Anthony Ani, PMP®, CSM, CSPO, SAFe

Experience

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  ADS

  Sept 2007 - Apr 2008

  Assistant Rigger

  Responsibilities Included:Troubleshooting the physical network of our clients which included Banks, Telecommunications companies and small businesses.Installing, commissioning and decommissioning of Radio antennas for telecommunication towers.LAN structural cabling.Network setup for LANs and WANs.

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  F and G Nig Limited

  Dec 2008 - Oct 2009

  Assistant Head of IT

  - Performed analysis & feasibility studies of clients demands. - Proffered IT solutions to clients based on their requirements - Supervised the design and implementation of the physical network in the office. - Maintained constant communication with prospective clients. - Analyzed setup risks and managed issues faced on site during network setup

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  Tavia Technologies

  Jul 2010 - Jun 2014

  Project Manager / Business Analyst

  - Performed business analysis on the Access Nigeria Bank website, worth N14,000,000 (CAD125,000), which won an award in web jurist and was the first SharePoint website in Nigeria- Drove the development of a governmental website (Federal Inland Revenue Service – FIRS) which went on to win 2nd place in government owned websites- Managed the successful implementation of multiple process automation projects for various departments in the largest mobile telecommunications provider in Nigeria, MTN - Carried out business analysis and documentation in building the first SharePoint website in Nigeria for Access Bank plc, with multilingual capabilities and a workflow content management system - Successfully analyzed the requirements for the back-end integration of Access Bank Nigeria's banking application and other newly developed systems, which required API integration. - Elicited and produced requirements documentation containing complex interdepartmental process flows showing the end to end flow of the to-be application and translated same to the technical team - Constantly acted as the go to between the customers/business users and the technical team, ensuring clarity and translation of all solution requirements - Achieved quick buy-in from the stakeholders with the inclusion of use-case scenarios and flow diagrams in the product documentation - Produced mock-up wire-frames and a Business Requirement Document with the team during the automation of a process for the Legal department of First Bank Nigeria - Developed user guides and trained the business users on how to use applications built by Tavia Show less

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  Channel VAS

  Jul 2014 - Oct 2015

  Project Manager

  - Managed the creation and deployment of Value Added Services for the company on multiple telecommunication providers- Documented test scripts for VAS services and managed the testing process from IAT to UAT - Produced business rules and requirements documentation which informed technical and functional specifications necessary for project success - Lead a virtual team working on a very successful product for the company, with online collaboration tools like Skype. - Tracked and managed the project schedule and cost using MS project - Successfully managed the development of a Value Added Service (VAS) which provided access to social media services (Facebook and Twitter) via USSD Show less

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  Text Nigeria Ltd

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2017

  Project Manager / Business Analyst

  - Streamlined and documented internal company processes as well as created new ones for efficiency.- Elicited and managed requirements on software projects for both internal and external clients, organizing workshops and focus group sessions with stakeholders.- Created and managed product backlog charts and worked with the technical team to ensure feature prioritization when embarking on Sprints.- Constantly worked closely with the technical and development team in producing the Functional Specifications Document for products being developed.- Effectively managed the schedule of on-going projects, along with maintaining project costs against the baseline, based on project duration and the associated cost per day. - Managed scope, stakeholders, resources and quality during the setup of VAS services for the company’s clients. Show less

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  Adjutans Technologies

  Jun 2018 - Apr 2019

  Scrum Master

  - Strategized with the team in gathering and documenting requirements for the product - Drove the creation of job/user stories and their breakdown into use case scenarios and tasks for the development team - Ensured sprints are feature focused towards the overall delivery of the CRM product - Provided support to the technical team by contributing to the Technical Documentation and Functional Specification - Managed workshops with c-level stakeholders aimed at fully gathering and documenting product requirements Show less

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  Millennium 1 Solutions

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2021

  - Apply adult learning principles in conducting technical and soft skills training for new employees- Supervise the newly trained agents, providing regular coach backs on performance- Review, assess and provide documented feedback for the Operations Manager on the team readiness- Adhere to and improve training and development processes and methodologies to fulfil delivery of scheduled training curriculum and workshops- Utilize standardized evaluations to assess training impact and provide feedback to Operational- Manager(s) and training and development team- Implement appropriate changes, solutions and a variety of training support materials as directed- Prepare training systems and facilities; course materials and supplies for training sessions- Provide support and guidance to new trainees to apply their newly acquired skills and knowledge on the job Show less

  • Project Manager

    May 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Agent Trainer – President's Choice Financial Mastercard

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2021
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  Emploi et Développement social Canada (EDSC) / Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

  Jun 2021 - now

  Senior Product Manager

  Championed the adoption and implementation of the Curam software as a new solution platform, enhancing service delivery across governmental operations.Secured executive buy-in and supported strategic alignment through the creation and delivery of robust steering committee presentations for executive Directors, DGs and ADMs in the government.Transformed divisional strategies into actionable and measurable requirements, directly supporting the delivery of a multimillion-dollar product for Canadians.Led and supported a team of BAs in delivering detailed user stories for critical business process components, leading to enhanced system integrity and improved client communications experience.Masterfully directed Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions, collecting comprehensive stakeholder inputs to define and refine system functionalities.Spearheaded cross-departmental collaborations that significantly enhanced process efficiencies and alignment with overarching business objectives.Managed project schedules meticulously, ensuring all project milestones were met on time and within the planned scope, enhancing project flow and stakeholder satisfaction.Oversaw implementation and support of technical solutions such as SharePoint sites and its integration with several business/departments.Conducted thorough risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies to handle potential issues proactively, ensuring smooth project progression and stability.Facilitated decision-making processes, providing clear, data-driven insights and recommendations to guide project direction and strategy effectively. Show less

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  Medical Council of Canada

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2024

  Project Portfolio Consultant

  Orchestrated the development of a standardized Change Management Process using SharePoint, Developed and managed the Project Portfolio Management process, enhancing project visibility and decision-making capabilities for senior management.Utilized Power Automate in the creation of workflows for the organization, and automated several manual processes, which also supported project and product delivery.Authored detailed reports and key performance indicators that improved project delivery times and reduced costs by optimizing resource allocation.Conducted comprehensive business case analyses that reduced financial waste by 15% annually through more accurate budget forecasting. Show less