JOHN MALEEQ
Summary
A strategic planner with a proven track record in leadership and resourcefulness, adept at driving organisational success through effective strategic planning. Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, fostering team collaboration and guiding projects to successful completion. Known for resourcefulness in overcoming challenges and optimising processes to achieve business objectives. Committed to leveraging expertise in strategic planning and leadership to contribute to future growth and innovation within a dynamic organisation.
Visionary leader with knack for strategic technology planning and team leadership, eager to drive innovation and growth. Proven skills in project management and software development, combined with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Poised to transform technological frameworks and foster culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior IT Engineer
Netcom Africa Limited
, Lagos State
- Consulting and Advisory Services: Collaborate with clients to understand their business goals and IT requirements. Assess current server and network infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend best practices. Provide strategic guidance on IT infrastructure investments, including hardware, software, and networking technologies.
- Server Management: Design, deploy, and manage server environments, including physical servers, virtual machines, and cloud-based solutions. Implement and maintain server operating systems, including Windows Server, Linux, and Unix. Ensure high availability and redundancy through clustering, load balancing, and failover strategies. Manage storage solutions, including SAN, NAS, and cloud storage, to ensure data availability and integrity.
- Networking: Design and implement network architectures, including LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks. Configure and manage network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and access points. Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure minimal downtime and optimal speed. Implement security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and VPNs, to protect network integrity.
- Security and Compliance: Implement security protocols to protect servers and networks from unauthorized access, malware, and data breaches. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing. Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and backup strategies to ensure business continuity.
- Project Management: Lead IT infrastructure projects from conception through completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
- Training and Knowledge Sharing: Train client IT staff on best practices for managing and maintaining server and network infrastructure.
- Reports To: IT Manager / Chief Operating Officer (COO)
IT Consultant
Africa Access 3PL Limited
, Lagos
- IT Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the organization's goals. Plan and manage IT projects, including software implementations, network upgrades, and cybersecurity initiatives. Assess the organization's technology needs and recommend upgrades or enhancements.
- IT Infrastructure Management: Oversee the maintenance, upgrade, and operation of the organization’s IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and hardware. Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of IT systems. Manage the organization's data centers, ensuring optimal uptime and disaster recovery capabilities.
- Cybersecurity and Compliance: Implement and maintain cybersecurity policies and procedures to protect the organization from threats. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS.
- System and Application Management: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of business applications, including ERP, CRM, and other enterprise systems. Ensure software and systems are up to date, fully functional, and aligned with business needs. Coordinate with other departments to ensure IT solutions meet their requirements.
- Technical Support and User Training: Provide technical support and guidance to employees, addressing IT-related issues and ensuring minimal downtime. Develop and implement IT training programs for employees to enhance their technical skills. Maintain a helpdesk system to track and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure the organization can recover from IT disruptions. Conduct regular tests and updates to disaster recovery plans to ensure effectiveness.
Head of IT (Cloud Operations Engineer)
Motion Yield Limited
, Lagos State
- Job Description: Communicate with stakeholders to understand their requirements Develop and analyze functional specifications. Design efficient IT systems to meet business and technology needs Coordinate developers to build and implement technology solutions Integrate multiple systems and reconcile needs of different teams Gather feedback from end users about system performance.
- Plan and oversee projects (e.g. upgrades, hardware/software installations) Provide advice and technical training. Keep abreast of technology trends and developments. Review procurement items for categorization, coding, pricing and information accuracy in items database and request catalog. Manage daily IT hardware/software request and issue Purchase Orders as needed. Utilize tools and systems to communicate and collaborate effectively, while staying extremely organized. Follow each order to ensure all items are received; Evaluate sourcing requests and ensure completeness; Obtain quotes, compare and negotiate pricing. Work within multiple email aliases in a high volume of communications and ticketing systems workflow. Inform stakeholders of PO issuance and any other details regarding orders; Build new relationships with key Technology vendors and follows required sourcing policies and procedures. Manage existing vendor partnerships to ensure products and services are provided with competitive pricing and in a timely manner. Performs other related duties as assigned; Support ad-hoc reporting needs; Mediate supplier issues and resolve disputes.
- Reports To: Chief Operation Officer (COO)
- SQL Developer; C# Developer; Asp.net Developer.
IT Support Specialist
Access Bank Plc
Ilorin, Kwara State
- Job Description: Incident resolution via phone, service desk tools or direct desk side engagement with the customer. Involvement in project implementation and moves and changes. Support of Remote Working. Maintain effective working relationships with other support teams, other Head Office areas and external service providers. Identify potential technology improvements where possible and improvements in how technology can be used to support the business. Participate in testing new applications and hardware as required. Communicate effectively with key business users regarding day-to-day support.
Computer Science Teacher
National Youth Service Corps
Enugu, Enugu state
- As a computer science teacher at CSS Amarbor owelli, Enugu state. Nigeria
Head, Technology & Innovation
Blue Marina Asset Management
Ikoyi, Lagos
- 03.2026
- As Head of Technology and Innovation, I lead all IT and digital transformation efforts across the firm. I successfully pioneered the full implementation of our core asset management solution from project initiation to UAT and go-live deployment. I oversee IT architecture, cloud infrastructure, vendor and project management, and software development.
- Reporting Lines: Group CEO/GMD
- Key highlights:
- Delivered a fully integrated mobile app and client portal.
- Redesigned and relaunched the corporate website Conduct monthly IT risk assessments (CISA-certified) Led cybersecurity training initiatives and infrastructure upgrades Integrated critical APIs for operational efficiency and automation.
- Payment Systems Optimization: Oversee the development, implementation, and optimization of payment processing systems within the investment banking and asset management infrastructure. Ensure that financial transactions are processed securely, accurately, and efficiently, with minimal downtime.
- System Integration & Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate payment solutions into trading platforms, investment management systems, and other business-critical applications.
- Project Management & Innovation: Lead and participate in strategic projects that enhance the payments infrastructure, such as the implementation of new payment solutions or upgrades to existing systems. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation in payment processing.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of payment systems, processes, and security protocols. Prepare regular performance and risk management reports for senior management, highlighting system health and compliance status.
Chief technology officer
Kaizen Microfinance Bank Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2025 - Current
- Achieved streamlined operations with the introduction of automated processes.
- Fostered innovation culture within the technology department.
- Strengthened company's competitive position, leveraged emerging technologies effectively.
- Managed outsourcing relationships for improved service delivery.
Head, Technology & Innovation
Blue Marina Asset Management
Ikoyi, Nigeria
01.2023 - 03.2026
- As Head of Technology and Innovation, I lead all IT and digital transformation efforts across the firm.
- I successfully pioneered the full implementation of our core asset management solution from project initiation to UAT and go-live deployment.
- I oversee IT architecture, cloud infrastructure, vendor and project management, and software development.
- Delivered a fully integrated mobile app and client portal.
- Redesigned and relaunched the corporate website.
- Conduct monthly IT risk assessments (CISA-certified).
- Led cybersecurity training initiatives and infrastructure upgrades.
- Integrated critical APIs for operational efficiency and automation.
- Payment Systems Optimization: Oversee the development, implementation, and optimization of payment processing systems within the investment banking and asset management infrastructure.
- Ensure that financial transactions are processed securely, accurately, and efficiently, with minimal downtime.
- System Integration & Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate payment solutions into trading platforms, investment management systems, and other business-critical applications.
- Project Management & Innovation: Lead and participate in strategic projects that enhance the payments infrastructure, such as the implementation of new payment solutions or upgrades to existing systems.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation in payment processing.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of payment systems, processes, and security protocols.
- Prepare regular performance and risk management reports for senior management, highlighting system health and compliance status.
Senior IT Engineer
Netcom Africa Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Consulting and Advisory Services: Collaborate with clients to understand their business goals and IT requirements.
- Assess current server and network infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend best practices.
- Provide strategic guidance on IT infrastructure investments, including hardware, software, and networking technologies.
- Server Management: Design, deploy, and manage server environments, including physical servers, virtual machines, and cloud-based solutions.
- Implement and maintain server operating systems, including Windows Server, Linux, and Unix.
- Ensure high availability and redundancy through clustering, load balancing, and failover strategies.
- Manage storage solutions, including SAN, NAS, and cloud storage, to ensure data availability and integrity.
- Networking: Design and implement network architectures, including LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks.
- Configure and manage network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure minimal downtime and optimal speed.
- Implement security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and VPNs, to protect network integrity.
- Security and Compliance: Implement security protocols to protect servers and networks from unauthorized access, malware, and data breaches.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and backup strategies to ensure business continuity.
- Project Management: Lead IT infrastructure projects from conception through completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
- Training and Knowledge Sharing: Train client IT staff on best practices for managing and maintaining server and network infrastructure.
IT Consultant
Africa Access 3PL Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2023 - 03.2026
- IT Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the organization's goals.
- Plan and manage IT projects, including software implementations, network upgrades, and cybersecurity initiatives.
- Assess the organization's technology needs and recommend upgrades or enhancements.
- IT Infrastructure Management: Oversee the maintenance, upgrade, and operation of the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and hardware.
- Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of IT systems.
- Manage the organization's data centers, ensuring optimal uptime and disaster recovery capabilities.
- Cybersecurity and Compliance: Implement and maintain cybersecurity policies and procedures to protect the organization from threats.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- System and Application Management: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of business applications, including ERP, CRM, and other enterprise systems.
- Ensure software and systems are up to date, fully functional, and aligned with business needs.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure IT solutions meet their requirements.
- Technical Support and User Training: Provide technical support and guidance to employees, addressing IT-related issues and ensuring minimal downtime.
- Develop and implement IT training programs for employees to enhance their technical skills.
- Maintain a helpdesk system to track and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure the organization can recover from IT disruptions.
- Conduct regular tests and updates to disaster recovery plans to ensure effectiveness.
Head of IT (Cloud Operations Engineer)
Motion Yield Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2023 - 03.2026
- SQL Developer; C# Developer; Asp.net Developer.
- Communicate with stakeholders to understand their requirements.
- Develop and analyze functional specifications.
- Design efficient IT systems to meet business and technology needs.
- Coordinate developers to build and implement technology solutions.
- Integrate multiple systems and reconcile needs of different teams.
- Gather feedback from end users about system performance.
- Plan and oversee projects (e.g. upgrades, hardware/software installations).
- Provide advice and technical training.
- Keep abreast of technology trends and developments.
- Review procurement items for categorization, coding, pricing and information accuracy in items database and request catalog.
- Manage daily IT hardware/software request and issue Purchase Orders as needed.
- Utilize tools and systems to communicate and collaborate effectively, while staying extremely organized.
- Follow each order to ensure all items are received.
- Evaluate sourcing requests and ensure completeness.
- Obtain quotes, compare and negotiate pricing.
- Work within multiple email aliases in a high volume of communications and ticketing systems workflow.
- Inform stakeholders of PO issuance and any other details regarding orders.
- Build new relationships with key Technology vendors and follows required sourcing policies and procedures.
- Manage existing vendor partnerships to ensure products and services are provided with competitive pricing and in a timely manner.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Support ad-hoc reporting needs.
- Mediate supplier issues and resolve disputes.
Head of IT & Operations
Toshconsult Technologies Inc
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Collaborating with other senior management to formulate strategy.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Overseeing implementation of IT systems.
- Formulate business strategy with others in the executive team.
- Design policies that align with overall strategy.
- Implement efficient processes and standards.
- Coordinate customer service operations and find ways to ensure customer retention.
- Ensure compliance with local and international laws (e.g. data protection).
- Oversee the implementation of technology solutions throughout the organization.
- Manage contracts and relations with customers, vendors, partners and other stakeholders.
Senior Data Analyst (Covid-19)
Lagos State BioBank
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Managing and designing the reporting environment, including data sources, security, and metadata.
- Supporting the data warehouse in identifying and revising reporting requirements.
- Supporting initiatives for data integrity and normalization.
- Assessing tests and implementing new or upgraded software and assisting with strategic decisions on new systems.
- Generating reports from single or multiple systems.
- Troubleshooting the reporting database environment and reports.
- Evaluating changes and updates to source production systems.
- Training end-users on new reports and dashboards.
- Providing technical expertise in data storage structures, data mining, and data cleansing.
- Using automated tools to extract data from primary and secondary sources.
- Removing corrupted data and fixing coding errors and related problems.
- Developing and maintaining databases, data systems - reorganizing data in a readable format.
- Performing analysis to assess quality and meaning of data.
- Filter Data by reviewing reports and performance indicators to identify and correct code problems.
- Using statistical tools to identify, analyze, and interpret patterns and trends in complex data sets that could be helpful for the diagnosis and prediction.
- Assigning numerical value to essential business functions so that business performance can be assessed and compared over periods of time.
- Analyzing local, national, and global trends that impact both the organization and the industry.
- Preparing reports for the management stating trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data.
- Working with programmers, engineers, and management heads to identify process improvement opportunities, propose system modifications, and devise data governance strategies.
- Preparing final analysis reports for the stakeholders to understand the data-analysis steps, enabling them to take important decisions.
IT Support Specialist
Access Bank Plc
Ilorin, Nigeria
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Incident resolution via phone, service desk tools or direct desk side engagement with the customer.
- Involvement in project implementation and moves and changes.
- Support of Remote Working.
- Maintain effective working relationships with other support teams, other Head Office areas and external service providers.
- Identify potential technology improvements where possible and improvements in how technology can be used to support the business.
- Participate in testing new applications and hardware as required.
- Communicate effectively with key business users regarding day-to-day support.
Retail Banker
Retail Banker
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Incident resolution via phone, service desk tools or direct desk side engagement with the customer.
- Involvement in project implementation and moves and changes.
- Support of Remote Working.
- Maintain effective working relationships with other support teams, other Head Office areas and external service providers.
- Identify potential technology improvements where possible and improvements in how technology can be used to support the business.
- Participate in testing new applications and hardware as required.
- Communicate effectively with key business users regarding day-to-day support.
Computer Science Teacher
National Youth Service Corps
Enugu
01.2023 - 03.2026
- As a computer science teacher at CSS Amarbor owelli, Enugu state, Nigeria.
Education
Postgraduate Degree - Application of TinyML - Computer Science
Harvard Extension School
07.2023 - 11.2024
Bachelor's degree - Computer Science
Hegt University
03.2018 - 08.2020
Higher National Diploma - Computer Science
The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti
01.2008 - 01.2013
SSCE - Science Class
St Augustine High School
03.2001 - 06.2007
FSLC - undefined
Christ National Nursery and Primary school
09.1994 - 05.2000
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Resourcefulness
Websites
Certification
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
- Sophos Certified Engineer
- Cloud Service Automation OpenVMS v8 (CSA-OVMSv8)
- ITIL
- MySQL, React, .Net, C#
Personal Information
Title: Investment Banker
Key Highlights
- Fintech Expertise: Spearheaded IT operations in fintech, ensuring compliance, security, and the seamless integration of advanced technologies that meet the unique demands of the financial sector.
- Tech Leadership: Led diverse teams in tech companies, driving innovation and implementing solutions that enhance productivity and support business growth.
- Strategic Problem Solver: Known for my ability to quickly assess challenges, identify opportunities, and implement solutions that deliver measurable results.
- Collaborative Leader: Committed to building strong, collaborative teams that are motivated, engaged, and aligned with organizational goals.
- My approach to IT management is proactive and results-oriented, always with an eye on emerging technologies and industry trends.
- I am driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for turning challenges into opportunities.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief technology officer
Kaizen Microfinance Bank Limited
01.2025 - Current
Postgraduate Degree - Application of TinyML - Computer Science
Harvard Extension School
07.2023 - 11.2024
Head, Technology & Innovation
Blue Marina Asset Management
01.2023 - 03.2026
Senior IT Engineer
Netcom Africa Limited
01.2023 - 03.2026
IT Consultant
Africa Access 3PL Limited
01.2023 - 03.2026
Head of IT (Cloud Operations Engineer)
Motion Yield Limited
01.2023 - 03.2026
Head of IT & Operations
Toshconsult Technologies Inc
01.2023 - 03.2026
Senior Data Analyst (Covid-19)
Lagos State BioBank
01.2023 - 03.2026
IT Support Specialist
Access Bank Plc
01.2023 - 03.2026
Retail Banker
Retail Banker
01.2023 - 03.2026
Computer Science Teacher
National Youth Service Corps
01.2023 - 03.2026
Bachelor's degree - Computer Science
Hegt University
03.2018 - 08.2020
Higher National Diploma - Computer Science
The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti
01.2008 - 01.2013
SSCE - Science Class
St Augustine High School
03.2001 - 06.2007
FSLC - undefined
Christ National Nursery and Primary school
09.1994 - 05.2000
Senior IT Engineer
Netcom Africa Limited
IT Consultant
Africa Access 3PL Limited
Head of IT (Cloud Operations Engineer)
Motion Yield Limited
IT Support Specialist
Access Bank Plc
Computer Science Teacher
National Youth Service Corps
Head, Technology & Innovation
Blue Marina Asset Management
- 03.2026