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AKINNUBI SAMUEL AKINWANDE
Greenwich,CONNECTICUT
Summary
MANAGER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Over 15 years’ experience within Information Technology in the Banking Industry with strategic and tactical skills, staff development, evolving and refining infrastructure, large systems development, and systems integration. Provide team leadership, coaching and mentoring; guide daily operations and policy implementation through strategic thinking and decision making Track record of success in initiating and driving change, people management and implementing technology driven solutions. Proficient at identification and churning out valuable MIS that drives decision making by top management Experience in applications design, system analysis, development and production support for high-volume businesses with an expertise in oracle database and Infosys proprietary software – Finacle. CORE COMPETENCE Strategic Planning and Direction Cloud computing integration IT Governance & Operations Client and Vendor Relations Team Leadership Process automation Project Management Policy Development Quality Assurance Budget Administration Training and mentoring IT integration and Optimization
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA
HEAD
06.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Prepare, track, and execute IT Strategic Plans; outline both short-term (1-year) and long-term (5-year) goals and objectives (90 percent of goals achieved); monitor plan progress, prepare quarterly reports and deliver updates to CTO and corporate management
- Achieved successful implementation of departmental budget by ensuring no negative variances year on year
- Directed selection, procurement, and implementation of significant IT initiatives that can improve operations turnaround time -TAT, cost reduction and process improvement among others
- Achieved STP implementation between the core banking application (In-House Application) and Global payment systems such as SWIFT &MoneyGram payment system (international payment system)
- Achieved 99.99% uptime of the critical applications for the bank in ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer services
- Overseeing supports for 67 IT applications that currently enables the daily operations of the bank in providing excellent customer service
- Manage and provide leadership and direction for the team in support of business operations.
- Built and implemented training strategies to optimize team performance
- Trained, mentored and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA, BENIN
COUNTRY HEAD IT SUPPORT
06.2011 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Instituted strong inventory/asset controls for IT equipment which eliminates wastes and idle IT assets
- Standardized IT procurement process in line with UBA group policy and achieved cost reduction by engaging global OEM to negotiate best discounts and prices for UBA BENIN
- This brought 40% cost reduction in IT procurement
- Established alternative site, provision of secondary links in all 18 branches and instituting periodic and regular BCP test simulation for UBA Benin in Africa which ensures business continues with minimal impact in event of disasters
- VoIP deployment across 18 branches of UBA Benin to facilitate ease of communication and cost reduction
- This lead to 60% cost reduction in telephone bills
- Part of my role involve development, training and retention of high calibre staff for future management of IT function in Benin
- Through recruitment strategy and management skills, I was able to recruit and retain 6 highly skilled local IT professional in Benin - UBA subsidiaries in Africa
- Cost saving Initiatives which led to annual WAN connectivity saving of $67,000.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA
PROJECT MANAGER
07.2009 - 06.2011
Job overview
- IT Infrastructure rollout to 18 UBA subsidiaries in Africa
- Oversaw project planning, cost control, client relations, and coordination of activities with other functional and technical support teams
- Develop Strategy & implementation plan for International Rollout projects
- Core banking application Data Conversion for UBA Benin and UBA Burkina Faso
- This entails conversion of legacy Core banking application ISBA & DELTA to Finacle
- Role involves Directing and Coordinating on-site activities during conversion process to ensure seamless and error-free cutover; gained consensus on critical business decisions
- These projects were executed on time and within budget
- Manage and execute UBA Benin Data Center & Power Revamp project
- Develop and build ETL interface between Core banking application and AML software for regulatory reporting in UBA US
UNITED BANK
DEVELOPER & CORE BANKING/USER SUPPORT
12.2000 - 07.2009
Job overview
- Automation and deployment of MIS solution used for the bank's Monthly performance review (MPR) .
- Using scripting, customized core banking application(Finacle) to meet country specific business needs and regulatory requirements
- Develop and built third party interface for solutions such as Trade innovation, IBM MQ, SWIFT, Anti-money laundry, GFT payment system with Core banking application - Finacle
- Conduct periodic revenue assurance to prevent financial loss to the bank and increase revenue
- Develop adhoc reports using PL/SQL and executing batch processes on UNIX AIX
- Promptly resolve any customer complaints or difficulties with the use of IT infrastructure
- Analyze customer feedback and plan strategically to deal with issues at root cause level rather than “knee-jerk” management approach
- Resolved critical technical issues pertaining to System Performance, Viruses, Spyware and Spam related issues, minimized computer crashes, Network & Internet Connectivity related issues, Application Conflicts & System Bugs.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality
- Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development
- Planned and developed interfaces that simplified overall management and offered ease of use
- Translated customer requirements into written use cases
- Documented technical workflows and knowledge to educate newly hired employees
- Discussed issues with team members to provide resolution and apply best practices
- Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases
- Participated in software field testing to verify performance of developed projects
- Designed customized solutions for proposals to potential customers
Education
Paris Graduate School of ManagementParis,France
MBA
09.2018
Lagos State UniversityLagos,Nigeria
Bachelor of Science from Physics
11.1998
Columbia EngineeringNew York
CertificationOracle Certified Associate (OCA)ITIL Foundation.Columbia
Boot CampHBS Certificate in business analyticsHSB certificate in sustainable business strategyAWS certified solution Architect associate
Skills
Python, AIX UNIX, Oracle, ITIL V4
- Requirements analysis
- Project lifecycle management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization and Time Management
- Self-Motivated
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Quality assurance
Timeline
HEAD
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA
06.2019 - Current
COUNTRY HEAD IT SUPPORT
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA, BENIN
06.2011 - 05.2019
PROJECT MANAGER
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA
07.2009 - 06.2011
DEVELOPER & CORE BANKING/USER SUPPORT
UNITED BANK
12.2000 - 07.2009
Paris Graduate School of Management
MBA
Lagos State University
Bachelor of Science from Physics
Columbia Engineering
CertificationOracle Certified Associate (OCA)ITIL Foundation.Columbia
Boot CampHBS Certificate in business analyticsHSB certificate in sustainable business strategyAWS certified solution Architect associate
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