The following application was submitted (UTC) on Sat, 05 Mar 11 17:23:10 +0000 Items with an '*' were required items in the application form. PERSONAL INFORMATION ==================== Family Name (Last name, Surname)*: Ibitola Full Name*: Toluwani Employer/Organization*: Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau state, Nigeria Position/Title*: Programme Analyst Business Address ---------------- F.C.A.H.& P.T.,Vom, N.V.R.I., Vom, P.M.B 01, Vom, Plateau State Business Phone: +2348036189164 Alternate Telephone: Email*: itolu2001@yahoo.com URL: FAX: Date of Birth: 1979-05-14 Country of Residence*: Nigeria Passport Name: Ibitola toluwani Passport Number: A02067348 Passport Issuing Country: Nigeria Passport Issue Date: 2011-01-11 Passport Expiry Date: 2016-01-10 WORKSHOP SPECIFIC INFORMATION ============================= Workshop Applied For*: NM-E: Network Monitoring and Management Reason for Track Choice* ------------------------ Bandwidth Management, Network administration TECHNICAL SKILLS ================ Unix User?*: true How much have you used it? -------------------------- Not so much, I am a basic user with little experience with Ubuntu. Have you been a UNIX admin?*: false Describe your experience (length of time, versions, etc.) --------------------------------------------------------- Have you used/administered TCP/IP nets?*: true Describe --------- I manage my college network Have you set up and/or administered any of the following? Please give details Bind or any other Nameservers* ------------------------------ No Mail Transport Agents (ex. Sendmail, Exim, Postfix, Qmail)* ----------------------------------------------------------- No Mailing List Managers (e.g. Majordomo or other list manager)* ------------------------------------------------------------- No Web Systems/Servers (e.g. Apache, IIS or other web server)* ------------------------------------------------------------ No Have you configured or otherwise managed any of the following? Please give details. Routers* -------- Just during CCNA academy training Switches* --------- No Network Monitoring Systems* ---------------------------- No Network Operations Center (NOC)* -------------------------------- No 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* ----------------------------------------------------------------------- My current employer is a Federal Government college which trains middle level manpower for Nigeria's agricultural sector. It awards National diplomas and Higher National Diplomas. I am the Programme Analyst and my responsibilities include Computer installation and maintenance, Network installation, administration and i also lecture students in computer appreciation. It is my duty to ensure a good quality of service of our network which aids researchers, lecturers and students gather valuable information for research. We envision a time when all Federal Colleges will be able to share knowledge and other resources which will increase collaboration and better research output in Nigeria 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* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We use windows(Xp/Vista/7) on all our systems. we have a Ku band and a C band connection. we have a LAN which is Connected via Cables, Wifi and Optical fiber. Scope of your institution (check all categories that apply)* ------------------------------------------------------------ Academic Network Provider : Approximate number of full time staff at your institution* ---------------------------------------------------------- 200 How your training and current work prepare and qualify you for the track you wish to attend* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I currently work on our network on a daily basis tweaking and repairing problems. i am a graduate of Physics with Computer Science and have received some training from Cisco CCNA academy. How you expect to use the knowledge you gain at the workshop after you return to your country* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I intend to improve the quality of service of our network and even design and implement new LAN for our second campus. 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? ------------------------------------------------------------------- I am not able to raise the full cost of sponsorship on my own. My organisation will have better network with the right tools and facilities instead of the present system which is not effective. we would be able to expand and also deploy our e-learning facilities and intranet. i have only approached my organisation for part financial assistance. How will the finances be paid? Your Institution ----------------- Probably Your Government --------------- Your personal contribution -------------------------- Yes Amount you ask from AfNOG (less than $1,000)* --------------------------------------------- $970 REFEREES ======== First Referee* -------------- Haj M Ahmed Head Of Unit Computer Center, FCAH&PT, Vom Plateau State Nigeria +2348035864312 Second Referee* --------------- Mr E Apokodje Animal Health Dept. FCAH&PT, Vom Plateau State Nigeria +2347035052210 END OF APPLICATION