Precious Odiaka

IT & Technical Manager / IT & Technical Support
Lagos, NG.

About

Highly experienced IT/ICT Professional with over 8 years of expertise in IT service management, network engineering, and system administration across diverse platforms. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive diagnostics, implement robust security measures, and deliver exceptional on-site and remote technical support. Adept at leveraging cloud technologies, automation, and problem-solving skills to optimize system functionality and drive operational efficiency.

Work

APRIMO
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Remote Customer Support and System Administrator

Summary

Administered Windows and Linux servers and managed cloud infrastructure, providing exceptional customer support and implementing automation to streamline technical support processes.

Highlights

Delivered exceptional multi-channel customer support via phone, email, and chat, resolving technical issues promptly to maintain high user satisfaction.

Administered and secured Windows and Linux server environments, ensuring continuous uptime and stability for critical business operations.

Managed and optimized cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure platforms, enhancing system scalability and resource efficiency.

Collaborated cross-functionally with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues, significantly reducing resolution times.

Developed and implemented automation scripts that streamlined support processes, reducing manual effort and improving response times.

SOFTNET Limited
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Software Tester / Quality Assurance

Summary

Executed comprehensive manual and automated testing for web and mobile applications, ensuring functionality and usability while collaborating with development teams to resolve defects.

Highlights

Designed and executed comprehensive manual and automated test cases for web and mobile applications, ensuring 100% functionality and usability coverage.

Identified, documented, and tracked software defects using Bugzilla and Jira, contributing to a 15% reduction in post-release bugs.

Collaborated closely with front-end and back-end developers, facilitating timely resolution of application issues and accelerating release cycles.

Neo 8 Energy Solutions
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Technical Project Analyst / Manager

Summary

Managed IT operations and technical projects for solar installations, overseeing teams, conducting site surveys, and implementing strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.

Highlights

Supervised solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors, ensuring 100% compliance with project codes, specifications, schedules, and safety standards.

Successfully managed IT operations for solar installations, including inverter configuration and Wi-Fi networking, resulting in a 20% improvement in deployment efficiency.

Conducted comprehensive site surveys and energy audits, ensuring precise solar system design and sizing that optimized energy output by 15%.

Identified and analyzed new project opportunities, implementing cost reduction strategies that minimized risks and significantly enhanced project efficiency by 10%.

Actively monitored installed solar system performance via advanced inverter networking software, identifying and resolving issues to ensure 99% uptime and peak energy production.

Huawei Telecommunications
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Network Support Engineer

Summary

Administered and managed complex network systems, providing proactive support and optimizing configurations to ensure exceptional performance and functionality.

Highlights

Administered and managed critical network systems, achieving 99.9% uptime and ensuring optimal performance for telecommunications operations.

Proactively escalated network alarms and provided efficient remote support to on-site engineers, reducing average incident resolution time by 20%.

Conducted comprehensive network configuration checks, re-configuring and optimizing settings that improved network efficiency by 15%.

Huawei Telecommunications
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Field Maintenance Engineer

Summary

Performed active preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on microwave radios and cell tower equipment, ensuring optimal network performance and resolving critical site-down issues.

Highlights

Performed Active Preventive Maintenance (APM) on critical microwave radio equipment (RTN, Huawei, Ericsson, Aviat), reducing system failures by 10%.

Configured and troubleshot complex microwave links, diagnosing and resolving critical network alarms to achieve a 98% link availability.

Successfully resolved 15+ network site-down incidents for 2G, 3G, and 4G BTS, minimizing service interruptions and restoring connectivity efficiently.

Education

Novena University

B.Sc.

Computer Science & Mathematics

Courses

Relevant Coursework in Computer Science and Mathematics

Certificates

Certificate in IT Masters

Issued By

Alison Education Company

AWS Cloud Practitioner certificate

Issued By

Amazon Web Services

Certificate in IT Networking

Issued By

Cisco Networking Academy

Diploma in Solar Engineering

Issued By

Asteven Solar Academy

Diploma in Management Information Systems (MIS)

Issued By

Aptech Education Worldwide

Skills

System Administration

Windows, Linux, macOS, AI, IoT, Cloud Computing, Software, Programming, Computer Engineering, Electrical Systems, Electronics.

Network Management

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, ITIL, ICT Operations, Ethernet, Wired LAN, Wireless LAN, Network Configuration, Microwave Radios, Cell Tower Radio Communication, 2G, 3G, 4G BTS.

IT Service Management

ITIL, Zendesk, JIRA, ServiceNow, IT Support, On-site Support, Remote Support.

Cloud Platforms

AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.

Database Management

MySQL, MongoDB.

Scripting

Python, Bash.

Quality Assurance

Manual Testing, Automated Testing, Test Case Design, Bug Reporting, Bugzilla.

Project Management

Project Planning, Risk Minimization, Cost Reduction, Efficiency Enhancement, Site Surveys, Energy Audits.

Problem Solving & Diagnostics

Troubleshooting, Critical Thinking, System Diagnostics, Root Cause Analysis.

Security Measures

Security Certificates, Robust Security Implementation.

Communication

Articulate Speaking, Persuasive Writing, Active Listening, Technical Communication.

Time Management

Prioritization, Planning, Objective Accomplishment.