DMdamilare merotiwon
@damilaremerotiwon
Experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer driving datacenter migration and automation.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced Infrastructure Consultant and IT Engineer with a robust background in cloud platforms, datacentre migrations, and virtualization. My expertise lies in managing hybrid environments and leading technical teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions. I have a proven track record of reducing costs and enhancing performance across enterprise infrastructure, all while aligning IT delivery with business goals.
Throughout my career, I have successfully spearheaded numerous datacentre migration projects, leveraging tools like VMware and Azure to optimize infrastructure. My commitment to knowledge sharing and stakeholder collaboration has enabled me to drive continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in significant operational efficiencies. I am passionate about mentoring teams and fostering a culture of automation-first practices, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed organizational expectations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Infrastructure Consultant
Qalhata Technologies
Jun 2023 - Present (2 years)
Delivered consultancy on hybrid infrastructure strategies, advising on VMware-to-Azure migration that cut hosting costs by 25% and increased scalability. Spearheaded the design and execution of datacenter migration and modernization plans, enabling cloud-first operations with zero data loss. Advised clients on infrastructure automation using vRealize Automation and Orchestrator (vRA/vRO), reducing
Lead Infrastructure Engineer
Intapham Consulting
Dec 2021 - Jun 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Led cross-functional teams in infrastructure management, driving automation-first practices and boosting customer satisfaction through continuous service improvement. Designed and executed a successful VMware-to-Azure datacenter migration, enhancing scalability, security, and reducing operational overhead by 25%. Achieved 98% system uptime by implementing proactive monitoring strategies and provid
Lead Infrastructure Engineer
Standard Bank Nigeria
Mar 2010 - Dec 2021 (11 years 9 months)
Led cross-functional infrastructure and virtualization teams, mentoring junior engineers and improving issue resolution time by 30% through structured knowledge-sharing sessions. Directed a seamless VMware-to-Azure migration using Azure Migrate, training staff on cloud fundamentals and reducing infrastructure costs by 25%. Managed full datacenter migration to Azure, enhancing scalability and secur
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kwame Nkruma University of Science and Technology (KNUST Ghana)
B Eng. Electronics and Communications Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Studied Electronics and Communications Engineering. Gained foundational knowledge in electronic systems and communication principles.
LULeeds Beckett University
MSc. Information Technology and Management, Information Technology and Management
Completed a Master of Science in Information Technology and Management. Focused on the strategic application of IT within organizational contexts.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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