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Oyadiran Onaopemipo

@oyadiranonaopemipo

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Technology transformation leader with expertise in enterprise architecture and AI.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a technology transformation leader with over 15 years of experience in driving enterprise architecture, AI strategy, and digital modernization across various sectors including banking, fintech, telecom, and public services. My expertise lies in architecting scalable platforms, building data-driven organizations, and embedding AI into core operations. I excel at translating business visions into actionable technology roadmaps and have successfully led enterprise-wide programs worth over $16 million, while scaling high-performing global teams.

Throughout my career, I have defined and executed enterprise strategies across more than 100 systems in tier-1 banks, delivering future-state blueprints and modernization roadmaps. My leadership in AI and data analytics has resulted in the deployment of AI/ML strategies across 45+ systems, enhancing fraud detection and customer insights. I am passionate about building cross-functional teams and driving cultural shifts towards agile, data-first delivery, achieving over 5x output velocity in just 18 months.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head, Enterprise Architecture, Data & Technology Transformation

Current

AhliBank

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Led enterprise architecture modernization, migrating customer-facing apps to high-availability infrastructure and replatforming services into a microservices-based SOA. Defined and executed enterprise AI and data strategy, expanding data estate from 10 to 45+ systems and enabling AI/ML use cases in behavior prediction, fraud detection, and GenAI regulatory summarization.

Enterprise Architecture AI ML Microservices SOA Data Governance Azure Payment Hub

Head, Information Technology Governance (GRC) & Enterprise Architecture

Polaris Bank Ltd

Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Led enterprise-wide data maturity assessment and defined multi-year strategy, driving vendor selection, RFP design, and due diligence to enable governance, metadata, warehousing, and cross-functional reporting. Delivered a microservices-based interface enabling MT to MX message conversion for SWIFT mandate compliance, modernizing the bank’s cross-border messaging infrastructure.

Enterprise Architecture IT Governance Microservices Swift Calypso Treasury System Data Maturity Assessments

Head, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Strategy

First Bank of Nigeria Ltd

Aug 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Led the enterprise transformation, conducting maturity assessments, defining architectural principles, and developing and executing a five-year modernization roadmap aligned with strategic business needs. Built a Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE) and implemented CI/CD automation and Azure Boards, increasing Azure adoption, accelerating delivery by 40%, and reducing infrastructure costs and release

Enterprise Architecture Cloud Migration DevOps Agile data modernization CI CD Azure

Enterprise Software/Integration Architect

Access Bank PLC

Mar 2016 - Present (9 years 8 months)

Led the design and delivery of omnichannel architecture using IBM Integration Bus and API Connect, enabling consistent customer experiences and traceable transactions across mobile, web, and ATM channels. Introduced enterprise API governance frameworks with security standards and usage-based access, enabling API productization, infrastructure visibility, and monetization through partner ecosystem

Enterprise Architecture API Management IBM Integration Bus IBM API Connect Mastercard PaySend

Enterprise Integration Architect

Finance Applications Systems Ltd. (FASYL)

Sep 2012 - Present (13 years 2 months)

Led the design and delivery of enterprise integration solutions for various clients. Spearheaded technical solution delivery, ensuring alignment with client requirements and project timelines.

Technical Leadership Client Management Project Management

Tech Solution Delivery Lead

Finance Applications Systems Ltd. (FASYL)

May 2011 - Present (14 years 6 months)

Managed the delivery of technical solutions for various projects, ensuring successful implementation and client satisfaction. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.

Technical Solutioning Project Management Team Collaboration Client Relations Implementation

Consultant

MTN Nigeria

Oct 2010 - Present (15 years 1 month)

Provided consulting services for various technology initiatives. Contributed to project planning and execution, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.

Consulting Project Planning Telecommunications Industry Best Practices

Consultant

TAVIA Technologies

Mar 2009 - Present (16 years 8 months)

Provided consulting services to Schlumberger, focusing on technology solutions. Assisted in the development and deployment of software applications.

Consulting Software Development

Consultant

TAVIA Technologies

Apr 2008 - Present (17 years 7 months)

Provided consulting services to the Lagos State Government, contributing to various IT projects. Supported the implementation of digital initiatives.

Consulting Government Implementation Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Business School Netherlands

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration

Completed a Master's in Business Administration, focusing on advanced business strategies and management principles. This program enhanced my leadership and strategic decision-making skills.

Bowen University

Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons), Computer Science

Obtained a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Computer Science. The curriculum covered core computer science concepts, programming, and system design.