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Dayo Kolawole

@dayokolawole

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I am a petroleum engineer and IT/network administrator improving security and infrastructure.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek hands-on roles combining network administration and cybersecurity, leading SD‑WAN/cloud migrations, automating infrastructure, and growing certifications within a collaborative, process-driven, safety-conscious organization.

I am a petroleum engineering graduate who transitioned into IT and network administration, combining technical engineering principles with practical network operations. I bring a creative, process-driven approach to solving technical and operational challenges.

In my current IT role I resolve complex technical issues, deploy and configure firewalls, and manage network infrastructure to improve uptime and security. I have participated in MPLS-to-SD-WAN migrations and implemented next-generation firewall solutions to strengthen enterprise security.

My petroleum background includes reservoir performance analysis, well test interpretation, and integration of geological and engineering data during earlier field and internship assignments. I also have administrative experience supporting records and exam operations, preparing technical reports, and coordinating cross-functional teams.

I hold industry certifications including CCNA, Palo Alto Networks SE (NGFW), ISC2 cybersecurity, ITIL4, ISO27001 Foundation, and VMware SD-WAN, and I am pursuing Microsoft Azure administration. I seek roles where I can drive automation, improve infrastructure reliability, and strengthen cybersecurity while continuing technical and professional growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Stock Officer & Lab Assistant

Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation

May 2013 - Sep 2013 (4 months)

Conducted daily inventory and laboratory testing of petroleum products, including flash point tests and sample handling to ensure product quality. Supported reservoir performance analysis and well test interpretation to improve production forecasting and contributed to technical reports.

Inventory Management Lab Testing Flash Point Testing Well Test Interpretation Technical Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Engineering, Petroleum Engineering

2012 - 2017

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering covering upstream and downstream oil and gas principles, drilling operations, reservoir analysis, and well completion.