Patrick Minas Email & Phone Number

Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

While performing as Head, Core Network / ICT Business Solutions, I oversee and administer overall activities and operations of core ISP/DSP networks, Data centres, and servers, ensuring maximum up-time. I innovatively create and deliver various Business Solutions and Services including Inter-branching and Multi-homing, Security Gateway, End Point Security, Backup, Archiving, Data Protection, and Unified Communication (Video, Voice, and Messaging Services). Spearhead project cycle from… Show more While performing as Head, Core Network / ICT Business Solutions, I oversee and administer overall activities and operations of core ISP/DSP networks, Data centres, and servers, ensuring maximum up-time. I innovatively create and deliver various Business Solutions and Services including Inter-branching and Multi-homing, Security Gateway, End Point Security, Backup, Archiving, Data Protection, and Unified Communication (Video, Voice, and Messaging Services). Spearhead project cycle from conception to completion by steering project sales, design, and execution.Key Projects / Accomplishments:● Managed vendor engagement, design, and migration of backbone to MPLS with SDN Support.● Devised and implemented new generation ERP by deploying Process Approach to manage all customer’s complaints and internal workflow.● Provided significant contribution in financial feasibility, business development, and full technical planning of Wi-Fi ISP including Core Network and Billing System.● Steered design, executing, and administration of new Data Centre for Internet Service Delivery in remote area for coverage expansion; ensured effective cost, quality, and availability of service, meeting key factors of success.● Arranged for all In house training for all technical and sales staff on products and technologies.● Accomplished 3-Year contract for provisioning of 300Mbps (replace 300Mbps with very high capacity) while administering internet to large multinational company in Nigeria; project consisted of over 40 buildings, 600 apartments, deployment of backbone, and Wi-Fi coverage with end-to-end user maintenance service.- Directed sales, design, costing, project management, and deployment of complex technical processes. Achieved completion of rollout, commissioning, and delivery in under 30 Days.● Designed and Implemented GPON Network for Triple Play service delivery using Calix. Show less

Lagos, Nigeria

While performing as ISP Network Manager, I drove optimum ISP core network functionalities including: billing system, co-operating with major submarine cable providers such as Glo1, MainOne, WACS, WIOCC, MTN, and ACE, Core IP Network, DNS / application servers, and transit networks. I thoughtfully ideated and executed network upgrade plans, driving maximum process improvements. I responsibly supervised IT, MIS, and billing departments with an aim of maximising operational excellence and… Show more While performing as ISP Network Manager, I drove optimum ISP core network functionalities including: billing system, co-operating with major submarine cable providers such as Glo1, MainOne, WACS, WIOCC, MTN, and ACE, Core IP Network, DNS / application servers, and transit networks. I thoughtfully ideated and executed network upgrade plans, driving maximum process improvements. I responsibly supervised IT, MIS, and billing departments with an aim of maximising operational excellence and efficiency.Key Projects / Accomplishments:● Increased mobile productivity for subscribers by offering exceptional contribution to rollout of mobile access network.● Achieved 99.95% Availability on Core Network by devising multiple redundant paths.● Accomplished data protection and disaster recovery via effective utilisation of CommVault Backup Solution to a remote site.● Employed Performance Monitoring platform to monitor all customer's services, resulting in more proactive support and customer services team.Additional experience as VIP Customer Support | Senior Field Engineer at Cobranet Limited in Lagos, Nigeria from 2008 to 2009. Show less