and manuals governing internal IT use.
- Built, repaired and installed computer-related hardware based on deployment procedures.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching and maintenance.
- Created and terminated user's accounts from start to finish in business applications.
- Demonstrated familiarity with latest hardware, software and networking technology.
System Engineer
System Services Ltd
Lagos
04.2003 - 10.2008
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Project leader, MTN telecommunications Nigeria Ltd, Information systems (I.S) support (HP/IBM) devices nationwide, making use of remedy to follow up a faulty devices and its resolution progress.
- Designed and Implemented Local Area Network at many sites including Aero-Contractors, Frieslandcampina (Wamco) Plc, Union Homes savings and Loans Limited, Huawei Technologies Limited, Nitel, Shoprite Lekki, Classic Beverage, Afrabchem, Conoil Apapa.
- Oversee Installation of Access Control at Friesland foods Plc, Nigeria Bottling Company Oyinbo, GSK Agbara DHL Isolo, Niger Biscuit and IBM Lagos in addition to installation, maintenance of computer systems for various clients.
- Implemented MAN and WAN using Radio link, VSAT and Dial-up Connections at Union Homes Savings and Loans, Niger Insurance, Intercellular Branches within and outside Lagos.
- Installation and configuration of HP and Dell Blade servers.
- Installation and configuration of Switches, routers, wireless routers, radios and WLAN controllers.
- Installed, Configured and Administered servers, Domain Controllers (Window 2000/2003) and workstation in windows based network environments. Setting up branded systems like Hp ProLiant server’s line of DL380/ DL360 ML370/ ML350 models and their Desktop, Workstation, Thin client, Tablet PC and Notebook products.
- General knowledge of Fiber Optic transmission especially SONET,SDH and PDH etc.
- Led a team to deploy over 60 HP Desktops and notebooks computers at united Bank of Africa (UBA) Monrovia, Liberia.
System Support Engineer
chips Bits & Bytes Ltd
Lagos
03.1999 - 02.2003
- Efficiently resolved myriad of technical issues concerning software installation and network connectivity.
- Tracked problematic system errors by implementing various user support tracking metrics.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
- Installed, Configured and Administered servers, Domain Controllers (Window 2000/2003) and workstation in windows based network environments. Setting up branded systems like HP ProLiant server’s line of DL380/ DL360 ML370/ ML350 models and their Desktop, Workstation, Thin client, Tablet PC and Notebook products.
- Client support at various locations in Nigeria on PC, Servers, printers and Network.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
National Open University of Nigeria
Lagos 09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO)
Owerri 10.1992 - 07.1998
Skills
Network Security
undefinedCertification
Project Management, JK Micheal.
Chess game
Non professional level, i am averagely good at the game.
Timeline
MBA - Business Administration And Management
National Open University of Nigeria
09.2021 - Current
Project Management, JK Micheal.
11-2019
Application and Infrastructure Manager
SUNTORY BEVERAGE AND FOOD Nigeria Ltd.
04.2019 - Current
Technical Infrastructure Manager
SUNTORY BEVERAGE AND FOOD Nigeria Ltd
10.2016 - 03.2019
Infrastructure Manager
FrieslandCampina PLc
04.2013 - 09.2016
Leadership Training Workshop, Frieslandcampina Academy
06-2011
IT Officer
FrieslandCampina PLc
11.2008 - 03.2013
MCSE, Microsoft
05-2006
CCNA, Cisco
06-2005
System Engineer
System Services Ltd
04.2003 - 10.2008
System Support Engineer
chips Bits & Bytes Ltd
03.1999 - 02.2003
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO)
10.1992 - 07.1998
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