OGBEBOR AKPESIRI

Experience

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  BACKLINK TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LTD

  Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

  System Administrator(Internship)

  - Nurture dependable IT infrastructure and networking that’s always up and running- Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware- Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems that provide a commercial advantage to the company- Perform server administration tasks, including user/group administration, security permissions, group \ policies, print services, research event log warnings and errors, and resource monitoring, ensuring system architecture components work together seamlessly- Maintain internal infrastructure requirements including, laptop and desktop computers, servers, routers, switches, firewalls, printers, phones, security updates; support internet, intranet, LANs, WANs, and network segments- Perform routine/scheduled audits of the systems, including all backups Show less

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  INI LOCAL GOVT COUNCIL (NYSC)

  Nov 2013 - Oct 2014

  System Support Officer (NYSC)

  - Making sure daily IT operations runs smoothly.- Point of contact to employees when they experience problems with the network and their systems.- Install, upgrade and monitor software and hardware.- Perform data backup and recovery.- Maintain the essentials of the company such as operating systems, business applications, security tools, web servers, email, PCs, local and wide area networking both hardware and software, and mid- range server hardware.

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  WORLD MISSONARY UNIVERSITY FOR SCHOLARSHIP

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  I.T Support Officer

  - Helped with social affair business necessities and examination exercises to encourage Continuously Improvement.- Lecturing on CCTV installation Lecturing on Structural Cabling and Data transmission (NETWORKING). Providing Technical Support across the company and group either by a person or over the phone.- Identify problematic areas and implement strategies to solve them in time.- System maintenance and troubleshooting

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  Academic journals Limited

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2017

  Editorial Assistance / I.T Support

  - Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions, and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.- Responsible for administering Windows server (2016), (Active directory, Azure active directory, DHCP and DNS).- Served as a Desktop specialist and made recommendations for clients in respect to IT Infrastructures to improve workflow productivity.- Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software and system management tools.- Defined enterprise processes and best practices and tailored enterprise processes for applications.- Worked viably as a major aspect of a group to accomplish individual, group and departmental goals, sharing information and skills as suitable.- Design and maintaining website (urhobo institute and The Nigeria archive)-Setting up accounts for new users.-Reparing, Replacing and purchasing of equipment as necessary.-Testing New Technology and preserving assets, information security and control structure- Ensure Security of data, network access and backup systems.- Plan, organize, implement and coordinate systems polices and procedures.- Liaising with internet service provider to make payment and ensure there is uninterrupted internet connection. Show less

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  Tek Experts

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2021

  Azure Technical Support Engineer

  Act as the advanced technical contact, delivering advanced technical troubleshooting and problem-solving solutions for corporate customers, including issues escalated to the highest level of management.We performed user acceptance and integration testing to produce system enhancements and upgrades.Manage critical issues by setting customer expectations, devising and implementing action plans, and professionally communicating with all parties involved.Work extensively with Azure active directory.Perform server migration from on-premises to the cloud, Creating Authentication to Apps using Automated and executed Office 365 and Azure procedures utilizing Windows PowerShell.I delivered Azure AD training sessions and workshops for IT staff and end-users, improving the organization's self-sufficiency in managing and troubleshooting identity and access issues.Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.I am assisting with resolving customer concerns regarding Azure role-based access control and syncing using the cloud.Ensure that each support request is handled as per our Service Level Agreement (SLA) and to the highest possible customer satisfaction by setting the right expectations and fulfilling customer commitments.I am setting up Azure active directory permissions for the Team and managing all infrastructure support services.Set up monitoring using application insights and Azure monitor to ensure proper monitoring of the cluster and Azure resources.Create And configure a Virtual Network on Azure using Terraform.Installed and configured the IIS web server on Microsoft Windows 2012/2012R2 /2016 server accordingly.Using Terraform to create a staging environment and destroy the same after application testing to manage Azure cost.Designed and Deployed Azure IaaS virtual machines (VMs) and Cloud services (PaaS role instances) into secure VNets and subnets. Show less

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  Freelance

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2024

  Azure devops

  Build azure infrastructure using Terraform template.Pulling and Pushing Code to Azure Repos.Create automation of processes and workflows to increase the efficiency of our solutions.Create a Build pipeline on Azure DevOps for deploying Azure infrastructure.Create a release pipeline with the built Artifacts to be deployed to multiple environments.Spearheaded migrating on-premises identity services to Azure AD for several key clients, achieving an average of 30% reduction in identity management costs and 25% improvement in efficiency.Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to integrate SaaS applications with Azure AD, enabling Single Sign-On (SSO) for applications and significantly enhancing user experience.Conducted Azure AD health checks and audits for clients, identifying and mitigating potential security vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and GDPR.Created Azure Monitors in IAC using Terraform.Converted DataDog Monitor JSON files to Terraform code using PowerShell scriptAutomate the deployment of Azure monitors to Multiple Azure resources via Azure DevOps (Build and release Pipeline).I oversaw Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and permission access on Azure and Azure DevOps, guaranteeing a secure and regulated approach to essential cloud resources.Revamped application deployment processes and accelerated time-to-market by refining YAML scripts/templates and CI/CD pipelines within the Azure DevOps environment.Collaborated with clients to conceptualize microservices-based cloud solutions tailored to replace their existing monolithic infrastructure. Show less

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  Build with Assembly

  Dec 2021 - now

  Cloud Engineer

  I configured the service desk and help desk system for swift support for internal users and clients.Implemented Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for a client base of 50+ mid- to large-sized organizations, enhancing their identity and access management capabilities and improving their security posture.Designed and deployed multi-factor authentication (MFA) and conditional access policies by reducing unauthorized access incidents.Create catalog service requests for internal support.I investigated the client Azure Environment for known issues and provided solutions.I assessed the client Azure environment with crucial insight (Cost optimization, Security, Reliability, Performance, and Operational Excellence) and mitigation.I configured Pager duty software for quick response to tickets with high priority.Developed and executed a comprehensive Azure AD B2C strategy for a leading retail client. Performed Migration of application hosted in an on-premise environment (IIS) to Azure using Azure migrate tool.Use the IAC tool (Terraform) to create resources in AzureImplement CICD pipeline for resource and Application deployment on Azure DevOps.Deployed .NET and PHP applications through Azure DevOps pipelinesI created a PowerShell script to automate processes on Azure and troubleshoot day-to-day activities.I performed Migration of applications and database to SQL-managed instance and app services.I used continuous deployment and continuous delivery to deploy applications and resources to different cloud instances.Enhanced cloud infrastructure efficiency by utilizing Azure App Service, Application Insight, Log Analytics Workspace, and Cost Management, focusing on monitoring, upkeep, and optimizing expenditures.Automated storage account tasks and optimized the scaling of Azure App Services to enhance resource allocation, leading to substantial cost reductions. Show less