Strategic technology leader with over 15 years of experience driving digital evolution within global manufacturing, retail & distribution, energy, and financial services — aligning complex technology ecosystems with business goals to drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and market competitiveness.
Bridging the “Board-to-Engine-Room” gap — translating technical debt and cybersecurity risk into clear commercial business cases for CEOs and investors.
Multi-year roadmap development, M&A technology integration, and Board-level advisory. Proven ability to shift IT perception from cost centre to strategic partner in global expansion.
Multi-million £/$ budget management, vendor rationalisation, and OPEX/CAPEX optimisation delivering significant recurring savings through strategic contract negotiation.
Cloud-first strategies (Azure/AWS), ERP modernisation, and AI/ML enablement. Experienced in consolidating fragmented regional IT silos into unified global infrastructure.
CISM-certified. ISO 27001, NIST frameworks, disaster recovery excellence. Proven track record of building security culture and reducing organisational risk exposure.
ITIL frameworks, global service delivery across multiple countries, 99.9%+ availability targets, and rigorous change management supporting 24/7 operations.
Full lifecycle ERP implementation across SAP, Infor, and Microsoft Dynamics. RESTful APIs, EDI, iPaaS middleware ensuring seamless data flow across global operations.
Extensive hands-on experience across cloud, backend, data, networking, and operational tooling.
Leading the strategic rollout of Microsoft Copilot and AI agents across global operations.
I led the enterprise-wide deployment of Microsoft Copilot across global operations, spanning marketing, sales, store front, and back office functions. This was a deliberate, coordinated rollout designed to embed AI-assisted productivity into daily workflows across multiple regions and business units.
Beyond standard Copilot adoption, I implemented Microsoft Copilot Agents tailored to specific business processes — automating multi-step workflows, retrieving contextual information from internal systems, and providing intelligent, on-demand support embedded directly into operations.
This sits within a broader AI/LLM enablement strategy that includes RAG and fine-tuning approaches, underpinned by a clear AI governance framework covering acceptable use, data privacy, and alignment with existing information security standards.
Accelerated content creation, campaign analysis, and audience insight generation at pace without increasing headcount.
Streamlined pipeline management, automated CRM updates, and generated client-facing materials to maximise selling time.
Real-time product information, customer query handling, and operational reporting at the point of service.
Document processing, data summarisation, financial reporting, and internal communications — reducing manual effort at volume.
A progressive career in IT leadership across manufacturing, energy, and financial services.
Selected highlights from a portfolio of enterprise-scale transformation programmes.
Architected a “Cloud-First” transition using a Hybrid Azure/AWS environment. Implemented Infrastructure as Code to standardise deployments across all global regions.
Significant Capex ReductionRecovery: 24hrs → 60minProvisioning: 3wks → 2 daysLed end-to-end ERP upgrade integrated with a Power BI reporting layer. Focused on data cleansing and stakeholder training to ensure high adoption and real-time executive dashboards.
Accelerated Month-End CloseReal-Time Board KPIsEstablished a formal ISMS from the ground up. Deployed automated EDR and launched a gamified security awareness programme.
Major Reduction in Security TicketsReduced Insurance PremiumsDeveloped a repeatable “IT Playbook” for M&A covering due diligence, security auditing, and rapid domain migration. Integrated multiple entities post-acquisition.
Rapid IntegrationEliminated Redundant LicensingUniversity of Salford, UK
Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria
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