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Training
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Nkereuwem Peter Elijah

Nkereuwem Peter Elijah

Experienced IT Support Specialist
Port Harcourt,RI

Summary

To contribute my expertise in IT support and cloud technologies to deliver scalable, secure, and user-friendly IT solutions in a dynamic enterprise environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates

Work History

Team Lead, IT Regional Support

Union Bank Nigeria Plc
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
02.2016 - Current
  • Lead a team of 14 support analysts, delivering technical support and training for Microsoft 365 users.
  • Administer Microsoft 365 services, manage users and troubleshoot Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint.
  • Interface with third-party vendors for hardware servicing, system repairs, and warranty management.
  • Coordinate procurement of IT parts and ensure vendor compliance.
  • Utilize ManageEngine to track IT issues and ensure SLA compliance.
  • Manage inventory of IT assets and forecast hardware/software needs.
  • Provide support for endpoint protection and regional IT security operations.
  • Reduced downtime by 20% through proactive support strategy.
  • Delivered technical training to staff on Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive.
  • Contributed to national system rollouts and compliance audits.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.

IT Support Specialist

Edison Chouest Offshore Nigeria Ltd
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Provided advanced technical support for both onshore and offshore systems, ensuring high availability.
  • Maintained LAN/WAN infrastructure and managed peripherals.
  • Supported email clients (Outlook, Thunderbird) and maintained IT security.
  • Carried out offshore missions to resolve IT issues onboard marine vessels.
  • Supported FleetBroadband, VSAT, and satellite communication systems.
  • Worked with logistics teams to maintain connectivity and uptime offshore.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.

Systems/Network Engineer

Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Ltd
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
10.2009 - 12.2011
  • Installed, configured, and managed Windows-based desktops and laptops for staff.
  • Integrated workstations into company domains and maintained updates.
  • Led resolution of high-priority incidents and minimized service interruptions.
  • Provided offshore IT support for vessel communications and network systems.
  • Deployed and maintained onboard FleetBroadband terminals and radio links.
  • Assisted with remote troubleshooting and satellite link maintenance.
  • Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
  • Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring of network devices and rapid troubleshooting.
  • Optimized routing protocols to improve data transfer speeds across the organization''s network infrastructure.
  • Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
  • Improved network performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, optimizing configurations, and implementing best practices.
  • Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting connectivity issues and providing guidance on proper usage of networking equipment.
  • Assisted with implementation and support of network monitoring tools.
  • Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
  • Trained junior engineers on industry best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment that prioritized knowledge sharing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

University of Uyo, Ngeria
09.2003 - 01.2008

High School Diploma -

Otop Christian High School, Ngeria
09.1994 - 06.2000

Skills

Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching, 01/01/13, CSCO12465277

Interests

Exploring emerging technologies in IT support and cloud computing, especially advancements in Microsoft 365 services and enterprise tools

Training

  • Cloud Computing & DevOps Training, Digital Regenesys, 01/25/25
  • AWS Bootcamp, Thinkcloudly, 01/25/25
  • Microsoft 365 Training, Nigeria M365 Community, 01/25/24
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Training, Firstlogic, 01/01/13
  • NIIT Certified Network Engineer on MS Windows Servers Platform, NIIT, 01/01/10

Timeline

Team Lead, IT Regional Support - Union Bank Nigeria Plc
02.2016 - Current
IT Support Specialist - Edison Chouest Offshore Nigeria Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2015
Systems/Network Engineer - Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Ltd
10.2009 - 12.2011
University of Uyo - Bachelor of Science, Physics
09.2003 - 01.2008
Otop Christian High School - High School Diploma,
09.1994 - 06.2000

Accomplishments


  • Supervised and mentored a team of 14 Junior IT Support Analysts, improving issue resolution time and technical proficiency.
  • Led successful regional rollout of Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive), enhancing collaboration across 11 branch offices.
  • Reduced IT downtime by 20% through implementation of a proactive support strategy.
  • Delivered in-house technical training sessions, increasing end-user productivity and reducing support tickets.
  • Streamlined IT asset inventory management, improving hardware forecasting and vendor compliance.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternship

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Software

Windows, Linux, MacOS

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Nkereuwem Peter ElijahExperienced IT Support Specialist