Olumba Okpan Obu

OLUMBA OKPAN OBU 87 Palm Street, Calabar South, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. MOBILE: - | - E-MAIL: -PROFILE A versatile Information Technology and Business Information Systems Management professional with wide ranging experience in a variety of IT/Management-related areas including graphics design, web design/development, software development, computer networks management, Blockchain Technology, IT project management, CRM, HRM, and Administration; having the ability to work effectively under pressure; and willingness to continue learning. CAREER OBJECTIVES To combine academic achievements and work experience in a challenging role within a goal-oriented organisation. More so, to harness the skills gained from various IT projects, CRM and administrative management for a more efficient organisation. PERSONAL DATA SEX:Male DATE OF BIRTH:2nd March, 1987 LGA OF ORIGIN:Biase STATE OF ORIGIN:Cross River MARITAL STATUS:Married WORK EXPERIENCE Brotherhood ICT Department, Calabar South, Cross River State, Nigeria IT Manager (June, 2021 – October, 2022) Plan and implement technology strategies that align with the organisation’s overall goals and objectives. Manage the resource required to implement and maintain technology solutions, including budgeting, staffing, and procurement. Ensure the smooth operation of the organisation’s technology infrastructure, including networks, servers, databases, and applications. Brotherhood ICT Department, Calabar South, Cross River State, Nigeria Website Design/Development Specialist (December, 2019 – June, 2021) Design and Develop strategic plans for the BCS Official Website Ensure the use of professional procedures and best practices Prepare test plan, monitoring and maintenance of the BCS official website Provide technical support for challenges encountered while using the BCS official website Syndispire Limited, Nigeria Network Administrator (January, 2019 – November, 2019) Design and Develop strategic plans for the company’s Network Infrastructure Ensure the use of professional procedures and best practices Network Support Brotherhood ICT Department, Calabar South, Cross River State, Nigeria Volunteer Web Developer (January, 2016 – November, 2019) Design and Development of the BCS official website Prepare test plan, monitoring and maintenance of the BCS official website Provide technical support for challenges encountered while using the BCS official website Triple Star Printing Press Limited, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria Administrative Manager (January, 2016 – January, 2019) Support and Supervise all operational processes Handles all Administrative tasks Human Resource management Business Process Reengineering Company’s IT Consultant Brotherhood ICT Centre, Calabar South, Cross River State, Nigeria Application Developer [Web/Windows] (January, 2013 – September, 2013) Provide object-oriented design, programming and implementation of Tithe payment system Prepare test plan and user documentation for the Tithe payment system Provide technical support for challenges encountered while using the system New Kingdom Trumpet, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria Web Master (January,2012 – December, 2012) Design and develop News Media System for news management Uploading of daily news Regulate news comment and manage users V-one Interactive Limited, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria IT Manager (April, 2009 – December, 2011) Manage the Organisation’s IT infrastructure Oversee all incoming and outgoing IT jobs Train and supervise junior IT staff V-one Interactive Limited, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria Web Designer/Developer (April, 2008 – April, 2009) Design and Manage the Organisation’s Website Initiate concept and design of web graphics Initiate concept and design of Print graphics Corporate Branding for clients Life Choice Limited, Calabar South, Cross River State, Nigeria Internet Café Attendance and Internet Trainer (February, 2004 – November, 2006) Allocate Internet browsing sessions and attain to customers on internet browsing issues Organise Internet training classes for customers Corporate Branding for clients SKILLS [Graphics Design], [Website Design and Development], [Application Development], [Technical Support], [System Maintenance], [Computer Equipment Procurement], [Analytical], [Programming], [Database Design and Management], [Data Mining], [IT Project Management], [Strategic Information Systems Management], [Computer Network Management], [Human Resource Management], [Administration], [Communication], [Social Media], [Content Development]. etc. PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN Web-Based Calculator Using HTML, JavaScript and CSS (June, 2007) Design of Website showcasing mobile phones (November, 2009) Design and Implementation of and Online Bookstore (APTECH Final year project – May, 2010) Brotherhood of the Cross and Star Missionary Registration System (Team work – August, 2011) Computer Equipment procurement for New Kingdom Trumpet IT Unit (February, 2012) Data Mining for frequent pattern in a loan record (group project - January, 2014) Development of Effective Social Media Strategy for Piscean Dermacare (School Project - March, 2014) Development of Web Application for JETO Sports – IT Project Management (School Project - March, 2014) Development of Interactive Game for Kids (team work – January, 2014) Integrated Network Monitoring and Management System for WSN (Master’s Thesis, 2015) Corporate Branding of Triple Star Printing Press Limited, Calabar (2016) Design/Development of the official BCS website (Charity project, 2016) Design/Installation of Computer Network System for Triple Star Press Limited, Calabar (April, 2017) Zoom Conference Setup and management for BCS August and December Pentecostal Meeting (2020) Installation/configuration of Flock T-shirt Printing Machine for Shima Creative World Calabar (July, 2020) ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Middlesex University, Hendon Campus, Hendon, London NW4 4BT (December, 2015) M.Sc. Computer Network Management (Grade: Merit) (Network Management, Security and Disaster Recovery; Network Systems and Services; Computer Networks, Wireless and Mobile Communication Systems; Web Based Information System Management; Project Research and Communication Skills) Middlesex University, Hendon Campus, Hendon, London NW4 4BT (June, 2014) B.Sc. Information Technology and Business Information Systems (Grade 1:1) (Computing Project Management; Novel Interaction Technologies; New Media; Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence) APTECH Global Training, Calabar (2007 - 2010) Advance Diploma in Software Engineering - ADSE (Grade: Credit) (Web Design with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Dreamweaver, RDBMS and Data Management; Web Development with ASP.NET, JSP, PHP, Perl, Apache Server and IIS; Programing with C, C# and Java; Network Administration: Active Directory; Database Design, Implementation and Maintenance: SQL Server and MySQL); Object Analysis and Design, Linux OS; Software Engineering Principles; Software Project Management and MS Project; Software Quality Assurance, Validation, Verification and Testing. Royal Connectivity Computer Institute, Calabar (2003) Diploma in Computer Studies (Grade: Credit) Introduction to Computer; Operating Systems; MS Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point; Internet; Basic Programing; CorelDraw; Adobe Page Maker; Visual D-Base. Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar (1997 - 2003) Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Microsoft Corporation (March, 2013) Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) .NET Framework 4.0, Web Applications Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS Microsoft Virtual Academy, Online Learning (June, 2014) MVA Certificate of Learning (Developing in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 Jump Start; Programming in C# Jump Start; Building Web Apps with ASP.NET Jump Start; Windows 8 for IT Pros Jump Start; Building Apps for Windows Phone 8 Jump Start; Developing Windows Store Apps with HTML5 Jump Start; Licensing SQL Server 2012). LinkedIn Learning (November, 2020) Diversity, Inclusion, and belonging for All (Inclusive Mindset; Unlocking Authentic Communication in a Culturally-Diverse Workplace; Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Differences; Unconscious Bias; Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues; Equity First: The Path to Inclusion and Belonging; Becoming an Ally to All). LinkedIn Learning (August, 2020) Build Your Skills in Customer Services (Customer service foundations; Problem solving and troubleshooting; Building rapport with customers; Call Control strategies; Handling abusive customers; Creating positive conversation with challenging customers; De-escalating intense situations; Serving customers Using Social Media). AWARDS AND ACHIEVMENTS Dean’s Academic Excellence Scholarship (Middlesex University, London) (October, 2014) Certificate of Merit (Cross River State NYSC Anti-Corruption Club) (April, 2017) HOBBIES Computing and experimenting on new technologies, Programming, Graphic Design, Reading, interacting on Social Media Platforms, Coaching, Music, Crypto Asset Collection, and Travelling. REFERENCES Amb. Ekpezu Obu Ekpezu 2023 Deputy Governorship Candidate for Labour Party (LP), Cross River State. -,- Mr. Mfon Uwa Director, Unified Data Nigeria Limited, Lagos, Nigeria-,-