Quadri Ajibade
Lagos
Summary
Experienced IT professional with a strong foundation in IT asset management, business analysis, and risk-based project coordination. Adept at identifying operational and compliance risks, developing control frameworks, and ensuring adherence to industry regulations. Demonstrated expertise in managing cross-functional teams, improving system efficiency, and performing audit readiness assessments. Seeking to transition into an IT Audit Manager role to leverage my technical, analytical, and compliance experience to strengthen IT governance and control environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Asset Manager
PalmPay – Fintech
09.2022 - Current
- Responsible for periodic audits of IT asset inventory across multiple departments, identifying discrepancies and ensuring 98% data accuracy.
- Collaborated with legal teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.
- Maximized return on investment by implementing effective asset allocation strategies.
- Developed IT asset tracking and compliance processes, reducing audit exceptions by 20%.
- Implemented risk control measures that minimized asset-related losses by 15%.
- Created SOPs aligned with IT audit best practices, improving process transparency and audit readiness.
- Provided financial and risk reports used during internal IT audit reviews with 98% data accuracy.
- Collaborated with internal auditors and IT operations teams to support infrastructure audits.
- Oversaw asset-related contracts, ensuring compliance with procurement and regulatory standards.
- Proactively identified areas for process improvement, driving increased efficiency throughout the organization.
Procurement & IT Asset Manager
Speedaf Nigeria – Logistics
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted compliance reviews of supplier and procurement processes, mitigating supply chain risks.
- Built an asset register and inventory control system integrated with ERP, supporting internal audit requirements.
- Implemented automated asset tracking system using ERP and barcode labeling, improving visibility and lifecycle monitoring.
- Led process redesign that enhanced IT asset traceability and improved internal control reporting.
- Led periodic audits of IT asset inventory across multiple departments, identifying discrepancies and ensuring 98% data accuracy.
- Collaborated with IT and Compliance teams to align asset management practices with internal controls and audit standards.
- Forecasted IT asset needs and maintenance schedules, reducing unplanned procurement and downtime by over 25%.
- Managed risk by conducting thorough due diligence and regular portfolio reviews.
Senior IT Support Specialist
Speedaf Logistics Limited
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Coordinated vendor management and implemented audit trail systems across procurement and logistics.
- Partnered with internal teams (HR, IT, Finance) to standardize compliance documentation processes.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.
- Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
- Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
- Configured and tested new software and hardware.
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
Asset Claim Manager
OPay (Many Wheels Nigeria) – Fintech
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Responsible for Insurance claim for damaged or lost Asset
- Reconcile with all insurance company on claim management
- Designed and enforced claim audit processes to ensure compliance with internal controls.
- Handled sensitive customer data and established secure processes for claims documentation.
- Conducted process evaluations to reduce fraud risks within the claim lifecycle.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
Business Analyst
Sam and Wright Consulting Firm
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Conducted risk and gap analyses for client systems, supporting IT audits and business continuity reviews.
- Facilitated stakeholder and customer data to align business strategy with compliance goals.
- Performed gap analysis between existing systems or processes and desired state, identifying areas for improvement or enhancement.
- Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.
- Optimized workflow processes to enhance overall productivity and achieve operational excellence.
- Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous innovation in the organization.
- Supported software development projects by defining clear requirements and effectively communicating them to technical teams.
- Streamlined project management with effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Data Scientist (Contract)
Lotus Beta Analytics
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Performed exploratory data analysis for client audit reports and compliance modeling.
- Supported data-driven decision-making for system optimization and fraud detection.
- Streamlined data collection methods to minimize analysis errors.
- Automated repetitive tasks using scripting languages such as Python or R, saving time during the analytical process significantly.
- Conducted feature engineering efforts to enhance model performance by creating new relevant variables from raw input data sources.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to assess potential applications within the organization''s existing infrastructure or future projects.
- Conducted thorough exploratory data analyses for robust model building.
- Participated actively in interdisciplinary teams'' work integrating domain knowledge from marketing, sales or finance departments into the analytical process.
- Assessed accuracy and effectiveness of new and existing data sources and data analysis techniques.
- Utilized advanced querying, visualization and analytics tools to analyze and process complex data sets.
- Applied statistical and algebraic techniques to interpret key points from gathered data.
- Discovered stories told by data to present information to scientists and business managers.
Education
Project Management Technology
Federal University of Technology Akure
Ondo State09-2015
IT Security And Deployment - IT ASSET AUDIT
Gabson Professional School of IT Safety And Engineering
01.2018
Intermediate Certificate - IT AUDIT
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUNDS
Lagos, Nigeria02-2023
Skills
- Technical Tools: SQL, Excel, ERP Systems, Asset Management Software
- Audit & Compliance: Risk Analysis, Internal Controls, SOP Development
- Soft Skills: Communication, Team Leadership, Analytical Thinking, Qualitative analysis
- Property appraisals
- Asset protection services
- Comprehensive due diligence
- Asset management efficiency
- Asset valuation expertise
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Data analysis and reporting
Accomplishments
- Set up Palmpay Asset management process and ERP
- Achieved effective asset tracking system by introducing Yidea Asset management system at PALMPAY
- Resolved Asset Supply chain system at Speedaf through implementation of LMS
Affiliations
- Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM)
- Member, Courier & Logistics Management Institute (CLMI)
- Member, Youth Project Management Club
- Fellow, Young Innovation Leaders
Certification
- Lagos State Certificate in SMAW
- HVAC Certificate – Industrial Training Fund
- Suggested additions:
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) (recommended)
- COBIT, ISO 27001, or ITIL Foundations
Timeline
IT Asset Manager
PalmPay – Fintech
09.2022 - Current
Procurement & IT Asset Manager
Speedaf Nigeria – Logistics
07.2021 - 09.2022
Senior IT Support Specialist
Speedaf Logistics Limited
07.2020 - 06.2021
Asset Claim Manager
OPay (Many Wheels Nigeria) – Fintech
06.2019 - 04.2020
Data Scientist (Contract)
Lotus Beta Analytics
01.2019 - 03.2019
Business Analyst
Sam and Wright Consulting Firm
11.2017 - 06.2019
Project Management Technology
Federal University of Technology Akure
IT Security And Deployment - IT ASSET AUDIT
Gabson Professional School of IT Safety And Engineering
Intermediate Certificate - IT AUDIT
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUNDS
Core Competencies
- IT Risk Assessment & Internal Controls
- Asset & System Audit Compliance
- Information Systems Governance (COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001)
- Data Security & Privacy Oversight
- ERP & Audit Trail Management
- Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCP/DR)
- Regulatory Compliance (SOX, GDPR)
- Process Optimization & Documentation
- Vendor Due Diligence & IT Procurement
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
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