Stanley Olokor

Experience

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  Dataflex Nig Ltd

  Oct 2004 - Mar 2005

  Systems Engineer

  As a systems Engineer, I had the opportunity to acquire first hand training from the Chief Engineer on Laptops and networking. The team and I were responsible for networking solutions to our various clients. My responsibility includes;* Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure* Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools* Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability* Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes.* Participate in the design of information and operational support systems* Provide 2nd and 3rd level support to clients* Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution Show less

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  UAC of Nigeria Plc

  May 2005 - Jun 2005

  Assistant Manager, Technical Menu Masters

  I had the opportunity to acquire management skills both on a-month long structured training and hands-on. I also acquired auditing experience that took me through subsidiaries such as, Mr. Biggs, CAP Plc, Menu Masters etc. My responsibilities are provide assistance to the manager as thus:* Provide assistance to the internal audit department in its functions. As such, business units i.e. Mr Biggs, CAP Plc, Menu Masters were audited and reports generated for analysis.* Provide oversight and direction to the employees in the operating unit in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures in Menu Masters business unit.* Empower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.* Lead employees using a performance management and development process that provides an overall context and framework to encourage employee contribution and includes goal setting, feedback, and performance development planning.* Maintain transparent communication. Appropriately communicate organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication. Show less

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  Zenith Bank Plc

  Jun 2005 - Jan 2008

  Communications Engineer, Infotech department

  I was the team lead in the maintenance of access from the branches to the Head office. In that capacity I was part of the team responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance. On the troubleshooting skill side, as the Communications Engineer for an enterprise network system of a leading financial institution, The team and I led the requirements definition, vendor and partner review for a collaborative system.

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  Etisalat Nigeria

  Feb 2008 - Sept 2015

  * Managing commercial Data service nationwide. Responsible for the maintenance of data service ensuring that the set KPI is met.* Managing blackberry service for the network* responsible for the IP backbone maintenance for the data network* responsible for the internet access for commercial data traffic* Supervising Vendors to carry out task as stipulated.* Troubleshooting of any data related issue* Carry out any other task as directed by management. * Managing commercial Data service nationwide. Responsible for the maintenance of data service ensuring that the set KPI is met.* Managing blackberry service for the network* responsible for the IP backbone maintenance for the data network* responsible for the internet access for commercial data traffic* Supervising Vendors to carry out task as stipulated.* Troubleshooting of any data related issue* Carry out any other task as directed by management.

  • Senior Engineer, Packet Switched Core Operations

    Mar 2010 - Sept 2015

  • Engineer, Packet Switched Core Operations

    Feb 2008 - Feb 2010
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  Airtel Nigeria

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2021

  Manager, PS Core Operations & Maintenance

  • Operations and management of ericsson’s Mkvi, Mkvi+, Mkviii & Mkx SGSNs• Operations and management of ericsson’s EPG-SSR• Operations and management of ericsson’s SAPC servers• DNS operations and management for PS Core domain as well as PDN• Capacity management of all ericsson’s packet core node• Identifying required resources to achieve the unit’s function’s strategy.• Coordinate routine maintenance of Packet Switches in line with standard policies and procedures.• Compile agreed periodic activity/performance reports for the attention of the senior management team • Manages the Opex budget as well as the maintain inventory level for the packet core nodes• Provide support to front line members of staff on packet core related issues• Prepare root cause analysis for incidents and outages• Managing commercial data service nationwide. • Responsible for the operation and maintenance of data service ensuring that the set KPI/target is met.• Managing blackberry service for the network• Managing third-party vendors to carry out PS Core related tasks• Troubleshooting of any data related issue• Carry out any other task as directed by senior management. Show less

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  Phillips Outsourcing Services Nigeria Limited

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

  Consultant Packet Core, DSC Operations & Maintenance

  2G, 3G, 4G LTE & 5G NSA Packet Core Operation & MaintenanceOperations and maintenance of DRA, DEA (DSC)Operations and maintenance of MME, EPG, SAPC, IPworksOperations and maintenance of BSP and HDS platformsOperations and maintenance of the Ericsson CEE (Cloud Execution Environment)

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  First Point Group

  Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  Consultant Support Engineer - Packet Core to Ericsson Sudan

  Provide Support Services to customer for the following nodes; MME, EPG, SAPC, DSC, Juniper, Extreme, IMS and Ericsson cloud.

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  Ericsson Software

  Aug 2023 - now

  Packet Core Support Engineer