Donald Imazona

Developed, implemented, executed, and managed projects within scope and budget, focusing on Card Payments (VISA, Mastercard, Verve, UnionPay, MPGS, XBSend) and Card Operations. Ensured projects adhered to regulatory requirements and compliance standards, while also developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies.

Prepared and managed well-structured project plans, scoping and organizing multiple client projects for development and integration. Managed a global team of developers to ensure project success, communicating client needs internally to the technical team and ensuring requirements, budget, and timelines were met.

Determined project requirements and developed work schedules for the team, delegating tasks and achieving daily, weekly, and monthly goals. Liaised with team members, management, and clients to ensure projects were completed to standard, while also identifying risks and forming contingency plans.

Managed VAS installation and content management for new hardware, software, and upgrades across various districts and departments. Provided instruction to end-users on maintenance and application/hardware usage, and performed troubleshooting and repair of hardware-related issues.

Managed VAS, SMSC, and SMPP on the SMS side, and designed products for projects. Focused on Card Payments (VISA, Mastercard, Verve, UnionPay, MPGS, XBSend) and Card Operations.

Managed and implemented electronic payment systems. This included Card Payments (VISA, Mastercard, Verve, UnionPay, MPGS, XBSend) and Card Operations.

Installed, deployed, and supported Terminal Application Maintenance System (TAMS) for monitoring cashless payments in the Nigerian ecosystem for NIBSS and various banks. Set up and established Site-To-Site Pre-shared VPN connections and deployed an Issue Tracker (Redmine) for clients.

Installed, deployed, and supported TAMS on POS terminals and client sites, providing 24/7 support to resolve customer issues. Installed Linux (CentOS) on HP servers and set up VPN connectivity between offices.

Supported the Fortis Mobile Money Platform, maintaining channels, brand groups, UI, reverse proxy, and FSS. Maintained the database, provided backups for software and databases, and offered technical support for seamless connectivity on all Fortis channels.

Provided VAS installation and content management, and supported VISA Fundamo Mobile Money Applications. Ensured software patches were applied across various environments and trained client staff on application usage.

Focused on Computer Development Systems, gaining expertise in various aspects of software and system development. The curriculum provided a strong foundation in technology principles.

Completed the Sun Certified Java Programmer certification, demonstrating proficiency in Java programming. This certification enhanced skills in developing robust and scalable applications.

Studied Communication Technology, focusing on the intersection of technology and communication. The program provided insights into various communication systems and their technological underpinnings.

Earned a Professional Diploma in Software Engineering, with a focus on Linux Operating Systems and Relational Database Management Systems. This program provided practical skills in software development and system administration.

Completed secondary school education, building foundational knowledge across various subjects. This period established a strong academic base for further studies.