The following application was submitted (UTC) on Thu, 03 Mar 11 16:30:29 +0000 Items with an '*' were required items in the application form. PERSONAL INFORMATION ==================== Family Name (Last name, Surname)*: OGUNKOYA Full Name*: ADEWALE MOSES Employer/Organization*: ZOOM MOBILE, RELIANCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED Position/Title*: SENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Business Address ---------------- 8A ADEOLA ODEKU VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS Business Phone: 234-9-4809016 Alternate Telephone: 234-8033730968 Email*: moses.ogunkoya@zoomnigeria.com URL: www.zoomnigeria.com FAX: Date of Birth: 1978-02-06 Country of Residence*: NIGERIA Passport Name: OGUNKOYA ADEWALE MOSES Passport Number: A01550394 Passport Issuing Country: NIGERIA Passport Issue Date: 2009-10-13 Passport Expiry Date: 2014-10-12 WORKSHOP SPECIFIC INFORMATION ============================= Workshop Applied For*: SI-E: Scalable Network Infrastructure Reason for Track Choice* ------------------------ My interest to undertake from the need to update my knowledge in internet technologies. Also, my organization will benefit from skills acquire in the trainings; evidently in the area of internet exchange point, network monitoring and BGP multi homing etc. I have carefully selected courses that in my own judgment the proper skill will have lasting impact on my community and people around me. As a member of Internet Service provider of Nigeria, ISPAN, I am well aware the very problems of cyber security, internet exchange point and DNS have had on the body. In attending these courses therefore, I am sure to have not only practical understanding these technologies but also ability to deploy them to the benefit of all. TECHNICAL SKILLS ================ Unix User?*: true How much have you used it? -------------------------- At the very least, i have worked on different flavour of UNIX operating systems. Am quite comfortable with IBM AIX, Solarix and red Hat Linux. Amongst over things, I Monitor system Log files, start services as may be required, mount and unmount file system. Ability to use various command ( find, more, cat, less, ls) etc. Have you been a UNIX admin?*: true Describe your experience (length of time, versions, etc.) --------------------------------------------------------- I will call myself an intermediate Administrator. My basic core and emphasis is Network Administration. However, as an intermediate administrator, I can a) Install and configure Linux b) Ability to build, manage , install and remove rpm. c) Configuration of TCP/IP network interface Have you used/administered TCP/IP nets?*: true Describe --------- TCP/IP is the communication protocol for the internet. it is the communication protocol between computer and internet. In my day to day activities, i have several times use this protocols to establish communication between devices across networks. From assign basic Ip addresses, configuring and administering. Have you set up and/or administered any of the following? Please give details Bind or any other Nameservers* ------------------------------ I have setup bind server on a windows 2003 server as a cache server. Also i have setup windows DNS for the purpose of active directory configuration Mail Transport Agents (ex. Sendmail, Exim, Postfix, Qmail)* ----------------------------------------------------------- Install and Configure Qmail on a linux box. Mailing List Managers (e.g. Majordomo or other list manager)* ------------------------------------------------------------- No working experience on any mailing List Manager. Web Systems/Servers (e.g. Apache, IIS or other web server)* ------------------------------------------------------------ I have configure Apache web server on a Linux Box. also install IIS on a windows server. Have you configured or otherwise managed any of the following? Please give details. Routers* -------- As a CCNP. I have had reasons to configure different Cisco and huawei router in a production environment. some of the includes ( cisco 7200,3754, 2800, etc) a) basic router configuration ( hostname, IP address etc) b) configure routing protocols RIP, Eigrp, OSPF, etc) c) NAT and VPN configuration Switches* --------- Worked on the following switches Cisco 2960, cisco 3550, huawei S3000 etc. On the switch i have a) configure VLAN, Trunks etc. b) Qos ( Policing, shaping, rate Limiting etc) c) redundancy ( VRRP, HSRP etc) Network Monitoring Systems* ---------------------------- Can configure Netflow on a Cisco Router, Ability to configure and Use PRTG Network Operations Center (NOC)* -------------------------------- i have experience in working in a NOC centre. basically, at L2 support. CERT WORKSHOP APPLICANTS ONLY ============================= Which area of security interests you? ------------------------------------- What security interventions have you experienced? ------------------------------------------------- How do you intend to use the knowledge gained at the workshop? -------------------------------------------------------------- ROLE IN NATIONAL NETWORKING ACTIVITIES ====================================== A description of your current employer, your position, your duties and responsibilities, and how they relate to current and future data networking activities in your country* ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Adewale Ogunkoya is a Chartered IT Professional of the British Computer Society and currently studying for Msc. Information Technology at Teesside University, Uk. I have 9 years experience in IT planning, deployment and Integration. Currently, I am a Senior Network Administrator, at ZOOM Mobile. As a network engineer, I am responsible for installing, maintaining and supporting computer communication networks within our organization. My goal is to ensure the smooth operation of communication networks in order to provide maximum performance and availability to users. I monitor and reviews network traffic, the performance and quality of service provided by the network and its constituent hardware, software, transmission services and support functions. Includes using network management systems software and appropriate analysis equipment to collect routine network load statistics, model performance, and creating reports. Troubleshoots and resolves network problems. Includes using network management tools to investigate, diagnose and resolve network problems within service level agreement tolerances, the needs for quality, security, availability and safety, utilizing appropriate specialized techniques, tools, methods or standards. Administers WAN and network services through providing server access, charge-backs and troubleshooting. Includes monitoring and troubleshooting LAN and WAN connections, monitoring bandwidth use, analyzing network traffic patterns and volumes and ensuring availability. Monitor and tune the network environment for optimal performance. As the regional Team lead in IT infrastructure and VAS, I get feed backs from other colleagues within the region and give adequate support both technical and managerial. Job responsibility: � Responsible for designing and implementing network infrastructure � Design, implementation and support of LAN, MAN and WAN within the region. � Trace taking and analysis using various sniffer tools � Setup servers and other network resources. � Setup WAN environment. � Implement packet shaper as QOS system to monitor and manage network traffic. � Implement network management system on routers which include SNMP, Syslog and NTP � Assist end users to make sure that they have constant and uninterrupted access to network resources. � Periodic router configuration backup using TFTP. � Ensure stringent compliance to security procedure for end users Professional experience: MPLS Service Provider backbone analysis and auditing including MPBGP, Providing Customer CE to PE in multiprotocol environments with MPLSVPN design. Redistributing OSPF and BGP in an MPLS world and policy routing using huawei NE40 router Install and configure Cisco 2600,870 and 3745 service router and catalyst 2950 series switch in an enterprise network. Tasks include; Console and remote configuration of Ethernet and serial interface, Static routing Configure IOS firewall Deploy Bind DNS server as a Cache for Internal network Installation, configuration and maintenance of ISA Server Monitor production servers, routers and switches. Setup and monitor network monitoring and management systems which include ethereal, solar winds,Nmap, Angry IP scanner and install MRTG to collect bandwidth utilization statistics. Maintenance of Internet backbone for the region A brief description of your computing and networking environment (operating systems, networking software, modems, etc.), including the connectivity of your organization to the Internet and your country's connectivity to the international Internet* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I work in a telecommunication environment. My duties is to administers, servers, routers and switches. Our organisation connects to the internet through Nitel SAt3. We have our own class of IP adresses and from our head office in Lagos, we connect all our offices in the country to the Internet. Scope of your institution (check all categories that apply)* ------------------------------------------------------------ Commercial Network Provider : Approximate number of full time staff at your institution* ---------------------------------------------------------- 300 How your training and current work prepare and qualify you for the track you wish to attend* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Currently, my job role, which core is to design and implement infrastructures.i have relevant training and certifications on some vendor products i.e ( cisco. I believe a have the background knowledge in IP networking. To this end, attending this course will benefit me and have impact in my organisation and country at large. How you expect to use the knowledge you gain at the workshop after you return to your country* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have carefully selected courses that in my own judgment the proper skill will have lasting impact on my community and people around me. As a member of Internet Service provider of Nigeria, ISPAN, I am well aware the very problems of cyber security, internet exchange point and DNS infrastructures have had on the body. In attending these courses therefore, I am sure to have not only practical understanding these technologies but also ability to deploy them to the benefit of all. Across the globe, the current reality is the need for networks to begin to move to IPv6 as a result of the depletion of IPv4. I intend to use this training to gain further knowledge on IPv6 and be able to implement and promote it in Nigeria If you have previously attended AfNOG or INET Workshops for Developing Countries Year and track you attended --------------------------- A precise description of how you have used the training you have received in the past ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The significant advances in networking which have occurred in your country specifically because of your knowledge and effort --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINANCIAL INFORMATION ====================== Are you are requesting financial aid from the AfNOG Workshop for attending the workshop and meetings, or for travel costs?* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Requested aid to cover the attendance fees. Explain why you are asking for financial assistance. How will your organisation and your country benefit from your training? What other sources of funding have you approached, and what were the results? ------------------------------------------------------------------- The policy of our organisation is not to finance any training outside the country. This means that i shall be responsible for whatever expenses. At this time, i can afford to take responsibility for the travel expenses. How will the finances be paid? Your Institution ----------------- Your Government --------------- Your personal contribution -------------------------- Amount you ask from AfNOG (less than $1,000)* --------------------------------------------- $950 REFEREES ======== First Referee* -------------- John Adamu Reliance Telecommunications Limited 8A Adeola odeku,VI Lagos email:john.adamu@zoomnigeria.com Second Referee* --------------- Muyiwa Ogunwale Starcooms Nigeria Limited 14 Duban street, FCT , Abuja emuyen4u@yaoo.co.uk END OF APPLICATION