Abere Nyarko

About the Candidate

PROFILE

A well-presented and proactive project manager with a relentless drive to
have a broad impact rather than just deliver results. Possessing vast
experience in coordinating and managing a broad range of project
activities, providing clear guidance and leadership to teams, and ensuring
that all requirements are fully met. Recognized as an influential leader who
believes in continuous learning in the Information Technology sector.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

PMP #1497258—-In good standing
Project Management Professional

EDUCATION

Carleton University, Canada
MSc. Technology Innovation Management (Ongoing)

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
BSc. (Hons): Computer Engineering (2005)

St. Louis Secondary School, Ghana
Science WASSCE (1999)

SKILLS
 People management
 Agile project management
 Business relationship management
 Business process design
 Business strategy and execution
 Practical network design and implementation
 Network design
 Effective business communication
 End-user training
 Contract negotiation
 Proficient with Microsoft suite of Tools (Visio, Excel, Word and
PowerPoint)

CAREER HISTORY
May 2023 – Current      SPAR CANADA
Garden Centre Associate
Developed and implemented efficiency and productivity standards for
staff, optimizing operational performance.
Effectively communicate goals, assigned individual team member
roles and responsibilities, established timelines, and fostered
ownership and accountability.
Stayed updated on industry, store, and company recommendations
and offers regarding environmentally-friendly gardening solutions.
Provided daily reports to the Area Manager, communicated needs,
issues, opportunities, and other relevant updates.

Jun 2020 – Feb 2023   GOSHCON LIMITED

Project Manager
Researched, planned, and implemented a new target market
initiatives.
Set goals and develop plans for business and revenue
growth
Planned, coordinated, and supervised all project activities to
meet project milestones and objectives.
Led project teams of about 20 and executed project work plans within
expected timelines.
 Reviewed project deliverables and managed stakeholder
expectations

Jul 2015 – Jan 2020     VODACOM BUSINESS
Head – Projects & Procurement
Collaborated with a team of project managers from Vodacom
Business Africa, South Africa to implement the connectivity of
Gold Fields Ghana to Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Led the delivery and migration of 30 microwave point-to-multi-point clients to the CSquared fiber network
Managed the implementation of 21 DHL sites across West Africa
(Ghana, Burkina Faso, Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone) using
VSAT, microwave, and fiber last-mile channels

(Jul 2013 – Jun 2015) VODACOM BUSINESS

Project Manager
Delivered the network upgrade for BT Infonet (Nestle Ghana)
Project-managed the connectivity delivery of 15 Verizon sites in
Ghana using fiber and microwave last miles
Implemented and delivered MPLS connectivity from Perseus
Mining, Ghana (Accra and Edikan) to Perseus Mining, Australia
(Perth)

Jun 2006 – Jun 2013   GS TELECOM

Network Engineer – Network Operating Center
Designed, managed, and updated network diagrams for all
projects of the department.
Configured and deployed routers and another enterprise network
equipment for Nestle West Africa’s wan network.
Provided technical support to enterprise customers within Ghana
and across West and North Africa.
Configured, monitored, and managed Network Management
Systems (NMS) including WhatsUp Gold, PRTG and Solarwinds
suits.