Oluwakayode Adejumobi
IT Specialist & Information Security Consultant
Lagos,LA
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Summary
Seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in a variety of roles, including programming, systems administration, IT management, cybersecurity and consulting. Seeking a challenging position as an IT Specialist or an Information Security role, leveraging my diverse skill set and expertise to enhance cybersecurity measures, provide strategic IT solutions, and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
IT Specialist / Information Security Consultant
Octico Systems
Lagos
04.2008 - Current
- Deliver expert guidance and consulting services to clients across diverse industries, specializing in information security, risk assessment, and cybersecurity strategies
- Conduct comprehensive security assessments, vulnerability testing, and penetration testing to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies
- Design and implement robust information security frameworks to protect critical assets, sensitive data, and intellectual property
- Provide proactive cybersecurity awareness training to employees, fostering culture of security consciousness and incident reporting
- Led and managed team of IT consultants in providing technical support to users and developing and implementing IT solutions
- Successfully completed a number of complex, , including migration of company's infrastructure from on-premise to the cloud
- Provide expert advice on IT security and help to implement a number of security measures to protect the company's data confidentiality, integrity and availability.
Information Technology Manager
Maersk Nigeria Limited
Lagos
10.1997 - 04.2008
- Led and directed the IT team, overseeing day-to-day operations and managing, from inception to successful completion
- Developed and executed IT strategies aligned with business objectives, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost savings
- Implemented best practices for IT governance, compliance, and risk management, ensuring regulatory compliance and data protection
- Fostered a collaborative work environment, empowering team members to excel and contribute to the organization's growth
- Led the company's IT security efforts and helped to implement a number of security measures to protect the company's data
- Provided second level support for IT departments in other countries in the West Africa sub-region (Ghana, Cote D'Ivoire, Togo and Senegal)
- Liaised with global head quarters on all IT related projects
- Dealt with procurement, installations, supplier and contract management, project management, developing KPIs, budget management and staff management
- Negotiated service level agreements with business/customers and ensuring that the targets were met
- Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
- Guided implementation of company-wide enterprise security strategy for network and hardware, disaster recovery and endpoint protection.
Network/Systems Administrator
DPMS Limited
Lagos
07.1995 - 09.1997
- Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the company's network and systems
- Installed and configured new hardware and software
- Resolved user problems and provided technical support
- Orchestrated the design, installation, and maintenance of complex network and systems infrastructure for clients
- Monitored network performance, identified potential bottlenecks, and implemented necessary optimizations for seamless operations
- Implemented antivirus and security measures, firewalls, and access controls to safeguard against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
- Conducted regular data backups and disaster recovery planning to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
Programmer/Analyst
DPMS Limited
Lagos
11.1992 - 06.1995
- Initiated career as a programmer, gaining foundational programming skills and contributing to various software development projects
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements and develop software solutions tailored to specific organizational needs
- Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.
- Wrote and tested code, performed debugging activities, and implemented software enhancements for robust functionality
- Conducted comprehensive system testing and quality assurance, ensuring high-quality software products within project timelines.
- Documented program development and revisions to maintain records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science With Minor in Economics
10.1986 - 06.1992
Skills
Python, C, FORTRAN, COBOLOperating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS, AIX, UnixNetworking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNSystems Administration: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File ServersSecurity: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Vulnerability ScanningCloud Computing: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud PlatformIT ManagementSecurity Information and Event Management (SIEM) - SplunkEncryption and CryptographyRisk AssessmentProject ManagementIncident ResponseMalware AnalysisCompliance & Governance
Disaster Recovery
Network diagnostics
Information security
Firewalls, VPNs and security products
Certification
DPMS Limited Lagos, Nigeria,November 1992 - June 1995
Work Availability
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Timeline
IT Specialist / Information Security Consultant - Octico Systems
04.2008 - Current
Information Technology Manager - Maersk Nigeria Limited
10.1997 - 04.2008
Network/Systems Administrator - DPMS Limited
07.1995 - 09.1997
Programmer/Analyst - DPMS Limited
11.1992 - 06.1995
Obafemi Awolowo University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science With Minor in Economics
10.1986 - 06.1992