Oluwasanmi A.

Experience

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  NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS

  May 2011 - Jan 2013

  National President

  Nigerian Association of Computer Science Students (National President) 2011-2013•Managed 250, 000 Computer Science Students across 120 higher education institutions across the federation.•Organized the most successful Annual National Convention for over 800 Computer Science Students in Nigeria with Oracle Inc, Accenture as the principal partner.•Supervised,managed and delivered NACOSS Zonal ICT for National Economic Empowerment Development Strategy (NEEDS) in the four geo-political zones of Nigeria; advocated for a massive and compulsory knowledge of ICTs skills through Universal Mandatory Information Technology Training (UMITT) as a basic for all Nigerian youth irrespective of disciplines.•Originator and Coordinatore: ICT Boot Camp for Computer Science Students in Nigeria with Emerging Trends Solution (ETS) as the principal partner. •ICT Youth Icon Award 2012 (First National President to have received this award) Show less

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  JOHN PAUL COMPUTER CONSULT

  Dec 2011 - Jan 2013

  IT Support Officer

  •System troubleshooting and IT support to clients•Computer repairs and general office management

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  CHAMS PLC

  May 2013 - Apr 2014

  Technology Assistant

  Worked with MD Chams Mobile on issue relating to its operationsManaged acquiring gateway for iOpenheavens mobile payment applicationDeveloped and disseminated of weekly Newsletters to all Chams EmployeeMaintained and ensured full functioning of all Chams social media accounts e.g. Chams Plc Facebook, Twitter and Linked InContent Management for Chams Plc websiteLiaise with the Management Representative towards SON revalidation audit exercise and process review with the achievement of the SON recertification in September 2014.Liaised with the Management Representative for the management of the company’s Quality Management System by ensuring ISO 9001:2008 standards are maintained via auditing, raising of non-conformances, recommending corrective actions and follow-up for a close-out. Show less

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  ChamsMobile Limited

  Jan 2014 - Oct 2018

  Designated as Project Manager to implement the virtual/plastic prepaid Visa for mass market and white-label customers with Visa Card, Skye Bank as the issuing bank & Global Technology Partner (USA) as card processing partner.•Steered and influenced the development of the overall IT strategy. Ensured IT requirements aligned with corporate strategy, business unit goals, and strategic objectives.•Defined the operating process of consultative sales techniques with key internal/external stakeholders. Implemented a system to sell the business case and new IT business solutions.•Coordinated the development of IT business solutions and leveraged technology to effectively achieve business goals, daily operations, and IT processes.•Partnered with department leaders, business unit managers, and IT team members to research industry trends and identify acquisition opportunities for technology solutions that match company objectives•Built strong business relationships with relevant IT vendors and 3rd party suppliers to validate compliance involving contract service levels.•Continuously researched local/global best practices, industry trends, and new technologies to advise the Operations Director on opportunities and resulting business impact. Show less •Owned responsibility as Project Manager to implement Dangote Industries SAP Middleware Integration project with Accenture, KPMG, NIBSS, and InterSwitch as key project partners/co-vendors.•Project managed and implemented Dangote Flours Mills SAP Middleware Integration with Accenture, NIBSS &InterSwitch as Key project partners/co-vendors.•Championed ChamsMobile Payment License renewal by Central Bank of Nigeria and championed the issuance of commercial license to ChamsMobile.•Oversaw the integration of ChamsMobile to the National Central Switch (NIBSS) in Nigeria Show less

  • Head IT & Projects

    Feb 2016 - Oct 2018

  • Technical Lead

    Jan 2014 - Feb 2016
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  Bancore Group

  Oct 2018 - Oct 2021

  Sale Director &Operation Manager, BGS Lagos/ Managing Director Bancoremit LTD, UK

  Worked with the team to Increase the Group revenue from $4K USD monthly to $250K USD monthly Directed daily Group business operations. Oversee and ensure the availability of a stable systems and applications operating environment.Led a team of Engineers to develop a web platform and mobile processing payment applications for Bancoremit customers.Acted as Project Manager over the successful implementation of virtual/plastic prepaid MasterCard for the Group’s mass market and white-label customers with Mastercard. Partnered with Providus Bank as the issuing bank and Global Technology Partner (USA) as the card processing partner.Provided leadership to off-shore tech teams in Ukraine via training and analyzing business requirementsGuided the responsible teams in overseeing every stage of the product lifecycle, from research and market analysis to competitive assessment, planning, positioning, roadmap development, requirements gathering, and product launch for Bancore.Developed comprehensive product strategy documents outlining business cases, high-level use cases, technical requirements, revenue projections, and ROI for the groupFollowed up new business opportunities and setting up meetingsManaged multiple integrations onto the company's transaction processing platform, connecting with various third-party platforms for international remittance services. Worked with the group’s CFO to ensure all financial reports for the group is prepared and made available to the managementLocated or proposed potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Show less

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  BOLTS Technologies, Inc.

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  Payment Infrastructure Consultant

  Assisted Bolt business development team in choosing the required partnerships and connections to best carry out the planned business activities of Bolt (e.g., what are the required partnerships / connections for bank transfers, airtime purchases, bill payments, QR payments, etc.,)Assist Bolt’s Europe based development team with required partner integrations (e.g. Nigerian Central Switch, Interswitch, Quickteller, etc.,). Brainstormed with team on the technical possibilities for new ideas, solutions and business cases. Show less

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  Remis Africa

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

  Payment Consultant

  •Oversaw the seamless development, design & introduction of virtual and physical debit Verve cards for the company's mass market as the Project Manager. Collaborated with Providus Bank (Nigeria) as the issuing bank and Interswitch (Nigeria) as the card processing partner•Advised the Business Development team in assessing/selecting partners for bank connections, virtual/physical cards logistics, airtime purchases, QR payments, and bill payments. •Built relationships with Interswitch, Visa Europe, Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS), Providus Bank, Visa, and MasterCard. Gathered technical documentation and requirements to establish professional relationships. • Recommended to the Business team strategic initiatives for monetization involving multiple financial services.•Hosted meetings to resolve challenges and discuss technical opportunities for new ideas and business solutions/cases. •Facilitated managing the product backlog working collaboratively with the Product Owners Show less

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  The Ideation House

  Aug 2022 - now

  Business Analyst

  •Conduct meetings, interviews, and discussions with stakeholders and subject matter experts to define and analyze business requirements using various elicitation techniques.•Assess clients' businesses and operations, develop high-level requirements, and prepare business cases for stakeholders. Identify gaps and recommend opportunities for enhancing, optimizing, and standardizing processes.•Create visual representations of current and proposed business processes using Visio and LucidCharts to enhance operational efficiency.•Facilitate collaboration between business stakeholders and solution providers, coordinating regular workshops and meetings to gather project requirements.• Participate in Agile and Waterfall phases like Sprint Planning, Backlog Management, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives for project success.•Collaborate with the business team to gather user stories and requirements, converting them into functional specifications and clear acceptance criteria. Manage risks and assumptions to ensure development and testing align with business objectives.•Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Developers, Solution Architects, and QA Testers to ensure an effective and efficient product design, development, and delivery process.• Develop test cases, scripts, and data, and generate detailed logs and reports to document defects and bugs identified during and after User Acceptance Testing (UAT).• Perform regular competitive landscape analysis to ensure effective market positioning of product offerings.•Monitor technological advancements such as blockchain, IoT, and 5G, evaluating their applicability to solve real customer problems in the cross-border payments space.•Identify and present opportunities to drive payments innovation, revenues, and volumes to line managers.•Research digital innovations and disruptions in the payments landscape to develop new solutions for the company. Show less

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  ANANID LLC

  Jul 2024 - now

  Product Manager

  • Take the lead in all phases of product development, from conception to launch, making sure that they are in line with business objectives and market expectations.• Create thorough product strategies that include well-defined customer path maps and value propositions.• Work together to integrate user-centric designs across online and mobile platforms with engineering and design teams.In order to guide product strategy and uncover new possibilities, conduct market research and competitive analysis. Manage the backlog of products, prioritizing features based on value, complexity, and strategic relevance.• Ensure that new products are seamlessly integrated with current systems by aligning IT strategy with company objectives. Show less