SOLIU ALABI BELLO
Senior Network Engineer
Shomolu,Lagos
Summary
Forward-thinking Network Engineer specializes in adapting business networks to emerging work realities. Provides secure connectivity for dispersed and cloud-based workforces through careful implementation of VPNs and user management tools. Builds large-scale, flexible networks designed to adapt to changing global business realities. Diversely-skilled Senior Network Engineer with 6 years installing and maintaining secure, efficient networking architectures. Deeply knowledgeable in every stage of network installation, upgrade, optimization and management. Skilled at integrating emerging technologies such as Cloud . Seasoned expert at guiding network and personnel performance to boost department-wide contributions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Network Engineer
Swift Networks Ltd
Victoria Island, Lagos
01.2020 - Current
- Managing incidents, responding to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone & email Ensuring installation, maintenance and troubleshooting are carried out within agreed SLA
- Responsible for resolving concerns on signal strength, signal to noise ratio and similar parameters in accordance to the company’s approved standard
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers and other hardware.
- Configuration of Cisco, Huawei, Mikrotik routers and switches
- Initiated and managed network test facilities to verify network hardness and resilience.
- Implemented scalable, efficient and cost-effective network automation framework.
- Built and improved network documentation and training procedures to lead successful team completing high-quality work.
- Improved network operation by incorporating new technologies into existing designs.
- Configured, tested and maintained LAN/WAN components and connections.
- Installed and configured network security solutions such as VPNs, Firewalls and intrusion detections and mitigation tools.
- Deployed cloud-based network infrastructure, reducing on-site storage and hardware maintenance costs by 80%.
- Employed strong team management and task prioritization skills to streamline project turnaround times and meet tight deadlines.
- Assisted with implementation and support of network monitoring tools.
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
- Promptly investigate, resolve & report any incidents, errors, events or deviations.
- Established and monitored key performance metrics to verify consistent compliance with important networking standards.
- Analyzed existing network and application architectures, presenting findings on possible enhancements and improvements to senior decision-makers.
- Recommended network security standards and upgrades to management.
Network Engineer (IP / MPLS )
GLOMOBILE GHANA, Adjumah
Kaneshi, Ghana
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Crescent, South Industrial Area, Kaneshie, Accra,
- Design and implementation of LAN, WAN and MAN networks according to standards organization best practices and industry directions
- Configuration, Installation and Troubleshooting of Cisco ASA, Layer 3 Cisco/Huawei Switches, Wireless access points, VLANs, GRE tunnels
- Experienced with Cisco LAN, WAN and WLAN technologies, VPN, load balancers, firewalls, DNS,
- DHCP and SNMP
- Evaluation and troubleshooting of backbone links with knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, QoS,ISIS
- Level-2/3 support and resolve issues by troubleshooting and documenting incidents via a trouble ticketing system
- Identification of network performance issues, interpretation of trends, and implement improvement and recommendations to enhance network performance
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Network Engineer (Fiber Optics)
Glomobile Ghana
Kaneshi, Ghana
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Switch and Transmission sites Initiate and supervise preventive maintenance on optical fiber infrastructure network and carryout planned works on the fiber infrastructure for network optimization and improvement
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Guarantee availability/ Quality of Service of fiber infrastructure and DWDM equipment, react, and rectify all emergency faults within the Service Level Agreement
- Validate optical infrastructure deployment plans as well as asses resource requirement.
- Conduct quarterly vendor/contractor performance assessment/audit to identify issues and improve performance
- Conduct acceptance test on new fiber infrastructure and DWDM equipment
- Participate in the execution of special projects as may be required
- Manage contractors/vendor Service Level Agreements to ensure compliance
- Communication guidelines and procedures as it relates to fiber infrastructure
- Provide high level support on optical fiber related issues to internal customers in line with GLO Network quality
- Manage all stakeholders and resolve conflicts and issues relating to optical infrastructure management
- Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Network Engineer (Transmission)
Globacom Ltd
Victoria Island, Lagos
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Network planning and design including network protection schemes, network synchronization, and bandwidth availability and utilization
- Circuit design as per customer specifications including circuit protection, transport network selection, and interworking across networks
- Planning, selection, upgrade, and evaluation of the networking equipment used in the DWDM
- Researching and investigation of new DWDM, SDH, metro Ethernet and GPON network elements and features Providing 3rd level technical support for diagnosing and resolving repeated network equipment issues
- Planning, implementation, and coordination of DWDM, SDH, Ethernet and OTN network maintenance and restoration activities Supervising and providing support to vendor during the POC installation and testing
- Developing and maintaining technical documentation and database information for networks resources and circuits
- Performing proactive monitoring of network elements metrics and alarms to identify those components elements that may lead to or already are causing network degradation or failure, accomplishes this through use of network management system(s) and associated monitoring tools
- Actively monitoring, track, analyze, and report deviation on core devices and backhaul to ensure proactive problem identification and service availability
- This includes event monitoring and quality of service assurance
- Preparing report for all Core network elements daily, weekly, monthly e.t.c and review the reports to ensure the efficiency of the Core Network system
- Performing examination of trouble tickets to identify positive and negative trends occurring in the network and develop courses of actions
- Performing fault isolation and degradation diagnostic/assessment functions to include root cause determination and suggestion of corrective action(s).
Electrical Engineer
Mikano International Ltd
,Acme, Ogba, Lagos State
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Working on various Mikano products such as engines, generators and machines for processing, 0il and gas, telecommunication, marine, banking, construction, companies and others
- Training of customer’s personnel/staff on operation and maintenance procedures as part of the company after sales support before final handover
- Performance of preventive & corrective maintenance and product improvement program(PIP) on generators Installations, commissioning of generators (with engine burning diesel, gas, petrol or heavy fuel oil) ranging from 9KVA to 5000KVA
- Testing, adjusting, calibrating and troubleshooting various electrical parts of generators
- Planning, scheduling and supervision of contractors’ job at sites Prepare and write service, commissioning testing and maintenance reports which includes daily, weekly and monthly reports
- Installation, testing and adjusting, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of various electrical modules, Power control panels, switch gears, LV&HV panels, synchronizing panels, load sharing Panel, Automatic changeover panel, motor control center, rectifier control unit
- Planning, scheduling and supervision of contractors’ jobs at site
- Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware.
- Administered both energized and de-energized testing on multi-design change packages.
- Reduced electrical construction hazards with upgraded safety policies and stringent enforcement.
- Estimated project costs and resource allocation to forecast budget requirements and monitor adherence.
- Prepared technical documentation for operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial systems.
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
Customer Service Engineer (Intern)
NCR Nigeria Ltd
Victoria Island, Lagos
04.2013 - 02.2014
- Adopted time-value experience in training, effective content delivery and customer friendly service
- Responsible for the activation, on site repair and optimization of customer owned products (NCR ATMs), testing the hardware and software to specific client requirements
- Enacted proper upkeep in installation and repairs of Automated Teller machines (ATM)
- Replacing or upgrading client owned systems carrying out scheduled Preventive Maintenance procedures on customer owned products and responds to customer fault calls, preparing, planning and implementing resolution procedures, adhering to stipulated service level acceptance
- Liaised with colleagues in areas of proper maintenance, configuration of ATMs, POS and teller counting machine for outstanding and faster delivery of services
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Education
Bachelor of Science - APPLIED PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS
University of Lagos
Nigeria 09.2010 - 02.2015
Introductory Data Science -
IBM
01.2020 - 02.2020
Introductory Python -
Michigan State University
Online 06.2019 - 09.2019
Skills
Fluent at speaking and Writing in English, French and Arabic languageOrganizational and multi-tasking skill with resounding ‘can do’ attitudeAbility to work unsupervised and meet deadlines
Microsoft Office suite
Firewall management
Data center architecture
Firewall management tools
Internet Protocol Suite (TPC/IP)
Intrusion mitigation
Routing protocol expertise
Virtual private networks
Wireless communication design
Cloud-based service integration
Information security technology
MPLS routers
Subnetting expertise
Certification
Certified Network Security Associate 1 & 2
Timeline
Google IT Support Professional
11-2021
Certified Network Security Specialist
07-2020
Introductory Data Science -
IBM
01.2020 - 02.2020
Certified Network Security Associate 1 & 2
01-2020
Senior Network Engineer
Swift Networks Ltd
01.2020 - Current
Network Engineer (IP / MPLS )
GLOMOBILE GHANA, Adjumah
08.2019 - 01.2020
Introductory Python -
Michigan State University
06.2019 - 09.2019
Network Engineer (Fiber Optics)
Glomobile Ghana
03.2019 - 08.2019
Network Engineer (Transmission)
Globacom Ltd
05.2018 - 03.2019
Electrical Engineer
Mikano International Ltd
11.2016 - 02.2018
Customer Service Engineer (Intern)
NCR Nigeria Ltd
04.2013 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - APPLIED PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS
University of Lagos
09.2010 - 02.2015
Work Availability
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