Spencer Soyemi
@spencersoyemi
AI-first tech executive and AI engineer delivering CBN-approved AML, automation, and chatbots with $2M+ project delivery.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an AI-first tech executive and AI engineer with 30+ years of infrastructure, fintech, and enterprise leadership. I build teams from zero, then align AI directly to strategic business outcomes—especially in regulated, high-stakes environments.
My current focus is deploying Central bank approved AI AML solutions for commercial, microfinance banks, and fintechs. I repeatedly deliver $M+ tech programs, including closed $2M+ portal + VSAT + WiMax deployments, while bringing AI (prompt engineering, automation, chatbots) into production with measurable impact.
I’ve led security and integration work across UK, India, Accra, and Nigeria—architecting secured, AI-ready infrastructure and implementing data protection and analytics frameworks for donor partners. Earlier roles included designing and deploying first ATMs and debit cards in Nigeria under CBN guidelines, and leading server security and Linux infrastructure for mobile platform integrations.
I bring a hands-on cyber and PM mindset—SIEM, threat intelligence, firewalls, and GRC—combined with Agile delivery frameworks like Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2, and Kanban. With certifications spanning cybersecurity, prompt engineering, cloud AI, and ISC2 GRC, I operate as a technocrat who moves fast without losing governance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Executive Officer
Viva Networks Ltd (Webintuned)
Jan 2007 - Present (19 years 5 months)
Led deployment of CBN-approved AI AML solutions for commercial and microfinance banks, delivering AI, document management, and e-banking integration. Built and led distributed teams and closed $2M+ portal, VSAT, and WiMax projects for enterprise and education clients.
IT Consultant - Financial Inclusion
EFInA
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Architected AI-ready, secured infrastructure linking DFID, Gates Foundation, and UKAid for financial inclusion initiatives. Implemented data protection and analytics frameworks for donor partners and contributed to fintech selection as part of the Belinda Gates Foundation panel.
IT Consultant - Telecom Systems
Telme Mobile Phones
Jan 2003 - Jan 2007 (4 years)
Led server security and Linux infrastructure and supported MTN postpaid platform integration. Managed first touch-screen phone firmware deployment in Africa and delivered core telecom IT integration work across regions.
IT Consultant - Banking Infrastructure
Eagle Bank Nigeria
Jan 2001 - Jan 2003 (2 years)
Designed and deployed Nigeria’s first ATMs and debit cards under CBN guidelines. Delivered end-to-end IT infrastructure implementations for banking systems during rollout.
Founder & Network Analyst
CUE Cybercafe
Jan 1995 - Present (31 years 5 months)
Founded Nigeria’s first cybercafe and served as network analyst with zero-fraud tolerance using early anti-fraud heuristics. Networked and supported 30+ small businesses that were not mid/high profile customers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Professional Certificate - Google Cybersecurity Professional, Cybersecurity
Google Cybersecurity Professional program is ongoing, with an indicated completion month of August 2026.
Great Learning Academy
Certificate - Artificial Intelligence Projects, Artificial Intelligence
Completed a certificate in Artificial Intelligence projects in November 2025.
Great Learning Academy
Certificate - Cyber Forensics, Cyber Forensics
Completed a certificate in Cyber Forensics in November 2025.
Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence
Certificate - AI Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering
Completed an AI Prompt Engineering program in May 2025 at the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence.
Great Learning Academy
Certificate - Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering
Completed a certificate in Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT in November 2025.
International Business Management Institute, Berlin
Mini MBA, Business Administration
Completed a Mini MBA in 2024 at the International Business Management Institute in Berlin.
Cyvitrix
Certificate - ISC2 Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Completed ISC2 Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) training via Cyvitrix in August 2024.
McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Cybersecurity through McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin in 2023.
Greater Learning
Certificate - AI on Cloud, Cloud Computing
Completed a certificate in AI on Cloud in August 2023 at Greater Learning.
Anthropic Academy
Certificate - Claude Code in Action, AI Coding Tools
Completed 'Claude Code in Action' at Anthropic Academy in June 2026.
Coursiv
AI Mastery Certificate, Artificial Intelligence
Completed the AI Mastery Certificate with Coursiv in May 2026.
Great Learning Academy
Certificate - PaaS for Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing
Completed a certificate in PaaS for Cloud Computing in May 2026 at Great Learning Academy.
APMG-International
AgilePM Practitioner, Project Management
Earned the AgilePM Practitioner certification in 2019 through APMG-International.
APMG-International
PRINCE2 Project Management, Project Management
Earned the PRINCE2 Project Management certification in 2012 through APMG-International.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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