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Leonard Chinedu Azubuike

Leonard Chinedu Azubuike

Information Technology
Lekki,Lagos

Work Preference

Location Preference

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Work from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCareer advancementFlexible work hours

Summary

Effective communication & presentation skills. Team leadership & motivation techniques. Excellent interpersonal skills. Aggressive go-getter. Strong Analytical/numerical skills and good business exposure. Self-motivated individual with good attention to details. Easy going, highly determined and goal focused.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Director Data Management Services

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
01.2012 - Current
  • Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Data Management team to ensure data integrity and accessibility to enable informed decision-making;
  • Provided platform for data collation, analysis and validation to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information;
  • Developed protocols for the protection of personal and corporate information to avoid data/information misuse;
  • Periodically sensitized staff to encourage proper data management and fair use of information;
  • Development and provision of data driven reports for management decision making.
  • Ensured compliance with data privacy regulations – NDPR/NDPC;

Deputy Director Research

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for team building and motivation of the Research team.
  • Collaborated with the departments, units and zones in carry out research in new areas of knowledge.
  • Overseeing the implementation of research projects from inception to completion, ensuring that adherence to the scope, time and budget.
  • Responsible for Implementation of standards, best practices, policies, and procedures to ensure the highest quality management of research, protections of human subjects, and data integrity.

Assistant Director, Internal Compliance

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for compliance activities of the department, adherence to internal policies and procedure and ensuring high quality delivery on the departmental functions;
  • Assisted in the development, documentation, review and communication of internal compliance policies and procedures;
  • Ensuring that new policies are properly communicated, implemented and value driven;
  • Carried out periodic risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and also put measures in place to mitigate future occurrence;
  • Reported incidents and vulnerabilities for Management action.

Assistant Director ICT (HQ)

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for development, deployment and managing of ICT resources;
  • Responsible for high availability of ICT resources across the Agency;
  • Actively involved in vendor contract negotiation with respect to acquisition, maintenance and upgrade of computer information system;
  • Liaised with other departments and units in development of IT/IS strategy for the Agency;
  • Prepared ICT budgets, monitored performance and ensured compliance;
  • Developed and directed ICT policies and procedures;
  • Trained and mentored both ICT Staff and users across the Agency;
  • Supervised Information Systems and Network Communications across the Agency;
  • Managed ICT projects including Visitors Management System, Electronic Data Management System and E-procurement System;
  • Managed the process of requirements gathering and UAT;
  • Motivated and supervised staff to ensure compliance and quality delivery;
  • Implemented Sage X3 ERP.

Chief Information Technology Officer Eastern Zone

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for the implementation of ICT Projects in all the locations in Eastern Zone;
  • Responsible for high availability of ICT resources in the four (4) states of Eastern Zone;
  • Provided technical guidance to the users of the in the zone;
  • Responsible for the development of ICT strategy for the zone;
  • Liaised with the ICT Director in preparation of the Agency’s ICT budget;

Senior Manager IT/Operations

Central Securities Clearing System Limited (NIG)
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Responsible for IT/Operations budgeting, assignment of jobs and supervision of the departmental functions;
  • Managed the CSCS Clearing and Settlement Platform;
  • Developed Data Exchange System which enabled market-wide paperless transactions;
  • Responsible for high availability of network connectivity;
  • Managed several of IT projects;
  • Developed and implemented Departmental policies and procedures;
  • Managed CSCS consultants and vendors to ensure high quality service delivery;
  • Actively involved in System Analysis, Design, Testing and Implementation;
  • Evaluated, reviewed and upgraded of network protocols and the associated hardware;
  • Worked with the stakeholders in developing new products and services for the market;
  • Vetted/ approved outgoing correspondences including Special reports for NDLEA, EFCC, SEC, NPF and CBN;
  • Authorized/Supervised the processing of special accounts;
  • Investigated/resolved Inter-Member and Settlement Issues among Market Participants;
  • Headed various in-house committees;
  • Represented CSCS in Market-Wide committees, including the nations vision 2015/2020.

Systems Test Analyst

William Hill Plc. (UK)
01.2006 - 03.2008
  • Created and executed test scripts;
  • Reported and tracked defects using HP Quality Centre 9.2;
  • Analysed test scripts and summary matrix;
  • Reviewed coverage and approach for testing financial components;
  • Re-tested for bugs that have been fixed by developers (Regression Testing);
  • Performed functional, end to end, regression and user acceptance testing on the gaming systems;
  • Tested the integration of various modules such as winnings, payouts, bonuses and commissions using SB Client and Pit Boss Solutions, on online betting platforms;
  • Collated, scoped, planned requirements and ran tests on the organization’s e-commerce sites to ensure accuracy and consistency;

Manager – IT Retail Services

Ladbrokes Plc. (UK)
07.2002 - 12.2005
  • Responsible for setting up and updating computer systems in the Central London;
  • Carried out routine maintenance and troubleshooting of systems;
  • Responsible leadership, motivation, supervision and training of members of staff;
  • Updated customer details in the database;
  • Generated periodic management reports;
  • Prepared periodic business/Software reviews to enhance turnover and profitability.

Trainee Business Analyst (One-year Placement)

Lynx Computing & Consulting (UK)
08.2001 - 07.2002
  • Assisted in the provision of business analysis functions for many key clients;
  • Conducted fact-finding activities & feasibility studies on client projects;
  • Liaised with key clients to establish system requirements and specifications;
  • Created, Use Cases, Class Diagrams and Object interaction diagrams;
  • Complied & created lists or catalogues of system & client requirements;
  • Developed specific documentation on gap analysis to assist system analysis;
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with all key clients;
  • Reviewed internal and external documentation to ensure accuracy;
  • Prepared presentations and reports for senior level management teams;
  • Planned and presented logical models of the new systems to end users.

Deputy Manager Operations

Ladbrokes Plc. (UK)
10.1999 - 07.2001
  • Responsible for Market Analysis to determine the company’s market share;
  • Carried out bank transactions and reconciliations;
  • Monitored the departmental budgets to ensure compliance;
  • Managed and maintained imprests for the retail outlets;
  • Provided frontline customer service;
  • Trained Cashiers for their daily retail roles;
  • Generated monthly operations reports for the management;

Branch Accountant

ABC Transport Ltd (Lagos)
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Analysed revenue& gross profit margin drivers;
  • Developed weekly, monthly and quarterly reports showing the business trend;
  • Analysed variances to determine their causes which enabled remedial actions;
  • Supervised and motivated subordinates to ensure compliance;
  • Co-ordinated the departmental functions to ensure accuracy & reliability of records;
  • Carried out other finance functions of the branch;
  • Liaised with the operations manager to ensure the smooth running of the branch.

Area Representative/Technical Assistant to CEO

Marshal International Contractors Ltd (Lagos)
01.1994 - 01.1997
  • Represented the company in downstream activities in the associated oil companies;
  • Assisted the CEO in the procurement activities/decisions;
  • Liaised between the community chief/youths and the 3rd party contractors during the NPDC Oredo Project;
  • Acted as site Accountant to ensure the timely payment of wages during NPDC Oredo Project;
  • Attended meetings with procurement officer’s/user departments to ensure that the technical specifications of LPOs were accurate;
  • Ensured that LPOs were properly coordinated and services delivered on time.

Internal Audit Assistant

Pipelines and Products Marketing Company Ltd (PPMC-NNPC, Warri)
01.1993 - 01.1994
  • Vouched transactions by following the audit trail;
  • Attested to materials/equipment supplied by contractors;
  • Carried out prepayment audit to ensure accuracy and compliance;
  • Carried out period Systems Audit;
  • Monitored the registration documents of contractors;
  • Carried out Internal Audit Review;

Sales Assistant (One-year Industrial Training)

Pipelines and Products Marketing Company Ltd (PPMC-NNPC, Aba)
01.1990 - 01.1991
  • Prepared Sales Ledgers;
  • Assisted in products allocation management;
  • Reviewed the Marketers Bulk Purchase Agreement for the Depot;
  • Prepared daily, weekly and monthly sales figures.

Education

MSc Hons - Electronic Commerce

Middlesex University
01.2006

BSc Hons - Business Information Systems

Middlesex University
01.2003

Diploma - Computer Data Processing

Fulham Computer Studies Ltd
01.1996

HND - Accounting

Federal Polytechnic Nekede
01.1993

OND - Accounting

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic
01.1990

WASC/GCE O’Level - Credits (Including English & Maths)

Nguru Secondary Commercial School
01.1985

Skills

  • Software Development and Testing Skills
  • Business Analysis Skills
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Management Skills
  • Accounting Skills
  • Object-Oriented Analysis
  • Structured Analysis
  • Component Based Development
  • C
  • SQL
  • XML
  • SSADM
  • UML
  • RUP
  • Visual Basic
  • MS Office
  • Sage Line 50
  • Sage X3 ERP
  • PMP
  • ISTQB
  • Various in-house & external training programmes

Hobbies and Interests

Interests include poetry, football, cycling, travelling, music, and meeting people.

References

Excellent references available on request.

Timeline

Deputy Director Research

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
01.2022 - 01.2023

Assistant Director, Internal Compliance

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
01.2020 - 01.2021

Assistant Director ICT (HQ)

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
01.2017 - 01.2020

Deputy Director Data Management Services

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
01.2012 - Current

Chief Information Technology Officer Eastern Zone

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
01.2012 - 01.2016

Senior Manager IT/Operations

Central Securities Clearing System Limited (NIG)
01.2008 - 01.2012

Systems Test Analyst

William Hill Plc. (UK)
01.2006 - 03.2008

Manager – IT Retail Services

Ladbrokes Plc. (UK)
07.2002 - 12.2005

Trainee Business Analyst (One-year Placement)

Lynx Computing & Consulting (UK)
08.2001 - 07.2002

Deputy Manager Operations

Ladbrokes Plc. (UK)
10.1999 - 07.2001

Branch Accountant

ABC Transport Ltd (Lagos)
01.1997 - 01.1999

Area Representative/Technical Assistant to CEO

Marshal International Contractors Ltd (Lagos)
01.1994 - 01.1997

Internal Audit Assistant

Pipelines and Products Marketing Company Ltd (PPMC-NNPC, Warri)
01.1993 - 01.1994

Sales Assistant (One-year Industrial Training)

Pipelines and Products Marketing Company Ltd (PPMC-NNPC, Aba)
01.1990 - 01.1991

MSc Hons - Electronic Commerce

Middlesex University

BSc Hons - Business Information Systems

Middlesex University

Diploma - Computer Data Processing

Fulham Computer Studies Ltd

HND - Accounting

Federal Polytechnic Nekede

OND - Accounting

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic

WASC/GCE O’Level - Credits (Including English & Maths)

Nguru Secondary Commercial School
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