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Abiodun is a visionary Technology Executive with over 17 years of experience leading digital transformation and innovation at the highest levels. As the Chief Technology Officer at the Lending Subsidiary of Access Corporation, he has spearheaded initiatives that have not only optimized operations but also significantly enhanced security and driven substantial business growth.His expertise encompasses cloud infrastructure management, advanced security protocols, and comprehensive product lifecycle development, all with a keen focus on aligning technology with strategic business objectives. Abiodun’s leadership is characterized by his ability to manage complex multi-cloud environments and design scalable system architectures that adhere to industry standards.His strategic insights and ability to drive technology-driven business transformation have consistently delivered measurable results. Dedicated to continuous improvement, Abiodun holds advanced certifications in GDPR, Ethical Hacking, and Information Security.His career is defined by a relentless pursuit of innovation and a proven ability to lead organizations through the ever-evolving landscape of technology.
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Chief Technology OfficerBaobab NigeriaLagos, La, Ng -
Chief Technology OfficerOxygen X Jun 2024 - PresentLagos, Lagos State, Nigeria• Product development for Lending, Payment and other financial services• Technology alignment with Business Goals• Create Technology framework for Digital Lending Business• Create Technology budget for the Digital Lending Business• Create partner ecosystem for funnel expansion and revenue growth• Create startup Board packs• Design and develop the system architecture for all solutions.• Review and implement system changes from system architecture.• Team planning… Show more • Product development for Lending, Payment and other financial services• Technology alignment with Business Goals• Create Technology framework for Digital Lending Business• Create Technology budget for the Digital Lending Business• Create partner ecosystem for funnel expansion and revenue growth• Create startup Board packs• Design and develop the system architecture for all solutions.• Review and implement system changes from system architecture.• Team planning and management (Development, Design, Technology and Marketing)• Cloud Infrastructure and Security management (AWS, Google Cloud & Azure)• Product lifecycle and Growth management• Service Delivery management to meet Product Roadmap (Development and Product)• Network architecture review based on IT Security best practices and business requirements (PCI DSS Logical Security Requirements).• Partnership management Show less -
Cto, Lending SubsidiaryAccess Corporation Jul 2022 - Jun 2024Lagos, Nigeria• Create Technology framework for Digital Lending Business• Create Technology budget for the Digital Lending Business• Create partner ecosystem for funnel expansion and revenue growth• Create startup Board packs• Design and develop the system architecture for all solutions.• Review and implement system changes from system architecture.• Team planning and management (Development, Design, Technology and Marketing)• Cloud Infrastructure and Security management (AWS… Show more • Create Technology framework for Digital Lending Business• Create Technology budget for the Digital Lending Business• Create partner ecosystem for funnel expansion and revenue growth• Create startup Board packs• Design and develop the system architecture for all solutions.• Review and implement system changes from system architecture.• Team planning and management (Development, Design, Technology and Marketing)• Cloud Infrastructure and Security management (AWS, Google Cloud & Azure)• Product lifecycle and Growth management• Service Delivery management to meet Product Roadmap (Development and Product)• Network architecture review based on IT Security best practices and business requirements (PCI DSS Logical Security Requirements).• Partnership management Show less -
Head Of Technology, Lending SubsidiaryAccess Corporation Dec 2021 - Jul 2022Lagos, Nigeria• Design and develop the system architecture for all solutions.• Review and implement system changes from system architecture.• Team planning and management (Development, Design, Technology and Marketing)• Cloud Infrastructure and Security management (AWS, Google Cloud & Azure)• Product lifecycle and Growth management• Service Delivery management to meet Product Roadmap (Development and Product)• Network architecture review based on IT Security best practices and… Show more • Design and develop the system architecture for all solutions.• Review and implement system changes from system architecture.• Team planning and management (Development, Design, Technology and Marketing)• Cloud Infrastructure and Security management (AWS, Google Cloud & Azure)• Product lifecycle and Growth management• Service Delivery management to meet Product Roadmap (Development and Product)• Network architecture review based on IT Security best practices and business requirements (PCI DSS Logical Security Requirements).• Partnership management Show less -
Data Protection OfficerSankore Investments Dec 2020 - Nov 2021Ikoyi, Lagos -
Head, TechnologySankore Investments Jul 2017 - Nov 2021Ikoyi, Lagos• Team Lead for the Technology Unit.• Team planning and management (Development, Design, Technology and Marketing)• Product lifecycle and Growth management• Review and development of operational procedures and policies based on PCI DSS requirements (Physical and Logical) for client companies.• Network architecture review based on IT Security best practices and business requirements (PCI DSS Logical Security Requirements).• Risk assessment review, reporting and… Show more • Team Lead for the Technology Unit.• Team planning and management (Development, Design, Technology and Marketing)• Product lifecycle and Growth management• Review and development of operational procedures and policies based on PCI DSS requirements (Physical and Logical) for client companies.• Network architecture review based on IT Security best practices and business requirements (PCI DSS Logical Security Requirements).• Risk assessment review, reporting and remediation.• Project management with client/partner teams.• Innovations business development lead (10 Nigerian Banks)• Innovation ideation (Diamond & FCMB Chatbots, Wealth.NG)• Partnership crystallization (NIBSS, FlutterWave, InterSwitch, NSE, etc)• Relationship management of partners and clients.• Review and optimization of all technical architecture.• Performing Network Vulnerability Assessments• Project management for integration process with InterSwitch• Project management for integration process with partner Banks.• Management of all purchase and supply of all IT related solutions for the company.• Continuous improvement with Jenkins for Automated Deployment.• AWS security and infrastructure management Show less -
Chief Technical Officer/Pci ConsultantAlterserve Nigeria Limited Jun 2016 - Jun 2017Lagos, Nigeria• Review and optimization of all technical architecture as received by the client’s technical partners or solution provider with a view of reducing cost, improving functionality and cost savings.• Review and development of operational procedures and policies based on PCI Card Production requirements (Physical and Logical) for client companies.• Network architecture review based on IT Security best practices and business requirements (PCI Card Production; Logical Security Requirements)… Show more • Review and optimization of all technical architecture as received by the client’s technical partners or solution provider with a view of reducing cost, improving functionality and cost savings.• Review and development of operational procedures and policies based on PCI Card Production requirements (Physical and Logical) for client companies.• Network architecture review based on IT Security best practices and business requirements (PCI Card Production; Logical Security Requirements) for client companies.• Performing Network Vulnerability Assessments on client networks.• Performing Penetration Tests on client networks.• Project management for client’s integration process with InterSwitch and member Banks.• Project management for client’s integration process with EMP Nigeria and member Banks.• Managing client’s certification process for Verve, MasterCard and Visa card associations.• Securing partnership with major International players in the IT industry; Symantec, Globalscape and Acronis.• Project Management for client companies during Smartcard Personalization solution deployment.• Client Data center and IT infrastructure management.• Management of all purchase and supply of all IT related solutions for client companies Show less
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Chief Information Security OfficerCardcentre Nigeria Limited Jun 2014 - Jun 2016Lagos, Nigeria• Liaise with Card Association brands like MasterCard, VISA and Verve for compliance issues.• Create road map and ensure implementation/compliance with PCI Card Production in line with MasterCard and VISA requirements.• Conduct company wide audits to ensure compliance with PCI Card Production standards.• Creating, documenting and execution of Information Security strategy.• Designing, implementing and executing Information Security awareness.• Conducting Information Security… Show more • Liaise with Card Association brands like MasterCard, VISA and Verve for compliance issues.• Create road map and ensure implementation/compliance with PCI Card Production in line with MasterCard and VISA requirements.• Conduct company wide audits to ensure compliance with PCI Card Production standards.• Creating, documenting and execution of Information Security strategy.• Designing, implementing and executing Information Security awareness.• Conducting Information Security and other related risk assessment.• Designing, implementing and executing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plan.• Information Security Incident Management.• Review new products and solutions for compliance with Information Security best practices. Show less -
Head, ProductionCardcentre Nigeria Limited Nov 2013 - Jun 2014Lagos, Nigeria• Coordinating of the Production department• Ensuring the installation and maintenance of EMV solutions for payment and/or biometrics card projects for Financial, Educational, Private and Government sectors.• Preparation of annual budget for the Production Department.• Research and development of EMV technology.• Product development based on Emerging EMV Technology and Customer requirements• Preparation of proposals, quotes and presentations for pre-marketing/technical… Show more • Coordinating of the Production department• Ensuring the installation and maintenance of EMV solutions for payment and/or biometrics card projects for Financial, Educational, Private and Government sectors.• Preparation of annual budget for the Production Department.• Research and development of EMV technology.• Product development based on Emerging EMV Technology and Customer requirements• Preparation of proposals, quotes and presentations for pre-marketing/technical presentations to potential customers.• Representing the company at bid sessions.• Evaluation of Production performance with target• Ensure production targets are met for all machine operators.• Schedule and ensure all maintenance activities are carried-out as prescribed by the machine manufacturer.• Ensure all DATACARD MX6000 machines are in working order to ensure TATs are met for respective customers. Show less -
Head, Cards And Channels ServicesSynkron Solutions Limited Jun 2012 - Oct 2013Lagos, Nigeria• Coordinating of Cards and Channels Services• Preparation of annual budget for the Department• Product development based on Customer requirements• Preparation of proposals, quotes and presentations for pre-marketing/technical presentations to potential customers• Representing the company at bid sessions• Development and deployment of ecommerce portal with online payment integration -
Head, Production DepartmentElectronic Payplus Ltd Jan 2011 - Jun 2012Lagos, Nigeria• Coordinating of the Production department• Installing MasterCard upgrade for Dexxis Solution for Gemalto Mchip4 variants (GXP4, JavaStatic and Gemgalleon Native Cards)• Kona CPS installation• Installation and maintenance of EMV solutions for payment and/or biometrics card projects for Financial, Educational, Private and Government sectors• Preparation of annual budget for the Production Department• Research and development of EMV technology• Product development based… Show more • Coordinating of the Production department• Installing MasterCard upgrade for Dexxis Solution for Gemalto Mchip4 variants (GXP4, JavaStatic and Gemgalleon Native Cards)• Kona CPS installation• Installation and maintenance of EMV solutions for payment and/or biometrics card projects for Financial, Educational, Private and Government sectors• Preparation of annual budget for the Production Department• Research and development of EMV technology• Product development based on Emerging EMV Technology and Customer requirements• Preparation of proposals, quotes and presentations for pre-marketing/technical presentations to potential customers• Representing the company at bid sessions• Evaluation of Production performance with target• Integration of Syntera Customisation Suite with Dexxis Central Issuance for DATACARD MX6000 machine Show less -
Information Systems AuditorElectronic Payplus Ltd Mar 2010 - Dec 2010Lagos, Nigeria• Audit of Information Systems and Infrastructure to ensure adherence to PCIDSS standards• Security analysis and reporting for online servers• Ensuring IT best practices are followed/implemented in the company• Security & Risk profile analysis with proper mitigation of such risks• Development of companywide Policies for ensuring smooth working environment and Security compliance• MasterCard Certification achieved -
Application Developer/Systems AnalystTelnet Nigeria Limited Sep 2007 - Feb 2010Lagos, Nigeria• System Architecture design and specification for all applications• Security analysis and management for online servers• Application security and quality assurance testing• Security & Risk analysis and management for Mail and Web servers• Development and Integration of Learning Content Management• System for e-Learning in financial institutions• Development of Computer Based Training (CBT) DVDs• Insurance query application with text messaging• Mobile Ticketing… Show more • System Architecture design and specification for all applications• Security analysis and management for online servers• Application security and quality assurance testing• Security & Risk analysis and management for Mail and Web servers• Development and Integration of Learning Content Management• System for e-Learning in financial institutions• Development of Computer Based Training (CBT) DVDs• Insurance query application with text messaging• Mobile Ticketing application using J2ME Show less
Abiodun Afolabi Skills
Abiodun Afolabi Education Details
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Chemical/Polymer Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Abiodun Afolabi
What company does Abiodun Afolabi work for?
Abiodun Afolabi works for Baobab Nigeria
What is Abiodun Afolabi's role at the current company?
Abiodun Afolabi's current role is Chief Technology Officer.
What is Abiodun Afolabi's email address?
Abiodun Afolabi's email address is bi****@****hoo.com
What schools did Abiodun Afolabi attend?
Abiodun Afolabi attended Ucam Universidad Catolica San Antonio De Murcia, Lagos State University.
What skills is Abiodun Afolabi known for?
Abiodun Afolabi has skills like Project Management, Business Analysis, Itil, Integration, Project Planning, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Software Project Management, Information Security, Security, Change Management, Strategy.
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