Charles Ikusan Abimbola
IT/Network Engineer
Cardiff
Summary
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
OYO Technology and Hospitality
11.2024 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Manager, Network & Monitoring
Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN)
08.2011 - 11.2023
- Led maintenance of 50+ network devices, achieving 99.9% uptime for Nigeria's internet backbone.
- Designed large-scale network projects with Cisco and Mikrotik devices, supporting 115+ clients.
- Implemented monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios), reducing downtime by 90%.
- Automated device configuration with Python, enhancing efficiency for 100+ customers.
- Strengthened security with VPN/Cisco ASA, reducing breaches by 40%.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Consulting Network Engineer
Taylor Communications
02.2019 - 09.2022
- Configured 100+ LAN/WAN hardware and OS installations, ensuring robust network performance.
- Implemented Helix Technology SDN with Multi-Service Tunnel Networking, improving bandwidth efficiency by 30%.
- Monitored client networks proactively, reducing downtime by 25% through predictive analytics.
- Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
Network Support Engineer
Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN)
02.2010 - 08.2011
- Configured LAN/WAN networks, performing 150+ hardware installations.
- Provided technical support for software and hardware, resolving issues via ticketing systems.
- Assisted in deploying new networking infrastructure, improving connectivity for remote users.
Education
MSc - Computing
Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales01.2024
B.Eng. - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma, Nigeria01.2009
Skills
- Networking: Cisco Catalyst 9500/9300
- BGP
- OSPF
- EIGRP
- Cisco ASA Firewalls
- Software: SolarWinds
- PRTG
- Nagios
- Windows Server
- Linux
- MySQL
- Programming: Python (Pandas, NLTK, Flask)
- Bash
- HTML/CSS
- JavaScript
- Other: VMware vSphere
- MS Azure
- GitHub
- Machine Learning (scikit-learn)
- Analytical problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Self-motivation
- Team building
- Change management
- Strategic planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Project planning
- Inventory control
- Monitoring software experience
- Relationship building
- Training and mentoring
- Coaching and mentoring
- Inventory oversight
- Goal oriented
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff development
- Operations management
- Employee motivation
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 04/12/2012
- Advanced BGP, Koenig Solutions, 10/03/2017
- Python Programming for Cisco Network Engineer (PCNE), 21/01/2022
- SDN Certification, Helix Technology, 11/11/2021
Accomplishments
- Reduced network downtime by 90% through proactive monitoring, supporting Nigeria's digital infrastructure.
- Enhanced security for 115+ clients with Cisco ASA, reducing breaches by 40% and improving uptime by 95%.
- Led infrastructure projects for national internet backbone, enabling connectivity for 1M+ users.
- Automated network configuration with Python for 100+ customers, saving 20% operational time.
- Established remote IX access point, improving connectivity for underserved regions.
Professional Associations
- IEEE Computer Society, Active Member, 12/03/2025, Contributed to network security workshops.
- (ISC)2, Member, 03/04/2025, Engaged in cybersecurity policy discussions.
- Internet Society (ISOC), Member, 01/01/17, Supported initiatives for internet accessibility.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Software
Linux eg Ubuntu, CentOS
Programmng Languages like Python
Frameworks eg Django, Flask, etc
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsCompany Culture401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekTimeline
Supervisor
OYO Technology and Hospitality
11.2024 - Current
Consulting Network Engineer
Taylor Communications
02.2019 - 09.2022
Manager, Network & Monitoring
Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN)
08.2011 - 11.2023
Network Support Engineer
Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN)
02.2010 - 08.2011
B.Eng. - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Ambrose Alli University
MSc - Computing
Cardiff University
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