TIMOTHY MAYOWA OKEDIRAN
Hull,UNITED KINGDOM
Summary
Intelligent IT specialist with extensive expertise in technical diagnostics and troubleshooting. Assess performance problems and report serious ones to managers. focused issue solver with a track record of providing excellent IT help. agile IT specialist knowledgeable in privacy and data protection measures. Reduce vulnerabilities by putting creative solutions into practice. knowledgeable about data management techniques and disaster recovery.
A focused IT support engineer with knowledge of managing and updating gear and software. complies with scheduled maintenance procedures to minimize computer downtime. tracks access and network performance to identify problems.
I am hardworking, correctable, and possess a strong team spirit with a willingness to explore and learn new things. I also have a trainable mind and am always ready to tackle challenges. I have a strong relational potential to relate to different kinds of people from different backgrounds, ages, races, and languages. I communicate fluently in English and can read or write in English as well as other African languages.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Multimedia / System Engineer Consultant
Lagos State University, Ojo
OJO LAGOS, Nigeria
2020.03 - 2020.11
- Reorganization of the Lagos State University Multimedia Centre.
- Provide a link bridge between the Lagos State University ICT center and the multimedia center.
- Deployment of a multimedia and interactive senate chamber for the university.
- Interconnection of TV, cameras, and microphones to facilitate electronic meetings for the university's governing council.
- Provides sound engineering support for the university matriculation and convocation ceremonies during the COVID-19 era.
- General IT consultant
Technical Director
Timsco Okes Enterprises
OJO, Lagos
2019.01 - Current
- Oversee the hardware and software of computer systems and information technologies.
- Deploy computer networks, phone networks, and web cameras.
- Plan, coordinate, oversee, and assess operations related to IT and electronic data in the office and other workplaces.
- Oversee IT personnel by hiring, developing, and mentoring staff members, as well as by outlining job requirements and evaluating their work.
- Create, design, implement, and oversee policies, procedures, and systems.
- Make sure backup systems, network access, and data are secure using different security technologies.
- installation of access control systems, authentication, and staff clock-in.
- Provide remote solutions to customers' needs and dispatch onsite engineers to the appropriate centers.
- Act under system functionality, and users need to support organizational policy.
- Determine the trouble spots and promptly put strategic fixes in place.
- Examine systems and evaluate their results
- Maintain resources, data security, and governance frameworks.
- Manage the yearly budget and make sure it is economical.
- Produced technical schedules in line with production specifications where necessary.
DATA RECOVERY SPECIALIST AND CONSULTANT
JOINT ADMISSION AND MATRICULATION BOARD, NIGERIA
ABUJA, NIGERIA
2023.05 - Current
- Recovery of student exam records stored on an old compact disk
- Rejuvenation of tape drives and data recovery
- Repair of damaged SCSI storage devices and recovery of stored files.
- Repair of servers and data recovery
- Data migrations
- System integrations
Software Developer and Training Consultant
BEEHESS HOSPITAL LIMITED
AKOWONJO LAGOS, NIGERIA
2021.02 - 2023.03
- Developed and deployed electronic medical records for the hospital using Python.
- Patient registration, encounter, admission, discharge, etc
- System management and solving IT-related issues.
- Deployment of wireless CCTV cameras.
- Provides staff training.
- Created innovative, responsive software solution portfolios in collaboration with designers and customers.
- Observed industry best practices to promote efficient, compliant software development.
- I wrote clean, clear, and well-tested code for various projects.
- Reacted to technical support requests quickly, resolving issues within target timeframes.
- Trained teams on new software programs to limit operational disruption.
- Evaluated existing software to highlight functional successes and opportunities.
IT Consultant and Curriculum Developer
Lagos State University of Education
Ijanikin, Nigeria
2021.08 - 2022.06
- Program development and leadership
- Programs developed include: Computer engineering and electronics; Mobile phone repairs and maintenance; and vehicle diagnostics training
- Courses Taught: CAE 111, CAE 113, CPE 112, CEE 112, CEE117, CEE115
- Workshops and practical sessions: hardware repairs (laptops, printers, servers, UPS, phones, and all IT equipment).
SIWES Supervisor
Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education
Ijanikin Lagos, Nigeria
2019.01 - 2019.03
- Supervision of the student industrial work experience scheme.
- Visit the various SIWES centers across the allocated regions.
- Grading of the student's logbook.
- Prepare results for the department
System Analyst / Hardware Technician
Timsco Okes Enterprises
OJO LAGOS, NIGERIA
2017.04 - 2019.12
- IT Consultant
- We provide technical assistance to our clients, such as Lagos State University, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, the University of Lagos, other tertiary institutions, and cooperative organizations.
- Engineering services such as repairs, diagnosis, deployment, and remote support assistance.
- Printer repairs and general maintenance
- Provide solutions to all hardware problems
- Computer Networking
- Provide technical pieces of advice and make recommendations
- Software installation and development
- Telecomm equipment setup
- Projectors and multimedia equipment
- Technical trainer and program director (Train the Trainers).
IT Technician / Telecommunication Internship
TTC MOBILE LTD
Ikeja, Nigeria
2008.01 - 2008.06
- Server Configuration
- Hardware and software, Practical VSAT Installation
- Modem Configuration
- Equipment Setup And VSAT Commissioning
- Signal Tracking
- Determination Of Azimuth And Elevation
- Practical PABX Configuration
- Voice Over Internet Protocols (VOIP)
- IP Telephony
- GSM Engineering
- Installation of BTS Antenna
- RF Configuration
Vice Principal/Mathematics Teacher
Amity Int'l College
Lagos, Nigeria
2003.05 - 2007.01
- Established instructional practices are driven by statistical performance data.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or home.
- Assist the principal as needed for the day-to-day running of the school as well as key decision-making.
- We administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Administered school budget and tracked expenses.
Education
PhD - Computer Science
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA
NIGERIA 2019.10 -
M.SC - Computer Science
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Nigeria 2016.03 - 2019.10
PGD - Computer Science
University of Lagos
Nigeria 2014.01 - 2015.12
B.SC - Mathematics
Lagos State University, Ojo
Nigeria 2004.04 - 2010.03
Certificate in Business Development (2014 - undefined
Enterprise Development Centre (LBS
2014
Diploma - Computer Repairs and Maintenance
INTECCO COMPUTERS LIMITED
Nigeria 2003.01 - 2003.08
Skills
- System diagnosis and repairs
- Software issues diagnosis and fixes
- Client sourcing
- Hardware technician
- Software development
- Application installations
- Knowledgeable in Mac systems
- Server configurations
- Mobile application development using Flutter
- Data visualization and data analysis
- Website design using WordPress
- Data recovery and migration
- Customer service centers
- Delivering co-operate training
- Technical trainer
- IT laboratory setup
- Digital electronics design and implementation
- GSM engineering
- PABX and VOIP deployment
- IP cameras and wireless camera configurations and deployments
- Mobile phone repairs
Accomplishments
- FEDERAL MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND PRODUCTIVITY, NIGERIA
- (2006)
- Trade Test Certificate of Competence
- Test I: Radio Mechs Workshop
- Test II: Radio Mechs Workshop
- Test III: Radio Mechs Workshop
- A+ CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL (2008)
- Computing Industry Association (COMPTIA) A+
- Comptia A + Essential 601
Affiliations
BRITISH EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, UK. (2021)
Membership Number: 034256
Interests
HONOURS / APPOINTMENTS: , Appointed as Member
Board of Directors, 2020.
Ripen the MeriSTEM, Inc., USA.
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Languages
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Native
Quote
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Walt Disney
Timeline
DATA RECOVERY SPECIALIST AND CONSULTANT
JOINT ADMISSION AND MATRICULATION BOARD, NIGERIA
2023.05 - Current
IT Consultant and Curriculum Developer
Lagos State University of Education
2021.08 - 2022.06
Software Developer and Training Consultant
BEEHESS HOSPITAL LIMITED
2021.02 - 2023.03
Multimedia / System Engineer Consultant
Lagos State University, Ojo
2020.03 - 2020.11
PhD - Computer Science
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA
2019.10 -
Technical Director
Timsco Okes Enterprises
2019.01 - Current
SIWES Supervisor
Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education
2019.01 - 2019.03
System Analyst / Hardware Technician
Timsco Okes Enterprises
2017.04 - 2019.12
M.SC - Computer Science
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
2016.03 - 2019.10
PGD - Computer Science
University of Lagos
2014.01 - 2015.12
IT Technician / Telecommunication Internship
TTC MOBILE LTD
2008.01 - 2008.06
B.SC - Mathematics
Lagos State University, Ojo
2004.04 - 2010.03
Vice Principal/Mathematics Teacher
Amity Int'l College
2003.05 - 2007.01
Diploma - Computer Repairs and Maintenance
INTECCO COMPUTERS LIMITED
2003.01 - 2003.08
Certificate in Business Development (2014 - undefined
Enterprise Development Centre (LBS