Dapo Alla — Professional CV

Professional Summary

I am a seasoned IT Systems and Network Infrastructure professional with over 13 years of experience in data centre design, infrastructure deployment, and enterprise systems management.

Combining technical depth with strong leadership and managerial capabilities, I have successfully led cross-functional teams in delivering complex IT and security infrastructure projects on time and within budget.

With a foundation in project management, I bring strategic oversight to planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination—ensuring that technology initiatives align seamlessly with business goals.

I am also passionate about developing talent, fostering collaboration, and driving operational excellence among engineers and developers to achieve outstanding performance and innovation.

Certifications

Lenel Certified Professional
Genetec Certified Installer
Seetec [Qognify] Certified Installer
Cisco SMBE — Cisco Certified Small and Medium Scale Business Engineer
Building Management Systems — Schneider Electric Building Management Systems Training

Notable Experience

Selected projects across West & Central Africa, focused on Lenel OnGuard and Genetec Security Center integrations, migrations, and large-scale deployments.

2025

Seplat Energy

Seplat HQ House, Lagos

Genetec Security Center solution deployment and integration, including server and workstation deployment, replacement of 14 cameras, maintenance of 5 controllers and 92 door modules, and support for over 150 access readers across multiple locations.

2024

Newmont Ghana Gold Limited

Ahafo North Gold Mine, Ghana

System integration and hardware installation: setup, configuration, testing, training & commissioning. Setup and configure all readers and locations in Lenel OnGuard.

2024

Nigeria LNG

NLNG Plant — 2024

Electronic Bus Shuttle Access Control and Tracking System — integration of Telaeris XPressEntry with the existing Lenel OnGuard platform to enable bus shuttle access control and mustering for NLNG Plant.
Scope includes provisioning one server, configuring 16 Telaeris XPID200 mobile handheld readers, and deployment, testing, and commissioning.

2024

Cameroon Oil Transportation Company S.A.

5 locations in Cameroon (FSO‑Offshore, Douala, etc.)

Genetec security platform remediation, including server rebuilds, database setup, and optimization for FSO, Douala HQ, and pump stations.

2024

Tchad Petroleum Company

3 Locations in Chad (N'Djamena & Kome)

Genetec security platform remediation, including server rebuilds, database setup, and optimization for FSO, Douala HQ, and pump stations.

2023

Nigeria LNG

Abuja, Nigeria — March 2023

Access Control System installation for NLNG Abuja Office complex.

2023

Newmont Ghana Gold Limited

Akyem Gold Mine, Ghana

Lenel OnGuard System deployment: integrations of 85 doors, 18 turnstiles, and 4 boom barriers using 50 controllers, 129 readers, and 44 cabinets across all locations.

2023

Newmont Ghana Gold Limited

Ahafo South Gold Mine, Ghana

Lenel OnGuard System deployment: integrations of 120 doors, 16 turnstiles, and 3 boom barriers using 53 controllers, 152 readers, and 53 cabinets.

2023

Nigeria LNG

NLNG Bonny Base — 2023

Electronic Mustering Management System integration of Telaeris XPressEntry with the existing Lenel OnGuard platform to enable electronic mustering for NLNG Bonny Base. Scope includes provisioning one server, configuring 10 Telaeris XPID200 mobile handheld readers, and deployment, testing, and commissioning.

2022

ExxonMobil (EEPC)

Chad — April 2022

Genetec server migration from ExxonMobil to Savannah Oil domain.

2022

Nigeria LNG

Bonny Island, Nigeria — June 2022

Deployment of Electronic Mustering Management System – hand‑held EACS terminals.

2022

ExxonMobil (COTCO)

Cameroon — May 2022

Genetec server migration from ExxonMobil to Savannah Oil domain.

2022

Tchad Petroleum Company

2 Locations in Chad (N'Djamena & Kome)

Genetec security platform remediation, including server rebuilds, database setup, and optimization for multiple sites.

2024

Nestle Nigeria PLC

Sagamu, Flowergate Factory

Food defence project (culinary floors and new gate house). Supply and installation of surveillance cameras, network hardware, cabling, and accessories for a security system.

2021

ExxonMobil (COTCO)

Cameroon — Oct–Nov 2021

Genetec security system upgrade and optimization.

2021

Cameroon Oil Transportation Company S.A.

5 locations in Cameroon (FSO‑Offshore, Douala, etc.)

Genetec security platform remediation, including server rebuilds, database setup, and optimization for FSO, Douala HQ, and pump stations.

2021

Newmont Ghana Gold Limited

Accra Head Office, Accra — 2021

Lenel access control system installation with 17 HID readers, 7 controller modules, and 10 secured doors using electromagnetic and mortise locks, plus 8 emergency break glass units for the Accra office.

2020

Chevron Nigeria

Nigeria — Nov 2020

Electronic access control enhancement project – Electronic Mustering.

2019

ExxonMobil (MPN)

Cameroon & Nigeria — Oct–Nov 2021

Lenel‑to‑Genetec security system migration, including Genetec Security Center server reinstallation and full security infrastructure reconfiguration (readers, controllers, etc.).

2018

Deloitte

Head Office — Civic Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos — 2018

Includes 65 CCTV cameras, an access control system with 45 HID readers and 22 doors, and a Lenel OnGuard management system. Supply, installation, and commissioning.

2017

Federal Republic of Germany (German Embassy Nigeria)

Nigeria — 2017

IP Surveillance and Public Address System installation.

2017

Deloitte

Accra, Ghana — 2017

Includes 38 CCTV cameras, an access control system with 33 HID readers and 22 maglocks, and a Lenel OnGuard management system. Supply, installation, and commissioning.

2016

Nigeria LNG

NLNG Corporate HQ, Port Harcourt, Nigeria — 2016

Electronic Access Control System installation (system size 150+ card readers, 6+ controllers, etc.).

2016

Nigeria LNG

Bonny Island, Nigeria — 2016

Electronic Access Control System migration from Paxton to Lenel (system size 500+ card readers, 50+ controllers, etc.).

2015

VFS Global

Senegal — Nov 2015

Electronic Access Control and IP Surveillance deployment.

2014

Baker Hughes

Gabon — Nov 2014

Electronic Access Control deployment.