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Seasoned Executive ICT Manager and Consultant delivering ICT and energy solutions across West Africa with two decade+ expertise.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Registered Engineer, seasoned ICT Manager and Consultant skilled in delivering ICT and Energy projects for clients in multinational projects, with over a decade supporting large, complex technical assistance work across West Africa, including the African Development Bank. I’ve provided technical support services around telecommunications technology, set up IT infrastructure for new offices and enterprise environments, evaluated Internet service providers and IT procurement, and delivered ongoing ICT services and integrations for users.
I bring a strong engineering foundation in Electrical and Computer Engineering, complemented by two Master’s degrees—one in Communication Engineering and another in Management—backed by hands-on delivery across operations and technical service delivery functions. My work consistently blends network reliability and security (including network security and VoIP), LAN/server administration, email management, and disaster recovery with practical training and knowledge transfer, plus disciplined documentation through business continuity framework work and project readiness assessments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Group Finance Consultant
African Development Bank
Aug 2017 - Present (8 years 11 months)
Provided technical support for telecommunications/ICT services and supported user ICT services for the Bank’s country department. Supported the Abuja office IT infrastructure setup and provided annual support including evaluation of internet service providers and IT procurement assistance.
IT Consultant (Cambridge Education)
Cambridge Education Limited
Sep 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 3 months)
Designed and implemented power backup systems and maintained an email management solution. Provided ongoing network support and managed IT infrastructure, including liaising on technical and financial budgets, procurement and deployment, and disaster recovery planning for multiple education-related IT projects.
Conveyor Systems Service Integrator
Prudent Integrated Services Engineering Systems
Feb 2014 - Feb 2017 (3 years)
Overseen installation and integration of customized conveyor systems for clients. Managed deployment teams and interfaced between clients and manufacturers for high-capacity conveyor projects.
IT Officer (EUEOM)
EUEOM Project (European Union)
Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 month)
Installed and configured LAN equipment and software to operational capacity and implemented necessary hardware/software configurations. Provided day-to-day office network/server administration and supported 24-hour internet and electronic mail connectivity, including technical assistance to computer users and project staff.
IT Manager (Mo Mac Donald Consultancy)
Mo Mac Donald Consultancy
Aug 2013 - Jul 2014 (11 months)
Set up and managed IT infrastructure for multiple Mo Mac (MM) Donald group projects across Nigeria. Maintained robust email management and network support, and documented business continuity framework responsibilities based on appropriate standards.
ICT Consultant (PATHS2-DFID)
ABT Associates Nigeria (PATHS2-DFID)
Sep 2013 - Dec 2013 (3 months)
Provided advice and led research to identify effective, scalable and sustainable models for supported IT operations in multiple Nigerian states. Provided overall ICT service and support, including HRHIS data migration and advice on IT inventory management.
IT Expert (SUFEGOR)
B & S Europe
Oct 2013 - Nov 2013 (1 month)
Assessed office/IT equipment needs for effective functioning of beneficiary agencies and developed specifications for office/IT equipment and processes. Supported preparation of international tender documentation including assessing technical and financial bid documents.
IT Consultant/Manager (ESSPIN)
ESSPIN (DFID UKaid)
Jan 2012 - Jul 2013 (1 year 6 months)
Ensured continuous assessment of ESSPIN organizational ICT needs, including disaster recovery, health & safety considerations, and overall organizational ICT resilience planning. Maintained email management solutions, configured shared drives and backups, completed IT procurement/installation, and provided ongoing network support, including business continuity framework documentation.
IT Consultant (PATHS2-DFID)
ABT Associates Nigeria (PATHS2-DFID)
Oct 2011 - Feb 2012 (4 months)
Provided technical support for fibre optic cable network layout and conducted maintenance on servers. Analyzed LAN infrastructure for performance/errors, supported Cisco 5510 firewall and network switch configuration, and provided guidelines for intranet and website development.
IT Consultant (ESSPIN Setup)
ESSPIN (DFID UKaid)
Feb 2009 - Dec 2011 (2 years 10 months)
Assessed ESSPIN organizational ICT needs with attention to disaster recovery, health & safety procedures, and ICT resilience. Configured domain administration and client machines, implemented MS Exchange and enterprise VPN connectivity for state offices, conducted power users training, and coordinated ongoing network support and ISP liaison, including business continuity framework documentation.
IT Officer (TRANSTEC EUEOM)
TRANSTEC (European Union)
Feb 2011 - Jun 2011 (4 months)
Installed and configured LAN equipment and assisted in implementing hardware/software configurations under the supervision of the ICT Expert. Supported day-to-day office network/server administration, maintained uninterrupted 24-hour internet and email, and provided technical assistance to users across multiple states.
IT Manager (EU-SRIP)
TRANSTEC (European Union)
Feb 2006 - Jun 2011 (5 years 4 months)
Designed, implemented and maintained local area networks including servers and client computers, and administered Windows backup policies. Supported internet and website maintenance, hardware maintenance and repair, file/data management and security, and provided rendering support to state unit offices, including tender evaluation/adverting work.
Independent Expert (IFEMIS)
European Union (EU-SRIP)
Aug 2006 - Sep 2006 (1 month)
Assessed financial feasibility and readiness of states for IFEMIS, including technical infrastructure and human capacity readiness. Prepared terms of reference and contributed to high-level project planning, training requirements, and project advocacy workshops planning.
IT Consultant (PATHS-DFID)
PATHS2-DFID (UKaid)
Apr 2005 - Jan 2006 (9 months)
Designed and implemented local area networks and interconnections between branch offices. Managed Windows Server administration, server/mail/website management, user support and training, and handled data management and disaster recovery while supporting multiple state offices.
IT Officer (Multi-Door Courthouse)
Abuja Multi-Door Courthouse
Sep 2004 - Aug 2005 (11 months)
Designed and implemented local area networks and administered Windows 2003 server environments. Managed website and mail server operations, hardware maintenance and repair, and data management/disaster recovery with ongoing user support and training.
Telecommunications Technician (NITEL)
Nigerian Telecommunications Limited
Jun 2002 - Mar 2003 (9 months)
Installed and maintained telephone lines and intercom systems. Cleared telephone faults from MDF (main distribution frame) and repaired telephone boxes and accessories, including computer set installation and maintenance.
Regional ICT Manager (T-TEL)
T-TEL (DFID Development Aid)
Jul 2017 - Present (9 years)
Reviewed T-TEL ICT guidelines with staff (including Mo Mac(MM)s) and analyzed how ICT was used in the programme office and at zonal level. Restructured ICT infrastructure to resolve ICT challenges and conducted training in office applications and ICT support.
SSEIP IT Consultant
Sierra Leone SSEIP (DFID)
Jun 2017 - Present (9 years 1 month)
Reviewed SSEIP ICT guidelines with SSEIP staff and assessed how ICT was used in the programme office and at the Ministry of Education. Restructured ICT infrastructure and resolved ICT challenges, including providing power user training and knowledge transfer.
ISP Outage & Bandwidth Analyst
ABT Associates Nigeria (PATHS2-DFID)
May 2011 - Present (15 years 2 months)
Analyzed outages with internet service providers and traced outages over a prior multi-month period. Performed network performance tests and traffic analysis to evaluate ISP reliability and provide bandwidth recommendations.
IT Consultant (Belgium Embassy)
Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium
Apr 2004 - Present (22 years 3 months)
Provided computer hardware maintenance, designed and implemented LAN infrastructure, and administered Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000/2003, and Windows XP environments. Maintained PABX and database systems and deployed power backup systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of South Wales
Master of Science, Engineering Management
2019 - 2020
Earned a Master of Science in Leadership and Management (Engineering Management) with a thesis on IT fault management system.
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Master of Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering
2008 - 2012
Earned a Master of Engineering in Electrical/Computer Engineering, focusing on network security and advanced reliability engineering, with a thesis on VoIP (Voice over IP) quality.
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering
1998 - 2004
Earned a Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Electronics with coursework covering low/high voltage power and digital/analogue electronics, as well as engineering economics and applied mechanics.
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