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Network Specialist
ROSEMOUNT,MN
Summary
IP network specialist with a robust background in core service management and network security. Expertise in designing and improving MPLS networks and supervising NOC operations, dedicated to driving technical excellence and enhancing service delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Manager
KNET LTD
01.2019 - 12.2025
- Management of core services including DAB+, DTH & DTT TV & audio broadcasting, WAN & Internet services employing multicast VPN, BGP L3VPN, L2VPN, VPLS etc
- Designed and improved MPLS network to accommodate increasing demand and enhance service delivery
- Implementation of network failover, security and QoS to ensure best customer experience
- Supervised Network Operations Center (NOC) to ensure timely resolution of issues and maintenance of service quality
- Supervised NOC staff to uphold professional standards and compliance with industry best practices
Manager, IP & Networks Operations & Security
Blu Telecommunications Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed the company's telecom network and ensured its uptime while upgrading to industry standards.
- Plan and coordinate network installation, maintenance, and security operations
- Reviewed network security and implemented latest strategies to enhance safety
- Monitored network performance, supervised planned maintenance, and resolved connectivity issues to ensure network efficiency
- Acted as liaison between information technology, innovation, and business development
- Reviews vendor and supplier services and determines best fit
- Assess and develop employee's skills and recruit new ones when need arises
Supervisor, IP & Networks Operations & Security
Blu Telecommunications Ltd
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Implemented security policies with Juniper SRX 650 and Huawei Quidway Eudemon1000E-X5 firewalls to safeguard network integrity
- Managed IP-Core and Datacenter operations, ensuring consistent service availability
- Deployment and maintenance of IP/MPLS and L2/L3 VPN and traffic operations
- Implementing Routing and switching using BGP, ISIS, OSPF, EIGRP with Huawei NE40EX3, Quidway S9303, Cisco Nexus 5000
- Network and security monitoring using Huawei U200 & M200 OSS
- Management of the IGWs (International Gateways) to ensure Internet redundancy
- Designed tailored network solutions for enterprise business customers, addressing unique requirements and enhancing connectivity
Senior Network Engineer
TeledataICT Ltd
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Oversaw corporate network operations, ensuring seamless connectivity across WAN and LAN
- Managed and configured network equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless devices, to maintain operational integrity
- Network and security monitoring using Solarwinds, Zabbix, Cacti, Nagios XI, WhatsappGold, SmokePing
- Administered internet backbone services from tier 3 providers like MainOne and Glo1 to ensure reliable connectivity
- Design and implementation of tailored connectivity solution to clients
- Configuration and support of Captive portal system for customers
- Acting as technical lead to management for introduction of new business solutions
Network Officer
GCNet Ltd
01.2006 - 02.2012
- Management and configuration of network equipment including Cisco Routers, Firewalls, Wireless Routers and switches across the corporate LAN and WAN
- Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves network problems. Undertaking routine preventative measures and implementing, maintaining and monitoring network security
- Maintain network connectivity and efficiency at a minimum of 99%
- Executed deployment of new WAN sites to enhance network coverage
- Designed network solutions aligned with corporate business needs to enhance operational effectiveness
- Ensured compliance of network procedures and equipment with ISO 2001 standards to maintain quality and reliability
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all corporate networks
- Liaised with service providers including Comsys Ghana, STL, InternetGhana, GS Telecom, Arrow Networks, TeledataICT, BusyInternet, Ecoband to implement best practices for secure data service delivery
Education
MSc - Management Information Systems
Coventry University
UK09-2017
B.B.A - Business Information Systems
University of Cape Coast
Ghana01-2013
Certificate in Professional Computing and Information Processing -
Institute of commercial management
UK01-2004
Senior High School Certificate -
Egbe
Lagos, Nigeria01-1999
Skills
- MPLS and VPLS
- MVPN
- Layer 2/3 MPLS
- BGP
- EIGRP
- OSPF
- IS-IS
- IP core infrastructure
- 4G LTE
- Switching technologies
- VLAN and trunking
- Spanning tree protocol
- Port security
- IP and network security
- IPSec and SSL VPN
- Quality of service (QoS)
Certification
- Certificate in Professional Computing and Information Processing, 01/01/02, 12/31/04, Institute of commercial management, UK
- CISCO CCNP (Routing), 04/01/12
- CISCO CCNA, 04/01/09
- CISCO ASA FIREWALL Training, 06/01/11, Global Knowledge, Coventry UK
- Comptia A+, 01/01/05, NIIT
Timeline
Network Manager
KNET LTD
01.2019 - 12.2025
Manager, IP & Networks Operations & Security
Blu Telecommunications Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2018
Supervisor, IP & Networks Operations & Security
Blu Telecommunications Ltd
09.2014 - 01.2016
Senior Network Engineer
TeledataICT Ltd
09.2012 - 09.2014
Network Officer
GCNet Ltd
01.2006 - 02.2012
MSc - Management Information Systems
Coventry University
B.B.A - Business Information Systems
University of Cape Coast
Certificate in Professional Computing and Information Processing -
Institute of commercial management
Senior High School Certificate -
Egbe