Use the APPOINTMENT Announcement below to create a rephrased Professional Detailed News Report with Title (Don't make any changes to quotes; retain them in the same format. Mention total years of experience; give details of career journey OF PREVIOUS 3-4 ORGANIZATIONS and summarize the rest of the experiences in just a few lines. Finally, give a brief section about the company.) and also generate SEO Friendly Meta Description and Multiple SEO Friendly tags separated by a comma, which drives traffic: Oluwaseun Solanke - I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Executive Officer at VeryPay! About Oluwaseun Solanke Experience : Chief Executive OfficerChief Executive Officer
VeryPay · Full-timeVeryPay · Full-time
Apr 2024 - Present · 1 moApr 2024 - Present · 1 mo
Skills: Mobile Money · FinTech · Sales Management · Artificial Intelligence (AI)Skills: Mobile Money · FinTech · Sales Management · Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Vice President/CIO and Director, Information Technology & EngineeringVice President/CIO and Director, Information Technology & Engineering
Airtel Nigeria · Full-timeAirtel Nigeria · Full-time
Jan 2019 - Aug 2023 · 4 yrs 8 mosJan 2019 - Aug 2023 · 4 yrs 8 mos
Lagos, Nigeria · On-siteLagos, Nigeria · On-site
~ Digital transformation into next generation BSS solutions focused on improved customer service - KYC, CRM & Billing, BI, Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management, Sales & Distribution, VAS
~ Management of a software defined data center leveraging digital infrastructure and cybersecurity
~ Efficient technology led operations leveraging service management, proactive monitoring and analytics for insights
~ Startup and running of a digital lab focused on software engineering and automation using service automation technologies such as AI/ML/RPA/NLP to automate business processes and deliver innovative solutions supporting GSM, Enterprise, and Home Broadband LoBs
~ Design, build, and rollout of SmartCash payment service bank supporting mobile financial services - financial inclusion
~ Leadership of a digital cross-functional team tasked with building new digital products and driving adoption of digital channels~ Digital transformation into next generation BSS solutions focused on improved customer service - KYC, CRM & Billing, BI, Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management, Sales & Distribution, VAS ~ Management of a software defined data center leveraging digital infrastructure and cybersecurity ~ Efficient technology led operations leveraging service management, proactive monitoring and analytics for insights ~ Startup and running of a digital lab focused on software engineering and automation using service automation technologies such as AI/ML/RPA/NLP to automate business processes and deliver innovative solutions supporting GSM, Enterprise, and Home Broadband LoBs ~ Design, build, and rollout of SmartCash payment service bank supporting mobile financial services - financial inclusion ~ Leadership of a digital cross-functional team tasked with building new digital products and driving adoption of digital channels
Skills: Agile Software Development · Leadership · VolTE · FinTech · Service Delivery · Operational Excellence · Product Innovation · Artificial Intelligence (AI) · 5G · Digital Transformation · IT Service Management · Embedded SIM (eSIM) · KYCSkills: Agile Software Development · Leadership · VolTE · FinTech · Service Delivery · Operational Excellence · Product Innovation · Artificial Intelligence (AI) · 5G · Digital Transformation · IT Service Management · Embedded SIM (eSIM) · KYC
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EricssonEricsson
2 yrs2 yrs
Senior Director & Head of Solution Area BSS for Middle East & AfricaSenior Director & Head of Solution Area BSS for Middle East & Africa
Jul 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 6 mosJul 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos
- Business responsibility for Solution Area BSS Products and Services (Digital customer engagement & new services, Real time rating & Charging, Mediation, Catalog & Order Management, MCommerce) across Market Area Middle East and Africa
- Lead a cross-functional organization with 200+ solution principals focused on (a) new growth areas and hunting (b) efficient delivery and industrialized farming, and (c) DevOps
- Developing and maintaining optimal resource capacity both for pre-sales and delivery in line with business forecast and strategic business plan indications
- Frequent contributor to industry thought leading events and marketing campaigns in BSS (OSS/BSS User Group, TMForum, AfricaCom)
- Hiring, developing and retaining talent, and managing cost efficiency of project delivery through right sized pyramid, high utilization and offshore usage- Business responsibility for Solution Area BSS Products and Services (Digital customer engagement & new services, Real time rating & Charging, Mediation, Catalog & Order Management, MCommerce) across Market Area Middle East and Africa - Lead a cross-functional organization with 200+ solution principals focused on (a) new growth areas and hunting (b) efficient delivery and industrialized farming, and (c) DevOps - Developing and maintaining optimal resource capacity both for pre-sales and delivery in line with business forecast and strategic business plan indications - Frequent contributor to industry thought leading events and marketing campaigns in BSS (OSS/BSS User Group, TMForum, AfricaCom) - Hiring, developing and retaining talent, and managing cost efficiency of project delivery through right sized pyramid, high utilization and offshore usage
Skills: Mobile Money · VolTE · FinTech · Service Delivery · Program Management · Mobile Financial Services · Consulting · IT Service Management · Embedded SIM (eSIM) · KYCSkills: Mobile Money · VolTE · FinTech · Service Delivery · Program Management · Mobile Financial Services · Consulting · IT Service Management · Embedded SIM (eSIM) · KYC
Director & Head of Digital Services Customer Unit NigeriaDirector & Head of Digital Services Customer Unit Nigeria
Jan 2017 - Jul 2017 · 7 mosJan 2017 - Jul 2017 · 7 mos
Lagos, NigeriaLagos, Nigeria
- Responsible for Sales, Solution Architecture and Delivery teams focused on the Digital Transformation business across key enterprise customers in Nigeria.
- Lead overall Digital Services business by ‘hands-on’ driving sales and delivery.
- Manage P and L for Digital Services Customer Unit (CU) Nigeria.
- Develop and execute Digital Services CU account plan and sign-off on forecast jointly with Key Account Managers.
- Participate in regional governance process.
- Lead, coach and nurture Key Account team in Digital Services.- Responsible for Sales, Solution Architecture and Delivery teams focused on the Digital Transformation business across key enterprise customers in Nigeria. - Lead overall Digital Services business by ‘hands-on’ driving sales and delivery. - Manage P and L for Digital Services Customer Unit (CU) Nigeria. - Develop and execute Digital Services CU account plan and sign-off on forecast jointly with Key Account Managers. - Participate in regional governance process. - Lead, coach and nurture Key Account team in Digital Services.
Skills: Service Delivery · Information Technology · Program Management · Consulting · IT Service ManagementSkills: Service Delivery · Information Technology · Program Management · Consulting · IT Service Management
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Digital Sales Leader, NigeriaDigital Sales Leader, Nigeria
OracleOracle
Dec 2014 - Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 1 moDec 2014 - Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Lagos, NigeriaLagos, Nigeria
- Developed Digital Transformation Sales opportunities and maintained customer relationships in the Financial Services, Communications, Media, Utilities, and Telecommunication Industries.
- Promoted and evangelized Oracle Digital Transformation solutions to selected customers, partners and internal audiences.
- Worked with specialized Digital partners to define, recommend and drive sales.
- Developed and maintained a sales plan that provides complete territory and sector specific coverage.
- Developed appropriate Digital sales programs and solutions; maintained up-to-date competitive information and compiled regional success stories.
- Met with C-Level customer contacts to build credibility and develop lasting relationships.- Developed Digital Transformation Sales opportunities and maintained customer relationships in the Financial Services, Communications, Media, Utilities, and Telecommunication Industries. - Promoted and evangelized Oracle Digital Transformation solutions to selected customers, partners and internal audiences. - Worked with specialized Digital partners to define, recommend and drive sales. - Developed and maintained a sales plan that provides complete territory and sector specific coverage. - Developed appropriate Digital sales programs and solutions; maintained up-to-date competitive information and compiled regional success stories. - Met with C-Level customer contacts to build credibility and develop lasting relationships.
Skills: Information Technology · Program Management · ConsultingSkills: Information Technology · Program Management · Consulting
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Hewlett-PackardHewlett-Packard
3 yrs 4 mos3 yrs 4 mos
Lagos, NigeriaLagos, Nigeria
Engagement & Pursuit Centers Manager, Greece & AfricaEngagement & Pursuit Centers Manager, Greece & Africa
Jan 2014 - Nov 2014 · 11 mosJan 2014 - Nov 2014 · 11 mos
Skills: Service Delivery · Information Technology · Consulting · IT Service ManagementSkills: Service Delivery · Information Technology · Consulting · IT Service Management
Engagement & Pursuit Centers Manager, Technology Services AfricaEngagement & Pursuit Centers Manager, Technology Services Africa
Aug 2011 - Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 5 mosAug 2011 - Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Engagement & Pursuit Centers (EPC) Service Segment Manager within HP Enterprise Business.
• Responsible for solution design and pricing of Pan Africa/Global complex/custom deals. Engaging on technology services opportunities of significant revenue that require financial and contractual risk management in a solution that may integrate multiple product lines or multiple businesses.
• Utilizing technical and business skills to lead complex cross functional activities that have a high impact of the services business.
• Working across HP business units and teams to develop and implement new/enhanced services, solutions, and programs to meet emerging customer/market needs and fuel profitable growth.
• Responsible for deal qualification until successful implementation.Engagement & Pursuit Centers (EPC) Service Segment Manager within HP Enterprise Business. • Responsible for solution design and pricing of Pan Africa/Global complex/custom deals. Engaging on technology services opportunities of significant revenue that require financial and contractual risk management in a solution that may integrate multiple product lines or multiple businesses. • Utilizing technical and business skills to lead complex cross functional activities that have a high impact of the services business. • Working across HP business units and teams to develop and implement new/enhanced services, solutions, and programs to meet emerging customer/market needs and fuel profitable growth. • Responsible for deal qualification until successful implementation.
Skills: Service Delivery · Information Technology · Consulting · IT Service ManagementSkills: Service Delivery · Information Technology · Consulting · IT Service Management
Manager, Technology Services West AfricaManager, Technology Services West Africa
Apr 2012 - Oct 2012 · 7 mosApr 2012 - Oct 2012 · 7 mos
Leads the Technology Services business in the West African region, to drive growth and profitability for HP while leading a diverse team of talented and hardworking TS workforce from Delivery to Sales to Operations.Leads the Technology Services business in the West African region, to drive growth and profitability for HP while leading a diverse team of talented and hardworking TS workforce from Delivery to Sales to Operations.
Skills: Service Delivery · Information Technology · Program Management · Consulting · IT Service ManagementSkills: Service Delivery · Information Technology · Program Management · Consulting · IT Service Management
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Hewlett Packard EnterpriseHewlett Packard Enterprise
5 yrs 9 mos5 yrs 9 mos
Houston, Texas AreaHouston, Texas Area
Manager Information Technology (Houston, TX)Manager Information Technology (Houston, TX)
Nov 2009 - Feb 2010 · 4 mosNov 2009 - Feb 2010 · 4 mos
• Led an eight-person team of analysts and engineers responsible for ensuring infrastructure services are delivered on time to meet HPIT’s Plan of Record (POR) commitments.
• Hosted weekly executive review meetings with HP IT VPs and Directors to go over the current status of their infrastructure requests and optimization programs.
• Successfully led the creation of an executive business intelligence scorecard that allowed all levels of management to track the status of IT infrastructure and service requests as well as PMO approved IT initiatives.
• Successfully led the creation of demand prioritization business processes that allowed for the efficient prioritization of business infrastructure requests, resulting in timely server and service builds, and reducing the time to receive infrastructure required for IT business projects from 45 days to 2 weeks.• Led an eight-person team of analysts and engineers responsible for ensuring infrastructure services are delivered on time to meet HPIT’s Plan of Record (POR) commitments. • Hosted weekly executive review meetings with HP IT VPs and Directors to go over the current status of their infrastructure requests and optimization programs. • Successfully led the creation of an executive business intelligence scorecard that allowed all levels of management to track the status of IT infrastructure and service requests as well as PMO approved IT initiatives. • Successfully led the creation of demand prioritization business processes that allowed for the efficient prioritization of business infrastructure requests, resulting in timely server and service builds, and reducing the time to receive infrastructure required for IT business projects from 45 days to 2 weeks.
Skills: Service Delivery · Information Technology · Program Management · IT Service ManagementSkills: Service Delivery · Information Technology · Program Management · IT Service Management
Virtualization Strategist & DataCenter Infrastructure Consultant (Houston, TX)Virtualization Strategist & DataCenter Infrastructure Consultant (Houston, TX)
Jan 2009 - Feb 2010 · 1 yr 2 mosJan 2009 - Feb 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos
Responsible for execution strategy, operational improvement and cross-functional coordination spanning IT Infrastructure delivery organizations for the Global IT Transformation. The initiative delivered on business objectives for cost reduction, energy and environmental efficiency, enabling growth, increasing efficiency/productivity, and driving a more flexible adaptive enterprise and risk mitigation.Responsible for execution strategy, operational improvement and cross-functional coordination spanning IT Infrastructure delivery organizations for the Global IT Transformation. The initiative delivered on business objectives for cost reduction, energy and environmental efficiency, enabling growth, increasing efficiency/productivity, and driving a more flexible adaptive enterprise and risk mitigation.
Skills: Service Delivery · Information TechnologySkills: Service Delivery · Information Technology
Service Manager for Application Infrastructure Services (Houston, TX)Service Manager for Application Infrastructure Services (Houston, TX)
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 · 1 yr 1 moJan 2008 - Jan 2009 · 1 yr 1 mo
Developed shared infrastructure services for internal application development teams which resulted in savings in infrastructure costs of over $20M due to the use of shared platforms for computing.Developed shared infrastructure services for internal application development teams which resulted in savings in infrastructure costs of over $20M due to the use of shared platforms for computing.
Skills: Service Delivery · Information Technology · IT Service ManagementSkills: Service Delivery · Information Technology · IT Service Management
Business Engagement Manager (Houston, TX)Business Engagement Manager (Houston, TX)
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 · 1 yr 1 moJan 2007 - Jan 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo
Successfully managed the business engagement funnel, setting service deployment priorities, and managing application deployments using project management methodologies.Successfully managed the business engagement funnel, setting service deployment priorities, and managing application deployments using project management methodologies.
Skills: Service Delivery · Information Technology · ConsultingSkills: Service Delivery · Information Technology · Consulting
Middleware Architect (Houston, TX)Middleware Architect (Houston, TX)
Jun 2004 - Jan 2007 · 2 yrs 8 mosJun 2004 - Jan 2007 · 2 yrs 8 mos
• Provided technology contributions in the area of J2EE and Oracle WebLogic Server Hosting resulting in the creation of shared infrastructure services, an industry-leading innovation.
• Provided deep technical support to IT development teams in the areas of J2EE, Oracle WebLogic Server, and Capacity and Performance Management.• Provided technology contributions in the area of J2EE and Oracle WebLogic Server Hosting resulting in the creation of shared infrastructure services, an industry-leading innovation. • Provided deep technical support to IT development teams in the areas of J2EE, Oracle WebLogic Server, and Capacity and Performance Management.
Skills: Information Technology. About Very Pay: Your Mobile Money Technology Partner and E-Wallet Companion Solution.
VeryPay is a transaction engine and payment token system that integrates with any eWallet. Mobile Money Operators can run their own branded, contactless payment scheme without needing issuers, acquirers or payment service providers.
VeryPay brings speed and convenience to mobile money payments and plays a major role in driving financial inclusion by creating digital financial records for everyone.
The VeryPay platform was built by our team of Payment Technology Experts with a mission to expand accessibility, foster financial inclusion and simplify the digital payment process with flexible and fully customizable solutions.
VeryPay’s impact on digital payments and the potential it has for mobile money operators to transform consumer behaviour, reduce fraud and drive growth, makes it a strong, companion solution for all eWallets. Our NFC based payment solution is quick to sync with mobile apps and easily integrates with any eWallet.
Our platform continues to evolve, and we are actively working with customers and partners in multiple African countries such as Uganda, Ghana, Egypt, Angola, and South Sudan. We work across multiple sectors including retail, agribusiness, education, and transportation.
Wherever you are in the evolution of your mobile money journey, VeryPay can help drive usage and adoption of your solution and provide enhanced access to digital financial services and empower the vast population of unbanked consumers that still exist today
