OGHENEOVO ODIOKO, B.Eng., CCIE, CCNA, ITIL
2 St. Michael Crescent,
GRA Phase 3, Port Harcourt
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NETWORK ENGINEER, PROJECT MANAGER
Certified Cisco Internetwork Expert in Routing and Switching, highly analytical and disciplined team player, creative and
resolute result-oriented person, with the desire to work in an organization where all my potentials will be enhanced and
fully utilized and with a ready mind to make the most of every given opportunity while investing in work with enduring
legacy and seeking self- development, advancement, and improvement while enjoying job satisfaction.
Results oriented strategic thinker, highly analytical, takes the lead in solving complex business problems, well-developed
communication, interpersonal and presentation skills with proven abilities to work with cross-functional teams while
managing conflicting high priorities to successfully deliver business solutions and processes to meet organizational and
project needs.
Key Competencies
✓ Network Infrastructure Services (Design, Deploy, Operate and Optimize) – LAN, WLAN, Collaboration.
✓ Project planning, implementation and management.
✓ Proactive, forward thinking individual with high energy and motivating personality.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Network Engineer II
iTECO Nigeria Limited (Telnet Group)
12/2015 – Present
Establishes and maintains an operation strategy focused on the network lifecycle (design, deploy, operate and optimize) as
well as network support and integrations for various technologies including VoIP, Video Conference, WLAN, TETRA, Routing
Protocols, Tunneling, Encryption, Network Security, Network Monitoring and Optimization, Troubleshooting and
Diagnostics for a variety of customers and specifications. Ensuring the implementation and adherence to operational
processes and best practices in IT service management to suit business needs according to the ITIL v3 framework.
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Installation, configuration of network active devices including Routers, Switches, WLCs, Access Points and IP Phones with
proper cable management at Eroton E&P Company Ltd. including the expansion/integration of 4 new locations.
Strong ability to work cross functionality, build and manage strong relationships between the company and the client
while ensuring that the clients’ expectations are met and exceeded in line with the company’s policies, procedures and
processes.
Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting Cisco, Polycom video conferencing devices.
Responsible for carrying out preventive maintenance on network infrastructure including cable management, software upgrade
of network devices to current versions for optimized performance.
Successfully integrated Motorola TETRA into the existing Cisco Voice network across all 5 office locations of Eroton E&P.
Deployed Appneta Network Performance Monitoring solution to provide visibility into network experience, delivery
and usage at all office locations of Eroton E&P which helped in the implementation of policies on the security endpoints
and firewalls, continuous monitoring of network path and tracking SLA metrics with the various WAN service providers,
providing automatic diagnostics for root cause analysis and monthly reporting.
Managed internet service providers to ensure at least 98% availability of internet service, while providing redundant
paths for failover in the event of downtime on any circuit(s), thereby ensuring service availability of up to 99.9% at all
office locations of Eroton E&P.
Responsible for preparing quarterly reports on maintenance work done and making recommendations to clients from network
performance recorded for each quarter.
Provided call-up network support to Toyota Nigeria Limited branch offices including structured office cabling,
configuration and management of active devices and troubleshooting network related faults.
Operations/Project Manager (Remote)
Project Planet Corporation, Fontana, CA 92336 USA
09/2016 – 01/2020
Managed 60 Projects
Responsible for the coordination of company operations and project management reporting directly to Senior Management.
Directly managed and guided a staff of 10 constituting various teams including sales, site assessment, design, installation
teams and spanning Business Operations, Marketing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Recruiting and Training, Payroll,
Accounting and Documentation.
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Successfully executed 60 solar installation projects with up to 3-4 simultaneous projects in 10 cities, from sales, site
assessment, design, installation and commissioning for various solar financing/PACE programs in California.
Managed company’s budget of up to $1M/year and responsible for company-wide vendor relationships, billing
approvals and customer contracts.
Recognized a lack of effective governance in the sales team and hired a sales manager which resulted in better
coordination of the sales team.
Coordinated the mobilization of contractors, quality assurance, invoicing and payment of bills.
Responsible for the entire project life cycle: Survey, Design, Permitting, Equipment Orders, Installation, Quality
Assurance and Sign-off.
Submittal of proposed designs to city jurisdiction for approval and permission to work.
Evaluating vendors quotation for equipment and acquisition of parts.
Mobilization of installers to site and quality assurance assessment of installation photos.
TECHNOLOGY & SKILLS SUMMARY
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Installation, upgrading, configuration and
maintenance of PCs and network equipment
Video conferencing solutions
Renewable Energy technologies & Solutions
Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
PowerPoint skills
Cloud-based customer support using Zendesk,
TeamViewer
Project Management
Cisco Certified Network Associate (Cyber Ops) CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate (Collaboration)
- CCNA
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Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (Routing &
Switching) - CCIE
Fundamental Routing Concepts
OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS
Network Optimization and QoS
Network Security
Device Security
Tunneling and Encryption
Layer 2 WAN Circuit Technologies
IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing
Network Services and System Management
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Network Monitoring Service
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
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Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE - Routing, and Switching) #64513, December 2019.
ITIL Foundation, March 2018.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA - Cyber Ops) February 2018.
Implementing Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Course (SECOPS), January 2018.
Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals Course (SECFND), November 2017.
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), 2016.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA - Collaboration-Voice), May 2016.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA - Routing and Switching), February 2016.
Publication: Hydro, as a Renewable Energy Source. (Using River Iyi-Uku as a case study), December 2014.
Delta State University, Abraka, B.Eng. Electrical/Electronics and Computer Engineering, Second Class Honors
(GPA 4.21), 2014.
Recent Awards & Recognitions
Best Support Staff (Eroton E&P Company Limited), 2018
Best Support Staff (Eroton E&P Company Limited), 2019
References
Wale Adetugbo (Employer)
Available on request.
Head, Network Solutions
iTECO Nigeria Limited, Lagos-
Other References available at www.ogheneovoodioko.com
Ryan Smith (Employer)
General Manager
Project Planet, Fontana, CA 92336 USA-
