Infrastructure
Campus Fibre Backbone — 48 Buildings
Led the build of the fibre network linking 48 campus buildings, from trenching and ducting through splicing, termination and handover.
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Networks That
Keep Working.
I’m Engr. Emeka Okafor, a network engineer who designs and runs the connectivity, security and cloud systems that institutions rely on every day.
10+
Years
30K+
Users served
99.9%
Uptime
Nodes online
128 / 128
Latency
4.2 ms
S/03
25+
Deployments & projects
S/04
280+
Personnel trained
S/05
20+
Certifications & courses
S/06
30K+
Users served
01 About
Infrastructure
With Intent.
I plan, build and look after the networks behind busy institutions, from campus fibre and Wi-Fi to cloud collaboration and secure online testing for thousands of users.
More than ten years in network engineering have taught me to pair careful design with practical judgement, whatever the system or the budget.
Network Engineering
Wired and wireless networks designed to stay up under heavy load and grow with the site.
Infrastructure & Cloud
Hybrid setups that combine dependable on-site hardware with the flexibility of cloud services.
Cybersecurity
Practical security for identities, data and services that does not get in people's way.
Digital Products
Bespoke apps, APIs and automation that replace manual routines with dependable workflows.
02 What I do
Practical engineering for networks, security and the people who use them
IT Network Management and Support
I run and support campus-scale networks, keep access to digital platforms secure and dependable, and resolve faults quickly.
Learn moreNetwork Security and Safety
I harden network infrastructure, run safety audits and write the policies that keep threats out.
Learn moreProject Management and Implementation
I lead teams through large IT rollouts, from cabling and network builds to computer-based exam systems, on time and to specification.
Learn moreTechnical Training and Development
I build and teach hands-on training that helps staff feel confident with the tools and platforms they use every day.
Learn moreCloud Computing and Virtualization
I build cloud and virtual environments on AWS and Azure, with sensible backup and recovery plans.
Learn moreSoftware and Application Development
I advise on and build web and business applications shaped around what each organisation actually needs.
Learn more03 Expertise
Skills that cover the whole infrastructure stack.
01
Network Engineering
Routing & switching architectureVLAN & network segmentationWireless design & site surveysVPN & remote accessMonitoring & alerting02
Infrastructure & Cloud
AWS & Azure environmentsVMware virtualisationMicrosoft 365 administrationLinux server managementBackup & disaster recovery03
Cybersecurity
Firewall configurationIdentity & access managementNetwork security & segmentationRisk assessmentContinuous monitoring04
Digital Products
Web application developmentAPI design & integrationProcess automationDatabase design (MySQL)PHP · JavaScript · Python04 Selected Work View all →
Selected Work
A few of the systems and rollouts I have designed, delivered or run.
05 Experience Full history →
Ten years of keeping systems running.
Oct 2025 — Present
Senior Network Engineer
Northbridge University, Ikeja, Lagos State
- Moved the campus uplink from a 500 Mbps circuit to a 2 Gbps fibre service, giving institution-wide systems more headroom and better uptime.
- Directed network rollout across new and existing buildings, managing equipment supply and overseeing fibre and wireless access point installation on the main campus.
- Own the design and upkeep of the secure network behind teaching, administration, the LMS and the student portal.
- Work with technical and non-technical teams to understand connectivity, security and platform needs, then rank upgrades by impact.
Oct 2019 — Sept 2025
Network & Security Engineer
Northbridge University, Ikeja, Lagos State
- Ran and protected the network serving more than 30,000 students and 2,000 staff, with dependable access to online learning, internal systems and campus connectivity.
- Managed LAN and WAN services including DNS, DHCP, VPN, BGP, EIGRP, routing, switching, firewalls and wireless access points.
- Installed, configured and fixed routers, switches, firewalls, access points, radio links, antennas and links between campuses.
- Supported Windows and Linux servers: troubleshooting services, administering platforms, scripting and day-to-day operations.
2015 — 2019
Web & Network Administrator
SchoolNet Solutions Ltd.
- Built and looked after websites together with the networks they ran, end to end.
- Introduced standard backup, monitoring and security routines that noticeably reduced downtime.
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