Collin Nakedi

Led IT strategy development and advisory services for a broad spectrum of business and public sector organizations, including significant collaborations with African Union (AU) member countries to advance their digital transformation agendas. Drove operational excellence by minimizing disruptions, facilitated collaboration, accelerated implementations, and improved user acceptance.

Served as the Lead Technology Partner in the Wealth Investment Management & Insurance unit and Operations Management in the Africa Technology Retail & Business Bank unit. Successfully led a team of developers and operators in implementing a DevOps model, leveraging Python to build scalable, adaptable, and efficient applications.

Formulated and executed a technology strategy that aligned with the agency's mission and goals. Oversaw the development and implementation of a robust grant and financial management system to enhance the application and review process for grant applicants.

Oversaw the integration of new services, systems, and processes in the bank, ensuring alignment with business strategy while collaborating with teams and stakeholders for timely and high-quality implementation. Designed and implemented the Data Centre Manual Toolkit, including processes, policies, and procedures.

Formulated short, moderate, and long-term infrastructure technology strategies for all 22 OPCo’s, aligning them with organizational goals. Managed technology resources to ensure they remained fully functional, properly maintained, and secure.

Completed AWS Academy Generative AI certification, gaining expertise in generative artificial intelligence concepts and applications within the AWS ecosystem.

Obtained AWS Academy Solutions Architect certification, focusing on designing scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS.

Achieved AWS Academy Cloud Practitioner certification, demonstrating foundational knowledge of AWS cloud concepts and services.

Obtained a Post-Graduate Certificate for CIOs, enhancing leadership and strategic capabilities in information technology.

Completed a certification in Contract Management, developing expertise in negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts effectively.

Earned a Mini MBA in Telecommunications, gaining comprehensive business and management principles specific to the telecom industry.

Completed certification in Business Continuity and IT Governance, focusing on strategies for maintaining operations and effective IT oversight.

Completed the University Preparation Program, focusing on foundational academic skills necessary for higher education.