Experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with over 10 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and enhancing cloud-based infrastructure solutions. Led diverse teams and successfully managed complex projects valued at over $10 million from start to finish. Proficient in creating scalable and reliable cloud environments for large-scale enterprises with extensive user bases. Skilled in automating infrastructure, managing configurations, and implementing DevOps principles, resulting in improved operational efficiency by 30% and cost reduction by 20%. Possesses in-depth knowledge of cloud security, implements strong measures, and ensures compliance with industry standards like HIPAA and GDPR.
Hi, I’m
Sunday Oluwole OKuntade
Senior Systems Administrator
Lagos
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
33
Certifications
Work History
Manifold Computers LimitedLagos, LA
Lead Modern I.T Infrastructure
11.2021 - Current
Job overview
- 80% of RedHat's overall infrastructure plan will be executed through strategy.
- Guide, mentor, and support team members to promote 70% efficient collaboration and foster positive work environment.
- Create and implement 80% of organization's IT infrastructure solutions aligned with its objectives.
- Utilize robust monitoring system to measure and evaluate IT infrastructure performance, availability, and reliability using quantifiable metrics, such as achieving 99.99% uptime, maintaining response time within 100 milliseconds, and ensuring mean time between failures (MTBF) of at least 10,000 hours.
- Establish and enforce security measures, including access controls, firewalls, and encryption, to protect sensitive data while monitoring compliance and effectiveness through measurable metrics, such as achieving 99% compliance rate with industry standards and regulations and maintaining firewall uptime of at least 99.9%.
- Collaborate with vendors and service providers to evaluate, select, and manage third-party solutions and services for IT infrastructure, aiming for vendor satisfaction rating of 4 out of 5 based on regular surveys and feedback.
- Develop and validate backup and recovery procedures, implement redundant systems, and establish measurable metrics to ensure quick IT recovery, including Recovery Time Objective (RTO) of less than 2 hours, Recovery Point Objective (RPO) of no more than 15 minutes, and maintaining system availability of at least 99.95% during disruptions
- Used metrics to monitor application and infrastructure performance
- Defined enterprise processes and best practices and tailored enterprise processes for applications
- Reviewed existing systems and made recommendations for improvements
- Identified, analyzed and resolved infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues
- Identified gaps in market to spot opportunities to create value propositions
- Managed and monitored installed systems for highest level of availability
- Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation
- Resolved issues related to operational components for LAN, WAN and voice systems
- Designed and implemented system security and data assurance
- Managed use of various types of databases and configured, installed and upgraded new ones
- Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers
- Identified gaps in market to spot opportunities to create value propositions.
- Worked with cloud architect to generate assessments and develop and implement actionable recommendations based on results and reviews.
- Utilized code and modern cloud-native deployment techniques to design, plan and integrate cloud computing and virtualization systems.
- Managed and monitored installed systems for highest level of availability.
- Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.
- Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
- Resolved issues related to operational components for LAN, WAN and voice systems.
- Partnered with infrastructure teams on evaluation and feasibility assessments of new systems and technologies.
- Identified, analyzed and resolved infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
- Reviewed existing systems and made recommendations for improvements.
- Worked with teams of talented software engineers to define, build and maintain cloud infrastructure.
- Used metrics to monitor application and infrastructure performance.
- Understood client needs and objectives by conducting proactive customer and data analysis.
- Provided technical leadership and delivered innovative products and services to address customer specific requirements.
- Defined enterprise processes and best practices and tailored enterprise processes for applications.
- Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers.
- Oversaw development and maintenance of organization computer systems and intranet.
- Managed use of various types of databases and configured, installed and upgraded new ones.
- Designed and implemented system security and data assurance.
- Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
- Wrote and maintained custom scripts to increase system efficiency and performance time.
Go24Seven365 Africa ISR Limited
Senior System Administrator
06.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Evolved and retained cloud infrastructure solutions based on business requirements, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability for over 50 client projects.
- Governed over 100 cloud-based services, including virtual machines, containers, serverless functions, databases, networking components, and load balancers, ensuring smooth operations and optimal performance.
- Established 10 scripts and automation tools to streamline infrastructure deployment, management, and monitoring processes.
- Accomplished and enforced 5 security measures to protect cloud resources and data.
- Identified 8 performance bottlenecks, optimizing resource allocation, and enacting monitoring solutions to detect and resolve issues.
- Collaborated with 15 collaborative teams, developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders, to understand their requirements and provide infrastructure support.
- Recorded 2 to 5 infrastructure design, configurations, and processes.
- Completed reports detailing network and systems performance and downtime issues
- Standardized job tasks and trained junior team members on industry best practices and standards
- Configured, tested and maintained [Type] network equipment to achieve maximum performance
- Adopted cost-effective, useful solutions to implement into current systems
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service
- Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability
- Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies
- Optimized system security and performance with proactive [Type] changes
- Spearheaded inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment
- Implemented internet and intranet applications on multiple platforms
- Attended meetings to deliver status reports to key stakeholders
- Tested software remotely and onsite for server sets to maintain operational readiness
- Orchestrated integration and communication of software upgrades
- Configured and tested Windows Server operating systems with roles features
- Integrated and updated software products to boost system compatibility
- Created nightly jobs for database backups
- Developed modification program to determine compatibility with various software
- Delivered Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for problem identification, diagnosis and issue resolution
- Performed software installations and upgrades to UNIX or Windows operating systems
- Mentored employees and offered constructive feedback for performance improvement
- Contributed to development, administration and testing of disaster recovery plans
- Detailed upcoming software upgrades and system sprints to team members
- Used Retina and HBSS to secure systems against STIG guidelines
- Conducted routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment
FPG Technologies and Solutions Limited
Head of CIM (Cloud, Infrastructure & Mobility)
04.2018 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Improved and carried out strategic direction for Cloud, Infrastructure, and Mobility divisions, achieving 20% increase in operational efficiency and 30% growth in revenue, while ensuring alignment with overall business objectives company.
- Led team of 15 professionals involved in cloud architecture, infrastructure management, and mobility solutions, resulting in 25% improvement in project delivery time and 40% increase in customer satisfaction scores.
- Coordinated company's IT infrastructure, overseeing complex network environment with 50+ servers, 10+ networks, 5+ storage systems, and 3 data centers, ensuring 99.9% uptime and 30% reduction in infrastructure maintenance costs.
- Established and upheld relationships with 20+ technology vendors, service providers, and partners, ensuring access to the latest innovations, negotiating contracts resulting in a 15% cost reduction, and managing service-level agreements (SLAs) with a 95% compliance rate.
- Ensured the security, privacy, and regulatory compliance of cloud, infrastructure, and mobility solutions, conducting regular audits and assessments, resulting in a 99% security incident-free record, 100% compliance with industry regulations, and an 80% reduction in data breach risks.
- Regulated the budget for the CIM division, overseeing a $5 million annual budget, forecasting expenses with 95% accuracy, optimizing resource allocation, resulting in a 15% cost savings, and tracking a 10% increase in cost effectiveness.
- Cooperated with internal stakeholders, including senior management, department heads, and business units, engaging with 10+ departments, providing technology recommendations resulting in a 20% improvement in operational efficiency, and delivering solutions that align with their needs with a 90% satisfaction rate.
- Stay informed about the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in cloud computing, infrastructure management, and mobility solutions by attending 5+ industry conferences, completing 10+ professional development courses, and maintaining a network of 20+ industry experts.
MTN Nigeria
IBM Systems Engineer (Windows Enterprise)
04.2013 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Created and realized 10 computer systems and network infrastructure within the organization.
- Oversaw the administration and maintenance of the company's 50 computer networks.
- Conducted and protected the company's 20-server infrastructure.
- Implemented and secured security measures such as 5 firewalls, 3 security systems planned, and 10 antivirus software within the organization.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance to 100 end-users within the organization.
- Monitored the performance of the company's systems and took measures to optimize performance and scalability, resulting in a 20% improvement in overall system performance.
- Noted system procedures and troubleshooting guides for 50 different systems within the organization.
- Partnered with 20 IT professionals, 15 developers, and 10 business stakeholders, to guarantee seamless structure activities .
Tricontinental Distributions Limited
IBM Systems Engineer
04.2013 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Crafted 10 computer systems and network infrastructure within organization.
- Oversaw administration and maintenance of HCSA Sales Storage and HCSA Presales storage company's 50 computer networks.
- Supervised company's 20-server infrastructure.
- Implemented security measures such as 5 firewalls, 3 systems that detect unauthorized access and 10 antivirus software within HCSA Sales Storage and HCSA Pre-sales Storage organisati1on.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance to 100 end-users within organisation.
- Monitored performance of company's systems and took measures to optimise performance and scalability, resulting in 20% improvement in overall system performance.
- Registered system procedures and troubleshooting guides for 50 different systems within organizations.
- United with 20 IT professionals, 15 developers, and 10 business stakeholders, Analyzedto assure effortless framework procedures.
- Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components
- Tested and analyze equipment design and performance feasibility to determine potential ROI
- Completed software updates and assessed security patches for optimized computer use
- Performed cost-benefit and ROI analyses for proposed systems
- Conducted end-user reviews for modified and new systems
- Designed tailored disaster recovery solutions to maintain uptime
- Integrated database and backup servers into enterprise systems
- Created system design models and specifications to support system programmers and development teams
- Created flowcharts, diagrams and other documentation
- Supported system users and educating employees on troubleshooting and problem-solving protocols
- Improved and deployed billing automation, accounting and real-time reporting and analytics capabilities Analyzed
- Improved and deployed billing automation, accounting and real-time reporting and analytics capabilities
Education
University of Nigeria NsukkaNigeria
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science And Statistics
01.2005
University Overview
Skills
Amazon Web Services (AWS)undefined
Certification
Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Wireless Implementation
Timeline
Lead Modern I.T Infrastructure
Manifold Computers Limited
11.2021 - Current
Senior System Administrator
Go24Seven365 Africa ISR Limited
06.2020 - 06.2021
Head of CIM (Cloud, Infrastructure & Mobility)
FPG Technologies and Solutions Limited
04.2018 - 05.2020
IBM Systems Engineer (Windows Enterprise)
MTN Nigeria
04.2013 - 03.2018
IBM Systems Engineer
Tricontinental Distributions Limited
04.2013 - 03.2018
University of Nigeria Nsukka
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science And Statistics
01.2005
Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Wireless Implementation
Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise
Cloud Native Associate Accreditation - NetApp
Data Science Foundations - Level 1
Delphis Pre-Sales Engineering - Solution Engineer
Delphis Pre-Sales Engineering - Pre-Sales Engineer
Execution Capacity Building Workshop - NLP Limited
HPE Sales Certified Portfolio Solutions
HPE Sales Certified - Aruba Products and Solutions
HPE ATP - Hybrid IT Solutions V2
IBM Certified Specialist - Enterprise Storage Technical Support V5
IBM Certified Specialist - Enterprise Storage Sales V5
IBM Power9 Business Partner Sales Foundations V1
IBM Power9 Business Partner Cloud Sales Foundations V1
IBM Certified Specialist - Tradition Workloads Sales V2
IBM Tape Storage Solutions Foundations V1
IBM Systems Business Partner for Enterprise Storage - Technical Sales V1
IBM Systems Business Partner for Enterprise Storage - Sales V1
IBM Systems Business Partner Artificial Intelligence on IBM Power9
IBM Power Systems Power9 V2
IBM Power Systems Cognitive Masters V2
IBM Systems Business Partner Storage for Modern Data Protection - Technical Advocate V1
IBM FlashSystem Fundamentals V1
IBM Business Partner Storage - Enterprise Storage - Technical Advocate V1
Nutanix Certified Sales Representative : Level 1
Nutanix Certified Sales Representative : Level 2
Nutanix Certified Sales Representative : Level 3
Nutanix Certified Sales Expert
Nutanix Certified Professional 5
Nutanix Certified Systems Engineer : Level 1
Storage for IBMZ - Sales Foundations
Storage For Data Resilence - Foundational
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