Mike Mbon
@mikembon
Enterprise IT manager driving secure IT/OT transformation across oil & gas operations.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an Enterprise IT Leader with over 20 years of progressive experience, including 15+ years in Oil & Gas Exploration & Production. I deliver resilient, secure, scalable IT solutions that directly support production operations, supply chain efficiency, and corporate governance. My focus spans enterprise architecture, IT/OT convergence, cybersecurity, and cloud & hybrid infrastructure across multi-location onshore and offshore assets.
In my current role as Manager, Information Technology at EASTLAKE EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION LTD, I lead enterprise-wide IT strategy aligned to production and business services objectives. I’ve designed and deployed Microsoft PowerPlatform low-code applications (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI), integrated solutions with Microsoft365 (SharePoint, Active Directory, role-based security), and delivered enterprise automation—reducing manual processes by 40%—while achieving 99.9% system availability.
Previously, as Chief Technology Officer at RAXXON TECHNOLOGIES LTD and Group Head, Enterprise Networks, Systems & Applications at CONOIL PRODUCING LTD, I guided secure platform delivery (99.9% uptime), hybrid infrastructure governance, and disaster recovery/backup and business continuity for both corporate and field environments. I’m trusted by executive leadership for budget ownership, NNPC/NAPIMS engagement, vendor management, and regulatory compliance—always strengthening communications reliability for remote field operations (VSAT, radio, VPN) and operational reporting systems that keep production moving.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager, Information Technology
Eastlake Exploration & Production Ltd
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Led enterprise-wide IT strategy aligned to production, supply chain, and business services goals, deploying Microsoft Power Platform low-code apps. Automated cash advance and retirement workflows, reduced manual processes by 40%, improved cybersecurity and resilience to achieve 99.9% availability, and delivered 15% annual IT cost savings.
Chief Technology Officer
Raxxon Technologies Ltd
May 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Provided strategic leadership across enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and network operations. Designed secure, scalable platforms delivering 99.9% uptime for mission-critical applications and led vendor selection, budgets, governance, and team development.
Group Head, Enterprise Networks
Conoil Producing Ltd
Aug 2016 - May 2022 (5 years 9 months)
Led enterprise IT operations supporting onshore and offshore E&P assets, enforcing corporate security and access control policies. Migrated collaboration/email platforms to the cloud, implemented Laserfiche EDMS for regulatory reporting automation, managed VSAT/radio/VPN and production-critical reporting systems, and oversaw disaster recovery and vendor SLA governance.
Senior System Administrator
Conoil Producing Ltd
Oct 2010 - Jul 2016 (5 years 9 months)
Managed enterprise datacenter infrastructure including VMware, Active Directory, Exchange, and SharePoint, and supported Microsoft Dynamics financial systems and enterprise databases. Implemented disaster recovery and backup strategies and administered security controls including antivirus, patching, and update services.
Network Engineer
Conoil Producing Ltd
Dec 2007 - Sep 2010 (2 years 9 months)
Designed and maintained enterprise WAN/LAN supporting production platforms and drilling rigs. Implemented network security and connectivity (firewalls, VPNs, IDS, wireless) and managed IP telephony and collaboration systems while documenting risks and mitigations for operational continuity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
(ISC)²
CCSP (Training Completed), Cloud Security
Completed CCSP training (as listed).
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng), Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Grade: Second Class Upper
Earned a B.Eng in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. Achieved Second Class Upper.
The University of Texas at Austin
SCADA Systems Certification, SCADA Systems
Completed a SCADA Systems certification through the Petroleum Extension program.
The University of Texas at Austin
PLC Certification, PLC
Completed a PLC certification through the Petroleum Extension program.
Cisco Networking Academy
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Networking
Completed Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Professional (BCMSN), Networking
Completed Cisco Certified Network Professional certification (as listed: BCMSN).
Acronis
Acronis Certified Engineer, Backup & Disaster Recovery
Completed Acronis Certified Engineer certification.
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
COREN Registered Engineer, Engineering Professional Registration
Registered as a CORE N engineer (COREN Registered Engineer).
AXELOS
ITIL 4 Foundation (Training Completed), IT Service Management
Completed ITIL 4 Foundation training (as listed).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
NigeriaAuthorized to work in
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