Hello, I’m Abiodun Yusuf. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s in Computer Information Systems, with more than ten years of experience as a Database Administrator. I design, model, test, and support database solutions in Oracle, MS SQL, and MySQL environments on IBM AIX, Linux, and Windows, and I bring strong analytical and communication skills to every project. Certified as an Oracle professional and an ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, I have led teams of DBAs, implemented security controls, performed backup and disaster recovery planning, and driven performance improvements. I’ve overseen migrations (e.g., Oracle 11g to 12c), data integration projects, and data governance initiatives, consistently delivering on time, on budget, and with high data integrity.

ABIODUN YUSUF

Hello, I’m Abiodun Yusuf. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s in Computer Information Systems, with more than ten years of experience as a Database Administrator. I design, model, test, and support database solutions in Oracle, MS SQL, and MySQL environments on IBM AIX, Linux, and Windows, and I bring strong analytical and communication skills to every project. Certified as an Oracle professional and an ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, I have led teams of DBAs, implemented security controls, performed backup and disaster recovery planning, and driven performance improvements. I’ve overseen migrations (e.g., Oracle 11g to 12c), data integration projects, and data governance initiatives, consistently delivering on time, on budget, and with high data integrity.

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Hello, I’m Abiodun Yusuf. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s in Computer Information Systems, with more than ten years of experience as a Database Administrator. I design, model, test, and support database solutions in Oracle, MS SQL, and MySQL environments on IBM AIX, Linux, and Windows, and I bring strong analytical and communication skills to every project.

Certified as an Oracle professional and an ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, I have led teams of DBAs, implemented security controls, performed backup and disaster recovery planning, and driven performance improvements. I’ve overseen migrations (e.g., Oracle 11g to 12c), data integration projects, and data governance initiatives, consistently delivering on time, on budget, and with high data integrity.

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Work Experience

Principal Manager IT/IDD at National Identity Management Commission
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Managed databases in the NIMC eco-system to ensure they are highly available, optimized, secured. Formulated policy in compliance with security of an individual's identifiable data and adherence to DPA - Data Protection Acts. Led Database Administrators in the upgrade of Back-end Infrastructures. Coordinated a team of 15 Database Administrators to ensure regular data backup and conduct test restore of backup files to ensure backup files are usable. Ensured regular installation of database patches to address reported security and application issues. Oversaw and ensured the integrity of the databases. Oversaw encryption of databases at rest and in motion. Facilitated and documented project plan to upgrade the Citizens' Identity Databases from Oracle 11g to 12c. Monitored Database activities status, logs, space utilization etc. Tuned databases to achieve over 60% performance improvement. Developed technical specifications, coordinated, and conducted database design and reviews. Liaised wi
Senior Manager at National Identity Management Commission
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2017
Participated in the design, development and implementation of back-end infrastructures for the Nigerian Citizens' Identity Database. Enrollment Database, Verification and Authentication databases, Card personalization & Card lifecycle database. Designed, developed, administered, monitored, prepared report, and tuned Oracle , Ms SQL Server databases. Managed and maintained back-ups and recovery procedures. Reviewed and tuned SQL codes. Installed and Configured MS SQL Server 2012 with backup jobs and configuration jobs. Created, administered and maintained SQL Server databases on production, test and development environment. Setup and maintain log shipping between Production and DR site. Monitored performance issues on all production and non-production databases (as applicable). Verified backups and logs on the servers to ensure backups are usable. Opened, where necessary incidence tickets with Service providers. Implemented performance monitoring and tuning on all production and applica
Team Lead, OS & Database Administrators at Unity Bank Plc.
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
Ensured 99.99% up-time of the core banking and non-banking databases. Mined archived Logs to query online and archived redo log files using Oracle LogMiner. Worked closely with Core Banking application developers to migrate Core Banking application database from Oracle 10g to 11g. Provided Apps Database support on Oracle EBS R12. Coordinated setting up of Databases for Application development, test run of Financial end of Year. Oversaw team responsible for installing new releases of Core Banking application. Managed creation and auditing of users' access. Reported breaches in data security by privileged users. Managed vendors, suppliers, and customers' relationship for optimal service delivery. Supervised end of day, month, and year financial processing.
Information Technology Integration Project Team Member at Unity Bank Plc. Nigeria
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Team member in the data migration work stream; responsible for data migration, integrity check in the consolidation of nine (9) different banks to form Unity Bank Plc. Provided support on Sybase Adaptive Server in the defunct Intercity Bank Plc – Intercity Bank Plc is one of the merging Banks that formed Unity Bank Plc.
Senior Manager at National Identity Management Commission Nigeria
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Participated in the design, development and implementation of back-end infrastructures for the Nigerian Citizens' Identity Database. Enrollment Database, Verification and Authentication databases, Card personalization & Card lifecycle database; Designed, developed, administered, monitored, prepared report, and tuned Oracle, MS SQL Server databases; Managed and maintained back-ups and recovery procedures; Reviewed and tuned SQL codes; Installed and configured MS SQL Server 2012 with backup jobs and configuration jobs; Created, administered and maintained SQL Server databases on production, test and development environment; Setup and maintain log shipping between Production and DR site; Monitored performance issues on all production and non-production databases; Verified backups and logs on the servers to ensure backups are usable; Opened incidence tickets with Service providers where necessary; Implemented performance monitoring and tuning on all production and applicable non-production

Education

Master’s in Computer Information System at Boston University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Post Graduate Diploma in Management at Ahmadu Bello University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) at Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Master's in Computer Information System at Boston University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Post Graduate Diploma in Management at Ahmadu Bello University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

Oracle Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Oracle Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Financial Services, Education