Lateef Akano
@lateefakano1
FinOps and IT infrastructure specialist driving cloud cost optimization.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Financial Operations (FinOps) and IT Infrastructure Specialist with 15+ years delivering cost-effective, scalable, and compliant technology solutions for enterprise environments. I have led cloud migrations, integrated FinOps best practices, and delivered measurable infrastructure cost savings including $2M+ in SAM engagements for Nigerian banks.
I hold an MBA and multiple technical certifications (Azure Fundamentals, MCSE, CCNA, Nutanix) and have managed large-scale projects such as migrating 6000+ users to Azure, mailbox migrations for 10,000+ users, and datacenter optimization for central banks. I focus on cost visibility, vendor relationship management, and training to maximize technology ROI.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Subject Matter Expert – FinOps
Redoy Corporation
Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Led SAM and FinOps initiatives saving $2M+ for Nigerian banks, migrated 6,000+ users to Azure, and developed cost models and infrastructure plans to reduce IT spend and improve scalability.
Technical Lead / Analyst
NTS Africa - Dell EMC
Nov 2014 - Mar 2018 (3 years 4 months)
Implemented hyper-converged solutions and infrastructure assessments using Dell Live Optics, delivered training and adoption strategies, and executed large mailbox migrations that reduced licensing and support costs.
Network / System Administrator
Jotna Nigeria Limited
Oct 2013 - Nov 2014 (1 year 1 month)
Managed datacenter operations, implemented enterprise backup solutions, and maintained IT asset inventory to optimize lifecycle costs across subsidiaries.
Network Engineer
Archive Global Management
Oct 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year)
Led IT deployments, managed vendor engagements, and produced technical proposals for infrastructure projects to support business requirements.
Network Technician
Odua Telecoms
Dec 2008 - Oct 2012 (3 years 10 months)
Supported day-to-day IT operations and contributed to major VPN rollout projects, ensuring reliable network services and operational continuity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
USUniversity of Suffolk
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2020 - 2022
Completed an MBA in Business Administration focusing on management and finance-related aspects of technology operations.
LULagos State University
Bachelor of Science, Electronics & Computer Engineering
2002 - 2008
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering with coursework in electronics, computing, and systems engineering.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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