Contract projects undertaken by
Mr M.O.Olugbenga Akande
CEO
Projects
for Everything Computers Inc
Jan 6th 2003 - Present
USDA United States Dept of Agriculture
Server Upgrades at all USDA locations in the Chicagoland area.
T- Mobile/Cisco Systems/Hewlett Packard/Starbucks Coffee
07/30/02 – 10/23/02 .
VPN and Wireless network implementation project in the Chicago area.
Installing, configuring and connecting Cisco routers and HP hardware to T-Mobile T1 networks at various Starbucks Coffee stores.
·Netinfo Inc, Lagos, Nigeria 03/2002-05/31/2002
Responsibilities: Troubleshooting WAN Wireless networks. Installation and configuration of CISCO routers, and switching technology upgrades. Also installed and configured CISCO Pix and Checkpoint FW1 4.1 security firewall software at various locations. Most of the networks were IP networking. I configured IPSEC tunnels for routers and firewalls between (VPNs) and remote locations due to dependence on wireless networks...
Environments: Complex Enterprise networks.
·Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 01/2001-02/2002
University Libraries
Primary responsibilities: For the University Library's WAN\LAN. Which included 25 Windows NT, Netware and Unix Servers, various network controllers, 2000+ end users, 2000+ networked CD drives, 75+-networked printers, centralized backup system and public Access. Responsibilities also included developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining major network projects in the Libraries. Developing written proposals and presentations on the analysis of networking problems and solutions, researching present and future communication technologies and preparing written reports. Evaluating new products and systems and recommending selection.
Increased the number of Servers. Upgraded the Windows NT servers to Windows 2000-Advanced server in a mixed mode. Installed, configured Active Directory Services (ADS) and Windows 2000 clustering services. Implemented SMS and utilized MSI for the rollout of Windows 2000 and XP professional to desktops. Was responsible for the troubleshooting and fixing of all LAN, software and application problems.
Planned and implemented a successful migration of the Library management systems from a UNIX Client\Server to Sun Solaris platform.
Library management systems support involved using various networks protocols e g TCP/IP, SLIP, PPP, SNMP, SNA, maintained a Telnet server for student remote email access and access to some remote resources, HTTP and FTP for the Library website and support.
Support of all CISCO routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs. I also initiated a wireless networks project.
Environment: Complex Enterprise networks migrated to Windows 2000 Advanced Server.
·Data Integrity Computer Systems Inc, Chicago, IL 08/00-2001/11/2001
Responsibilities: included providing LAN\WAN, O/S, software, application troubleshooting design, implementation and support to a client base consisting primarily of Law firms, stock and trading companies running Microsoft's Small Business Server V4. Functions included implementing Intranets, configuring DSL routers and connecting to Internet. Supporting proprietary and specialized software.
Environment: Windows NT, Netware
·FurstPerson Technologies, Chicago, IL 03/2000-07/2000
Contracted to Rockford Health Systems, Rockford, IL.
Responsibilities: As the Windows NT specialist and project manager of a five-member team
Developed written proposals and presentations on the analysis of networking problems and solutions, researching present and future communication technologies and preparing written reports. Evaluating new products and systems and recommending selection.
Implemented an impact analysis report. Establishing and documenting standards for network cabling schemes. Troubleshoot, designed, implemented and supported the upgrading of the Hospitals environment from a complex Enterprise networks to Microsoft 2000 Advanced Server and professional workstations. Installed SMS Servers for management and rollout of 80 Servers and 3600 workstations. Network monitoring and desktop support.
Executed the replacement of 3com routers, switches and switching technology with Cisco routers and switching technology & equipment.
Initiated a viable anti- virus protection plan.
Environment: Windows NT, Netware enterprise network
·Sub-contracted to Premier Inc, Westchester, IL. by Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), Chicago, IL 01/2000-03/2000
Responsibilities: Support of 700 users in a LAN. Including network administration of NT & Netware Servers. Troubleshooting, support and the resolution of all hardware, software and application issues. Database configuration & support for Sybase, Paradox and Oracle.
Administered DHCP, RAS, Citrix Winframe and remote Laptop users.
Environment: Windows NT and Netware enterprise
·Coldwell Banker Brokerage Inc, Des Plaines, IL 11/1999-12/1999
Responsibilities: Performing Y2K testing, compliance verification, and implementation of hardware, application and software at various LAN locations.
Environment: Windows NT.
·Sub-contracted to Rinella & Rinella Law Firm, 10 N. La Salle, Chicago, IL by Tabin Technology Corporation, Chicago, IL 10/1999-11/1999
Responsibilities: Planned and implemented the imaging and setting up of 30 Windows NT Workstations utilizing Norton Ghost software.
Built an NT 4.0 Server, installed Microsoft Exchange 5.0, RAS and DHCP Servers implemented an Intranet, security and connected to the Internet using a modem. Setup dial-up networking and created modem pools for remote PC Anywhere users. Migrated all existing data and databases from Novell 3.12 Server to the new NT Server and trained users on Microsoft 2000, office, and all upgraded software and applications. Provided desktop support.
Environment: Windows NT and Netware
·Unisys Corporation, Chicago, IL. 09/1999-11/1999
Contracted to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) & Dept of Treasury in Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities: Performed Y2K hardware and network remedial testing functions.
Reconfigured and administered DHCP & Exchange Servers. Installation, configuration and support of new CISCO routers and switching technology
Environment: Complex Enterprise networks
·NCR Corporation, Chicago, IL 08/1999-09/2000
Contracted to Home Depot Stores Inc
Responsibilities: Installed and configured Point of sale (POS) machines at various Chicago area stores, connected new Y2K compliant Point of sale (POS) machines to mainframes in Atlanta, GA.
Environment: UNIX
·Sub-contracted to GTE Communications. by IMI Systems Inc, Itasca, IL for Best Foods Foodservice Inc, Franklin Park, IL.
03/1999-08/1999
Responsibilities: Troubleshoot, supported and resolved all issues ranging from user access, rights. Training users on use of Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office 2000, Windows NT, Peoplesoft, SAP, Winframe in a major rollout for 500 users.
Assisted in the configuration of CISCO 2500 & 7500 series routers. Established and documented standards for network cabling schemes. Supervised the upgrade of the OSI physical layer Cat 5 cabling, re-configuration of the closets and setting up of patch panels, and also doing tape backups
Environment: Windows NT, Netware enterprise network
·Advocate Health Inc of Illinois 01/1999-03/1999
Responsibilities: Planning, implementing and supporting the installations of Windows NT Servers and workstations and Y2K compliant medical applications at various Doctors offices and certifying Y2K compliance.
Environment: Windows NT
.Wang Computers, Chicago, IL. 12/1998-12/1998
Responsibilities: As team lead verified Y2K compliance and testing at various Chicago area offices
Environment: Windows NT
·Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) Chicago, IL
Contracted to CNA Financial Corporation 10/1998-12/1998
Responsibilities: For the installation, administration and support of the SMS Servers for the rollout of upgraded equipment.
Supervised as project team lead, the unattended installs of Windows NT during their network expansion initiative project (NXI).
Involved in the implementation of topological conversions of LAN from token ring to Ethernet
Environment: Complex Enterprise networks
· Contracted to Hamilton-Sundstrand Aerospace Inc, Rockford, IL by Teksystems Inc, Rowling Meadows, IL 10/1998-01/1999
Responsibilities: Supervised NT support on Y2K compliance project as team leader responsible for deploying new NT workstations on the LAN and training 1000 users. Implementing a SMS Server, Domino server and SQL server and overseeing all technical aspects of the deployment including network and desktop support engineering.
Environment: Windows NT, Netware and mainframe complex enterprise networks
· Contracted to Hospitality Resources Inc, Buffalo Grove, IL by Manpower Technical Inc, Itasca, IL 07/1998-10/1998
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Responsibilities: Custom building and configuring 300 NT Servers and 1500 workstations in a Lab environment for remote locations of the company. Installed RAS and various Y2K compliant propriety software. Establishing and documenting standards for network cabling schemes for the various LANs.
Environment: Windows NT
·Unisys Corp. 03/1998-07/1998
Field services
Responsibilities: Included troubleshooting, resolving and performing various networking and hardware functions at client sites including Federal, State, local and private agencies; including technical support for micron, Compaq, Toshiba, NEC and HP computers, printers and peripherals.
Environments: Windows NT and Netware
·Spherion Technology Inc, Schaumburg, IL 03/1998-03/1998
Contracted to Anderson Consultants, Northbrook, IL
as a Lotus Notes Administrator
Responsibilities: Administration of Lotus Notes, creating and enabling remote users rights and database replications after installation of a Domino Server
· PC Help Services Inc, Chicago, IL. 01/1998-03/1998.
Contracted to Chicago Public Schools
Field services engineer
Responsibilities: Supported PC labs and all PCs and peripherals at various Chicago public schools. Performing networking surveys to document standards for network cabling schemes and hardware requirements for connecting individual schools to the school systems WAN utilizing TCP/IP info connect for open systems.
Maintained the kronos system for logging employees for timekeeping.
Environment: Windows NT, Netware and mainframe complex enterprise networks
·Terasys Inc, Naperville, IL 10/19 97-01/1998
Worked on various Networks. Windows NT 4.0, Novell 4.11 installations, configuration and administration.
Setup in-house classroom lab. Documented standards for network cabling schemes for LANs. Performed troubleshooting, custom installations and configurations of PCs, upgrades, diagnostics, and repair. Migrations and topological conversions (of token rings to Ethernet). Onsite installation and configurations of hubs, routers, and switching technologies on client sites and on major contract on a 1000 user WAN at Leo Burnett Inc. Chicago, IL.
Environment: Windows NT and Netware
·Independent Management Systems Inc, Westchester, IL 02/1995-09/1997
Responsibilities: Included hardware, software, application support on DOS, Windows 3.1, and workgroups. Supported WordPerfect and other proprietary software.
Performed troubleshooting, custom installations and configurations of PCs, upgrades, diagnostics, and repair. Completed A+ certification training.
Environment: Windows NT 3.5 and Netware 3.12
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