Vincent Ogundu, Information Technology Supervisor

Vincent Ogundu

Information Technology Supervisor

GRANT THORNTON NIGERIA

Location
Nigeria
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bsc Computer Science
Experience
17 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 1 Months

Information Technology Supervisor at GRANT THORNTON NIGERIA
  • Nigeria
  • My current job since May 2013

Setup and configuration of Checkpoint Firewall (Access policies, Virtual Private Network, Web filtering, Intrusion Prevention and Detection Systems) * Lead NNPC, NPDC, Resort Savings and Loans IT System Audit for 2014 & 2015 periods - this includes Disaster Recovery (DR) system audit, IT General Controls, Application Controls and Network Security Controls etc. *A team member in the Implementation of Grant Thornton Pathfinder Global Security Requirements that includes: • Pathfinder Cybersecurity Implementation across all GT Firms. - Email Filter - Mimecast Email Filtering system - Firewalls - Checkpoints in the three locations - Encryption - Kaspersky Encryption - Hard drives, removable drives - Vulnerability scanning tool - Rapid7 - Centralized Antivirus - Kaspersky Antivirus - Centralized Active directory domain - gtng.com - Mobile device management - AirWatch/Google MDM - Wombat Security Training - Content Filtering system etc *Liaised with the International Providers to setup and train staffs in the implementation of the Grant Thornton Operational Practice Management Solution (OPMS). Manage and Maintain GT External and Internal Network (Intranet, LAN, WAN, Servers etc)
* To provide end-user support within the Local user and Branches.
*Implement and Manage AD-DS - DHCP Server, DNS Server, Email Servers etc.
*Implemented a 2Mbps Fiber Optic solution from previous RF network, Also implemented high a PABX solution for both internal and external communication etc.
*Interface with other I.T personnel across the Local branches and Globe on software Deployment, Testing and Administration of approved policies.
*Provide periodic training to end-users and fresh recruits undergoing induction program
*Advise the partnership on latest updates, technology and maximize the best use of existing resources
*Provide an effective back-up for all systems within the network.
*Map all network drives to cloud storage etc
*Currently setting up a fiber to radio ISP servicing dept. and implementing a VOIP (Interconnected PABX) firm wide national.
*Restructuring the LAN and Wireless Network.
*Manage vendor relationships and Warranty issues with equipments

IT OFFICER & ADMIN OPERATIONS at easiPay Africa Ltd
  • Nigeria
  • April 2007 to April 2013

I.T OFFICER & OPERATIONS:-
*Successfully deployed easiPay Mobile Payment application Platform i.e. Enterprise Redhat Linux Ver 5.5
update 4, Oracle 11g & Web Service (Apache Tomcat 6.0.33/Weblogic and jboss) on Dell & HP Blade Servers.
*Worked closely with foreign Development Team & the Hosting Partners remotely to successfully deploy the easiPay Mobile Payment solution
*Responsible for testing the application to ensure it conforms to original Design and meets CBN regulatory policy requirements.
*Responsible for co-coordinating the easiPay Mobile Solution User Acceptance Test (UAT) & compiling reports in formats as required by CBN
*Developed the easiPay training manuals for all tiers of customer groups in compliance with stipulated CBN regulatory policy.
*Facilitated easiPay Agency/Agent/Customer trainings locally & remotely through seminars, tutorials & International using e-training tools.
* Provide Backend support to All easiPay users & working closely with Development team to Redesign & modify solution to meet easiPay & Her esteemed Client requirements.
*Responsible for Managing the deployment and setup of New easiPay branches nationwide.
*Help desk service and on site computer systems support.
*Wide and Local Area Network Implementation and Management.
*Cisco Switches and Router configuration; Network Performance monitoring and reporting. Data Access Controls.
*Co-ordination of I.T activities within the easiPay Ecosystem and Managing Data Center activities with our Hosting Partners including Data Backup Management & Disaster Recovery plans and also Runs the easiPay End of Day (EOD) process.
*Interfaces with All easiPay I.T vendors e.g SMS, USSD, MNO, IVR, VPN etc
* Interview, Training and Setup for new IT & Support Staffs
* Computers & its Accessories Repair.
*Working with team to develop new and better ways of supporting the solution.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bsc Computer Science
  • at London Metropolitan University
  • September 2014

2010-2011 MERIDEAN TECHNOLOGY LIMITED *Meridian Certified Network Engineer (MCNE) Comptia A+, Comptia Network+, Comptia Security+, Comptia Linux+, CCNA, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuring, Network Infrastructure Configuring, Application Infrastructure Config. 2009 * APTECH COMPUTER EDUCATION *Certification: CCNA ( Roll No: NG 02/200905/50104), *CCNA 1: Networking for Home and Small Businesses,*CCNA 2: Working at a small-to-Medium, Business or ISP, *CCNA 3: Introducing Routing and switching in the Enterprise, *CCNA 4: Designing and Supporting Computer Networks. 2008 APTECH/MERIDEAN TECHNOLOGY * OST (Open Source Technologies) -Insight to OAD, REDHAT LINUX, Apache Web server, Database Programming with MYSQL, Perl, Web Application Development with PHP

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at APTECH
  • December 2011

2010-2011 MERIDEAN TECHNOLOGY LIMITED *Meridian Certified Network Engineer (MCNE) Comptia A+, Comptia Network+, Comptia Security+, Comptia Linux+, CCNA, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuring, Network Infrastructure Configuring, Application Infrastructure Config. 2009 * APTECH COMPUTER EDUCATION *Certification: CCNA ( Roll No: NG 02/200905/50104), *CCNA 1: Networking for Home and Small Businesses,*CCNA 2: Working at a small-to-Medium, Business or ISP, *CCNA 3: Introducing Routing and switching in the Enterprise, *CCNA 4: Designing and Supporting Computer Networks.

Diploma, Industrial Maintenance Engineering
  • at YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
  • February 2003

Best Implemented Project- of Current Welding Machine with Air cooling system.

Bachelor's degree, INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING
  • at YABATECH
  • February 2003

BEST PROJECT IMPLEMENTED

High school or equivalent, Industrial Maintenance Engineering
  • at YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
  • January 2003

2001 - 2003 YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, OND *Industrial Maintenance Engineering. CGPA:3.16, GPA:2.96

Diploma, Word Processing & Data Management
  • January 2002

2002 * PYV COMPUTER TRAINING INSTITUTE, *Certificate: Word Processing & Data Management

High school or equivalent,
  • at AGIDINGBI GRAMMAR SCHOOL
  • January 2000

1994 - 2000 AGIDINGBI GRAMMAR SCHOOL, IKEJA, LAGOS, *Senior Secondary Certificate. (SSCE) 7 Credits at 1st Sitting

Diploma,
  • at ADENIYI JONES PRIMARY SCHOOL
  • January 1994

1988- 1994 ADENIYI JONES PRIMARY SCHOOL, IKEJA, LAGOS *First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at UNIVERSITY OF LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

2012-2013 UNIVERSITY OF LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY, U.K Bsc. Computer Science. (3rd Yr) . {In Progress}

High school or equivalent, Business or ISP
  • at APTECH COMPUTER EDUCATION

2009 * APTECH COMPUTER EDUCATION *Certification: CCNA ( Roll No: NG 02/200905/50104), *CCNA 1: Networking for Home and Small Businesses, *CCNA 2: Working at a small-to-Medium, Business or ISP, *CCNA 3: Introducing Routing and switching in the Enterprise, *CCNA 4: Designing and Supporting Computer Networks.

Specialties & Skills

Windows Support
Meridian
Hardware Engineers
Applications Support
ENGINEER
MERIDIAN 1
MERIDIAN CERTIFIED
MICROSOFT OFFICE

Languages

English
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