Fikade Aina | Senior IT Executive

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Professional Experience

6 Positions

Information Technology SpecialistPlus Petroleum Limited

Mar 2024 - Present
Lagos Island

Designed and maintained high-availability IT infrastructure (99.9% uptime) across onshore and offshore operations.
Deployed enterprise-grade cybersecurity frameworks (Next-Gen Firewalls, IDS), reducing security incidents by 40%.
Integrated legacy systems with digital platforms and introduced automated IT asset management, increasing operational efficiency by 35%.
Managed a multi-site network across diverse regions, supporting 500+ users with reliable connectivity.
Implemented secure, scalable cloud backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data integrity.
Developed IT policies, streamlined vendor management, and enhanced asset performance through AI-driven predictive maintenance.

Senior System EngineerBT Technologies Ltd

Jan 2022 - Feb 2024
Lagos

Supervised Network Monitoring System deployment across 100 cities for MTN-NG.
Managed 170KM Submarine Optical Fiber Cable Network installation.
Delivered nationwide FTTH projects improving connectivity for 100,000+ users.
Implemented enterprise backup solutions with 100% recovery success rate.
Reduced system downtime by 75% through predictive maintenance.

System Engineer / Tech SupportBT Technologies Ltd

Jul 2019 - Dec 2021
Lagos

Led MTN Fiber Maintenance Services achieving 99.9% uptime.
Implemented Health Information Management System for LUTH.
Designed and deployed Data Center infrastructure.
Supported 1,000+ user network environment and reduced mean time to resolution by 60%.
Implemented ITIL-based service desk system.

Technical Support Engineer (Intern)NITDA Nigeria

Jun 2017 - May 2018
Gombe

Managed IT project documentation and implementation.
Provided technical support and system maintenance.
Implemented help desk ticketing system.

ICT Technical OfficerMinistry of Science, Tech & Innovation

May 2016 - Apr 2017
Osun

Managed state-wide ICT infrastructure.
Implemented technical support protocols.
Maintained hardware/software inventory system.

Network Support SpecialistDots ICT Institute

Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
Ogun

Deployed network infrastructure across 17 institutions.
Implemented structured cabling solutions.

Technical Competencies

Cybersecurity

Network DefenseIntrusion DetectionPenetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentFirewallsCyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)Cyber DefenseCyber Threat HuntingInfo Security MgmtIT Security OpsInternet Security

Infrastructure

Fiber Optic CableSubsea EngineeringData CentersCisco NetworkingIPv4VRRPStorage Area Network (SAN)DNSNetwork AdminNetwork MonitoringCADStructured CablingLAN/WAN

IT Operations

Microsoft 365SharePoint AdminWindows ServerIISTechnical SupportRemote SupportTroubleshootingIntegrated SystemsHealthcare IT (HIT)Group PolicyDesktop Support

AI & Strategy

Generative AIPrompt EngineeringMicrosoft CopilotResponsible AIAI for BusinessProject PlanningScope ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementStrategic CommsIT Consulting

Oil & Gas / HSE

Offshore Oil & GasBOSIETHUETWater SurvivalCA-EBSEnvironment, Health & Safety (EHS)Helicopter SurvivalH2S Awareness

Credentials & Certifications

Certified Network Defense Architect

NITDA Nigeria

Jan 2025

Fing IT Professional

Fing

Oct 2025

Gen AI Essentials

Microsoft

Jun 2025

AWS Cloud Support Assoc.

AWS

Sep 2024

Certified Ethical Hacking v12

LearnKartS

Sep 2024

Google Cybersecurity

Google

Sep 2024

Google IT Support

Google

Sep 2024

Healthcare IT Support

Johns Hopkins

Sep 2024

MS Cybersecurity Analyst

Microsoft

Sep 2024

MS IT Support Specialist

Microsoft

Sep 2024

CSX Cyber Fundamentals

IBM

Mar 2024

Fortinet Network Sec L3

Fortinet

Mar 2024

Fortinet Network Sec L2

Fortinet

Mar 2024

IT Fundamentals

IBM

Mar 2024

Project Mgmt Fundamentals

IBM

Mar 2024

Remote Work Professional

Certiprof

Mar 2024

H2S Awareness

Chevron

Jan 2023

BOSIET (Offshore)

Chevron

Dec 2022

Seafarer Medical

NIMASA

Dec 2022

EXFO Test & Measurement

EXFO

Dec 2020

HSE Level 1, 2 & 3

ISPON

Dec 2013

CCNA Training

Dots ICT

Dec 2010

Education

Lagos State University

B.S. Computer Science

2nd Class Upper

Federal University Of Agriculture

B.S. Biological & Physical Sciences

Federal College Of Education

Diploma of Education

NCE

Endorsements

"I am pleased to highly recommend Fikade... he brings a strategic, results-driven approach to technology leadership."

Joseph El Khoury

SDM/CTM at ERICSSON

"His problem solving is one of the best I have seen... He is vast in server administration and fiber installations."

Ifeoluwa Amore

Head of Tech Services, BT Tech

"Combination of technical proficiency, creative vision, and leadership in AI makes him a rare talent."

David Durotoye

Network Transmission Engineer

"I was impressed by his expertise and professionalism, especially in the area of subsea fiber engineering."

Oladipupo Subair

Network Management Consultant

"Fikade possesses a deep understanding of complex IT systems... a tremendous asset in any team."

Oluwadarafunmi Akindele

IT Consultant & Engineer

"Fikade consistently demonstrated professionalism and expertise... contributed greatly to our team's success."

Adele Samuel

Redivivis Limited

"Throughout his time with us, Fikade exhibited a high level of dedication... He brought a fresh perspective to our IT team."

Agosu Margret

Senior People Operations

"His ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of efficiency is truly remarkable."

Adedamola Jones

Microsoft Certified Trainer

"Fikade is a good Fiber Engineer both terrestial and submarine, and is dedicated to working."

Adebola Adeyeye

OSP Engineer, Equinix

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