•Spearheaded business inception, transitioning from concept to robust execution. Crafted a compelling business case and model, engaged strategic partners, and ensured seamless product development and service delivery.•Established a PMO complete infrastructure, integrating advanced methodologies and frameworks. This enabled the delivery of premium Project Management services to clientele, resulting in increased client satisfaction and retention.•Negotiated vendor agreements on pricing… Show more •Spearheaded business inception, transitioning from concept to robust execution. Crafted a compelling business case and model, engaged strategic partners, and ensured seamless product development and service delivery.•Established a PMO complete infrastructure, integrating advanced methodologies and frameworks. This enabled the delivery of premium Project Management services to clientele, resulting in increased client satisfaction and retention.•Negotiated vendor agreements on pricing, timelines, and service deliverables, fostering a collaborative partnership and ensuring aligned business objectives.•Provided consulting expertise to fintech firms, including project management, feasibility analysis, system architecture, and cybersecurity risk mitigation, achieving profitability in just three months. Show less

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•Formulated the company's vision and strategic direction, securing required funding from varied investor groups. •Assembled a distinguished board of directors and established good company governance.•Implemented the strategic vision, recruited a dedicated team, and established key SOPs, ensuring the company's operational readiness and seamless functionality.•Brokered partnerships and solidified agreements with external contractors and vendors, ensuring optimal terms and fostering… Show more •Formulated the company's vision and strategic direction, securing required funding from varied investor groups. •Assembled a distinguished board of directors and established good company governance.•Implemented the strategic vision, recruited a dedicated team, and established key SOPs, ensuring the company's operational readiness and seamless functionality.•Brokered partnerships and solidified agreements with external contractors and vendors, ensuring optimal terms and fostering productive collaborations.•Led, monitored and reported a diverse portfolio of concurrent projects across multiple disciplines. Reported on portfolio performance to key stakeholders, proactively identifying, and capitalizing on emerging opportunities, ensuring consistent progress.•Led compliance efforts across industry and government regulations, uniting diverse stakeholders to establish a compliant business model. This leadership resulted in industry-first milestones, setting a new standard for regulatory adherence.•Planned and executed the company's innovation strategy, leading the company to be recognized by Canadian Business as one of the top 10 most innovative new businesses in Canada in 2022. Show less

•Assembled a team of developers, architects and secured research partnerships with academic institutions. Directed team operations, fostering a clear understanding of project expectations, promoting innovation, and executing rapid, iterative prototypes.•Led the conceptualization, formulation, and deployment of auditing and SDLC methodology for web3 technologies in the banking space. The successful delivery of the framework increased security, reduced risks, ensuring delivery web3 products… Show more •Assembled a team of developers, architects and secured research partnerships with academic institutions. Directed team operations, fostering a clear understanding of project expectations, promoting innovation, and executing rapid, iterative prototypes.•Led the conceptualization, formulation, and deployment of auditing and SDLC methodology for web3 technologies in the banking space. The successful delivery of the framework increased security, reduced risks, ensuring delivery web3 products that were appropriate for the regulated banking industry.•Championed the agile-based development of an institutional-grade digital asset custody solution, serving as both product owner and project manager. Delivered the project on time, under budget, and within scope.•Managed and optimized project budgets from inception to completion while successfully procuring substantial research grants.Successful exit: company was sold in in 2020. Show less

•Ran requirements gathering workshops, focus groups and interviews with internal and external stakeholders to collect requirement for Financial Management System (FMS) modernisation project. Facilitated prioritization and monitoring of requirements throughout project lifecycle.•Monitored, assessed and responded to testing, QA and user acceptance results. Conducted project evaluation reviews to assess how well the projects were managed, ensuring the delivery of a product that met… Show more •Ran requirements gathering workshops, focus groups and interviews with internal and external stakeholders to collect requirement for Financial Management System (FMS) modernisation project. Facilitated prioritization and monitoring of requirements throughout project lifecycle.•Monitored, assessed and responded to testing, QA and user acceptance results. Conducted project evaluation reviews to assess how well the projects were managed, ensuring the delivery of a product that met requirement. •Reported to stakeholders on progress, proposing timely solutions to challenges and limiting scope creep.•Developed detailed project documentation, including process maps, spreadsheets, training material and user documentation. •Drafted and completed the change management plan for the organization's largest department, encouraging user adoption by providing user training and support. This resulted in the adoption of the news FMS by 100% of the user base prior to legacy system decommission. Show less