# Oyadiran Onaopemipo Oyadiran Onaopemipo is a remote worker on Himalayas, Head, Enterprise Architecture, Data & Technology Transformation at AhliBank, based in Canada. Source: https://himalayas.app/@oyadiranonaopemipo ```text Technology transformation leader with expertise in enterprise architecture and AI. ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Open to opportunities | | Location | Canada | | Authorized to work in | Canada | | Job categories | Enterprise Architect, AI Strategy Consultant, Enterprise Technical Architect, Director Of Solution Architecture, Chief Technology Architect, Data Management, Technology Transformation, Digital Modernization, Executive Solutions Architect | | Skills | Azure, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Migration, Microservices, Data Governance, Review Board, Azure Boards, Mapped, Solutions Architect, IT Modernization, Analytics, Team Leadership | ## What I'm looking for ```text I seek a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth. ``` ## About ```text 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 ### Head, Enterprise Architecture, Data & Technology Transformation (current) AhliBank. Jul 2022 - Present ```text 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. ``` Skills: Enterprise-Architecture, AI-ML, Microservices, SOA, Data-Governance, Azure, Payment-Hub ### Head, Information Technology Governance (GRC) & Enterprise Architecture Polaris Bank Ltd. Sep 2021 - Present ```text 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. ``` Skills: 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 ```text 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 ``` Skills: Enterprise-Architecture, Cloud-Migration, DevOps, Agile, data-modernization, CI-CD, Azure ### Enterprise Software/Integration Architect Access Bank PLC. Mar 2016 - Present ```text 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 ``` Skills: Enterprise-Architecture, API-Management, IBM-Integration-Bus, IBM-API-Connect, Mastercard-PaySend ### Enterprise Integration Architect Finance Applications Systems Ltd. (FASYL). Sep 2012 - Present ```text Led the design and delivery of enterprise integration solutions for various clients. Spearheaded technical solution delivery, ensuring alignment with client requirements and project timelines. ``` Skills: Technical-Leadership, Client-Management, Project-Management ### Tech Solution Delivery Lead Finance Applications Systems Ltd. (FASYL). May 2011 - Present ```text Managed the delivery of technical solutions for various projects, ensuring successful implementation and client satisfaction. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives. ``` Skills: Teamwork, Technical-Solutioning, Project-Management, Client-Relations, Implementation ### Consultant [MTN Nigeria](https://himalayas.app/companies/mtn-com). Oct 2010 - Present ```text Provided consulting services for various technology initiatives. Contributed to project planning and execution, ensuring adherence to industry best practices. ``` Skills: Consulting, Project-Planning, Telecommunications, Industry-Best-Practices ### Consultant TAVIA Technologies. Mar 2009 - Present ```text Provided consulting services to Schlumberger, focusing on technology solutions. Assisted in the development and deployment of software applications. ``` Skills: Consulting, Software-Development ### Consultant TAVIA Technologies. Apr 2008 - Present ```text Provided consulting services to the Lagos State Government, contributing to various IT projects. Supported the implementation of digital initiatives. ``` Skills: Consulting, Government, Implementation-Support ## Education ### Business School Netherlands Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration ```text 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 ```text Obtained a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Computer Science. The curriculum covered core computer science concepts, programming, and system design. ``` ## Tech stack - Microsoft Azure - Review Board - Gmail - Rollout - Azure Boards - Mapped To contact Oyadiran, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [chandrasekar sivaraman](https://himalayas.app/@csivaraman1808): Principal Solutions Architect, Honda Canada - [Raj Kotecha](https://himalayas.app/@rajkotecha): Principal Consultant, Independent - [Ben Harper](https://himalayas.app/@benharper): Solutions Architect, OCAS Application Services Inc. - [Ramesha C GOWDA](https://himalayas.app/@rameshacgowda): Principal Systems Architect, Dayforce - [S K](https://himalayas.app/@sk012): Delivery Head / Enterprise Solutions Architect, LotusFlare - [Jamal Kahil](https://himalayas.app/@jamalkahil): Pre Sales Manager / Strategic Technology Advisor, Virtual Banking Network (VBN) - [Nitin Mane](https://himalayas.app/@nitinmane): Director Data Architecture, Thomson Reuters - [Za Kh](https://himalayas.app/@zakh1): Executive Director, Information Systems – Enterprise Platforms, Amgen - [Vikas Singhal](https://himalayas.app/@vikassinghal1): Head, Data Team – Compliance Technology, RBC - [Arush Kumar](https://himalayas.app/@arushkumar): Director, Data & Machine Learning, Loblaw Companies