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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Augustine Ogeleka

Lagos

Summary

Motivated Network engineer with years of progressive experience in Banking industry. Offering expertise in Analytical Skills, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, with good Customer relations. Energetic self-starter and team builder able to navigate high-stress situations and achieve goals on time and under budget. Skilled Network Operation Manager with experience and familiar with IT infrastructures.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Team Lead, Network Operation Centre

United Bank For Africa PLC
Lagos , LA
8 2004 - Current
  • Supported Entire Bank Network in improving operations and resolving issues to deliver top-notch customer service.
  • Responding to inquiries from staff, service providers, site personnel and outside vendors to provide technical assistance and support.
  • Manage business continuity and disaster recovery operations and ensure there is service Availability and zero data loss in event of disaster events.
  • Optimizing local and Wide area Network , Routers & Switches Configurations and DMVPN connections with security encryption mechanism
  • Troubleshooting of malfunctioned network hardware and software applications, telephones and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services..
  • Manage network performance issues, as well as analyze network traffic and provide capacity planning solutions to ensure continuous uninterrupted operation of Network and communication Infrastructure within frame of agreed service levels.
  • Remote Network and System support troubleshooting at Head office and remote business offices including African countries and offsite ATMs
  • Analyze Service Provider SLA and penalties , Availability report with SolarWinds,, resource planning ,budgeting, failover, Disaster recovery and capacity planning.
  • Involved in Cost reduction of Network infrastructure of Bank , while ensuring continuation and enhancements of services
  • Monitor system capacity and ensure stable operation and efficient performance of company networks, determine how its affect on performance and recommend enhancements to meet new or changing network demands
  • Implement short- and long-term strategic plans to ensure infrastructure capacity meets existing and future business requirements.
  • Managing assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.
  • Responsible for updating/maintenance of business security and auditing requirements. Implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated reports
  • Influenced positive change within organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in optimized processes leading to cost savings for organization.
  • Served as role model for team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
  • Developed succession planning strategies to ensure continuity of leadership within team and facilitate smooth transitions during organizational changes.
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
  • Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
  • Nurtured long-term partnerships with clients by understanding their needs accurately, delivering projects on time, and providing exceptional customer support.
  • Created detailed project plans outlining goals, timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure alignment with company objectives.
  • Improved team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies and streamlining communication channels.
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful project execution while maintaining strong collaboration among team members.
  • Implemented process improvements that led to reduced turnaround times for critical tasks without compromising quality.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Directed and supervised team of [20] engaged in staff and Network development
  • Optimized resource allocation by analyzing team member skills and project requirements, resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Explored new tools and technologies that enhanced capabilities of team members while enabling seamless collaboration across departments.
  • Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decision making.
  • Developed and maintained effective relationships with key stakeholders to better understand their needs and expectations.
  • Promoted positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.

System Support Officer

Pedmacgrek Shipping And Trading Company Ltd
Ikoyi , Lagos
02.2003 - 06.2004

System and Network support

  • Developed comprehensive documentation of procedures to ensure consistent support quality across organization
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement IT infrastructure improvements, leading to increased productivity and efficiency
  • Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues promptly
  • Support 15 users on system configuration and troubleshooting

Education

Master of Information Technology (MIT) - Computer Science

University Of Lagos Akoka
Akoka Yaba, Lagos State
12.2012 -

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science BSC

University Of Lagos
Akoka Yaba, Lagos State
11.2000 -

Skills

Staff developmentundefined

Certification

Cisco certified Network associate (CCNA)

Additional Information

Projects

  • Building of standard Network Operation Center of the Bank
  • Network Roll out of Dual links for all offices and DMVPN implementation project.
  • Wide area network optimization and Cost reduction of Bank's network infrastructure
  • Redundancy and performance testing.
  • Currently on Software define network implementation ongoing
  • Further cost reduction by replacement of VSAT links to fibre MPLS and terrestrials technology.
  • Establishment, Integration of network infrastructure on new disaster recovery site, Back haul links, pairs of Dark Fiber Circuits, Migration and testing of redundant links.

Training

  • Cisco Networking and exhibitions
    San Francisco California
    United state of America
  • Solarwinds to manage, report and analyze data

Cork

Ireland

  • Software Define Network and the use of VBond, VSmart, Vmanage, Vedge and Stealth-watch.

Dubai

United Arab Emirate

Hobbies

Reading, Traveling, Meeting people, Swimming and Football.

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of Ten staff members.
  • Achieved Effective monitoring by completing Building Network Operation Monitoring Centre for the Bank with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of Twenty Five in the development of Software Define Network deployment.

Timeline

Master of Information Technology (MIT) - Computer Science

University Of Lagos Akoka
12.2012 -

System Support Officer

Pedmacgrek Shipping And Trading Company Ltd
02.2003 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science BSC

University Of Lagos
11.2000 -

Team Lead, Network Operation Centre

United Bank For Africa PLC
8 2004 - Current
Cisco certified Network associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP ) (switching )
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation

CompTIA Security+(In View)

Coursera Google Cybersecurity Certificate(In View)

Augustine Ogeleka