Usie Ovie
@usieovie
IT specialist and manager delivering digital transformation, AI automation, and secure enterprise operations.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an IT Specialist with 10+ years of progressive experience in ICT systems management, financial application administration, enterprise infrastructure, and digital transformation across West and Central Africa. I assess existing technology environments, identify gaps, and deliver improvements that directly support financial management and programme operations in international development contexts.
I’ve supported ERP and financial management systems across donor-funded programmes (USAID, FCDO, EU, SIDA), translating business requirements into technical specifications and advising on cybersecurity and data governance. I build staff capacity through targeted training and knowledge transfer in complex, multi-country environments.
Most recently, as an Associate IT Manager for a four-country portfolio, I built AI-powered IT automation workflows using n8n to auto-generate weekly IT reports, integrating Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and the Anthropic Claude API—reducing manual effort by approximately 80%. I also authored the WCA IT BCP/DRP Plan (v1.1), mapping critical SPOF risks and defining RTO/RPO targets for recovery actions across four country offices.
I lead NIST-compliant cybersecurity governance, including endpoint security (Bitdefender EDR) and incident response protocols, and I’ve improved security outcomes through pilots, governance controls, and awareness programmes like regional phishing simulations. I’m currently enrolled in a formal AI Automation programme, applying agentic AI, LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, and multi-agent systems to improve IT operations and reduce reporting overhead.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate IT Manager - WCA
Evidence Action
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Provided strategic IT leadership for a four-country West & Central Africa portfolio, managing ICT operations, system risk, and improvement initiatives. Built n8n-based automation for weekly IT reporting and led cybersecurity governance, including NIST-aligned policies and endpoint security deployment.
Senior IT Operations Coordinator
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Jul 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Directed nationwide IT operations and contributed to technology investment and digital transformation priorities. Managed ERP deployment and administration, coordinating integration with Finance, Procurement, and HR workflows to support operational continuity.
Acting Deputy Director of Ops
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Dec 2022 - Oct 2023 (10 months)
Served on the Senior Management Team with cross-functional responsibility for IT, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and Administration. Led ERP-integrated procurement and vendor management processes while strengthening operational coordination and workflow standardization.
IT Coordinator
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Dec 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 6 months)
Implemented IT infrastructure projects, including network upgrades, system rollouts, and ICT policy deployments across multiple state offices. Provided ERP and digital tools training to improve adoption and supervised field IT operations to maintain uptime and policy compliance.
IT Manager
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)
Managed country-wide IT infrastructure, including internet services, server administration, and vendor partnerships. Supervised IT staff, maintained IT asset management systems, and ensured compliance through audits while providing escalated technical support.
ICT Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Nov 2015 - May 2017 (1 year 6 months)
Produced IT onboarding manuals and delivered ICT training to new staff across multiple locations. Designed and configured infrastructure for new field offices and implemented cybersecurity controls while maintaining system documentation.
Logistics Support
Christian Aid UK
Supported logistics and supply chain coordination, including programme monitoring systems.
Data Analyst
University of Benin
Managed operational and financial data and developed reports to support management decision-making.
Assistant Network Administrator
Wetland Microfinance Bank
Maintained core banking IT systems, backup infrastructure, and provided end-user technical support.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nigerian Open University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration
Enrolled in an MBA programme at Nigerian Open University.
Delta State University
Bachelor of Science, Geography & Regional Planning
Completed a B.Sc. in Geography & Regional Planning at Delta State University.
NIIT (Network Engineering)
Diploma in Network Engineering, Network Engineering
Completed a Diploma in Network Engineering through NIIT.
University of Cape Town
Certificate in Data Analysis, Data Analysis
Completed a Certificate in Data Analysis at the University of Cape Town.
Humentum
Project Management for Development Professional (PMD Pro), Project Management
Completed the Project Management for Development Professional (PMD Pro) programme with Humentum.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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