Hi, I’m
Adeshola Elizabeth Taiwo
Project Manager / IT Manager
Dakar,DK
efficiency isn’t about speed; it’s about reducing waste.
Summary
Holder of a bachelor’s degree in computer systems and networks and a master’s degree in ICT management, I have had the opportunity to lead various technology projects, from design and implementation to monitoring and evaluation. My background has allowed me to develop strong skills in IT Management, project management, coordination of multidisciplinary teams and resource management.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
3
Certification
Work History
BANK OF AFRICA SERVICES
Infrastructure Project Manager
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Manage technical projects from start to finish
- Propose hardware and system architectures that meet the standards, are resilient and secure, meeting the needs of the group
- Write tender documents
- Manage the entire process of a tender
- Participate in security audits
- Negotiate with manufacturers/service providers to combine quality and cost
- Assist in the development of service contracts
- Make plans to improve existing Infrastructure
- Execute projects in the most efficient manner
- Manage the service providers
- Assist with the deployment and configuration of equipment and software as required
- Assist the production department in solving problems
- Participate in the operational condition of data centers
- Managed cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment for optimum performance and results.
- Led successful infrastructure projects, optimizing resource allocation and budget management.
BANK OF AFRICA SERVICES
Infrastructure, Systems and Devops Manager
04.2020 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Administration of Office 365 Apps and services
- Administration of Azure resources and services
- Team management (5 people)
- Team Capacity Building
- Coordination of the implementation of the infrastructure strategy under the Information System Master Plan
- Management of the various System infrastructure administration tasks of the East Zone Datacenter and BOA Services Group
- Provide level 3 and 4 supports for the BOA network (Group and Subsidiary)
- BOA Services System Platform Administration (Datacenter and Cloud)
- Major player in the implementation of the new projects of the Information Systems Directorate
- Oversee infrastructure maintenance and service level agreements (SLAs) for service continuity in relation to the different service provider entities
- Drafting procedures (English / French)
BANK OF AFRICA SERVICES
System Administrator
09.2018 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Support for Group users
- Building team skills
- Management of incidents reported by BOA Group subsidiaries
- Windows Systems Administration
- Mail administration (Microsoft Exchange on-premises and Exchange online)
- Azure Administration and Services
- VMWare Virtualization Platform Management
- Office 365 Services and Applications Administration
- Administration of the BOA Services and Nairobi Datacenter system platform
- Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot
- Apply safety rules
- Follow the incident management platform
- Install and upgrade IT equipment
- Perform all operations required for infrastructure integration according to Group procedures and standards
- Prepare equipment conditions for deployment
- Test IT equipment
- Write and translate procedures for using IT resources (English and French)
BANK OF AFRICA SERVICES
Infrastructure Assistant
09.2017 - 09.2018
Job overview
- User support (Group and subsidiaries)
- Support in the effective implementation of SDI projects
- Management of incidents reported by BOA Group subsidiaries on GLPI
- Windows System Administration (Client/Server)
- Office 365 Suites
- Administration of messaging (Microsoft Exchange on -premises and Exchange online)
- Support to the Datacenter project (West) (English translation of RFP, reading and analysis of technical offers)
- McAfee EPO Administration (Agent, VSE, Drive Encryption)
- BOA Services System Platform Administration
BANK OF AFRICA SERVICES
Interne (Infrastructure Team - IT)
09.2016 - 09.2017
Job overview
- User Support
- GLPI (Open Computer Park Manager)
- Windows System Administration (Client/Server)
- Office 365 Suites
- Email Administration (Microsoft Exchange)
- Installation and configuration of computers
- Support for the Office 365 migration project (Drafting of procedures, Intranet implementation and deployment of Office 365)
- Support for the Datacenter project (East)
- McAfee Drive Encryption
Education
Management And Information Technology UniversityDakar, SENEGAL
MSc from ICT Management
08-2019
Management And Information Technology UniversityDakar, SENEGAL
BSc from Computer Systems and Networks
08-2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365
- Microsoft Azure
- Troubleshooting
- Team Management
- Project Management
- Support to users
- Team Training
- Drafting Procedures
- ITIL framework
- Proposal reviews
- Problem diagnosis
- Incident management
Certification
- 2025, Professional Scrum Master PSM II, On going
- 2025, ITIL V4 Foundation
- 2021, AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator
- 2017, MTA [Microsoft Technology Associate (Windows Server Administration)]
- 2012-2013, Niveau avancé en français Langue étrangère (Centre Béninois des Langues Etrangères C.E.B.E.L.A.E, Université d’Abomey-Calavi du BENIN)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
References
Mr Sylvain Agbangbatin
IT Director
Bank of Africa Senegal
sagbangbatin@boasenegal.com
+221 77 762 38 88
Mr Donassihi Soro
DSI Production Manager
Bank of Africa Services International
dsoro@boaholding.com
+212 700 746959
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Infrastructure Project Manager
BANK OF AFRICA SERVICES
03.2023 - Current
Infrastructure, Systems and Devops Manager
BANK OF AFRICA SERVICES
04.2020 - 02.2023
System Administrator
BANK OF AFRICA SERVICES
09.2018 - 04.2020
Infrastructure Assistant
BANK OF AFRICA SERVICES
09.2017 - 09.2018
Interne (Infrastructure Team - IT)
BANK OF AFRICA SERVICES
09.2016 - 09.2017
Management And Information Technology University
MSc from ICT Management
Management And Information Technology University
BSc from Computer Systems and Networks
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