Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Certification
Honors And Awards
Personal Information
References
Projects
Training
Timeline

Ochuko Ogra

Abuja,FC

Summary

Industry award winning technology executive and Deloitte Alumni with over 17 years experience across the financial services, capital markets and consulting with a strong focus on Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Cybersecurity and Bottomline value delivery through the leveraging of technology. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CTO - Technology and Innovation

Norrenberger Financial Group
02.2022 - 01.2024
  • Overseeing Technology, Innovation and Digital Leadership across seven (7) subsidiaries as associate director and set overall strategic technology direction for Asset Management, Advisory, Pensions, Insurance, Fintech, Digital Banking, Securities Trading and most recently Development Finance businesses
  • Seamless technology integration and transition for three acquisitions
  • Launched full digitization of Microfinance arm - mobile, cards, pos, ussd, core application
  • Digitization efforts: NorrenFlow - flagship process automation and EDMS platform for paperless office
  • Oversee Cybersecurity, Risk and IT Governance
  • Digital Transformation and Board engagement
  • Products: Corper Invest App, NorrenFlow, NorrenTrade, Cynet SOC/XDR, NorrenBloom, MFB ATM/POS/Channels, Robo Colleagues
  • Spearheaded development and launch of new product line, leading to increased market share and customer satisfaction.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities and career progression paths.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints.
  • Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures in various departments.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

SVP/CIO (Tech, Digital, Fintech & Cybersecurity)

Cordros Capital
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Set direction for Digital Transformation efforts
  • Refined and Executed Deloitte Technology and Digital Transformation Strategy
  • Actively supported Cordros' Growth from three to seven subsidiary businesses as Group CIO
  • Led Cybersecurity, IT governance and IT Risk
  • Launched Cape 360-degree digital platform
  • Full automation of all core business processes and transformed company into paperless office while introducing Robotics Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence
  • Launched industry award-winning Cordros TradeButton that drove trading volume by over NGN 3.5 billion (1000%) for securities trading business
  • Winner, 2020 CIO of the Year Awards [Silver Category: Non-banking financial institutions]
  • Finalist, 2021 CIO of the Year Awards.

Co-founder

Code Joh
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Nigeria's first locally built low-code platform as a service
  • Selected amongst African Angel Academy top startups for investment

Assistant Manager, Technology Consulting & Deloitte Digital

Deloitte Nigeria
04.2016 - 08.2017
  • Pioneer Deloitte Technology Consulting team member for the Nigeria practice
  • Deloitte Global CTO Team Member on Blockchain
  • Project Management, Business Development and Account Management
  • ERP, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategy and Architecture, IT Due Diligence, Technology Sales, Agile and Scrum Project Management, Cybersecurity
  • Deloitte Digital Team Lead
  • Eminence and Thought Leadership Coordinator
  • Accomplishments & Projects: Won a huge Salesforce deal in a top multinational financial institution (banking) in Nigeria
  • Designed and Managed full System Transition Plan (IT Merger & Acquisition) for a top Oil & Gas company's foreign and Nigerian operation
  • Launched Deloitte Digital Experience in West Africa
  • Managed Digital and Technology transformation for a financial institution (Investment and Asset Management)
  • Top eminence recognition and awards
  • Vendor and Systems Selection projects for NGO and corporate clients

IT & E-Business Conduct & Compliance

Access Bank Plc
02.2015 - 03.2016
  • IT & E-business control and compliance assessments, monitoring, reviews and supervision
  • Projects: Oracle Flexcube UBS Upgrade project
  • Intellinx Enterprise Fraud Management Solution Project
  • Enterprise Change Monitoring Solution (CimTrak) implementation
  • Network Access Control (ForeScout NAC)
  • PCI DSS version 3.1 certification for Access Bank (Internal Security Assessor)
  • ISO 27001:2013 certification project team
  • PhishLabs Anti-phishing solution implementation

IT & E-Business Control

Access Bank Plc
12.2013 - 02.2015
  • Designing information systems controls in consultation with process owners to ensure business needs and objectives alignment
  • Monitoring information systems control design and implementation process to ensure it is implemented effectively and within time, budget and scope
  • Implementing information systems controls to mitigate risks
  • Plan, supervise and conduct information systems controls testing to verify effectiveness and efficiency prior to implementation
  • Assess and recommend tools to automate information systems control processes
  • Provide reports on information systems controls to stakeholders and management
  • Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security Testing, UAT, Certification of IT infrastructure
  • Review of E-Channel platforms
  • Audit and review of Bank's IT infrastructure (Applications, Databases, Network)
  • Data Centre Reviews Database Activity Monitoring

Founder/Business Development

Zeitlos Limited
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Data capture integration, analytics and workflow automation for businesses
  • Integrated EHR & Health data research project using digital pen & paper for data capture
  • Business development, product innovation, strategy, development and pre-sales activities

Business Development Manager

InfoGraphics Nigeria Ltd
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Developing, defining and sustaining business relationships
  • Strategic planning, research and tracking of market opportunities
  • New product development, managing and reporting on the sales pipeline

Healthcare IT Design, Sales and Consulting

Suntel Limited
08.2009 - 06.2011
  • Healthcare IT design, implementation and support
  • DICOM integration, Radiology Information Systems Design
  • Healthcare solutions for developing countries (Lens Radiology Network, LensHT, Lens RIS)

PS Self-Service Consultant

NCR Corporation (Nigeria)
08.2006 - 07.2009
  • Pre-sales and post-sales activities for a wide range of NCR self-service technology products and services under the self-service department
  • Aptra Author customizations, ISUITE implementation/support, Security (Solidcore), CR2 Bankworld, Development of Cardless funds transfer ATM client
  • Customer presentations, POCs, UATs, demos and training

Education

Bachelor of Science (Honors), Computer Science (Information Systems), 2nd Class Upper -

Babcock University
01.2004
  • 2nd Class Upper
  • Member of Babcock University Computer Club
  • Completed professional development in IT Audit - CISA

Executive Team Leadership

Lagos Business School
11.2023

Strategy and Execution Masterclass -

Ausso Leadership Academy
01.2019

Risk And Information Systems Control (CRISC), ISACA

Scrum Master Certified (SMC)

Python Programming for Financial Services

PCI Internal Security Assessor (Access Bank)
01.2015

ISO 31000 RISK MANAGER (Access Bank)
01.2014

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Auditor (Access Bank)
01.2014

Certified Applications Security Testing Professional (CASTP) Training (Access Bank)
01.2014

Diploma in Software Engineering, Mumbai, India
01.2013

Certified Business Analysis Professional Training -

SCILS Management
01.2021

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Business Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Technology Strategy
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Quality Assurance
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Agile and Scrum Methodologies
  • Cybersecurity

Accomplishments

  • Achieved efficiency and productivity by introducing NorrenFlow for process automation across Nörrenberger group.

Certification

  • CRISC
  • Scrum Master Certified
  • ISO 31000 RM
  • ISO Lead Auditor
  • PCI ISA
  • CBAP (In view)

Honors And Awards

  • Innovator of the Year Award, Cordros, 2021
  • Norren Innovator Award, Norrenberger, 2022
  • Silver Winner, CIO of the Year - The CIO Awards, November 2020
  • NCR Peak Performance Award

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/02/85
  • Nationality: Nigerian

References

  • Wole Oyeniran, Deloitte
  • Oyinkolade Kayode, IBM

Projects

Won a huge Salesforce deal in a top multinational financial institution (banking) in Nigeria Designed and Managed full System Transition Plan (IT Merger & Acquisition) for a top Oil & Gas company's foreign and Nigerian operation Launched Deloitte Digital Experience in West Africa Managed Digital and Technology transformation for a financial institution (Investment and Asset Management) Top eminence recognition and awards Vendor and Systems Selection projects for NGO and corporate clients Oracle Flexcube UBS Upgrade project Intellinx Enterprise Fraud Management Solution Project Enterprise Change Monitoring Solution (CimTrak) implementation Network Access Control (ForeScout NAC) PCI DSS version 3.1 certification for Access Bank (Internal Security Assessor) ISO 27001:2013 certification project team PhishLabs Anti-phishing solution implementation NorrenFlow, 2022 Cordros Digital Platform, 2020 Cordros Digital Transformation and Strategy - Cordros, 2018 Systems Transition Plan for a multinational Oil & Gas in an M&A transaction - Deloitte, 2016 Technology Transformation and Digital Transformation for a Financial Institution - Deloitte, 2016 Won huge Salesforce opportunity in a top Financial Institution - Deloitte, 2017 Portal for the Certification of information systems - Access Bank, 2014 Development of first ATM cardless solution in Nigeria, 2008/2009 Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Delta State Merit Award, 2001 NYSC, Letter of Commendation (Community Development Service), 2005

Training

  • Microsoft Solution Selling
  • Intellinx Fraud Management Solution (Israel), Forescout Network Access Control Training (UK)
  • Digital Transformation (Deloitte)
  • Microsoft Exchange, VMWare, Microsoft Windows Server, Office 365, Amazon AWS
  • PCI and ISO Standards Assessments, Audit and Implementation
  • ForeScout Network Access Control (NAC), Vulnerability Assessments, McAfee Database Activity Monitoring (DAM), MAC e-Policy Orchestrator Solidcore ATM lockdown solution
  • Solidcore Control and Compliance for APTRA Workshop, NCR Cyprus (December 2007)
  • Encrypting Pin Pad, PCI EPP, PCI DSS and Implementation of Remote Key Management, NCR Cyprus (December 2007)
  • APTRA Advance NDC Implementation Workshop, (March 2008)
  • Financial Self Service Technology Audit, Security and Control
  • CISSP Preparatory Class, Rhytex Consulting
  • CCNA/CISCO Router and Switch Configuration Training, Nhames Ltd (October 2005)
  • CISA preparatory class and ACL CAAT training, EDP Audit Security Associates (May 2004)

Timeline

CTO - Technology and Innovation - Norrenberger Financial Group
02.2022 - 01.2024
Co-founder - Code Joh
01.2021 - 04.2021
SVP/CIO (Tech, Digital, Fintech & Cybersecurity) - Cordros Capital
01.2018 - 01.2022
Assistant Manager, Technology Consulting & Deloitte Digital - Deloitte Nigeria
04.2016 - 08.2017
IT & E-Business Conduct & Compliance - Access Bank Plc
02.2015 - 03.2016
IT & E-Business Control - Access Bank Plc
12.2013 - 02.2015
Founder/Business Development - Zeitlos Limited
01.2013 - 12.2013
Business Development Manager - InfoGraphics Nigeria Ltd
03.2012 - 12.2012
Healthcare IT Design, Sales and Consulting - Suntel Limited
08.2009 - 06.2011
PS Self-Service Consultant - NCR Corporation (Nigeria)
08.2006 - 07.2009
Babcock University - Bachelor of Science (Honors), Computer Science (Information Systems), 2nd Class Upper,
Lagos Business School - , Executive Team Leadership
Ausso Leadership Academy - Strategy and Execution Masterclass,
Risk And Information Systems Control (CRISC) - ,
Scrum Master Certified (SMC) - ,
Python Programming for Financial Services - ,
PCI Internal Security Assessor (Access Bank) - ,
ISO 31000 RISK MANAGER (Access Bank) - ,
ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Auditor (Access Bank) - ,
Certified Applications Security Testing Professional (CASTP) Training (Access Bank) - ,
Diploma in Software Engineering, Mumbai, India - ,
SCILS Management - Certified Business Analysis Professional Training,

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