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Listening to classical music, Tennis and traveling
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Anthony Okuyelu

Anthony Okuyelu

Telecoms Engineer/IT Manager
Lawrenceville,GA

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

Fiberlog Nigeria Ltd
01.2024 - Current

Managing Director

IOT Africa Networks Ltd
08.2023 - 01.2024

Inventory Specialist

Publix
02.2023 - 03.2023

Managing Director

Nigerian National Petroleum Telecommunications Ltd
01.2019 - 04.2020

Manager, IT Service Management

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2019

Manager, IT Strategy and Planning

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2017

Deputy Manager Quality Assurance

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2010

MBA - Information Technology

Ogun State University
01.1999 - 08.2000

Chief Telecom Engineer (System Controller)

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
01.1999 - 01.2006

Deputy Chief Telecoms Engineer (SD)

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
01.1994 - 01.1999

Assistant Chief Telecom Engineer (O&M)

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
01.1991 - 01.1994

Senior Transmission Engineer

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
01.1988 - 01.1991

Head, Materials Codification

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
04.1985 - 01.1988

Higher National Diploma - Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Ogun State Polytechnic
08.1979 - 08.1983

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Fiberlog Nigeria Ltd
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided off-shore consultancy services in open-access Optic Fiber communication, IoT solutions, data bandwidth sales, IoT device integration, and LoRAWan services
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing profitability.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.

Managing Director

IOT Africa Networks Ltd
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided overall leadership for smooth running of the business.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
  • Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
  • Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.

Inventory Specialist

Publix
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily tasks, increasing overall productivity.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized work environment, promoting safety and efficiency among team members.
  • Provided excellent customer service by quickly responding to inquiries and resolving concerns related to inventory availability or shipment status.

Managing Director

Nigerian National Petroleum Telecommunications Ltd
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Managed the business start-up as pioneer MD
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks for effective take-off of the new NNPC Business as a profit center
  • Led the development of strategic plans and roadmaps for effective take off of the new enterprise.
  • Prepared budget and secured take-off funding for the business.
  • Identified and negotiated private partnership and created independent joint venture partnership with equity for fast and smooth take off of the business.
  • Developed and approved staffing plans and recommended staff for deployment for the new enterprise.
  • Prepared and approved staff work plans, tasks and targets and appropriate KPI for staff work deliveries.
  • Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives.
  • Negotiated new annual contracts with NNPC strategic business units to achieve prime contract offers
  • Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success
  • Oversaw complex negotiations with equipment suppliers/vendors for favorable contract terms that led to cost savings.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy

Manager, IT Service Management

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Managed and oversaw the delivery of IT services to NNPC.
  • Played critical role and ensued IT services support business operations efficiently and effectively.
  • Developed and implemented IT service management strategies.
  • Aligned IT services with business objectives.
  • Ensured IT services met agreed-upon service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Oversaw incident, problem, and change management processes.
  • Monitored continuously and improves IT service management processes.
  • Implemented best practices and industry standards (e.g, ITIL).
  • Led and managed IT service management teams.
  • Developed and trained staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Identified and mitigated risks to IT services
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Tracked and analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs) for IT services
  • Used data to inform decision-making and improved services
  • Evaluated and recommended new technologies and enhanced IT services
  • Ensured technology aligns with business needs

Manager, IT Strategy and Planning

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2017
  • Developed and managed IT strategies to align with business objectives.
  • Played critical roles in drove business growth and innovation through strategic IT planning and leadership.
  • Developed comprehensive IT strategies and roadmaps.
  • Aligned IT initiatives with business goals and objectives.
  • Researched and evaluated emerging technologies.
  • Recommended technologies investments and supported business growth.
  • Identified opportunities for innovation and improved processes.
  • Developed and implemented innovative solutions.
  • Developed and manged IT budgets.
  • Allocated resources and prioritized IT initiatives.
  • Collaborated with business leaders and stakeholders
  • Communicated IT strategies and plans.
  • Identified and mitigated strategic IT risks.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Developed and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Analyzed data and informed for strategic decisions.
  • Evaluated and managed IT vendors and processed payments.
  • Negotiated contracts and service level agreements.
  • Developed and implemented change management strategies.
  • Ensured smooth transitions to new technologies and processes.

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Deputy Manager Quality Assurance

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Oversaw the quality of telecoms services and ensured high standards and compliance on NNPC telecoms network
  • Played critical role and ensured high quality telecom services were provided for NNPC operations and connectivity achieved with high availability.
  • Developed and implemented quality assurance processes for telecom services.
  • Conducted audits and inspections and ensured compliance with standards.
  • Identified areas for improvement in telecoms services.
  • Implemented changes that enhanced quality and efficiency.

Chief Telecom Engineer (System Controller)

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
01.1999 - 01.2006
  • Assisted O&M manager and supervised telecoms operation and maintenance activities on NNPC telecoms network.
  • Designed routine and preventive maintenance strategies and methodologies for NNPC telecom network operations and maintenance.
  • Carried out preventive maintenance for optimal telecom network operations and performance..
  • Prepared action plans for problematic processes and assets.
  • Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings , schematics and computer generated reports.
  • Led engineers on fiber optics systems design, installations and commissioning.
  • Carried out actively O&M activities on NNPC telecom infrastructure including restoration of FOC line breaks and radio installations.
  • Trained and mentored young engineers on the principle of analogue to digital conversion, PDH and SDH transmission systems.
  • Assumed active role in identifying opportunities to develop and implement projects which promoted NNPC missions and functions.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless communication and coordination across NNPC business units..
  • Managed projects for the installations of Fiber Optics transmissions systems on NNPC networks.

Deputy Chief Telecoms Engineer (SD)

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
01.1994 - 01.1999
  • Oversaw and implemented telecom network infrastructure and services
  • Designed and implemented and maintained telecom networks and ensured reliability, efficiency and innovation.
  • Managed projects to extend telecom network services to NNPC subsidiaries throughout Nigeria.
  • Provided active services as technical assistant to head of telecoms department.
  • Served as mentor to young engineers and provided guidance on best practices for professional growth and development.
  • Led and managed telecom engineering teams.
  • Provided technical guidance and expertise.
  • Developed and implemented telecom network plans.
  • Oversaw telecom projects, ensured timely completion and budget adherence.
  • ensured smooth operation of telecom networks.
  • Troubleshoots and resolved network issues
  • Researched and evaluated new telecom technologies
  • Recommended technology upgrades or implementations.
  • Developed and managed telecom budget
  • Ensured telecom networks comply with regulatory requirements
  • Implement ed security measures to protect NNPC networks.
  • Conducted risk assessments for potential projects or initiatives before project implementation activities.
  • Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
  • Identified areas for improvement.

Assistant Chief Telecom Engineer (O&M)

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
01.1991 - 01.1994
  • Oversaw the operation and maintenance of transmission equipments systems and Fiber Optics cable installation and maintenance on NNPC telecom networks.
  • Ensured smooth operations of NNPC telecom networks.
  • Led team to troubleshoot and resolved all network issues
  • Led and managed transmission and fiber optics subsystems on NNPC telecom network.
  • Ensured network availability was above 99%
  • Provided technical guidance and expertise on SDH transmission and FOC systems.
  • Ensured network scalability and reliability.
  • Oversaw and managed the design of transmission sub-system for enhancement and optimization project.
  • Managed several optimizations and enhancement projects in compliance with regulations and NNPC needs.

Senior Transmission Engineer

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
01.1988 - 01.1991
  • Supervised the installation of transmission multiplexers and remote terminal equipments on NNPC network.
  • Led field inspections and assessed physical conditions of NNPC telecom assets and prioritized repairs and replacement activities accordingly.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service and addressed inquiries regarding planned outages, construction impacts and other concerns as needed.
  • Assisted in regulatory compliance by reviewing and updating transmission engineering standards and procedures.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members, mentored young engineers on industry best practices and methodologies.
  • Improved network reliability, designed and implemented transmission line upgrades.
  • Evaluated network failures, outages and stabilization strategies
  • Evaluated network failures, outages and stabilization strategies.
  • Troubleshot and resolved problems with network systems.

Head, Materials Codification

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
04.1985 - 01.1988
  • Managed and maintained the inventory management of NNPC refinery and petrochemicals system, ensuring accurate labeling, and codification of products.
  • Identified technical and non-technical stocks and assigned codes for warehousing, retrieval, and reordering processes.
  • Developed and implemented codification processes for inventory items
  • Ensured accurate labeling and tracking of products.
  • Maintained accurate inventory data and records.
  • Ensured data integrity and consistency.
  • Identified areas of improvement in codification processes.
  • Implemented changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure codification accuracy.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies.
  • Worked with warehouse management system (WMS) and other relevant systems.
  • Ensured seamless integration of codification processes.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and NNPC company policies.
  • Maintained documentation and records for audits.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Education

Higher National Diploma - Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Ogun State Polytechnic
Abeokuta
08.1979 - 08.1983

MBA - Information Technology

Ogun State University
Ago-Iwoye
01.1999 - 08.2000

Skills

Organizational leadership

Executive leadership

Risk management

Staff management

Project management

Effective presentation using power point

Effective communication

Expertise in building start-up businesses

Service management

Strategy and planning

Materials management

Budgeting and risk management

Summary

Leadership professional with extensive experience in high-pressure environments, now seeking to transition into new field. Developed skills in strategic planning, financial oversight, and team leadership within diverse and dynamic settings. Committed to leveraging these transferable skills to drive success and innovation in new industry.

Certification

Prince 2 Project management Registered Practitioner

TOGAF 8 certified practitioner

ITIL Registered Practitioner

ITIL Service Incident Problem Management

Listening to classical music, Tennis and traveling

I have a great listening taste for classical music which is a timeless hobby for me. it offers a wealth of benefits from the soothing melodies of Mozart to the dramatic symphonies of Beethoven which have the power to evoke emotions, spark imagination, and provide relaxation. It helps me navigate complex situations for its calming attributes and helps me solve problems whenever i need to proffer solutions to challenging situations.

On the other hand, my love for tennis dates back to my high school days where i learnt how to play with wooden bats without the luxury of a professional racket. The game of tennis is dynamic and an engaging hobby that helps me combine physical activity strategy, and social interaction. For me, tennis is an excellent way to stay fit and healthy. Beyond the physical benefits, it also provides me the opportunities to develop mental toughness, focus and sportsmanship.

Traveling is a hobby i developed in my past corporate life. It has helped to broaden my horizon, made me understand and appreciate the way other people live and adapt to their environments which they sometimes take for granted while others travel long distances to experience, especially the bounties of nature in beautiful landscapes such as that of South Africa or the beautiful natural Islands as numerous in Sweden or the fjords of Norway and culture shock one will experience in China. Above all these hobbies offer unique benefits and opportunities for personal growth, relaxation and enjoyment.