Donald Akalonu
@donaldakalonu
Surveyor and IT professional skilled in geospatial data and systems.
What I'm looking for
I am a graduate in Surveying and Geo-Informatics with practical field experience as a surveyor on major energy and infrastructure projects, and hands-on IT experience managing networks, servers, and company web/social channels. I have executed setting out and elevation surveys with total station, leveling instruments and GPS, and applied AutoCAD and ArcGIS to produce and process survey plans.
I combine technical surveying capability with IT and project-oriented skills—project management, data analysis, report writing and online marketing—gained across contract field roles and IT/marketing positions. I am resourceful, team-oriented and seeking opportunities that provide professional growth and broaden my technical responsibilities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Surveyor
Alphaden Energy Ltd
Mar 2023 - Jul 2023 (4 months)
Performed setting out of geographical coordinates and established elevation points using total station and leveling instruments for well test flare and civil support works, ensuring accurate installation for SPDC projects.
Surveyor
Alphaden Energy Ltd
Sep 2022 - Feb 2023 (5 months)
Set out geographical coordinates and established elevation points for proposed road networks and site preparation at AGPC (ANOH) project using total station and leveling instruments.
Junior Surveyor
Kenno-Mena Limited
Feb 2022 - Jun 2022 (4 months)
Established elevation and setting-out coordinates for flare areas, paved zones and internal/external roads for the ANOH Gas Processing Plant project to support construction layout accuracy.
Head, IT Department
Santompsy Multi-Link Properties Limited
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Managed the company website and social media, executed online marketing and property listings to increase property visibility and support leasing activities.
Marketing & Sourcing
Santompsy Multi-Link Properties Limited
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Conducted property letting, marketing and sourcing of new properties during NYSC, supporting portfolio growth and client placements.
IT Staff (SIWES)
Henola Consultancy Services Limited
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)
Participated in land perimeter and as-built surveys using GPS and total stations, performed setting out surveys and produced survey plans in AutoCAD.
Network Analyst
Broadband Technologies Limited
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)
Managed server room operations, performed maintenance on E1 (fiber) and VSAT servers, and addressed client server downtime and errors to maintain network availability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Bachelor of Technology, Surveying and Geo-Informatics
2012 - 2017
Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Surveying and Geo-Informatics with coursework and practical training in surveying instruments and geo-information systems.
Apata Memorial High School
SSCE, Secondary Education
2001 - 2007
Completed secondary school education culminating in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
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