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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Ikechukwu Okeke

Ikechukwu Okeke

ICT Professional
Lagos

Summary

A highly experienced professional in Information Technology, I possess a strong background in IT Security, Project Management, and Pre-Sales/Sales. My expertise includes implementing modern operating systems, resolving complex issues, and providing essential solutions. These skills make me an invaluable asset to any team. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, as evidenced by my certifications and ongoing education.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Project Coordinator

Intelics Nigeria
01.2024 - Current
  • Assist in creating project plans, timelines, and work schedules
  • Organize and facilitate project kick-off meetings, status updates, and review sessions
  • Track project milestones and deliverables to ensure alignment with the project timeline
  • Regularly update all stakeholders on project progress, issues, and changes
  • Ensure all project resources are available and allocated appropriately
  • Support the Project Manager in risk mitigation planning and troubleshooting
  • Provide recommendations to improve project processes and increase efficiency
  • Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and project specifications
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
  • Track project expenses, manage budgets, and prepare financial reports as needed
  • Achieved a 15% reduction in project delivery times through optimized resource allocation and streamlined communication

Pre-Sales/Sales Specialist

CyberDome
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managed customer relationships and ensured high retention rates
  • Ensured solutions stated in the Statement of Work were best practice and aligned with client requirements
  • Coordinated the sales bid process by responding to RFI’s & RFPs
  • Collaborated closely with Sales teams to close deals successfully
  • Provided feedback from clients to Product Managers about product requirements
  • Stayed updated on market trends and competitor landscapes
  • Collaborated with internal departments to fulfill all customer requests
  • Developed a deep understanding of both customer and competitive landscapes, enabling effective dialogue with C-Level contacts
  • Increased sales conversion rates by 20% through strategic pre-sales engagements

IP Security Analyst

Treten Networks Limited
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Monitored the security component of the network and provided periodic reports
  • Detected attacks, intrusions, and unusual or unauthorized activity using advanced analytic tools
  • Investigated security alerts and provided incident response
  • Monitored identity and access management, including monitoring for abuse of permissions by authorized users
  • Generated reports for both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders
  • Reported network statistical analysis/trending data daily, weekly, and monthly
  • Reduced false positive alerts by 25% through improved threat pattern recognition

Pre-Sales Engineer

Treten Networks Limited
04.2017 - 06.2022
  • Provided Pre-Sales support and enforced cybersecurity practices within the organization
  • Offered security advisory and consultation to customers, solving strategic and operational security issues
  • Owned key IT security metrics and trends, reporting them to stakeholders
  • Tracked project inventory and implemented projects per committed scope of work
  • Fostered security awareness and enhanced organizational maturity
  • Enforced data privacy, integrity, and availability of ICT assets, ensuring access compliance to high standards
  • Updated Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery documents regularly
  • Handled customer escalations by appropriate departments
  • Collected and analyzed data concerning customer behavior to understand changing needs
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction scores by 10% through proactive engagement and issue resolution

IT Engineer

Engineering Automation Technology Limited
10.2015 - 03.2017
  • Installed authorized software on users’ workstations/laptops, maintaining licensing records
  • Troubleshot system and network-related problems
  • Provided procedural documentation and support for new application roll-outs
  • Assisted staff and clients via face-to-face or telephone interactions to set up systems or resolve issues
  • Established good working relationships with customers and other professionals
  • Enhanced IT service desk resolution times by 30% through efficient problem-solving techniques

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Computer Engineering

Igbinedion University Okada, Okada, Edo State
09.2008 - 07.2013

Skills

User access management

Certification

Checkpoint Certified Security Associate (CCSA)

Hobbies

Learning something new and Teaching

Timeline

Project Coordinator - Intelics Nigeria
01.2024 - Current
Pre-Sales/Sales Specialist - CyberDome
06.2022 - 12.2023
IP Security Analyst - Treten Networks Limited
11.2020 - 06.2022
Pre-Sales Engineer - Treten Networks Limited
04.2017 - 06.2022
IT Engineer - Engineering Automation Technology Limited
10.2015 - 03.2017
Igbinedion University Okada - Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Computer Engineering
09.2008 - 07.2013
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