ADESOLA KEHINDE
Manchester,
Summary
Forward-thinking Network Engineer with deep expertise in designing, optimising, and securing modern network infrastructures. Experienced in managing enterprise-grade, multi-platform environments and integrating technologies such as MPLS, fixed wireless, DIA, and advanced VPN architectures to deliver resilient, high-performance connectivity. Proficient in configuring and supporting switches, routers, and firewalls while maintaining strict compliance and a strong security posture. Known for reliability, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to support and sustain mission-critical networks in fast-paced, high-demand environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Engineer
M247 Limited
11.2023 - Current
- Provision specialist support to customers across a portfolio of high-end managed connectivity products as part of the Connect service desk team, through inbound/outbound calls and managing online tickets and emails.
- Monitor/handle queries across ADSL/FTTC, leased fiber, managed shared and dedicated firewalls (Fortinet), radio/wireless, and MPLS solutions.
- Collaborate with the wider team to ensure 24/7 monitoring coverage for customer base, whilst delivering against internal and customer SLAs.
- Proactively undertake fault trend analysis within the organization's in-life services to ensure they remain fit for purpose, whilst assisting with difficult fault-related problems and suggesting immediate action to limit damage and restore services.
- Proactively monitor connectivity solutions to ensure events are captured and resolved before they become an incident, while in the event of a major service outage, liaise with all relevant departments to take care of fault diagnostics to resolve.
Senior Network Operation Engineer
IPNX Limited
10.2018 - 09.2023
- Installed and configured core network devices and integrated it into the network(LAN, MAN & WAN)
- Managed daily operations of 100+ nodes, multi-network, base transmitting stations and network infrastructures(includes power & network devices)
- Configured Cisco routers & L2/L3 switches using OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VTP, LACP, and Access list, etc
- Installed and configured GPON & leased fiber, wireless point-to-point and point-to-multipoint technologies.
- Administered Hypervisor like Oracle Virtual Box, Hyper-V & ESXI/VMWare.
- Administered MPLS, VRF, QOS, VPN(SSL, IPSEC, GRE), OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and network security (IPSEC firewalls) protocols and services for customer's network integration.
- Designed and troubleshot customer's LAN, WAN network and internet-data architecture using routing protocols such as: static routes, default routes, and dynamic protocols- EIGRP, OSPF, RIP & BGP
Network Administrator
JMG Generators Limited
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Maintained network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, performance tuning, troubleshooting network problems, and escalating problems to vendor.
- Administered servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, phones, personal digital assistants, smart-phones, software deployment, security updates and patches.
- Monitor brand consistency across all marketing channels.
IT Support Officer
Newrest Airline services
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Providing technical support to users, including troubleshooting and resolving problems with hardware, software, and networks.
- Administered Microsoft Windows client OS e.g XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8 & Microsoft office packages & server operating systems.
- Deployed new hardware, server backups & evaluated new software & security risks.
- Monitored and coordinated access control devices and surveillance systems (CCTV).
- Installed and configured various network devices and services(routers, switches, firewall, load balancers, VPN, QOS)
- Documenting and tracking IT support issues and resolutions.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
NOUN University
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
University of Lagos
Skills
- Routing & Switching
- Network Security
- Enterprise Infrastructure
- MPLS/VPN
- Server Administration
- Cloud Computing
- Firewalls
- Wireless Technologies
Certification
- CCNA
- CCNP (ENCOR)
- JUNIPER JNCIA-JUNOS
- FORTINET FCP(NSE 4 & NSE 5)
- CISCO MERAKI(ECMS 500-220)
Timeline
Network Engineer
M247 Limited
11.2023 - Current
Senior Network Operation Engineer
IPNX Limited
10.2018 - 09.2023
Network Administrator
JMG Generators Limited
05.2018 - 10.2018
IT Support Officer
Newrest Airline services
05.2016 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Information Technology
NOUN University
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
University of Lagos