Chima Stephen
@chimastephen1
I lead business transformation, delivering scalable platforms and revenue growth with PMP.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an IT Business Transformation Project Manager (PMP®) and startup co-founder, focused on diagnosing operational and go-to-market constraints and turning them into structured, end-to-end implementations. I lead concurrent cross-functional teams and multi-stakeholder client delivery across fintech, HRTech, agritech, telecom, InsurTech, and AI.
I co-founded Cyncra Technologies and simultaneously ran three independently-scoped product workstreams (AI, fintech, agritech). With Reerac AI, I helped cut client hiring time to 3–10 days and reduce cost-to-hire by up to 70%, while delivering a platform built to scale to 10M+ users.
I also recommended and delivered partnership-led fintech expansion, securing $10K funding and leading Syncfinance, now Cyncra’s highest revenue-generating product of the three. Across Reerac AI, Agripluck, and Syncfinance, I delivered over $150K in combined revenue with 4,000+ users—fully bootstrapped.
Previously and concurrently, I led delivery of telecom and enterprise platforms as a Project Manager, including a USSD-based Digital Lending Platform for MTN and EmpayIT integration work that cut transaction processing time by 35%. I build sprint cycles, risk mitigation plans, and operational playbooks that drive 100% milestone adherence and measurable delivery improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-Founder & Director
Cyncra Technologies
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Concurrently led three cross-functional product workstreams (AI, fintech, agritech) and directed end-to-end delivery of a cross-industry product portfolio. Built operational frameworks for resource allocation and project governance and mentored product/engineering teams for client web development and custom software delivery.
Project Manager
Swifta Systems and Services
Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Concurrently managed end-to-end delivery of multiple cross-industry platforms, including a USSD-based Digital Lending Platform for MTN. Led reconciliation improvements and delivered enterprise HRMS and other digital insurance/session transfer solutions generating revenue.
Project Manager
Padding Technologies
Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 (5 months)
Managed marketing, social media, and web development projects for multiple client brands. Drove content strategy and analytics-based campaigns to grow Instagram and LinkedIn followings, and coordinated with designers, developers, and marketers to reduce delivery timelines.
Product Management Intern
OLAM Nigeria
Nov 2021 - Feb 2022 (3 months)
Supported production leadership with daily manufacturing schedule structuring to help ensure on-time order fulfillment. Streamlined inventory tracking and replenishment and built KPI reports from production performance data to support continuous process improvement.
Project Coordinator
MTN Nigeria
Sep 2020 - Feb 2021 (5 months)
Coordinated a technical upgrade across 700+ MTN devices with field engineering teams to minimize operational downtime. Tracked rollout progress and escalated issues across technical and supervisory teams to protect project timelines.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
B.Tech, Industrial Chemistry
2017 - 2023
Earned a B.Tech in Industrial Chemistry from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (2017–2023).
St. John Chrysostom Seminary, Osina
WAEC Certificate, WAEC
2015 -
Completed a WAEC certificate at St. John Chrysostom Seminary, Osina in 2015.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
NigeriaAuthorized to work in
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