Objective
Seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of experience in banking and enterprise IT environments. Proven leader in infrastructure support, cybersecurity, and team development. Adept at aligning technology with business strategy and delivering scalable, secure solutions. Seeking opportunities to leverage strategic vision, operational excellence, and industry expertise to drive innovation and business growth.
Technology Leadership Highlights
- Directed technology operations and infrastructure supporting over 60 branches in the financial sector.
- Introduced ITIL-based processes, reducing incident response time and increasing team efficiency.
- Oversaw regional IT project execution, vendor coordination, and internal training programs.
- Maintained strong compliance posture and cybersecurity readiness through audits and certifications.
Professional Experience
Access Bank Plc, Victoria Island, Lagos
Assistant Manager, Enterprise Platform Support (Unix/AIX)/Datacenter Management | June 2022 – Jan 2024
- Led enterprise platform operations, ensuring uptime and resilience for core banking applications.
- Managed infrastructure upgrades, security patching, and datacenter operations.
- Aligned platform performance metrics with business KPIs.
- Mentored junior engineers and fostered a proactive, collaborative team culture.
Access Bank Plc IT Regional Office, Gbagada
Senior Banking Officer, Regional IT Support Team Lead | Feb 2012 – June 2022
- Directed a team of 25 supporting over 60 branches across Lagos.
- Coordinated end-to-end IT services from connectivity to ATM support and server management.
- Standardized operational processes and improved response times using ITIL best practices.
- Managed vendor SLAs and security compliance across locations.
Intercontinental Bank Plc, Ikeja & Akure Branches
Banking & IT Support Officer | 2004 – 2012
- Delivered full-scope IT support, infrastructure optimization, and user training.
- Supported rollout of branch technology and ongoing upgrades.
Education & Certifications
- M.Sc. Information Technology, University of Lagos – 2018
- B.Sc. Electrical & Electronics Engineering, University of Lagos – 2001
Certifications:
- ITIL Foundation – 2014
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundation – 2023
- ISC2 Cybersecurity Certified – 2024
- Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer – 2025
Core Competencies & Skills
Technology Strategy
Infrastructure Architecture
Software & Systems Oversight
Team Leadership
ITIL Implementation
Vendor Management
DevOps Tools
References
Available upon request