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Hyginus Ikwuanusi

@hyginusikwuanusi

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Operations leader driving efficiency, scaling startups, and optimizing systems.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead operations or programs in growth-focused companies, drive efficiency improvements, scale teams and systems, and contribute to strategic decision-making in an agile, collaborative environment.

I am an operations specialist and executive with an MBA and a track record of scaling startups and small businesses across Africa, delivering operational turnarounds that improve efficiency by 40–65% and reduce costs across high-growth sectors.

My background blends scalable IT infrastructure architecture, supply chain optimization for over 100 enterprises, and revenue cycle enhancement, supported by hands-on project and product management experience in tech, agribusiness, logistics, FMCG and professional services.

I lead teams with a data-driven, agile approach, focus on stakeholder engagement and board governance, and bring practical certifications in product management, risk and crisis management, cybersecurity, and project management to drive measurable business outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Operations Manager

Stanel Group Of Companies

Aug 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Oversaw and optimized daily operations across oil & gas and FMCG divisions, implemented KPI-driven plans that improved operational efficiency and reduced costs, and led sales coordination and vendor negotiations to drive profitability.

Operations Management KPI Design Vendor Management Sales Coordinator Team Leadership Data Driven Decision Making

Project Manager

Guven Realty

Sep 2021 - Jul 2022 (10 months)

Managed real estate projects from planning to delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards were met while coordinating architects, contractors, and investors to achieve client satisfaction.

Project Management Budgeting Resource Allocation Stakeholder Management Project Coordination Quality Control Client Relations

Senior System Administrator

Gregory University

Nov 2017 - Aug 2021 (3 years 9 months)

Managed university servers, network infrastructure, and security programs, implemented backup and recovery strategies, and provided technical support to faculty, staff, and students to ensure system availability.

Network Management Cybersecurity Backup And Recovery Technical Support Vulnerability Assessment

Junior Product Manager

Skill ‘G’ Nigeria Ltd.

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)

Supported product exhibitions and development, collaborated in a small team to ideate new products, and provided technical end-user support to improve product adoption.

Product Management Cross Functional Collaboration Technical Support Client Engagement

Project Manager - Intern

Vinna Investment Ltd.

Mar 2015 - Sep 2015 (6 months)

Managed warehouse inventory, coordinated digital transformation of operations data, and supported customer service and administrative functions to improve operational accuracy.

Inventory Management Digital Transformation Customer Service Administrative Support Data Entry Process Improvement