Omotayo Okoh
@omotayookoh
Technical Project Manager driving digital transformation, delivering enterprise applications with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid execution.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Technical Project Manager experienced in driving digital transformation, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering complex projects. I’m PMP®-certified, with a strong software development foundation that helps me connect technical teams and business stakeholders.
I manage full project lifecycles and align execution with strategic objectives using Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies. I’m known for stakeholder collaboration, improving team collaboration, and delivering successful outcomes in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
At IITA, I led multiple digital transformation initiatives, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget. On major projects, I improved research productivity by 35% and reduced data processing time by 40% (GIS Weather Information System), cut compliance review time by 30% (Digital Compliance Platform), and reduced appraisal cycle time by 40% while enhancing reporting (Performance Appraisal System Upgrade).
Earlier as a Technical Project Lead and Programmer, I built and deployed enterprise-grade solutions, orchestrated systems integration, and supported process automation. I also delivered measurable impact—improving data accuracy by 25% (AS-LIMS), boosting data consistency by 45% (Systems Integration Projects), and cutting manual effort by 50% (Process Automation Solutions).
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Project Manager
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Led multiple digital transformation initiatives, managing cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise applications within scope, time, and budget using Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid approaches. Delivered solutions including a GIS Weather Information System improving research productivity by 35% and reducing data processing time by 40%, plus compliance and HR upgrades that reduced review/cycle time
Technical Project Lead
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Jan 2015 - Jan 2023 (8 years)
Managed end-to-end project delivery using Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. Led system analysis and solution design work, including AS-LIMS improving data accuracy by 25%, systems integrations boosting data consistency by 45%, and automation solutions cutting manual effort by 50%.
Programmer
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Jan 2011 - Jan 2015 (4 years)
Built and maintained secure in-house applications with full documentation and adherence to coding standards. Collaborated with researchers to develop a web-based yam propagation platform, improving seed production efficiency to support food security in West Africa.
Software Developer
Itex Integrated Services (IISYS)
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)
Built and deployed the TAMS Dealer Application, implementing a secure voucher decryption system using passphrase-based private key authentication for a major telecommunications client and its service partners.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Master of Information Technology, Information Technology
Earned a Master of Information Technology in November 2015.
Federal University of Technology Akure
B.Tech., Computer Science
Earned a B.Tech. in Computer Science in October 2008.
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