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ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Ltd.Global Data Lead
Sep. 2022 - Dec. 2023Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain- Spearheaded the development of systems that revolutionized our data management, digitizing and standardizing first-mile data and creating comprehensive, automated reports and data analytics products. These solutions, built on first-mile sustainability data, have significantly contributed to the company’s effort to achieve EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance.
- Built data pipelines for managing first-mile cocoa, coffee, and cotton data from multiple producing countries.
ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Ltd.Head of Data Insights
Feb. 2021 - Sep. 2022Greater Accra Region, Ghana- Led Data Insights country teams in Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria to a) drive the digitization of farmer field operations, b) strengthen data quality systems to produce reliable analysis and reports, c) pilot the use of artificial intelligence to support decisions for production, procurement, and trade of sustainable and other cocoa in West Africa; d) build machine learning models for predicting customer credit ratings and KPIs for better decision-making and performance assessment.
- Nurtured a team of talented data analytics professionals, instituting data analytics and data quality systems and developing standardized, automated processes to support sustainability management services (SMS) operations. This led to the growth and development of our team, enhancing operational capabilities in the West Africa region.
American University of NigeriaAssociate Dean, School of Business & Entrepreneurship (SBE)
May. 2015 - Jun. 2017Yola, Adamawa, Nigeria- Created a strategic plan for SBE to improve the quality of teaching and research.
- Integrated learning-by-doing into the business curriculum via simulations, analytics, and a hands-on entrepreneurship field experience course.
- Introduced new entrepreneurship courses, a business analytics & IT course, and a foundation entrepreneurship program for high school students.
- Improved the capstone business research project experience with more hands-on activities.
- Forged community engagement by hosting regular small business clinics, seminars, and entrepreneurship boot camps to engage and mentor local small business owners.
American University of NigeriaChair, Computer Science & Software Engineering, School of Information Technology & Computing (SITC)
Mar. 2013 - May. 2015Yola, Adamawa, Nigeria- Revamped the capstone project experience by infusing learning-by-doing and cultivating relationships with local businesses, which improved student engagement and produced realistic projects that clients readily adopted.
- Introduced a technology open house to provide small business owners free access to targeted technologies and innovation workshops to improve their productivity.
- Transformed the computer science and information systems capstone project experience by infusing learning-by-doing and cultivating relationships with local community businesses with specific technical needs. This resulted in improved student engagement and led to a focus on realistic and relevant projects that produced outcomes that clients readily adopted.
American University of NigeriaAssistant Professor, Information Systems
Jan. 2013 - Sep. 2020Yola, Adamawa, Nigeria- Designed and delivered an undergraduate entrepreneurship curriculum, equipping students with foundational knowledge and practical skills in areas such as sustainable business practices, business growth, strategic planning, business analytics, and IT.
- Developed undergraduate software development curriculum, focusing on agile methodologies and project management, interactive systems design, requirements analysis, and project planning.
- Created and taught research methodology courses for undergraduate and graduate students, covering research design principles, data collection, and analysis techniques.
- Instructed graduate students in statistical analysis and quantitative business problem-solving techniques, including optimization methods, simulation modeling, and decision analysis.
InterPostGlobal (Postal Service Point)Operations Manager
Mar. 2011 - Feb. 2013London, England, United Kingdom- Led a startup that provided parcel delivery and logistics solutions to consumers and small businesses, enabling them to meet their needs more reliably, efficiently, and cost-effectively. - Installed over 150 service points, generating monthly sales of over £100,000.
Energy Critic LtdEngagement Manager
Mar. 2010 - Jan. 2016London, United Kingdom- Led the delivery of tailored assistance and mentoring to small businesses with growth potential to innovate, improve, and grow their bottom lines.
- Devised and implemented a robust and successful competitor price tracking system and identified growth pockets and opportunities for Argos Ltd (Home Retail Group) in the Republic of Ireland market.
Quanteq Technology Services, LtdOperations Manager
Jun. 2009 - Mar. 2010Abuja, Nigeria- Led strategic plan execution and project management.
- Managed delivery of ICT services to state governments, parastatals, and non-profit organizations. - Formulated and instituted policies, procedures, terms of reference, and operational and performance goals for all firm practices and administration units.
Che IT Solutions LtdTechnical Lead
Jun. 2000 - Jul. 2006• Managed project pipeline, development, marketing and client relationships. Managed client engagements with teams >20 IT experts. Clients located in UK, Germany and India.
• Designed, built CV import products for Stepstone. Eliminated CV backlog and reduced failure rate.
• Conducted rigorous analysis of processes. Designed and built streamlined publishing processes for Bush Internet, Ltd; led to growth in customer subscriptions; and reduced customer churn.
• Designed, built service broker and insurance quotation portal for BUPA. Differentiated offering from pure-play competitors.
FT.comLead Technical Researcher
Dec. 1999 - Jun. 2000- Provided timely, relevant, and impactful research, analytics, and technology support to the FT.com ICT strategy team
BAKER ATLAS GEOSCIENCESoftware Engineer
Jul. 1998 - Dec. 1999- Built an interactive software interface to support the transformation of multi-well data analysis within the oil and gas industry.
KENT INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCESSoftware Engineer
Nov. 1996 - Jun. 1998- Built and supported a pioneering application for neurosurgical guidance and cancer treatment systems.
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