Ejimofor Akah Email & Phone Number

Lagos, Nigeria

Partner: Hangzhou Sunyard Technologies• Partnered with the leaders of Nigeria Universities to deploy the “iwemi” engine in their education process. • Developed and managed international manufacturer relationships to drive business expansion. • Created competitive advantage through the development of high-level relationships with industry regulators and various Government ministries in Nigeria like NIBSS, CBN, NUC and TETFUND.• Built and managed “officesupplyng.com”, an online marketplace selling technology accessories and office supplies.• Initiated and secured a supply chain partnership with Suissewin Bags China, positioning RDIC Africa as the licensed distributor of Suissewin products in Africa.

Serve on the Board as a Non-Executive Director of Hoop Telecoms Limited which established in 2017 as a full Telecommunications Service provider. Since its formation, Hoop Telecoms has been growing rapidly and is emerging as a leading provider of telecommunication and business solutions.

Lagos, Nigeria

• Designed and implemented robust sales procedures for account development planning, target setting, performance reviews and sales skills development.• Engineered the expansion of IPNX Nigeria Internet-Protocol backbone capacity by providing and installing the Ultraband core network solution.• Developed strategic business relationships with world-class organisations like include Level3 Communications LLC, Kaonmedia South Korea, PeerAPP LLC etc. • Engineered the sale of a single License PeerAPP UB200 platform to Globacom Nigeria to improve media acceleration for mobile internet subscribers.• Completed the Sale of Level 3 GigE Internet POP for Globacom at Bude, UK.• Collaborated in the voice platform project for Swift Networks Nigeria and single-handedly managed the design and supply of Wimax 4G phones.

Lagos State, Nigeria

• Reviewed the existing IP backbone network and produced business case models for implementation.• Reviewed the existing Intelligent Network (IN) platform and advised on the usability of prepaid billing solutions for NITEL’s networks.• Developed a carrier’s carrier initiative implementation framework.• Advised the sales and marketing teams on strategies for a vendor-managed network model.• Managed a nationwide project on restoring 200,000 fixed lines with digital capability.• Developed a comprehensive 5-year business plan for restoring and sustaining NITEL.

• Partnered with NCC in developing guidelines for frequency planning and re-use.• Contributed to developing technical business strategies for startup telecom firms.• Implemented link budget/transmission and capacity planning for telecom firms and coordinated microwave and VSAT transmission training.• Facilitated microwave design and implementation and compiled best practices for first-line field support.• Coordinated the procurement and sales of telecommunication equipment.• Provided consultancy services for the setting up of 2 private telecom operators in Nigeria.

• Installed and commissioned 12 VSAT Nodes for Econet Nigeria and 7 VSAT Nodes for MTN Nigeria.• Installed and commissioned Subscriber Earth Station (SES) for AfriBank plc.• Co-installed and implemented rural telephony projects in Nigeria.• Supported the design and activation of an international voice circuit for Chevron Nigeria.• Designed and implemented a communications network upgrade for NAOC connecting all the platforms to Italy.

Masters Level, Global Business, Masters Level Global Business

Activities and Societies: Oxford&Cambridge Club Pall Mall London Oxbridge NigeriaGraduated with Honors in Global Business specializing.

Project Management, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Project Management (Pan-Atlantic University, LBS Lagos); SAP/ERP Project Management (Canada); ITIL Foundation.

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical&Electronics Engineering, 2Nd Class Upper Honors

Senior Secondary School Certificate