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Olayinka Adeosun

Olayinka Adeosun

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Talented professional with several years of experience and successful career in planning, developing, and executing events and initiatives to achieve maximum potential. Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership and client relations abilities. Professional and outgoing with success in building relationships and attracting new clients.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder/Data Management Consultant

DBOI Technologies
Lagos
03.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: Technology Consulting Services
  • Established strategic direction for technology development at DBOI Technologies.
  • Directed project management initiatives to enhance product delivery timelines.
  • Collaborated with teams to drive innovation in software solutions and services.
  • Facilitated partnerships with industry stakeholders to promote technology advancements.
  • Mentored staff to foster professional growth and improve team performance.
  • Identified potential partnerships to expand the reach of the business.

Lead, Solution Architect/Adoption Consultant

Signal Alliance Technology Holding
Marina, Lagos
01.2016 - Current
  • Designed scalable architecture to support diverse business requirements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align technology solutions with business goals.
  • Led technical workshops to educate stakeholders on architectural best practices.
  • Analyzed system integrations to enhance operational efficiency and reduce redundancy.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for architecture standards and guidelines.
  • Mentored junior architects in design methodologies and technical strategies.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies to recommend strategic initiatives for innovation.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and define project scope.
  • Provided technical expertise regarding the selection of hardware and software products used within the organization's systems architecture.
  • Developed roadmaps outlining technology strategy over time based on business objectives.
  • Developed and implemented architecture solutions to meet customer business requirements.

Lead, Network Management

Signal Alliance Technology Holding
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2010 - 11.2014
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.

Cisco Solution Architect Consultant

Signal Alliance Technology Holding
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2009 - 05.2010
  • Designed architecture solutions aligning with client requirements and industry standards.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies to enhance service offerings and client solutions.
  • Led workshops to gather stakeholder requirements and develop functional specifications.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality assurance standards were met throughout the process.
  • Participated in client meetings to discuss project requirements and provide feedback on potential solutions.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure alignment of proposed solutions with business objectives.
  • Tailored and presented IT solutions to principles, professionals and managers across region, resulting in in new business.
  • Identified opportunities for improving existing processes, systems or applications.
  • Supported customer implementations and confirmed success through identification and application of repeatable best practices.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting complex issues related to software applications or infrastructure components.
  • Performed capacity planning to anticipate future needs and optimize resource utilization across various platforms.
  • Monitored system performance metrics such as availability, throughput and response times.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements in technology.
  • Developed and supported implementation of company-wide business solutions.

Telecom Specialist

Nigerian Breweries Plc
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2000 - 11.2008
  • Company Overview: Food and Beverages (Brewing)
  • Managed telecommunications systems for efficient communication across multiple departments.
  • Coordinated installation and maintenance of telecom equipment and infrastructure.
  • Troubleshot connectivity issues to ensure uninterrupted service for operations.
  • Developed training materials for staff on telecom system usage and best practices.
  • Collaborated with vendors to procure telecom services and equipment as needed.
  • Monitored system performance to identify areas for improvement in communications.
  • Provided technical support and guidance to colleagues regarding telecom applications.
  • Implemented policies and procedures to enhance telecommunications reliability and security.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines within budget constraints.
  • Maintained inventory records of all telecom-related hardware and software components.
  • Configured routers and switches for optimal network performance.
  • Researched new technologies for implementation into existing telecommunication infrastructures.
  • Prepared detailed documentation outlining all changes made to telecom systems and networks.
  • Monitored network performance to identify any potential problems or areas of improvement.
  • Performed system upgrades and patching as necessary.

Education

B.Sc. - Computer Science

University of The People
Pasadena, CA, USA

Skills

  • Developed and implemented comprehensive security policies and procedures for safeguarding confidential data against cyber threats
  • Monitored computer networks for security breaches using Splunk SIEM solutions and Wazuh
  • Analyzed system logs to identify suspicious network activity and provided solutions to rectify potential threats
  • Performs an in-depth assessment of incidents that were escalated
  • Provides an attack context by including telemetry data that was not collected by the triage specialist
  • Determines the scope of the attack, the nature of the attack, and the systems that are affected
  • Decides on a strategy for containment, remediation, and recovery and executes that strategy
  • Proactively identifies threats, security gaps, and unknown vulnerabilities
  • Researches new attack techniques and models threats that are relevant to the organization
  • Implementation of Content Delivery Networks, both on-premises and cloud services such as Cloudflare
  • Implementation and management of Network and application monitoring tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, and Cisco Thousand Eyes
  • Implementation of Zero Trust Network Access using Cisco Network Access Controls (ISE) with resilience network segmentation
  • Implementation and Management of Cisco Duo MFA authentication system
  • Secure and manage web sessions for users (both LDAP and CyberArk users) and groups through an end-to-end workflow
  • Aids the other SOC analysts on major incidents
  • Validates and configures Domain Name Server (DNS) requests by creating internal and external A records, internal and external C name aliases, and external TXT records
  • Analyzes and corrects security-related connectivity issues utilizing network management systems
  • Configures firewalls by creating and maintaining access list rules, creating object groups, and processing network addressing translation requests to maintain access control
  • Configures the District’s web access filter by processing requests on the dashboard to ensure the functionality of the system and reviewing the dashboard for actionable items Facilitated technical training sessions on cybersecurity best practices for IT personnel
  • Secured company networks from a series of coordinated ransomware attacks
  • Design Enterprise-wide Infrastructure in a diverse Multi-Clustered Virtualized Private Cloud Architecture
  • Experience with intrusion detection and prevention system design, implementation, and maintenance (Palo Alto/Cisco Firepower/FMC, Fortinet, Fortigate)
  • Knowledge of Panorama/NGFW Palo Alto technologies: Global Protect, Wildfire, Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, and DNS security
  • Expertise in creating, deploying, and managing VPN solutions (Cisco Meraki and Global Protect)
  • Knowledge of network forensics (Wireshark, SIEM, packet capture, TCP/SSL dumps), identity access/multi-factor solutions (Cisco ISE, Aruba Clearpass, Okta), and their design, implementation, and upkeep
  • Expertise in TCP/IP networking, including knowledge of load-balancing, routing, subnetting, security, and troubleshooting methods
  • Knowledge of new network technologies, such as containerization (Kubernetes), automation and orchestration (Ansible, Python, Terraform), and cloud adoption (cloud providers Azure or GCP)
  • Team Lead and Management Skill Areas:
  • Preparing daily workloads for team members & coordinating the daily allocation of work
  • Motivating the team to achieve high standards and KPI targets
  • Technical and sales presentation skills
  • Handling new and existing client enquiries and acting as the face of the business
  • Dealing with and resolving problems and issues that arise
  • Working with the sales/Pre-Sales, and marketing team to drive sales forward
  • Mentoring and training up junior and new team members
  • Monitoring & reporting on standards & performance targets
  • Project coordination and technical service delivery

Certification

  • 2011: Cisco Contact Center Express Specialist.
  • 2010: Cisco Unity Support Specialist, Cisco Rich Media Communication Specialist
  • 2015: Cisco WebEx Solution Design Specialist, Cisco UC on Unified Computing System
  • 2009: CCNA, CCNA Voice, Cisco Certified Network Professional Voice (CCNP Voice)
  • 2012: CCIE Voice Written Exam
  • 2015: CCIE Collaboration Written Exam

References

Available on Request

Accomplishments

  • Lead Project Consultant – Cisco Unified Communication Centralized Call-Control Deployment between 6 Regional Offices (Nigerian Breweries Plc HQ, Lagos).
  • Lead Project Consultant – Load-balancing internal zero-trust Access security using Cisco Firepower 9300 with Secure VPN for external Users Deployment (Diamond Bank Plc HQ, Lagos).
  • Lead Project Consultant – Wireless LAN Solution in 4 regional Offices (Institute of Human Virology, Abuja).
  • Lead Project Consultant – Design and implementation of Data Center, which includes LAN/WAN/WLAN with integrated Unified Communication using Cisco Communication Manager and Microsoft Exchange Messaging across three regional quarters (Nigerian Airforce HQ, Abuja).
  • Project Consultant – Microsoft Unified Communication using Microsoft Lync, and Exchange Unified Messaging (Finbank Plc, Lagos).
  • Project Consultant – CA Enterprise IT Management (CA Spectrum, CA e-Health, CA NetQoS) (Galaxy Backbone, Abuja).
  • Redesign of Cisco UC architecture into Mega cluster to support 8 regional sites and 3 branch offices (Nigerian Breweries Plc).
  • CA Performance Management Solution (Unity Bank Plc Abuja).
  • Lead Project Consultant – Datacenter Core Networking implementation using Cisco Nexus 5K, with load-balancing support using vPC across two different Nexus Switches for Ministry of Foreign Affairs HQ, Abuja.
  • Lead Project Consultant – Datacenter Core Networking Implementation using Nexus 7K/2k for Sterling Bank Plc HQ, Lagos.
  • Lead Project Consultant – Implementation of Cisco Collaboration Solution Suite with Cisco Telepresence Infrastructure Implementation, integrated with Microsoft Lync 2013 for Petroleum Equalization Fund Management Board, Abuja.
  • Lead Project Consultant – Implementation of Local Area Network with Network Access Control and Data Center Networking with Edge Perimeter Security implementation for Petroleum Equalization Fund Management Board.
  • Lead Project Consultant – Tie 3 Active/Active Datacenter Network Infrastructure interconnect between two Datacenters using OTV implemented Cisco Nexus N77K and Datacenter Network Security for Diamond Bank Plc.
  • Lead Project Consultant – Cisco Software Define Access architecture implementation for WFP T’Chad campus office.
  • Lead Project Consultant – Cluster wide and multi-location-based Alcatel OXO Connect IP PBX system installation for Abuja Clinics.
  • Lead Project Consultant – ADFS implementation and integration with Azure AD for Anchor Insurance.
  • Lead Project Consultant – CRM/ Contact Center installation and integration with 3CX IP PBX for Nationwide branches Anchor Insurance.

Languages

English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Founder/Data Management Consultant

DBOI Technologies
03.2019 - Current

Lead, Solution Architect/Adoption Consultant

Signal Alliance Technology Holding
01.2016 - Current

Lead, Network Management

Signal Alliance Technology Holding
06.2010 - 11.2014

Cisco Solution Architect Consultant

Signal Alliance Technology Holding
03.2009 - 05.2010

Telecom Specialist

Nigerian Breweries Plc
07.2000 - 11.2008

B.Sc. - Computer Science

University of The People
Olayinka Adeosun