Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Layer3 Limited - Abuja, Nigeria
(2022-12)
As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, my responsibilities span Systems Administration, Solutions Architecture, and Presales Engineering. I support Layer3's VMware and Virtuozzo environments, enterprise servers, user endpoints, cloud and on-premise infrastructure, ERP systems, and customer deployments.
- Designed and implemented a private cloud infrastructure for the University of Jos using VMware vCloud and vRealize Suite as part of a five-member engineering team.
- Architected and deployed a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution for customer support operations.
- Manage all servers within Abuja and Lagos virtual infrastructure environments.
- Develop customized data center, virtualization, and storage solutions based on customer requirements.
- Administer and optimize Layer3 cloud infrastructure and cloud services.
- Supervise enterprise applications including ERP systems, SIP servers, telephony infrastructure, NMS platforms, customer support systems, and file servers.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams on presales technical feasibility and solution designs.
- Perform Windows, Linux, and VMware lifecycle patching and updates.
- Designed and implemented VMware technologies including DRS, HA, vMotion, vSwitches, RDM, Fibre Channel, and iSCSI datastores.
- Deploy and manage Dell and Cisco blade servers supporting over 1,000 virtual machines across 40 ESXi hosts.
Project Engineer - Layer3 Limited - Abuja, Nigeria
(2022-04 - 2022-12)
- Collaborated with project managers and cross-functional teams to provide engineering support and documentation.
- Coordinated and monitored enterprise infrastructure projects.
- Ensured compliance with engineering standards, SLAs, and customer specifications.
- Successfully managed over 35 enterprise projects valued above $500,000.
- Oversaw solution deployment, network configuration, cloud enablement, testing, and handover activities.
Technical Support Officer – NOC - Suburban Fiber Company Limited - Nigeria
(2021-12 - 2022-05)
- Configured and activated ONU/ONT devices for FTTB and FTTH customers.
- Monitored network operations using Huawei U2000, NCE, and DNI platforms.
- Managed trouble tickets, bandwidth upgrades, and service activations.
- Provided remote support to field engineers during troubleshooting and restoration.
- Produced weekly and monthly NOC performance reports.
Information Technology Support Officer - Soft Phoenix Enterprises - Abuja, Nigeria
(2021-12 - 2022-07)
- Designed and deployed a controller-based wireless and IP CCTV network for a client in Maitama, Abuja.
- Configured Cisco 1941 routers, Cisco 3750 Layer 3 switches, Cisco 2960 Layer 2 switches, and Cisco wireless controllers.
- Implemented VLANs to reduce broadcast domains and improve network performance.
- Optimized switching infrastructure using MST and switchport aggregation.
Human Resources / Corporate Services - Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) - Nigeria
(2021-01 - 2021-12)
- Supported HR administrative operations and documentation management.
- Assisted with onboarding activities and employee file management.
- Managed office asset tracking and maintenance.
- Provided general administrative and operational support.
Network Technician Intern - University of Abuja - Abuja, Nigeria
(2018-10 - 2019-01)
- Provided Level 1 and Level 2 support for LAN, WLAN, Internet, and VoIP systems.
- Assisted in configuring and deploying IP phones.
- Supported troubleshooting of network devices and connectivity issues.
- Assisted with installation and maintenance of switches, routers, and access points.
