Damilola Ogunleye Email & Phone Number

Dudley, England, United Kingdom

Lagos, Nigeria

Driving Digital Transformation and Process EfficiencyWithin the 5 years spent at Polaris Bank, I spearheaded the transformation of critical business processes and the successful delivery of pivotal digital initiatives. Through extensive business process re-engineering and a data-driven approach, I achieved significant reductions in manual workflows, streamlined operations, and elevated the overall customer experience.I acted as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions, translating complex requirements into seamlessly integrated digital initiatives. My ability to define and document comprehensive business requirements for these initiatives, including detailed BRDs and user stories, ensured alignment with enterprise strategic objectives.Leveraging business process analysis (BPA) and BPMN 2.0, I spearheaded the re-engineering of core processes, resulting in a 40% reduction in manual workflows. By developing AS-IS and TO-BE models, I implemented innovative automation solutions that optimized efficiency and reduced processing time.My expertise in data modeling further refined existing business processes, enhancing data accuracy. I effectively communicated complex system requirements to development teams through clear and concise UML diagrams, accelerating development cycles.By developing wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, I ensured a user-centered approach throughout the development process, fostering collaboration with stakeholders. Through targeted marketing campaigns informed by thorough data analysis, I increased product adoption and facilitated a smooth transition to new systems and processes through comprehensive training materials.My collaborative approach and dedication to building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization accelerated project delivery and fostered a culture of open communication, contributing to Polaris Bank's digital transformation success.

Nigeria

Leading Transformation in Core Banking SolutionAt SBSC, I spearheaded the transformation of the core banking application (Finacle), driving significant improvements in system performance and user experience. As the lead Business Analyst, I orchestrated end-to-end business analysis activities, from extensive requirement gathering and documentation to seamless validation and alignment with overarching business goals.Collaborating closely with stakeholders, I defined the project scope and championed user-centric solutions by crafting detailed epics, features, user stories, and comprehensive use case scenarios. My in-depth analysis of Finacle's operational business processes unearthed bottlenecks and redundancies, leading to a remarkable 30% increase in successful transactions across banking channels.In partnership with the Global Process Owner, I optimized 8-10 system-driven business processes, meticulously refining process reviews, AS-IS and TO-BE process modeling, gap analysis, change impact assessments, and user requirement specifications. Through data-driven insights and performance benchmarking, I collaborated with technical teams to achieve a 15-25% surge in system performance and CPU utilization, ensuring the upgraded system could handle high transaction volumes with exceptional efficiency.My proactive risk mitigation strategies and unwavering commitment to stakeholder communication ensured the successful delivery of the project, meeting expectations and fostering a seamless transition to the upgraded system. By facilitating Agile ceremonies and developing comprehensive training materials, I championed collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement, resulting in enhanced user adoption and a smoother transition experience.

Nigeria

Assist in executing tests and other quality assurance activities on all newly developed Prepaid and Postpaid Products and Services. Identify product faults or malfunctions, for corrective action, carry out performance checks in test and live environment.

Ikoyi

Responsible for commercial Proposition Development, Product Monitoring and Marketing of Operator Value Added Services (VAS)

Master'S Degree, Data Science, Distinction

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Engineering, Second Class Upper

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