I drive our mission to recruit and develop elite Data & AI talent through rigorous selection, tailored training, and community engagement. My role includes overseeing a world-class academy program, developing curricula that meet industry standards, and fostering a vibrant community that supports growth and collaboration. Through skills assessment and effective talent matching, I ensure that our candidates are well-prepared to meet client demands and thrive in dynamic professional environments.

Drive analytical modelling initiatives by ensuring compliance with industry-standard coding practices and methodologies. Oversee enhancement and automation of data engineering processes by leveraging cutting-edge technologies, such as Python, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Attunity Replicate, Oracle Golden Gate, Oracle Data Integrator, Microsoft Azure Data Factory, Databricks, SQL Server Integration Services, Apache NiFi.Render expertise in performance reporting, sales & marketing monitoring, risk management reporting, revenue assurance, financial control, internal control and auditing, product management, and customer analytics. Deliver high-quality data consulting services for a top UK University Hospital. Monitor key performance indicators for company functions and projects. Deploy statistical techniques to develop future customer behaviour forecasts. Design data visualisations to communicate findings effectively to business stakeholders. Employ data mining techniques to reveal hidden patterns within customer data.Key Achievements Achieved desired goals by delivering expert consulting services in data strategy, data-driven operating model, data architecture, and design for diverse clientele.● Addressed urgent ad hoc requests for data querying and analysis, ensuring prompt responses. Formulated data analysis models to uncover trends in customer behaviour.● Top Leading UK bank – Strategic Data Platform (GCP) - Orchestrated implementation of state-of-the-art data warehouse utilizing GCP infrastructure, seamlessly integrating data from diverse on-premises and cloud source systemsHer Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service – Lead, Data Engineering and Architecture - Directed new modern strategic data platform on Azure Synapse. Successfully led the migration of all the existing pipelines (about 20 data sources) from a traditional data warehouse in Oracle to Azure Synapse.

Key Achievements• Successfully led the team of over 36 Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Business Intelligence Developers and Data Scientists to execute Modern Data warehouse / Big Data Solutions using Open source technologies such as Apache NiFi, Hive, Spark, Kafka, Grafana, PostGres for prominent organizations such as FSDH Group, MTN Nigeria, MTN Cameroun, Vodafone Ghana, SunTrust Bank, 9Mobile etc. This has successfully supported the decision making system across organizations by having a single source of truth and thereby increasing profitability significantly.• Improved the overall division’s performance through the achievement of set objectives before set timelines. This was achievable with the use of SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound).• Drove the implementation of our bespoke products to Stanbic bank Kenya, I&M bank Kenya and First City Monument Bank with 80% of approved budget thereby resulting in 20% cost savings and improvement of the bottom line

• Spearheaded an integrated approach to innovation, linked to all aspects of brand building, including media channels, communication content, product, package and point of sale design as well as achieving financial targets.• Facilitated pre sales technical presentations/demos to potential customers and partners during product launches or initial engagement.• Conducted innovation workshops and product seminars for staff and the public on translating brand strategies, consumer insights, trends and competitive landscape into product ideas. • Provided leadership in establishing strategic alliances and client relationships while delivering high levels of client service.Key Achievements• Spearheaded the team that designed and developed BluePrime, a retail multi-source data collation, analysis and reporting, predictive analytics (Next Best Offer, Churn Prediction, Profitability Prediction, Sentiment Analysis and Customer Lifetime Value) product used to drive and apply actionable insights.• Increased profitability and generated approximately 22.3% of products revenue.• Developed and implemented a 5-Year strategic product development roadmap in line with business objectives.

Key Achievements• Designed and developed a Cash Management (CashComplete) Product aimed at forecasting and managing the demand and supply of Cash. This has resulted in 45% reduction in turnaround time of cash delivery and evacuation across commercial banks and also reduced the cost of insurance for excess cash by 15%.• Designed and developed Customer Master Data Management (CMDM) Product, a one-stop solution that ensures proper data capturing and effective data cleansing. This has improved accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, validity and uniqueness of customer data by 68% across Commercial banks.• Successfully led the team of over 10 Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Business Intelligence Developers and Data Scientists to execute Data warehouse and Business Intelligence Solutions for prominent organizations such as Diamond Bank PLC, Access Bank PLC, Guaranty Trust Bank, AXA Mansard Insurance, First City Monument Bank, Wema Bank PLC, ForteOil, Lafarge, Bank of Industry, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and 9Mobile etc. This has successfully supported the decision making system across organizations by having a single source of truth and thereby increasing profitability significantly.• Successfully completed 14 cycles of our internal Business Intelligence Training Program (BITP) which birthed 60 Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Business Intelligence Developers, Data Scientists and Machine Learning Experts

• Researched database and performed queries to obtain specific school-related data for various internal departments.• Configured and managed network and resolved issues in a timely manner.• Created and maintained documentation for Database Administration standard operating procedures.