Oladapo Alla

Technical Security and Infrastructure Leader with over 13 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise security technologies, critical infrastructure, and integrated physical security systems across multiple industries and countries in Africa. Proven expertise in access control systems, IP surveillance, security networks, data centre security, security technology architecture, and large-scale infrastructure deployments.

Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex projects, and providing technical leadership for the design, deployment, and operation of mission-critical security solutions. Certified in Genetec, Lenel, and Qognify security platforms, with extensive experience delivering security technology solutions that mitigate operational risks, improve resilience, and support business objectives.

Skilled in stakeholder engagement, security risk assessment, technical governance, project delivery, vendor management, and strategic planning. Recognized for translating business and security requirements into practical, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

• Cisco SMBE - Cisco Certified Small and Medium Scale Business Engineer
• Building Management Systems - Schneider Electric Building Management Systems Training
• EMPM - Executive Masters in Project Management
• Amazon Cloud Computing: CSA- (In View)
• Lenel Certified Professional Genetec Certified Installer
• Seetec (Qognify) Certified Installer

• Seetec (Qognify) Cayuga Certified Installer Bruchsal, Germany [2019]
• Genetec Lenel Certified Access Control Software Engineer Dubai, United Arab Emirates [2019]
• Lenel Systems VAR Training (Hardware & Software) Lenel Training Suite, Pittsford, NY, USA [2016]
• Project Management Training Project People Limited, Lagos [2013]
• Lenel Access Control Training (Hardware & Software) Dubai, United Arab Emirates [2008, 2010]
• Schneider Electric BMS Training Malmo, Sweden [2008]

• eplat Energy Headquarters, Lagos (2025) – Led deployment and integration of Genetec Security Center, supporting 150+ access readers, 92 door modules, 14 CCTV camera replacements, and multi-site access control infrastructure.
• Newmont Gold Mines, Ghana (2021–2024) – Led multiple Lenel OnGuard deployments across Ahafo North, Ahafo South, Akyem Mine, and Accra HQ, integrating 350+ doors, turnstiles, barriers, and access control points.
• Nigeria LNG (2016–2024) – Delivered multiple access control and electronic mustering projects, including Lenel migrations, HQ access control deployments, and Telaeris XPressEntry integrations for personnel tracking and emergency mustering.
• ExxonMobil / Savannah Energy, Chad & Cameroon (2021–2022) – Served as Genetec SME for security platform upgrades, migrations, server rebuilds, and optimization across multiple oil & gas facilities.
• Tchad Petroleum Company & COTCO (2021–2025) – Led Genetec platform remediation, server rebuilds, database optimization, and security infrastructure modernization across multiple sites in Chad and Cameroon.
• Deloitte Nigeria & Ghana – Designed and deployed enterprise Lenel access control and CCTV systems across corporate headquarters in Lagos and Accra.
• Chevron Nigeria (2020) – Contributed to the design and deployment of electronic access control and mustering solutions for operational facilities.
• Nestlé Nigeria (2024) – Led Food Defence security enhancement project, including surveillance systems, network infrastructure, and facility security upgrades.
• German Embassy Nigeria (2017) – Delivered IP surveillance and public address systems to support facility security operations.
• Regional Security Projects – Successfully delivered enterprise access control, CCTV, and security management systems across Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Chad, Gabon, and Senegal.