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Godswill Umoru

@godswillumoru

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Visionary IT Business Executive with 15+ years of experience.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation and allows me to lead digital transformation initiatives while promoting a collaborative company culture.

I am a visionary IT Business Executive and global leader with over 15 years of experience in driving enterprise-wide digital transformation, operational efficiency, and revenue growth. My proven track record in executive leadership has enabled me to align technology with business strategy effectively, optimizing cross-functional operations and scaling organizations through innovation and cost-effective solutions.

Throughout my career, I have built and led high-performing teams across multiple countries, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. I have successfully implemented strategic IT frameworks and policies, achieving significant certifications such as ISO 45001 and ISO 27001. My leadership approach bridges technology and business, ensuring that organizations not only meet their operational goals but also thrive in a competitive landscape.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Head, IT

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Montego Upstream Services

Oct 2024 - Present (9 months)

Built and led a high-performing team of 14+ IT professionals across four African countries, fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Designed and implemented strategic IT frameworks, policies, and methodologies, streamlining operations and enhancing compliance.

IT strategy Team Leadership ISO 45001 ISO 27001 Automation Budget Management Vendor Management

Co – Chief Technology Officer

Paramount Students

Jul 2024 - Nov 2024 (4 months)

Led and managed the technical team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Oversaw the design, development, and deployment of technical solutions.

Software Development Lifecycle Agile Methodologies Regression Testing Emerging Technologies Budget Management

Operations and Service Delivery Manager

MTN Benin

Oct 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years)

Led a team of 42 IT professionals in managing, deploying, and maintaining a complex IT infrastructure environment. Achieved a 45% cost reduction through strategic infrastructure optimization and automation initiatives.

IT Management Cost Optimization Power BI Excel

Head, ITS Operations (Operations Manager)

KPMG

May 2022 - Oct 2022 (5 months)

Oversaw a team of 21 IT personnel, managing network, infrastructure, and data center operations. Implemented cost-saving virtualization solutions like Microsoft Endpoint Defender and Azure Active Directory.

IT Operations Network Management Infrastructure Management Data Center Operations Microsoft Defender Azure Active Directory ISO 27001

Assistant, Head of IT

Tek Experts Ltd

Aug 2018 - May 2022 (3 years 9 months)

Oversaw customer experience initiatives, resulting in a 15% increase in customer satisfaction scores. Led a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, leading to a 25% increase in IT operational efficiency.

Customer Experience Continuous Improvement IT Operations Strategic Planning Active Directory Office 365

System/Network Administrator

JMG Limited

Mar 2014 - Jul 2018 (4 years 4 months)

Enhanced IT support for over 150 users, achieving a 20% increase in user productivity through strategic infrastructure planning and automation. Established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure consistent service delivery.