Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
Professionalcourses
Awardshonours
Hobbies and Interests
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Anthony Okuyelu

Anthony Okuyelu

Telecoms Engineer/IT Manager
Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

To utilize expertise acquired in the last 3 decades as a Telecommunications Engineer at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) through training and hands-on experience in leadership, business management, project management, strategic planning, budgeting, decision making, effective communication, materials management, and training/development of junior staff. Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity. Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in Area of expertise. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Dedicated Industry professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Managing Director

N21 Telecommunications Ltd.
01.2020
  • Overall responsibility for N21 Telecommunications Ltd
  • Infrastructure build, operations and technical services provision including data centre, servers, and networks

Managing Director

NAPET Telecoms Ltd.
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Overall responsibility and accountability for NAPET Telecoms Ltd.

Manager, IT Service Management

NNPC (Information Technology Division, ITD)
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Developed relationships with external clients and NNPC ITD to assess technology, support, and security needs

Manager, IT Strategy and Planning

NNPC (Information Technology Division)
01.2010 - 01.2017
  • Identified business development opportunities and assessed their feasibility

Deputy Manager Quality Assurance

NNPC (Telecoms HQ)
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Documented and reported telecoms service quality levels

Chief Telecoms Engineer (Systems Controller)

NNPC (Telecoms Dept., Systems Development Section)
01.1999 - 01.2006
  • Assisted O&M manager in the supervision of all telecoms area offices in Nigeria

Deputy Chief Telecoms Engineer

NNPC (Telecoms Dept., Systems Development Section)
01.1994 - 01.1999
  • Extended telecom network services to NNPC subsidiaries throughout Nigeria

Assistant Chief Telecoms Engineer

NNPC (Telecoms Dept. O&M Section)
01.1991 - 01.1994
  • Responsible for the operation and maintenance of transmission equipment and optical fiber cable

Senior Transmission Engineer

NNPC (Telecoms Dept., Systems Development Section)
01.1988 - 01.1991
  • Supervised the installation of transmission multiplexers and remote terminal equipment

Head of Materials Codification

NNPC (Petrochemical Plant)
01.1985 - 01.1988
  • Identified technical and non-technical stocks and assigned codes for warehousing, retrieval, and reordering processes

Education

Master of Business Administration - Information Technology

Ogun State University
01.2000

Higher National Diploma - Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Ogun State Polytechnic
01.1983

Skills

  • In the last 27 years of my career progression at NNPC, I have supervised and managed several telecoms and IT projects to 100% completion including designs, review, and construction
  • Designed the transmission network for the NNPC CTN EOPII Project in 2006 saving over $2 million during the life of the project
  • Planned and led the team that provided ring network through leased circuits on NNPC telecoms network, ensuring higher network availability in several states in Nigeria
  • Developed the business model and identified 13 investors to partner with National Petroleum Telecommunications Limited (NAPET)
  • Proven experience in managing human and material resources
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
  • In-depth information and communication technology skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at a time
  • High integrity in dealings with stakeholders
  • Operations Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Computer Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Active Listening
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem Resolution
  • Verbal Communication

Accomplishments

First Head of NNPC IT Strategy and Planning Department

First Deputy Managing Director of N21 Telecommunications Ltd

First Managung Director of NNPC National Petroleum Telecommunications Ltd. (NAPET)

Certification

  • TOGAF 8 Certified Practitioner
  • Prince2 Registered Practitioner
  • ITIL Registered Practitioner
  • ITIL Service Incident Problem Management Certified

Affiliations

  • Nigerian Institute of Management (Corporate Member)
  • Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Professionalcourses

  • TOGAF 8 Certification Course, Nov 2008
  • ITIL Practitioner Certification Course, Nov 2007
  • Chief Officers Management Development Programme (042), Dec 2006
  • Prince 2 Project Management and Certification Course, Feb 2007
  • Project Management for Telecoms and IT Industry, Jun 2006
  • Operations and Maintenance of Alcatel SDH Equipment, Feb 2006
  • Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), Sep 2004
  • Operation, Maintenance and Administration of Siemens SDH Equipment, Dec 2000
  • Operation and Maintenance of Ericsson PDH MUX, Feb 1997
  • Operation and Maintenance of Pireli T30 Op. Amp, Feb 1996
  • Financial Management for Non-Finance Managers, Sep 1994
  • Middle Level Management, Jun 1990
  • Telephone Networks, Apr 1989
  • Network Planning and PDH Multiplexers Course, Apr 1987
  • Material Management, Jun 1985

Awardshonours

  • GMD's Prize for 3rd Best Overall Performance at COMDP 042
  • GED, CS's Prize for Best in Project Work at COMDP 042
  • GM, GLD's Prize for Class President at COMDP 042
  • Facilitator's Prize for Best in Effective Presentation
  • Certificate of Participation in Chief Officers Mgt. Dev. Prgm.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Listening to Classical Music
  • Tennis
  • Traveling

Timeline

Deputy Managing Director

N21 Telecommunications Ltd.
01.2020

Managing Director

NAPET Telecoms Ltd.
01.2017 - 01.2020

Manager, IT Service Management

NNPC (Information Technology Division, ITD)
01.2017 - 01.2019

Manager, IT Strategy and Planning

NNPC (Information Technology Division)
01.2010 - 01.2017

Deputy Manager Quality Assurance

NNPC (Telecoms HQ)
01.2006 - 01.2010

Chief Telecoms Engineer (Systems Controller)

NNPC (Telecoms Dept., Systems Development Section)
01.1999 - 01.2006

Deputy Chief Telecoms Engineer

NNPC (Telecoms Dept., Systems Development Section)
01.1994 - 01.1999

Assistant Chief Telecoms Engineer

NNPC (Telecoms Dept. O&M Section)
01.1991 - 01.1994

Senior Transmission Engineer

NNPC (Telecoms Dept., Systems Development Section)
01.1988 - 01.1991

Head of Materials Codification

NNPC (Petrochemical Plant)
01.1985 - 01.1988

Master of Business Administration - Information Technology

Ogun State University

Higher National Diploma - Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Ogun State Polytechnic
Anthony OkuyeluTelecoms Engineer/IT Manager