Ramon Abiodun Idowu
Project Manager
Alagbado,Lagos
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with 15 years in IT and telecommunications, specialising in large-scale network infrastructure rollouts. Led cross-functional teams of up to 60, effectively executing projects from planning to delivery. Expertise in addressing technical and operational challenges while fostering high-performing teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Fiber Optics Manager
Omnicom Solutions Limited
Ogudu, Lagos
02.2024 - Current
- Delivered fibre-optic solutions aligned with customer needs and industry quality standards.
- Streamlined operational workflows, removing bottlenecks to enhance departmental efficiency.
- Trained and mentored team members, fostering productivity, accuracy, and commitment to customer-focused service.
- Reduced overhead expenses by 15% through implementation of targeted cost-reduction measures.
Senior Lead, Project Management
KKONTech Limited
Anthony, Lagos
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Delivered projects on schedule while ensuring quality and safety standards, contributing to 10% sales increase.
- Acted as primary point of contact for project stakeholders, achieving 92% client satisfaction rate throughout project lifecycle.
- Collaborated with project managers to optimise scheduling and milestone tracking, enhancing on-time delivery rates by 15%.
Pre-Sales Engineer
KKONTech Limited
Anthony, Lagos
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Delivered technical presentations and product demonstrations tailored to audiences from end users to executives, contributing to 15% improvement in sales performance.
- Analyzed sales data to improve lead qualification and forecasting accuracy, increasing lead-to-opportunity conversion by 25%.
- Collaborated with product development teams to provide clients with accurate technical guidance based on current product updates and roadmap changes.
Field Operations Coordinator
Cobranet Limited
Lekki, Lagos
06.2014 - 12.2018
- Produced and analyzed monthly project status reports to proactively identify risks, driving 20% increase in team efficiency.
- Assisted in high-impact projects that streamlined and scaled operational processes.
- Ensured continuous field operations coverage through flexible availability across nights, weekends, and holidays.
Support Engineer
Cobranet Limited
Lekki, Lagos
10.2011 - 05.2014
- Developed standardized troubleshooting procedures for common technical issues, improving customer satisfaction scores by 20%.
- Generated performance reports to identify trends, enabling data-driven process improvements.
- Provided remote technical support via ticketing and diagnostic tools, ensuring timely service delivery across Nigeria.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration & Artificial Intelligence
Nexford University
United States of America 01.2023 - 08.2024
Master of Science - Project Management
Lagos State University
Nigeria 10.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
University of Nigeria Nsukka
Nigeria 05.2004 - 12.2007
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti - Ekiti
Ekiti 04.1999 - 12.2000
Skills
Fiber optics installation
Technical problem-solving
Agile project management
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Interpersonal effectiveness
Leadership skills
Ethical conduct
Languages
English
Fluent
Yoruba
Native
Arabic
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Watching documentaries
Accomplishments
Built an Excel-based vendor inventory tracking system that streamlined payables reconciliation, uncovering ₦2 million in monthly excess payments in partnership with the accounting team.
Recognized as Employee of the Quarter 3 times for consistently exceeding performance targets and driving cost-saving initiatives.
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Microsoft Certified Solution Associate (MCSA)
ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Timeline
Fiber Optics Manager
Omnicom Solutions Limited
02.2024 - Current
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration & Artificial Intelligence
Nexford University
01.2023 - 08.2024
Senior Lead, Project Management
KKONTech Limited
08.2022 - 02.2024
Pre-Sales Engineer
KKONTech Limited
12.2020 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Project Management
Lagos State University
10.2020 - 10.2022
Field Operations Coordinator
Cobranet Limited
06.2014 - 12.2018
Support Engineer
Cobranet Limited
10.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
University of Nigeria Nsukka
05.2004 - 12.2007
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti - Ekiti
04.1999 - 12.2000