Experienced Information Technology leader specializing in aligning IT strategy with organizational goals and objectives. Leveraging more than 20 years progressive IT experience ranging from IT infrastructure, Networking and Application Development with global businesses and Fortune 500 companies in financial services, consumer goods, manufacturing and non-profit.As the founder and Managing Director of Cayor Enterprises, my goal is to drive cost effective technology adoption in institutions in sub-sharan Africa. I am of the belief that technology can play a role in the national development agenda of countries like the Gambia and those in the sub region. Improving efficiencies, transparency, and accountability can have a significant impact on companies bottom lines, access to government services and ultimately positively impact peoples’ lives.Founder of KashMa Gambia and Kash’Am Sierra Leone, a Cayor Enterprises owned Mobile money and Digital Payment Services company licensed by the Central Bank of the Gambia and the Bank of Sierra Leone Specialties:- Business Alignment: Strategically aligning IT initiatives with organizational objectives.- Financial Performance: Optimizing budgeting and cost-effectiveness of IT functions.- Organizational Management: Structuring teams, succession planning, and outsourcing strategies.- Staff Development: Fostering competency, skill development, and cross-training initiatives.- Application Development: Managing custom application analysis and development processes.- Enterprise Architecture: Designing and implementing robust IT architectures.- Business Continuity: Leading business continuity and disaster recovery planning.- Project Management: Orchestrating large-scale projects with meticulous coordination.Career Highlights:- Large-Scale Project Management: Managed projects exceeding $10 million in budget across fortune 100 companies.- Entrepreneurial Success: Founded Cayor Enterprises, a prominent IT services and Software Development firm in The Gambia, expanding presence to Senegal, Sierra Leone and Guinea Bissau.- Client Diversity: Servicing clients across all sectors of The Gambian economy, including commercial banks, government bodies, petroleum, SMEs, and more.- Financial Innovation: Established KashMa Gambia and Kash'Am Sierra Leone, pioneering Mobile Money and Digital Payment Services licensed by the Central Banks.- Government Collaboration: Conceptualizing, negotiating, and executing transformative IT projects with government entities in Sub-Saharan Africa.