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Engr. Cornell Sam’s Opara

Engr. Cornell Sam’s Opara

Director ICT

Background

Cornell Opara, fondly called Cole, is a distinguished Technologist, Computer Scientist, and IT/ICT Innovation Engineer with over 30 years of experience across the United States and Nigeria.

Education

  • B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, University of Houston
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering, DeVry Institute of Technology, Columbus, Ohio
  • Master’s in Network and Communication Management, University of Houston (sponsored by Wang Global Inc., now Getronics)

Current Roles

  • Co-Founder & COO, Gita Allied Technologies LLC – Houston, Texas & Port Harcourt, Nigeria
  • Co-Founder, Cobikin Solutions LLC, Houston, Texas

Professional Experience

Dell, Compaq (HP), Gadzoox Network, Citek Solutions, EnGlobal Design Group, Galaxy Wireless, Net Visa GSM, Petro-Drill Oil & Gas.

Areas of Expertise

ICT Outsourcing & Security, Systems Integration, Broadband & Wireless, LAN/WAN/SAN/NSA Network Design, Fiber Optics, Executive IT Leadership, Oil & Gas ICT Operations.