GREGORY ONOKWAI
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
A detailed, highly motivated and meticulous professional with excellent communication, research and interpersonal skills. Able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, technical and non- technical stakeholders, understands clients’ needs and effectively deliver solutions for clients’ satisfaction. In addition, he has the capacity to come up with creative solutions by effectively gathering, organizing and analyzing data with relevant tools and providing unique insights that help resolve complex issues. Knowledgeable Network Administrator qualified to upgrade software and hardware while monitoring network performance. Enthusiastic professional with background implementing cybersecurity products, including firewalls, antivirus software and intrusion prevention systems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Professional & Network Administrator
Ammi Shaddai Integrated Services Limited
12.2018 - 08.2023
- Transformed data to desired format for analyzes by conducting data preparation tasks and cleaning: removing errors, filling in missing values, dealing with duplicates and related problems; Created data visualizations and dashboards for various stakeholders to represent data clearly in ways easy to understand; Conducted descriptive analysis: measures of frequency, central tendency, dispersion, position; Predictive analysis: data validations, hypothesis tests, P-value and model parameters, correlation and regression analysis, time series forecasting; Derive insights by extracting, preparing and processing data to discover patterns and relationships which were important for business; Acquired data from primary or secondary data sources
- Created reports and effectively communicated same to stakeholders, emphasizing the impacts and consequences of insights
- Collaborated with project managers and senior business stakeholders to understand the business problem and landscape in which they need to operate
- Over-saw organization’s computer systems or database networks, performed security tests and security monitoring
- Installed and configured network hardware: servers, routers and switches
- Handled upgrade, repairs and maintenance of company computer networks
- Troubleshoot network issues, Deployed, managed and updated company software like email, word processing and videoconferencing software
- Optimized network storage
- Ensured network security by implementing security measures to protect company and user data
- Work with HR and/or team leads to educate employees on how to identify suspicious activity Identifying and fixing vulnerabilities within existing security systems
- Performing penetration tests to assess potential security problems; Perform regular audits to ensure security practices are compliant Developing organization-wide security measures Documenting known security breaches and vulnerabilities Providing feedback to cybersecurity engineers to improve proposed or existing systems Staying up-to-date on the latest information technology and cybersecurity developments Monitor network and application performance to identify and irregular activity
Planning and Research Assistant to Head of Department
Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Abuja
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Provided administrative support to the head of department for planning, logistics, record keeping, materials, and setting meeting agenda; Maintained quality controls standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings; Helped gather, monitor and manage data gathered from stakeholder engagements, supported departmental project coordination and organization
- Scheduled and conducted interviews with stakeholders as directed; address, monitor, analyze, gather and increase the awareness of project requirements and issues as required Researched information, analyzing data using various statistical methods.
Regional Sales & Business Development Engineer: Brain & Spine (Medtronic Products)
The Biostadt Company
04.2014 - 01.2017
- Sourced for new clientele, managed relationships and drove revenue growth through the direct sale of products and services; Monitored supply chain and handled orders
- Collaborated with suppliers to ensure all operations (e.g
- Shipping, delivery) meet quality and safety standards; Created sales plans and strategies suited for target markets
- Prepared sales materials, market reports, presentations and demonstrations for key accounts and prospective customers; Planned and managed sales operations, identified sales tactics for sales team as well as managed and motivated the team; Analyzed operational performance and resolving issues
- Managed inventories
- Undertook periodic market review and SWOT Analysis to maintain advantage over major competitors.
Project Coordinator
Phillenz Global Resources
07.2009 - 01.2013
- Identified the clients’ objectives and priorities, also developed and prepared briefs; Established and managed integrated communication and information systems between the client and project team
- Managed project resources
- Prepared option/feasibility reports; monitored planning permission and other statutory consents; Advised on the appropriate procurement strategy and managed projects; Planned and documented project tasks, evaluating and reporting project goals.
Education
Masters of Engineering (MSc. Chemical Engineering) -
University of Abuja, Nigeria
01.2023
Bachelors of Engineering (B.Eng. Chemical Engineering) -
University of Benin, Nigeria
01.2004
Skills
- Python
- R
- SQL
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Microsoft Office suite
- Data & Statistical analyses
- Active listener & Communication skills
- Driven & Persistent
- Organizational & Multitasking skills
- Strategic analysis & Leadership skills
- Physical stamina, Self confidence
- Customer service skills
- Team building & Collaboration
- Network Troubleshooting
- System Administration
- Network systems installation
- Technical Support
- Router Configuration
- Wireless Networking
Training
- ABM College: Cybersecurity diploma (In view), 2024
- Google Advanced Data Analytics 2024 (In view), 2024
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Program: CCIS
- Artificial Intelligence Institute, Abuja: Data Analysis/Data Science (2023), 2023
- Medtronic Training- Spine, ENT & Neuro-Surgical Instrumentation, Johannesburg, South Africa (2016), 2016
- Mc-Timothy Associates Sales Boot Camp 2015 (Selling Strategies to C-Level Executives, 2015
- GE Healthcare Sales Force Academy Training (Lagos (2014), Nairobi, Kenya (2015))
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Data Professional & Network Administrator
Ammi Shaddai Integrated Services Limited
12.2018 - 08.2023
Planning and Research Assistant to Head of Department
Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Abuja
01.2017 - 11.2018
Regional Sales & Business Development Engineer: Brain & Spine (Medtronic Products)
The Biostadt Company
04.2014 - 01.2017
Project Coordinator
Phillenz Global Resources
07.2009 - 01.2013
Masters of Engineering (MSc. Chemical Engineering) -
University of Abuja, Nigeria
Bachelors of Engineering (B.Eng. Chemical Engineering) -
University of Benin, Nigeria
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