Hobbyist software applications development
Babafemi Ayinde
IT Specialist
Lagos
Summary
Knowledgeable IT Manager with 10 years experience in the field of Information technology leading organizational technology strategy.
Successful at optimizing security standards, improving planning processes and managing systems implementation. Knowledgeable about disaster recovery planning, roadmapping and team development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
IT Manager
Terra Energy Services
Lagos
11.2017 - Current
- Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching and maintenance.
- Oversaw daily performance of information systems and immediately responded to issues to keep systems up and running.
- Communicated with executive team and CEO to maximize development efficiencies and resolve technology issues.
- Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
- Demonstrated familiarity with latest hardware, software and networking technology.
- Led technology selection and rollout, focusing on organizational planning and supplier service-level agreements.
- Built, repaired and installed computer-related hardware based on deployment procedures.
- Wrote policy, procedure and manuals governing internal IT use.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Customized and repaired technology based on staff requests.
- Oversaw IT department operations and training.
- Assisted in development of long-term strategies to grow department and resources.
- Created and terminated user's accounts from start to finish in business applications.
- Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Understood key product management roadmap objectives and requirements to develop product technology strategy.
- Interacted and negotiated with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure products and services.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
Contract End User Support Engineer
Oando PLC
Lagos
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
University of Lagos
09.2002 - 12.2009
Skills
Risk mitigation planning
undefinedAccomplishments
· Cost saving of NGN 55m+ in licensing costs by open-source application adoption strategy
· Successful implementation of an open source strategy
· Achieved 90% process automation within 4 years of operations
· Client commendation for outstanding project support
· Led IT infrastructure overhaul with a focus on a hybrid cloud environment and on-demand work.
Certification
Fortinet NSE Level 2 Network Security Associate
Interests
Travel and history
Reading
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Timeline
IT Manager
Terra Energy Services
11.2017 - Current
Contract End User Support Engineer
Oando PLC
07.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
University of Lagos
09.2002 - 12.2009
Fortinet NSE Level 2 Network Security Associate
ISC SSCP - Access Controls Course Certificate
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