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Babatunde Julius

@babatundejulius

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Results-driven operations executive who scales startups and optimizes processes for growth.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role in operations where I can scale teams and products, optimize processes through technology, and drive measurable growth in a mission-driven, collaborative environment.

I am a results-driven Operations Executive with a proven track record of building and scaling startups, optimizing business processes, and driving operational excellence. I leverage strategic planning, process automation, and data-driven decision-making to improve efficiency and profitability.

At Homgrove Technologies I advanced from Operations Manager to Head of Operations, launching new product verticals, streamlining workflows, and overseeing financial reporting and budget control. I collaborated with senior leadership to align operations with strategic goals.

My earlier roles include Venture Associate at Proti Ventures, where I conducted due diligence and market analysis for crypto and fintech startups, and Operations Officer at Transporta African Rides Limited, where I scaled a driver fleet rapidly and optimized operational frameworks.

I also manage programs for Lighthearts Consulting across multiple countries and led large volunteer and student teams to secure funding and deliver social enterprise projects. I am passionate about hiring, onboarding, talent development, and using technology to drive measurable outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Head of Operations

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Homgrove Technologies

May 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Oversee financial reporting, budget control, and performance tracking while launching new product verticals and streamlining workflows to increase productivity and reduce operational friction.

Operations Management Financial Reporting Process Optimization Product Launch Strategic Planning KPI Tracking Team Building

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Program Manager

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Lighthearts Consulting

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Oversee and coordinate 18 volunteers across three countries, improving operational efficiency by 25% and streamlining service delivery to over 70 institutions across multiple countries.

Program Management Volunteer coordination Operations Efficiency Improvement Stakeholder Management Reporting Project Management

Operations Manager

Homgrove Technologies

Sep 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Designed and implemented operational frameworks to boost efficiency and scalability, led hiring and onboarding, and created a customer service system that cut response times by 90%.

Onboarding Customer Service Process Automation Scalability Performance Analytics

Venture Associate

Proti Ventures

May 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Conducted due diligence and market analysis for crypto and fintech startups, prepared investment memoranda, and collaborated with founders to refine business models and go-to-market strategies.

Due Diligence Market Analysis Financial Modeling Fintech Crypto

Operations Officer

Transporta African Rides Limited

Mar 2019 - Sep 2019 (6 months)

Scaled the driver fleet from 2 to 40 within three months (1,900% growth) and optimized operational frameworks to improve service quality for the ride-hailing service.

Optimization Recruitment Process Design Performance Monitoring Logistics KPI Tracking Stakeholder Management

Team Lead

Enactus Ekiti State University

Mar 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 7 months)

Led a 60-member team to develop social enterprise projects, secured a grant for a biogas system, and raised over N3,800,000 in project funding through partnerships.

Team Leadership Fundraising Project Development Partnership Building Grant writing Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Rome Business School

Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Pursuing a Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation with a focus on startup management and innovation-driven business practices.

Ekiti State University

Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering

2019 - 2022

Activities and societies: Team Lead, Enactus; led projects including a biogas system and secured grant funding.

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering covering fundamentals of structural design, construction management, and engineering principles.