Senior Software Development Engineer

• Jun 2022 - Present

Software Engineer

• May 2022 - Jun 2022

Managing Director / CEO

• Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

Responsible for driving the strategic realisation of the corporate objectives. Managing the business operations to ensure service delivery, quality control, resource management and cost optimisation. Then ensuring business profitability and suitable margins to enhance market competitiveness, value differentiation and sustainability. Furthermore championing key imperatives for the business in terms of approach to the market, underlying business philosophy and corporate branding. Responsible for driving the strategic realisation of the corporate objectives. Managing the business operations to ensure service delivery, quality control, resource management and cost optimisation. Then ensuring business profitability and suitable margins to enhance market competitiveness, value differentiation and sustainability. Furthermore championing key imperatives for the business in terms of approach to the market, underlying business philosophy and corporate branding.

Managing Director

• Feb 2016 - Feb 2021

As remote- and project-based tech firm, I was responsible for overseeing the activities of the firm as a startup and the management of the company’s resources. Overseeing the infrastructure of technical operations, establishing strategic goals and managing a team of IT employees, tracking technology in order to achieve business goals, eliminating security risks, increasing user satisfaction, and maintaining operations and systems. Focus on using Open Source technologies, Cloud and Development processes (i.e. Javascript, Angula.js, SPAs, HTML5, CSS, PHP, R, Python, MySQL, RESTful APIs, Replatforming, CI/CD, Containers, Agile & Iterative methods, Service-Oriented Architecture etc ) to deliver bespoken digital solution to clients. Show less

Head, eBusiness Advisory

• Feb 2014 - Jan 2021

Responsible for Implementing and maintaining the Group’s eBusiness Strategy. Focusing on sales of the firm’s investment banking products and services via digital and electronic channels and also using technology to support all business activities at Group level. Some notable achievements are: • Developed and executed digital and channel strategies for delivering BGL Mutual Funds (Retail Investment products) and retail stock-broking services for BGL Asset Management Limited and BGL Securities Limited respectively, aimed at increasing the firm’s market share. • Designed and developed BGL Project 60 – Web-Based Due Diligence Portal using Open Source Technologies (PHP, MySQL, Javascript etc) for the Investor Relations Department. • Contributed to the definition of the enterprise architecture framework for maintaining secure, efficient and highly available systems; and led the architecture roadmap for application integrations across the value chain. • Improved and automated business processes and operations of all Strategic Business Units (SBUs) using Selenium to test automation that efficiently manages transaction volumes resulting from digital channels. • Oversaw the integration of Mobile Money, USSD (Short Code) protocols Mobile Apps and Online Payment Gateways with proprietary systems to increase accessibility of the retail investment schemes. • Worked closely with the Corporate Strategy Division in product development to suit clients and developed new revenue streams out of existing products and services. • Directed error analysis among teams, consulted on every phase from concept to delivery to mitigate errors, introduced fallout management, reduced overall failures by 60%, and enhanced customer experience. • Developed multiple data architecture designs from data captured across different IT systems to simplify targeted customer analysis and meet business needs with adoption on the new designs enterprise wide. Show less

Director

• Jan 2014 - Nov 2015

Information Technology | Biometric Technology | Geospatial TechnologyIvyglobal is a well-reputed technology/software development company with excellent track record and years of industry experience. We are recognized experts in the selected areas of Biometrics, RFID, Geospatial & IT solutions and make every effort to advance in our skills. Ivyglobal's approach combines professional development methodology and proven project management with favorable rates.Ivyglobal's vission is to provide significant leverage in meeting the growing IT needs of a global economy by using the latest technologies and innovations to drive businesses.Our Quality Policy states the following primary goals: •Development of high-quality software systems that comply 100% with customer's demands.•Rigorous and timely fulfillment of every obligation to a customer.•Continuous improvement of development and management processes.•Deep involvement of every employee in the quality management systemWe actively use IEEE Software Engineering standards and best practices at all phases of software development. Our immediate aim is an implementation of capability maturity model (CMM) methodology in corporate development practice.Principal solutions provided by Ivyglobal in this area are: •Biometrics & RFID card implementations• IT, networking, hardware, software and contract programming• Web hosting, development and E-Commerce solutions• Geospatial & GIS applicationsKey benefits of working with Ivyglobal •Software development and IT services that suit your requirements the best• We offer bespoke solutions within client's timeframe and budget• Our team comprises top-notch software engineers with excellent education and technical background• Our Quality Management system ensures conformity to international industry standards at every stage• Modern facilities and communication resources that allows you to hold the key of on-going project Show less

Chief Technology Officer

• Dec 2010 - Jan 2014

Responsible for establishing the firm’s technical and technology solutions vision, leading the product development and all aspects of technology platforms and partnerships as well as building and managing sales team according to the firm’s strategic direction and growth objectives.Some notable clients obtained are:• AG LEVENTIS GROUPBiometrics solutions for security and personnel management, ERP Solution, Service Level Agreement• AITEO GROUPBiometric Solution for security & personnel management, Service Level Agreement• SEADRILL MOBILE UNITS NIGERIABiometric Solution for security & personnel management with Visitor Management Implementation, Service Level Agreement.• NAZARETH SCHOOLSBiometric Solution for time & attendance for staff and students, security & personnel management, Service Level Agreement• ADMIRALTY HOMES UKBiometric Facial Time & Attendance Solution for both permanent and contract, construction and administrative personnel, Service Level Agreement• ARTEE GROUP - SPAR (Former ParknShop)Biometrics solutions for time & attendance, security and personnel management, Service Level Agreement in all outlets nationwide. Show less

Technology Officer

• Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

Responsible for website and software developments both for the company and its clients using Open source, Microsoft and Oracle technologies. Overseeing the development, management and implementation of the company's online services, products and solutions. i.e. ERP & CRM solutions, document & visitor management solution, biometrics solution, data analysis and visualization using Qlikview.Some notable achievements are: Designed, developed and executed Westagora.com: an eCommerce portal focused on connecting buyers and sellers. Designed, developed and executed Wheretostay.com.ng: an eCommerce portal focused on connecting hoteliers with prospective guests by building fully automated hotel reservation capability for both online and offline transactions. Designed and executed the Agora Magazine, a monthly Print publication showcasing various goods and services and distributed nationwide as an offline variation to Westagora.com Show less