Alerzo is a Series A B2B startup with a focus on using technology to drive the informal retail enterprises in Nigeria's Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.My core responsibility is to design and manage secure Information Systems and Enterprise infrastructure to support the automation of our products such as: 1. Alerzoshop (B2B e-commerce app for informal retailers) 2. Veedezpay (a digital payment platform for informal and small businesses with a micro-lending offering).3. Veedezpro (a comprehensive business management tool tailored for SMEs, and ERP solutions for larger businesses).

• Orchestrated compliance of the company's operations to regulatory bodies including PCIDSS NDPR and ISO 27001• Conducted risk assessment and mitigation strategies for applications databases and networks• Implemented combined security measures to regularly assess and reassess proactivity in mitigating cyber threats and prevent internal data exposure• Developed multiple security policies, crafted two roadmaps (Cybersecurity and IT Services), culminating in successful readiness for ISO 27001 certification.• Enforced documentation of all request handling, escalation policies, and procedures, leveraging on Manage Engine Service DeskROLES:Policy, Process and Standards development and OptimizationPCIDSS AssessmentISO 27001 Certification Cloud Security Network Security Systems SecurityApplication Security Risk ManagementVulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing Security Awareness and Training Access and Identity Management Security Events / Incidents ManagementSecurity Strategy development and Actualization

• Formulated an IT business strategy document within two weeks of onboarding, pinpointing SWOT insights and outlining key projects for heightened productivity, all driven by a cost-saving mindset.• Orchestrated compliance of the company’s operations for recertification to 4 regulatory bodies NITDA, ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and ISO 9001• Led the development and execution of the organization's strategic technology projects, and processes for digital workplace solutions.• Enforced documentation of all request handling, escalation policies, and procedures, leveraging on Manage Engine Service DeskROLES:Cybersecurity AdvisorySecurity Integration & Engineering Business Information SecurityProcess AutomationTechnology Management Managed Security ServicesDigital Transformation and Innovation InitiativesISO recertification 27001, 22301, 9001

• Provided strategic leadership to various technology teams using daily standup meetings including IT Compliance, Cloud Infrastructure & Security, IT Helpdesk, Networks, Enterprise Applications and more• Led the migration of enterprise applications to Azure cloud, strategically leveraging cloud solutions for productivity and cost efficiency• Championed the company's inaugural ISO 27001, ISO 20000, and ISO 9001 certifications by crafting and implementing comprehensive processes, policies, and procedures.• Monitored information security incident trends using Trendmicro’s managed detection and response service to anticipate issues for proactive resolution.• Designed a SharePoint web Portal using Power Apps & Power Automate with more than 20 Automated Service Requests for each service department within Inlaks• Developed a resolution knowledge base portal on SharePoint to enhance service quality and prevent repetitive incidents • Developed service level agreements (SLAs) on all SharePoint/ Power Platform automated processes to ensure compliance with expected resolution timeframes

Creatively used Microsoft SharePoint as a business automation tool to eliminate manual paper processes including but not limited to:• HR Appraisal Automation - Balance Scorecard • IT Service Desk Automation• ITIL Automation (Service Management, Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management & Release Management)• Legal Contract Management Automation• Enterprise Document Management & Control• Intranet & Extranet Management • Cloud Solutions Management• Business Process Improvement • Business Intelligence with Tableau, Power BI & PentahoTools Utilized: • Microsoft SharePoint• SharePoint Designer• Infowise Ultimate Forms• Nintex Forms• Nintex Advanced Workflow• Microsoft Dynamics AX• Microsoft Dynamics CRM• Microsoft Exchange• Microsoft Skype for Business & Lync• Sitefinity CMS• Enterprise and Web Content Management

Major Achievements:• Member of the IT team who successfully relocated 53 line of business servers & storage devices to the new Ahmadu Bello head office with almost zero downtime• Designed a country-wide secure shared folder solution using simple VB scripts for 1,400+ users across 47 branches within Nigeria• Spearheaded a team of 7 to roll out an e-learning solution (SABA Anywhere) across 1,400+ users within Nigeria• Designed an automated backup procedure for bank-wide critical data it involved unattended execution using Arcserve backup r16 & Dell tape vault TL2000/4000• Designed a disaster recovery system using storage media across fiber channels which included monthly reliability tests of all of bank-wide mission critical data.

Major Achievements:• Promoted from Technology Specialist• Achieved a total of ₦400M revenue in FY12 by working closely with sales & marketing team across 6 sectors (Banking, Telco, Public sector, NBFI, FMCG, O&G).• Spearheaded a team of 5 to deploy Microsoft Exchange 2010 for email management at Visafone Nigeria• Spearheaded a team of 3 for deployment of SharePoint 2010 for document management at the Federal Ministry of Works • Key driver for Resourcery’s Microsoft + Cisco UC initiative which increased sales revenue in FY12 by 30%• Successfully redesigned the ESA (Enterprise Software Advisory) management strategy by introducing a detailed monthly milestone tracker & 4 value adds for all 12 ESA customers.

Major Achievements:• Spearheaded the deployment of O365 (Cloud collaboration solution) for Nigerian Stock Exchange• Spearheaded the deployment of a server virtualization solution using Windows Hyper-V & Systems Center Virtual Machine Manager for Diamond Bank PLC• Organized 6 TPM events (Through Partner Marketing) to sensitize existing customers on new Microsoft technologies • Pioneered the e-learning initiative as a value addition to all ESA (Enterprise Software Advisory) customers• Deployed a Microsoft e-learning solution for First City Monument Bank• Designed an appraisal process workflow automation system using SharePoint designer 2007, Infopath 2007 & excel calculation services

Major Achievements:• Spearheaded the deployment of Microsoft SharePoint 2007 for document management within Netcom Africa• Designed a simple scan to SharePoint solution using an email enabled scanner & SharePoint 2007 document libraries• Assisted in the deployment of Microsoft Exchange 2007 for 200+ users across Netcom Africa• Successfully managed an access card security system using Lenel software• Successfully managed a thin client solution for 30+ users using Microsoft Terminal Server• Provided timely support to users on all enterprise software using Manage Engine Service desk as a support tool.

Major Achievements:• Spearheaded the deployment of Microsoft SharePoint 2007 at Sterling Bank Nigeria• Assisted in the deployment of SharePoint 2007 for Zain Nigeria• Spearheaded the deployment of Microsoft SharePoint 2007 at AlliedSoft Limited• Redesigned the Active Directory network for AlliedSoft Limited using Server 2008 infrastructure • Deployed an Enterprise security solution for AlliedSoft Limited using Microsoft Forefront TMG• Successfully managed a cloud email infrastructure for 60 users using Microsoft Hosted exchange.