Michael Okeke

Experience

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  Reference Point Systems Ltd

  May 1995 - Feb 1998

  Systems Engineer

  Assistant to Chief Engineer on Macintosh PCs installation, 486, 386, 286 RepairsNetworking, LAN, System AdministraorEngineering Team on Cooprate Repairs and Windows 3.1 Services

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  World Bank Research Project

  Feb 1999 - Jul 2000

  Technical Officer

  ICT Resource Allocator Personnel In charge of Field Servers, Communication Equipments AdministratorAnambra & Enugu States teamPart of Data Entry and Management Team on Budgetary AllocationPart of Design Team of Database Management Software

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  Rainbownet Nig. Ltd

  Aug 2000 - Mar 2001

  Network Engineer

  Initial Network Design and Deployment TeamProcurement and Installation of Network equipmentMember of ISP & NITEL License Acquisition Team NITEL (E1 Lines).Intranet Configuration, Infrastruscture Implementation TeamPrepared operational Framework for network in all States Nigeria.

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  Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC)

  May 2001 - Aug 2002

  Technical Consultant (Research and Analysis)

  Setup and administration of IT Unit for projectPreparation and Analysis of Fiscal policies and implementation of Anambra and Enugu States.Installation and maintenance of IT equipment and network administration and communications inter-connectivity for the projectDatabase design and implementation

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  Andromeda Technologies Limited

  Nov 2002 - Aug 2003

  ICT Manager

  Server Administrator, Communications Installer - Radio Database Management, Resource AllocatorMetropolitan Area Network DesignTechnical Support Services.

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  New IT Systems Ltd.

  Nov 2003 - Feb 2006

  Head, IT & Engineering

  In charge of all technical and engineering operations for NIS all clients, a few of which are listed below:JAMB, Network Installation, Setting up of ICT Annex office JAMB Kaduna, Network Design. Implementation and configurationSupply and installation of MAC systemsConfigured PowerMac G4 Server on OSXThisDay (Leaders & Co) Supply and Installation of MacServers, Work Stations, systemsRepair of various Apple Macintosh Systems, Windows Based ServersEurobridgeNetwork Installation and configurationSupply and installation of PCsBodpac (UAC) Network Installation and configurationSupply and installation of MAC systemsLongman/Learn AfricaNetwork Installation and configurationSupply of MAC Servers, Workstations, configuration and installation of Windows Base Servers / Wrok Stations, Network LAN,WAN, WiFi, Trainning. Show less

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  PC Outlet Ltd.

  Mar 2006 - Sept 2006

  Head Technical Officer

  Installation and Configuration of MAC ComputersSetting up and software optimization.Repairs and Maintenance of MAC SystemsPhysical repairs, troubleshooting, reassembling and upgrade Appletalk Networking and Integration with Windows OS & ApplicationsEstablishing Local Area Network protocol for interconnectivity on Microsoft based platform and Apple Macintosh Platform.Wireless Area Network and Local Area Network.Sales, Installation, Configuration and Maintenance of PCsProfessional Recommendation on PCs to purchase for turnkey projects and Official or personal use. Setting up and recommending Applications to use to Actualize set objectives.Consultancy services to individual clients and organizationsAdvisory roles on Information communication Technology equipments to implement for speedy execution of projects. Show less

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  PC Outlet Business

  Oct 2006 - Mar 2007

  Chief Engineer

  I held several roles with PC Outlet, rising from an assistant engineer to head technical officer and Chief Engineer. I was responsible both for frontline end-customer service, and backend support operations. As a manager I was responsible for a team of 10 and was saddled with the task of ensuring that all our customers were happy with our after-sales operations.Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation Omsimi Ikorodu Computerization Turn Key Project, software and Hardware recommendation, Sales, Supply and Support. Corporate sales, and Office AutomationActive part of day-to-day management teamMaking key decision to ensure my team meet set objectivesManaging Personnel, Resources and Mapping out workable solutions for organizational goal. Developing my team for technical sales and persuasive marketingEnsuring sales target is actualized, regular training of team members for conversant equipment know how and workability. Show less

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  Thisday Newspaper Media Group

  Mar 2007 - now

  System Manager

  In-Charge Of The Entire ICT Infrastructure.Responsible for All the Servers In Various Sites (Lagos, Abuja, Delta)Installation and Configuration of MAC & Windows Based Servers VPNRepairs and Maintenance of MAC & Windows Based ComputersAppleTalk Networking and Integration with Windows OS & ApplicationsConfiguration, Integration, Implementation Of LAN/WAN/MAN NetworksConfiguration and Managing THISDAY eARCHIVE SERVER

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  Federal Government Of Nigeria Special Project

  Feb 2009 - Jan 2012

  Presidential Task Force On Power- Supervisor - Consultant

  Responsibilities: Planning and Implementation of Wireless Mesh, Design and deployment of VPN - WLAN for Senior Staff of the Nigerian Government in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

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  IScope Strategy & Logistic Ltd.

  Oct 2009 - now

  Owner

  iScope Strategy and Logistic Limited is a private and wholly indigenous general services company registered in Nigeria to carry out specialised and high quality business operations with professional interests in the information and communications technology (ICT), oil and gas, and general services and supply sectors of the Nigerian economy.On information and communications technology, iScope warehouses special skills and services in computer and related system sales, installation, integrated maintenance services, project management, telecommunications, networking solutions, software engineering/ implementation, systems integration, monitoring, broad-based consultancy and training services.In the oil and gas sector, iScope in partnership with major players in the industry has been successfully active especially in the lifting and distribution of petroleum and gas products as well as in supply and support services in onshore and offshore exploration and drilling operations. We also offer a wide range of services in the Oil and Gas industry.iScope is also pioneering new and innovative methods in the supply and distribution of general good and services across the country, and following up with prompt and dependable after-sales service Show less

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  Office of the Honorable Minister, Federal Ministry of Power

  May 2012 - Apr 2014

  Technical Support Consultant

  Information Communication Technology Support ServicesConsultant / Developer on Web-Base ServicesTechnical Training of Personnel on ICT Tailored Application ServiceICT Event Planning, Design and Development

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  THISDAY

  Feb 2016 - now

  GM, Digital Operations
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  Pipul TV

  Jul 2016 - now

  Executive Director Opreations

  Coordinate with fellow executives to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals. Improve processes and policies in support of organisational objectives. Formulate and implement departmental and organisational policies and procedures to maximize output. Setting long-term ideas with fellow executives including an initiative geared toward operational excellence. Regular meetings with fellow Executive Directors on fiscal planning. Monitoring organisational objectives, revenue margins and personnel productivity. Strategize with fellow executives and monitor the day-to-day running of business to ensure smooth progress. Show less