Chibuzo Ike

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Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer @ VPay Africa
Nigeria
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Nigeria, Nigeria
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About Chibuzo Ike

I am a results-driven and proactive Executive with over 10 years of experience helping organizations successfully manage turn-key public sector projects and product delivery. Highly successful in domestic and international Programme/Product Management consulting with excellent public relations.My success is derived from an ability to study best practices Project/Programme Management methodologies and adapt them to sub Saharan African context. Having been involved in the entire lifecycle of bespoke and generic software and infrastructure solutions delivery in this environment, I understand the terrain and technical capabilities in the vendor space to ensure that e-Government solutions are right sized and adapted to our peculiar environment.

Chibuzo Ike's Current Company Details
VPay Africa

Vpay Africa

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Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Nigeria
Website:
vpay.africa
Employees:
27
Chibuzo Ike Work Experience Details
  • Vpay Africa
    Co-Founder And Chief Executive Officer
    Vpay Africa
    Nigeria
  • Vpay Africa
    Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
    Vpay Africa Nov 2020 - Present
    Lagos, Nigeria
    Built the technology behind VPay Africa to help power the next generation of payment collections for merchantsLed the brand positioning rounds that recruited top media and business personalities to partner with us
  • Bri & Bru Services Ltd.
    Project Management Consultant
    Bri & Bru Services Ltd. Feb 2015 - Present
    Nigeria
    Managing the prospecting, deal closing and implementation of the N3.9bn Upgrade of Security at 5 key International airports: Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Enugu and PortHarcourt.
  • Infomall Nigeria Ltd
    Ceo
    Infomall Nigeria Ltd Jun 2012 - Oct 2020
    Nigeria
    At InfoMall, we apply our expertise to provide you with the highest quality of services adding value throughout the chain of delivery and putting overarching purpose far beyond profit. Whatever project you want to see to life, whatever software or web or mobile application you seek to develop, you are putting your project in good hands when you place your trust in INFOMALL technical and project support expertise.Part of our accomplishments includes working with Lagos State Government to… Show more At InfoMall, we apply our expertise to provide you with the highest quality of services adding value throughout the chain of delivery and putting overarching purpose far beyond profit. Whatever project you want to see to life, whatever software or web or mobile application you seek to develop, you are putting your project in good hands when you place your trust in INFOMALL technical and project support expertise.Part of our accomplishments includes working with Lagos State Government to deliver over 10,000 videos and short lessons for Secondary School under the EducateLagos project.We also developed the award winning StudyMate educational Apps Show less
  • Bri & Bru Services Ltd
    Project Management Consultant
    Bri & Bru Services Ltd Mar 2013 - Dec 2014
    Nigeria
    Managed the procurement process and implementation of the N155m project to secure 7 critical facilities of the Federal Road Safety Corp, located in Abuja, Lagos, and Awka.
  • Infographics Ltd
    Project Management Consultant
    Infographics Ltd Jan 2011 - Jun 2013
    Nigeria
    Managing the implementation of an Enterprise Project Management solution (comprising Work Flow and Document Management, etc) for the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja.• The solution involved the use of Microsoft SharePoint and Project Server to mirror and optimize existing offline process flow of the Ministry while improving its efficiency.• Successful implementation of Phase 1, which gave rise to the approval of Phase 2. This second phase was duly completed in June 2013. However some… Show more Managing the implementation of an Enterprise Project Management solution (comprising Work Flow and Document Management, etc) for the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja.• The solution involved the use of Microsoft SharePoint and Project Server to mirror and optimize existing offline process flow of the Ministry while improving its efficiency.• Successful implementation of Phase 1, which gave rise to the approval of Phase 2. This second phase was duly completed in June 2013. However some post implementation handholding is still on going.• As a result of this project, the FMOH now has a dashboard view and access to its entire project portfolio with hundreds of projects scattered across the 36 States of the federation. Show less
  • Grandcentral Ltd
    Project Management Consultant
    Grandcentral Ltd Jun 2010 - Dec 2012
    Nigeria
    Co-managed for the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, a N3.4 billion service wide roll out of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) across all Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies.• This entails managing the entire process beginning from vendor procurement guided by the Federal Government regulation on Due Process on procurement. Prepared Technical RFP and organized demos thereby helping the FGN pre-qualify, screen and select a qualified… Show more Co-managed for the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, a N3.4 billion service wide roll out of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) across all Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies.• This entails managing the entire process beginning from vendor procurement guided by the Federal Government regulation on Due Process on procurement. Prepared Technical RFP and organized demos thereby helping the FGN pre-qualify, screen and select a qualified solution provider amongst the 47 companies that applied.• Led a 12 persons Project Management Office (PMO) primarily responsible for ensuring that vendors deliver on all program objectives jointly set by the Head of Service of the Federation (HOSF) and the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).• The project involves the capturing of employee records and biometric data of over 1.1million employees of the Federal Government of Nigeria across over 400 MDAs and implementation of payroll and personnel systems. Show less
  • Zgate Limited
    Business Development
    Zgate Limited Jan 2010 - Nov 2012
  • Infograhics Ltd
    Project Management Consultant
    Infograhics Ltd Jan 2010 - May 2010
    Nigeria
    Successfully managed the deployment of Microsoft Enterprise Project Management solution and the setting up of a Project Management Office (PMO) for ETAT Consulting.• Managed a lean team of 6 to effectively implement a complete EPM solution consisting of Microsoft SBS, Exchange, SharePoint, Bespoke Web interface etc.• This has enabled the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Nigerian President on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) properly manage a huge Quick-Win project… Show more Successfully managed the deployment of Microsoft Enterprise Project Management solution and the setting up of a Project Management Office (PMO) for ETAT Consulting.• Managed a lean team of 6 to effectively implement a complete EPM solution consisting of Microsoft SBS, Exchange, SharePoint, Bespoke Web interface etc.• This has enabled the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Nigerian President on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) properly manage a huge Quick-Win project portfolio of 11,700 projects scattered across Nigeria.The projects include community borehole drilling, construction of 3-block classroom blocks, and primary healthcare infrastructure.• Successfully closed out project in June 2010. This successful project was acknowledged by the Project Director of ETAT to have cut their workload by 50% thereby increasing their capacity to do more.• Ensured a successful outcome that was widely acknowledged by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on MDGs as well as Federal Lawmakers at a public hearing at the National Assembly complex, Abuja in June 2010. Show less
  • Infographics Ltd
    Project Management Consultant
    Infographics Ltd Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
    Nigeria
    Successfully managed the deployment of Microsoft Hosted Messaging and Collaboration (HMC 4.5) for Galaxy Backbone Plc, the first of such implementation in West Africa.• Managed a consortium of 3 companies providing 22 project resources located in Lagos, Abuja, Amman – Jordan and Beirut – Lebanon.• Successfully closed out the $700,000 project in Dec 2009, which afforded Galaxy Backbone Plc the capacity to provide messaging and collaboration service to 250,000 users targeting Federal… Show more Successfully managed the deployment of Microsoft Hosted Messaging and Collaboration (HMC 4.5) for Galaxy Backbone Plc, the first of such implementation in West Africa.• Managed a consortium of 3 companies providing 22 project resources located in Lagos, Abuja, Amman – Jordan and Beirut – Lebanon.• Successfully closed out the $700,000 project in Dec 2009, which afforded Galaxy Backbone Plc the capacity to provide messaging and collaboration service to 250,000 users targeting Federal Civil Servants and the NigerianArmy. Show less
  • Novasys  Ltd.
    Operations Manager
    Novasys Ltd. May 2008 - May 2009
    Lagos, Nigeria
    Strengthened key operations strategies, including practice methodology and process enhancement. Developed corporate strategy for solutions’ delivery and customer support. Managed multiple client accounts including Nigeria Law School, Zenith Bank and Rivers State Government• Established and staffed a Help Desk office to cater for existing clients such as 3,000 Nigeria Law School students and about 12,000 SUBEB teaching staff of Delta State government of Nigeria.• Delivered large-scale… Show more Strengthened key operations strategies, including practice methodology and process enhancement. Developed corporate strategy for solutions’ delivery and customer support. Managed multiple client accounts including Nigeria Law School, Zenith Bank and Rivers State Government• Established and staffed a Help Desk office to cater for existing clients such as 3,000 Nigeria Law School students and about 12,000 SUBEB teaching staff of Delta State government of Nigeria.• Delivered large-scale projects centered on solutions strategy/development, processes and technology solutions. Show less
  • Novasys Ltd
    Head Of Project Management Office
    Novasys Ltd May 2008 - May 2009
    Nigeria
    Set up the structure and operational guidelines for the company’s Project Management Office responsible for managing the entire company’s project portfolio. Oversaw the staffing, training and mentoring, field support and logistics for the project managers posted to different projects and locations. Established a customized project management methodology for the company designed around best practice PRINCE2 and PMBOK. Projects successfully delivered include the following;• A biometrics… Show more Set up the structure and operational guidelines for the company’s Project Management Office responsible for managing the entire company’s project portfolio. Oversaw the staffing, training and mentoring, field support and logistics for the project managers posted to different projects and locations. Established a customized project management methodology for the company designed around best practice PRINCE2 and PMBOK. Projects successfully delivered include the following;• A biometrics enabled payroll solution for the 55,000 strong Rivers State Civil service. Engaged the use of over 80 adhoc staff that were hired and trained for the project. This N175m project saved the Rivers State Government N300m in monthly wage bill costs.• Managed the implementation of a biometrics enabled payroll solution for the Delta State Government Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). Employing 45 ad hoc staff, the exercise helped reduce to a minimum the incidences of ghost workers and succeeded in saving the board nearly N100m monthly.• Implemented online fee payment and admissions management solution for the Nigeria Law School Abuja, Lagos and Enugu. Show less
  • Socketworks Ltd
    Acting Md, Educational Services Group
    Socketworks Ltd Dec 2007 - Jan 2008
    Nigeria
    Temporarily responsible for managing the largest group within the company with 89 staff, 58 clients and a P&L of overN350m.• Successfully drove debt recovery efforts by introducing a 1% incentive scheme for field staff that helped recoverdebts owed the group by clients. A scheme that helped cut down receivables by 50% in 4 months.
  • Socketworks Ltd
    Product Manager
    Socketworks Ltd Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
    Ghana
    Challenged to drive the development of a new industry vertical, a post office management solution.• Was responsible for the Zenith Bank financed $1m pilot implementation for Ghana Post Company in Ghana.• Raised and managed a 19-person team in Accra comprising 12 software developers, 3 system analysts, 2 database specialists and 2 network administrators.• Set up a VPN linking all 325 Ghana post offices across Ghana and successfully rolled out the first module for inter- post… Show more Challenged to drive the development of a new industry vertical, a post office management solution.• Was responsible for the Zenith Bank financed $1m pilot implementation for Ghana Post Company in Ghana.• Raised and managed a 19-person team in Accra comprising 12 software developers, 3 system analysts, 2 database specialists and 2 network administrators.• Set up a VPN linking all 325 Ghana post offices across Ghana and successfully rolled out the first module for inter- post office funds transfer.• In addition, participated as a team member in the implementation team that automated the visa and passport administration for Nigerian Immigration Service. Show less
  • Socketworks Ltd
    Operations Manager
    Socketworks Ltd Sep 2006 - Dec 2006
    Nigeria
    Led high volume operations for the management of College Portal solutions deployment in 46 higher institutions across Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Uganda.• Managed 5 direct Regional Managers report, and 36 Account Managers indirect reports.• Established and Harmonized operations methodology across all implementations.• Conducted a broad customer survey, which served as a critical feedback to the Development team in developing a version 2 of College Portal named Global… Show more Led high volume operations for the management of College Portal solutions deployment in 46 higher institutions across Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Uganda.• Managed 5 direct Regional Managers report, and 36 Account Managers indirect reports.• Established and Harmonized operations methodology across all implementations.• Conducted a broad customer survey, which served as a critical feedback to the Development team in developing a version 2 of College Portal named Global College – The Company’s flagship Educational Management Solution. Show less
  • Socketworks Ltd
    Implementation Manager
    Socketworks Ltd Jan 2006 - Aug 2006
    Africa
    Challenged with the responsibility of managing all new project implementations for the company across Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Uganda, directly reporting to the CEO.• Staffed, trained and mentored 27 new project management hires.• Successfully managed a $2.5m IFC financed digital bridge program for 19 Federal polytechnics and colleges of education across Nigeria.• Managed over 35 vendors supplying nearly 5,000 pieces of equipment for setting up 100-computer Digital… Show more Challenged with the responsibility of managing all new project implementations for the company across Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Uganda, directly reporting to the CEO.• Staffed, trained and mentored 27 new project management hires.• Successfully managed a $2.5m IFC financed digital bridge program for 19 Federal polytechnics and colleges of education across Nigeria.• Managed over 35 vendors supplying nearly 5,000 pieces of equipment for setting up 100-computer Digital centers fully equipped with 45Kva power generators, inverters, furniture, Air Conditioners and Wi-Fi coverage in all 19 centers. Show less
  • Socketworks Ltd
    Project Manager
    Socketworks Ltd Dec 2004 - Dec 2005
    Nigeria
    Was given a mandate to deliver a successful implementation of a College Management Solution for Benue State University, Makurdi. A project comprising setting up of 120 computer centers in 2 locations and automation of fee payment, admissions management and course registration processes.• Staffed, trained and mentored 5 permanent staff and 12 ad-hoc staff for the project.• Carried out massive change management via training and enlightenment campaign for the 15,000 students and… Show more Was given a mandate to deliver a successful implementation of a College Management Solution for Benue State University, Makurdi. A project comprising setting up of 120 computer centers in 2 locations and automation of fee payment, admissions management and course registration processes.• Staffed, trained and mentored 5 permanent staff and 12 ad-hoc staff for the project.• Carried out massive change management via training and enlightenment campaign for the 15,000 students and staff.• Achieved a first, by enabling the University management completely account for their school fees, thereby changing the way the University was administered.• Successfully managed the N26m deployment, which raised N52m for the company in the first year. An unprecedented profit margin. This success earned me a promotion to the position of Implementation Manager for the entire company. Show less
  • Socketworks Ltd
    Account Manager
    Socketworks Ltd Jan 2004 - Nov 2004
    Nigeria
    Entrusted with the responsibility of managing an ICT Outsourcing Contract with Cakasa Engineering Company, Lagos. A major player in the downstream sector of the Nigerian oil industry.• Set up and staffed a Help Desk unit to cater for the ICT demands of all the staff of the company in 3 locations in Lagos.• Successfully implemented and enforced the use Windows Server 2000 based user policies, powered by 3 servers in 3 locations connected by a Virtual Private Network.• Reduced IT… Show more Entrusted with the responsibility of managing an ICT Outsourcing Contract with Cakasa Engineering Company, Lagos. A major player in the downstream sector of the Nigerian oil industry.• Set up and staffed a Help Desk unit to cater for the ICT demands of all the staff of the company in 3 locations in Lagos.• Successfully implemented and enforced the use Windows Server 2000 based user policies, powered by 3 servers in 3 locations connected by a Virtual Private Network.• Reduced IT related downtime by 50% in 6 months.• Enforced a back-up policy that saved vital engineering drawing data for the company during a virus attack at their Ikoyi office. Show less
  • Softworks Lttd
    Network Administrator
    Softworks Lttd Jul 2003 - Dec 2003
    Nigeria
    Mandated to optimize and manage the entire network of computers, printers and wireless devices for the 89 staff ofCakasa Engineering Company Ltd. Lagos.• Administered the company’s 76 computer WAN running on Windows Server 2000 with Active Directory, DHCP, andMessaging.• Conducted training on network optimization and security awareness for the entire IT users for Cakasa Engr Ltd.,thereby reducing dependency on IT crew by 30 percent (August 2003).
  • Dobetex Nigeria Ltd
    Network Administrator
    Dobetex Nigeria Ltd Jan 2003 - Jun 2003
    Nigeria
    Responsible for IT network design and implementation for clients.• Planned, designed and deployed a 40 PC wired/wireless LAN for Finlab Ltd. Lagos.• Designed and rolled out a 25 PC network for St Jude Private School FESTAC, Lagos.• Trained 4 Industrial Training students on network infrastructure.
  • Shell
    Operations Trainee
    Shell Jan 2002 - Dec 2002
    Nigeria
    Underwent a one-year intensive training covering the following;• Introduction to Oil & Gas exploration and production.• Community Relations and People Management.• Presentation and Communication Skills.• Project Planning and Management.• LAN/WAN Technology.
  • Scotia Nigeria Ltd
    Telecom Engineer
    Scotia Nigeria Ltd Feb 2000 - Dec 2001
    Part of a team of engineers managed by a Director responsible for the design and implementation of PABX and medium scale telecoms networks.• Was an integral member of a team that set up a multi-million naira 750–extension PABX network for University ofPort Harcourt. This entailed extensive cabling and 5.4 Km fiber optic network linking the 3 campuses as well as a 12-channel microwave link to NITEL Exchange PH.• Expansion and maintenance of Private Branch Exchange network for… Show more Part of a team of engineers managed by a Director responsible for the design and implementation of PABX and medium scale telecoms networks.• Was an integral member of a team that set up a multi-million naira 750–extension PABX network for University ofPort Harcourt. This entailed extensive cabling and 5.4 Km fiber optic network linking the 3 campuses as well as a 12-channel microwave link to NITEL Exchange PH.• Expansion and maintenance of Private Branch Exchange network for Aluminum Smelter Company of Nigeria(ALSCON) Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom. Show less

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Software Development Microsoft Sql Server Programming Business Strategy Business Analysis Business Intelligence Software Project Management Requirements Analysis Integration Enterprise Software Analysis Cloud Computing Agile Methodologies Web Applications Mysql Strategic Planning

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