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  Okechi Awujo
26B Warlock Road
Maida Vale
London W9 3LR
Telephone:+44 (0)7947135204 (day time)
+44 (0)207 2861519(evening time)
Email: okechi@treex.swinternet.co.uk
DOB: 10 February 1972.
Marital Status: Married
Nationality: British
PROFILE:
I am an experienced Electronic and Computer Engineer with an excellent knowledge of assembling, maintaining, and designing computer systems. I have a good knowledge of network installation and support (LAN &WAN). I am familiar with the Internet and have designed web pages. I am enthusiastic; reliable proactive, flexible and keen to accept further responsibilities. I have had to work unsociable hours in difficult circumstances to meet deadlines.
Computer Skills:
Hardware:
Computer assembly, configuration and maintenance. Designing
Electronic systems. Setting up networks (Token ring and Ethernet transport technology). Designing and setting up internetworks Installing & Configuring Routers (3COM & CISCO). ATM networks. Frame Relay, X25, X28 Dial up Gigabit Ethernet, IP routing, ISDN, Nortel Passport/DPN100, SDH

Software:
Windows NT4, Novel NetWare 4.x, Windows98, Windows95, Window3.11 and DOS3.x and higher. Microsoft office, Lotus SmartSuite, Outlook Express, Lotus Notes.

Main Achievement: Designing a microprocessor-based system.
Education:
1983 - 1988 Archdeacon Dennis Junior Seminary, Nigeria. GCE O-level (1988)
1990 ?1996 Federal University of Technology, Owerri Nigeria.
B.Sc.(tech) Industrial Electronics and computer.
Certification:
Nov 1998 Microsoft networking essentials
May 1999 A+ Certification
Jan 2000 N+ Certification
Feb 2000 CCNA

Further Training:
Fore Front Europe Ltd.
ICRC (Introduction to Cisco router configuration)
International Correspondence school. Glasgow. UK
Computer assembling, configuration, installation, and maintenance.
Direct computer training Holborn London UK
NVQ III. Implementing the information technology solution. The course covered the installation of common desktop operating systems and applications. The installation of Novell server and client software (NetWare 4.1). General networking theory such as OSI and cable types, and NetWare 4.1 administration i.e. setting up the NDS tree and print servers. It also includes the installation of windows NT 4.0 Server, basic NT administration and server Management.

Employment history:
Jan 2000 ? Date
AboveNet Communications Inc UK
Network Operations Engineer
Reporting to the ISX manager. A level 2 support role in a datacenter environment Duties include monitoring customer?s network connections and equipment (using graphs to obtain customers bandwidth usage ) implementing, troubleshooting and configuring enterprise networks.Configuring PIX firewall Using CWSI to determine network problems. Arranging Customer peering into our network .
· Hardware used: Cisco 12012, 7510,6500, 5500, 4500
· Software: CWSI 2000, Linux, Config maker.
· Platforms: ATM. Gigabit Ethernet, SDH.
August 99 ? Jan 2000
Sita Equant
(Airline telecommunication and information Services) Hounslow UK
Fault Management Specialist
Reporting to the Customer service Manager. A customer support role in the WAN/Telecoms arena, which is one of the largest networks in the world. Duties include troubleshooting and fixing WAN connections problems this includeX25 , frame relay, X28 and XIS connections. Monitoring Networks remotely using the RMON console.
Logging into customer routers to fix configuration problems , performing tests through a command console on a passport node.
· Hardware used - Nortel Passport, DPN100
· Software used - HP open View, Unix, CSC
· Protocols used - RIP, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, IGRP, OSPF
· Routers used - Cisco 1600, 4500, 7000
· Switches used - Cisco 5000

Nov 97-date
Jesus House for all nations, North Action, London UK
Voluntary network support assistant.
Part of a team of 4, responsible for designing and installing a (server-client) based network Using Ethernet transport technology. Updating and maintaining database of members and training users.
· Hardware used - CAT5 UTP Cable, 3Com office connect hubs, LAN analysers
· Software used - Windows NT server , Windows 95
· Protocols used - TCP/IP

May 98- June 99
Unicorn Computer Solutions London UK
Network Engineer
Reporting to the Technical manager. A customer support role, Brought in as a field service engineer. Combining strong technological skills with sound business sense, was able to head a team of 6. Duties include Designing and Installing LAN, Ethernet and token ring. Installing and configuring Windows NT server. Supported an NT Environment with 100 users. Was actively involved in the design and installation of a WAN Links connecting 3 sites together using a kilostream circuit, 3COM and Cisco routers. Was part of the team that installed an ATM network.
· Hardware used - CAT5 UTP Cable, 3Com office connect hubs, LAN analysers
· Software used - Windows NT server , Windows 95
· Protocols used - TCP/IP, RIP, IPX/SPX
· Routers used - 3Com office connect 500 series, Cisco 1600




Dec97- May 98
Carreara technology London Uk
Hardware Engineer.
Responsible for assembling and configuring computers to suite customers specification. Installation and configuration of different software

Sept 97- Dec 97
Equinox Enterprises LTD, London UK.
1st line help desk assistant
Responsible for logging calls and faults and fixing them either over the phone or on site

Jan 97- July 97
Poon Multiple Communication Ltd., Nigeria.
Technical assistant
Repaired and maintained office equipment such as fax machines, photo copiers, and video equipment

Feb 94 - Oct 96
Tre-EX Electronics Konsult Services. Nigeria
Trainee Engineer
Designing electronic and computer based systems, using the Z80 microprocessor.

May 92 - Nov 96
Cable and Satellite Communications Ltd., Nigeria
Installation Engineer
Installation and rectification of CATV systems

Professional Membership
Associate Technician The institute of incorporated Engineers
IIEE UK.

Hobbies/Interest
Reading, Chess and Football, Innovations.

Reference Available on request.

Further Information Part time data communication and networks MSc student
 
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