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Jerry Okowele

@jerryokowele

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Dynamic IT Project Manager with over five years of experience.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and teamwork, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

I am a dedicated IT Personnel with over five years of experience in overseeing technical and planning aspects of technology deployments, installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting. My hands-on approach allows me to effectively manage problematic IT projects while ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. I have a strong focus on cost-benefit analysis and technical requirements, which has enabled me to conduct formal project reviews and assessments successfully.

As a dynamic and team-oriented IT Project Manager, I have two years of experience in asset management, risk mitigation, and project leadership. I am innovative and driven, with a passion for delivering high-quality work. My attention to detail and organizational skills help me identify opportunities for process improvements, ensuring that I meet project deadlines without sacrificing quality or safety.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

IT Project Manager

Sodcom Ltd

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023 (5 months)

Fabricated, analyzed, and tested fiber-optic links, and processed and interpreted signals or sensor data. Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.

Signal Processing Sensor Data Project Coordination

IT Support Engineer

Imeko & Associates

Apr 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Translated complex technical issues into digestible language for non-technical users, and installed, configured, tested, and maintained operating systems, application software, and system management tools. Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.

Technical Support Operating System System Management Troubleshooting Ticketing Systems

Software Trainer

Ace Hi-Tech Construction Ng.Ltd

Dec 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years)

Coordinated team exercises and group discussions to increase training engagement, and identified skills and knowledge gaps, tailoring workshops appropriately. Managed backup and recovery of data assets to safeguard system availability.

Software Training Data Backup data recovery Desktop Support Troubleshooting

IT Technician

Meal Timers Computer Ltd

Oct 2010 - Nov 2015 (5 years 1 month)

Established, repaired, and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling, and devices. Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors, and configured systems according to prescribed software and hardware frameworks.

System Monitoring Troubleshooting System Configuration Software Configuration

Computer Hardware & Network Engr

Global Top Ng.Ltd

Sep 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 3 months)

Maintained detailed documentation through all phases of development, testing, and analysis to enhance organizational productivity. Investigated hardware product issues involving materials and software, and devised solutions.

Documentation Electrical Components Product Development Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Lagos State University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Gained foundational knowledge and skills in various aspects of computing.

OAK Business School

Professional Certification, CISCO Certified Networking Associates

Obtained a professional certification in CISCO Certified Networking Associates. Developed expertise in network configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.