Hanson (Udy) Akpan
About Hanson (Udy) Akpan
Hanson (Udy) Akpan is an Analyst in Customer Enablement and IT Security Controls Contact at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in IT and telecommunications.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Hanson (Udy) Akpan serves as an Analyst, Customer Enablement and IT Security Controls Contact at ExxonMobil. He has been in this role since 2018. His responsibilities include coordinating network device configurations and deployments, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. He also plays a crucial role in monitoring and supporting WAN connectivity to remote branch sites and international circuits, enhancing global communication efficiency, and conducting risk assessments of applications and network infrastructure components.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Hanson Akpan held several positions at ExxonMobil. He was the Technical Lead and Solution Center Coordinator from 2017 to 2018, where he coordinated network device configurations and supported WAN connectivity. From 2013 to 2017, he served as an End User Support Analyst and Solution Center Coordinator, maintaining critical communication infrastructure and supporting remote connectivity. Between 2011 and 2013, he was an IT Asset Management Coordinator, and he began his journey at ExxonMobil in 2010 as an End User Support Analyst.
Experience at Motorola Nigeria Limited
Hanson Akpan worked at Motorola Nigeria Limited in various roles. From 2009 to 2010, he was the Lead BSS Support Engineer, overseeing regional support for wireless systems. He also served as the Regional BSS Support Engineer for the Eastern Region from 2008 to 2009. Initially, he joined Motorola as a BSS Support Engineer Intern from 2007 to 2008, gaining hands-on experience in wireless engineering and system administration.
Educational Background
Hanson Akpan holds a Master of Science in Predictive Analytics from Northwestern University, achieved between 2014 and 2016. He also has certifications in Wireless Engineering from Motorola Technical Training, including OMC (GSM) System Administrator and BSS (GSM) Engineer Level 1. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Uyo, completed between 2000 and 2006.
Project Implementation and Technical Expertise
Throughout his career, Hanson Akpan has coordinated the implementation of network device configurations and deployments, ensuring seamless integration. He has played a key role in supporting WAN connectivity and conducting risk assessments for network infrastructure. His experience includes facilitating site surveys and supporting VHF communication infrastructure, maintaining essential communication channels. These contributions have significantly improved operational efficiency and security within his various roles.