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Pius Oluwole Akoshile

London,Ontario

Summary

Experienced data networks engineer with strong cross-vendor network and security architecture background. Proficient in Linux, Windows OS, MPLS, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, SDH, VLAN, and Microsoft Office. Track record of delivering complex projects on time and budget with a customer-centric approach. Adaptable team player with excellent leadership skills. Seeking to leverage security expertise for team success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead

Huawei Technologies
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2019 - 02.2022
  • Oversee projects, resource allocation, team coordination, provide technical direction, and offer mentorship and support to team members
  • Conducted thorough analysis of network system failures, identifying issues with hardware, software, power, and communications
  • Cultivated and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to promote a positive and productive work environment
  • Actively led continuous improvement by generating innovative ideas and engaging in problem-solving activities, fostering a collaborative and supportive teamwork environment
  • Successful delivery of Internet gateway security and expansion project from 100Gbps to 1.2Tbps
  • Created and disseminated over 15 technical solutions via the internal bulletin to enhance knowledge base and facilitate timely resolution of similar issues faced by other engineers
  • Successfully executed a large-scale IP network edge expansion project, which involved the deployment of 286 routers
  • This led to the onboarding of new services and customers resulting in about 30% increased revenue.

Senior Network Engineer (Datacom)

Huawei Technologies
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2017 - 09.2019
  • Providing technical leadership, overseeing network architecture, and mentoring junior engineers
  • Implemented IGP-based traffic engineering techniques to efficiently route and shape network traffic, resulting in reduced service interruptions and alleviated network strain
  • Assumed network security design and integration responsibilities, evaluating potential threats, and implementing measures to protect the network against security breaches
  • Designed and deployed cloud network infrastructures, including intra- and inter-data center connections, to enable seamless communication between systems and improve overall network performance
  • Developed layered chart of network troubleshooting steps to ease network maintenance for junior engineers which proved to have aided and improved team’s troubleshooting skills.

Network Engineer II (Datacom)

Huawei Technologies.
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2015 - 09.2017
  • Independently managing and supporting network infrastructure, designing and implementing changes, resolving complex issues, and contributing to projects
  • Diagnosed complex network issues involving a combination of hardware, software, power, and communications factors to ensure efficient network performance
  • Deployed 2G and 3G TDM to IP swap and modernization which led to growth in CS traffic by 12% on network and improved user experience
  • Assessed and appraised wide area network (WAN) and local area network (LAN) connectivity technologies, ensuring optimal network performance and security
  • Created an automation script to handle repetitive tasks such as weekly link utilization, equipment health, and runtime reports
  • This improved the time, and standard of report.

Network Engineer I (Datacom)

Huawei Technologies
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2013 - 01.2015
  • Supporting network infrastructure, configuring devices, troubleshooting issues, and implementing changes under guidance
  • Diagnosed and resolved network and server issues to ensure continuous system availability and minimal service interruptions
  • Participated in troubleshooting, capacity planning and analysis, performance analysis & root cause analysis which improved the customer confidence in my team.

Network Support Engineer

Lightning Networks Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
04.2013 - 12.2013
  • Assisting with network configurations, troubleshooting basic network issues, and supporting more experienced engineers
  • Demonstrated proficiency in network health-checks, report generation, and contingency planning to ensure high network availability and minimize service disruptions
  • Supervised new installations, provided the necessary tools for onsite integration of network equipment and conducted product acceptance tests.

Education

Post-graduate Certificate - Information Security Management

Fanshawe College
08.2023

Post-graduate Certificate - Network and Security Architecture

Fanshawe College
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Lagos State University
09.2011

Skills

  • Network Technologies:
  • TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP, VPN, IPsec, NAT, VLAN, SD-WAN, VRRP, DNS, DHCP
  • Tools: Security Onion, PRTG, CACTI, Wireshark, Traceroute, Putty, SecureCRT, AWS Console, GNS3, VMWare, Ansible
  • Languages & OS: Python, Linux/Unix, Windows
  • Others: Leadership, Customer service, Problem-solving, Teamwork, Communication, Adaptability, Interpersonal skills

Timeline

Team Lead

Huawei Technologies
10.2019 - 02.2022

Senior Network Engineer (Datacom)

Huawei Technologies
10.2017 - 09.2019

Network Engineer II (Datacom)

Huawei Technologies.
02.2015 - 09.2017

Network Engineer I (Datacom)

Huawei Technologies
12.2013 - 01.2015

Network Support Engineer

Lightning Networks Limited
04.2013 - 12.2013

Post-graduate Certificate - Information Security Management

Fanshawe College

Post-graduate Certificate - Network and Security Architecture

Fanshawe College

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Lagos State University

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