Experience

LAPLACE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Apr 2015 - Present

  Overseeing and coordinating Laplace Technologies telecommunications business and operations across West Africa, which include P&L Radio Network Planning and Optimization, Civil Turnkey projects and manage suite for key operators like MTN, MOOV and TIGO networks Sales, Support, Marketing and Services. Successfully established company branches in other Africa countries and setup business operations in Togo, Niger, Cameroon, Ghana, and Benin. This increased the company revenue, Benin and Cameroon respectively. Thus we, being awarded Gold Medal Partner and Best West Africa Partner by Huawei Technologies.Define, initiate projects, and assign Project Managers to manage cost, schedule, and performance of component projects, while working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program. Responsible for all RFQs/ tenders pertaining to the business. Implementation of Customer Relationship and Retention Management (CRM) process.Coach, mentor and lead personnel within a technical team environment. Facilitating training for the team and manage the team for the annual deployment of over 6,000 network elements which includes BSS, Transport and Power Systems. Management of a MS portfolio of over 3000 sites for both Active and Passive Elements, and a team of well over 300 engineers and technicians.Attend senior level project meetings and leads the review and evaluation of delivery processes with client when necessary. Also lead in the effort in designing technical strategy, direction and approach, standards, technical reliability and flexibility as applicable.Execute and maintain program management processes and disciplines in the areas of: program schedule and quality management; human resource management; cost management; procurement management; change management and risk / issue management. Show less

• • Jan 2014 - Mar 2015

  Read and analyzed memos, submissions and reports to determine their significance and planned their distribution. Implemented financial performance and revenue assurance to drive the budget section and review implementation on quarterly bases. Engaged Audit partners during Audit Planning and discussed management decisions with the partners.Discussed with tax authorities on tax matter at senior level. Also engaged strategic business units on revenue generation and long dated receivable. Represented the CEO on strategic meetings and engagement as assigned.Conducted research, compiled data, and prepared papers for consideration and presentation by Executives, Committees and Board of Directors of Laplace Technologies.Reviewed and ensured implementation of appropriate systems and controls that provided funds accountability and hence improved the organization's cash flow. Provided financial oversight for all financial operations and practices in the organization. Enforced strictcompliance with all organizational wide local laws relating to accounting and financial policies and procedures. Show less



Centel Technologies Limited

• Lagos, Nigeria

• Head of Finances

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Provided reports that monitored revenue contributed by each customer's within a reporting period. Provided account reports for Executive Management and Board of Directors for decision making. Provided status reports on revenue leakages and advised on process improvement to negate such. This reduced financial losses by a staggering 40% upon implementation. Regulated, supervised and implemented a timely, full and accurate set of accounting books of Express Discount Limited reflecting all its activities in a manner commensurate with the relevant legislation and regulation. Implemented continuous financial audit and control systems to monitor the performance of the organization. Also prepared annual budgets, financial plans, business plans, feasibility studies, investment memoranda and all other financial and business documents as may be required from time to time and presented for the approval of the Board of Directors. Show less



Laplace Integrated Logistics

• Lagos, Nigeria

• Head Of Operations

  • Feb 2012 - Mar 2013

  Managed and developed a team of Procurement Managers and Analysts. Developed strategies and ensured execution for end to end Supply Chain solutions, including transportation networks that increased competitive advantage. Interfaced with a multifaceted stakeholder base across various divisions, to drive customer satisfaction through weekly KPI reviews meetings, and high level dashboard reporting; Supplier development and overall Relationship and Performance management. Led geographically dispersed teams in delivering quantifiable value to supply chains across the West African region. Developed new business ideas, identified and implemented network efficiencies, and delivered results that beat budget while exceeding customer expectations. Show less



Laplace Technologies Limited

• Lagos, Nigeria

• Radio Planning and Optimization Engineer

  • May 2009 - Dec 2010

  Coordinated Radio Network Monitoring and Performance Reporting for four (4) UMTS Radio Network Subsystems in Nigeria line with SLAs. Carried out routine Cell Health checks, RF Optimization, Service and Parameter Optimization. Performed daily and weekly Radio Network Performance analysis and reporting. Responsible for locating sources of Interference on the Zain 3G Network and prepared Interference Test Plan, Procedure and Reports. Implemented R99 PS/HSPA link Statistics Monitoring; Latency/Throughput Testing and Reporting, Multi-carrier planning; Inter-Frequency load balancing and monitoring. Developed DRD Algorithm optimization, implemented Interference Test and monitoring. Carried out Bench-marking and Cluster Drive Tests/Analysis and Optimization. Performed Interference Field Testing, Data collection and Analysis. Base-band Resource Analysis, Projections and Proactive expansion plan. Show less



Nigerian Breweries Plc

• Nigeria
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Electrical Engineer

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2008

  Conferred with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services that could be developed. Read and interpreted wiring diagrams and layout installation conduits. Developed DC and AC circuits, including three phase. Effectively diagnosed control circuitry with wiring schematics, digital multi- meter to perform appropriate repairs and trouble shooting of control circuitry. Diagnosed, repaired, and overhauled process systems with conveyors, power transmission, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical devices. Repaired process pumps, automated control valves and actuators with feedback sensors and positioners. Kept accurate and complete records of repairs and preventative maintenance tasks . Utilized Microsoft Office and a Computerized Management Maintenance System (CMMS) to perform daily duties. Show less