WEJIE-OKACHI UGWECHI
Abuja
Summary
A highly accomplished, UK-trained, and COREN-Licensed Information Systems/Telecom and Software Engineering Practitioner with 20 years of impactful experience, including over 10 at a supervisory level, in Information Systems and Telecommunications Programme leadership. My proven expertise spans harmonizing digital economy policies, spearheading regional telecom infrastructure, and modernizing postal sectors, all while driving international cooperation and strategic policy formulation within multinational environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Programme Officer – Data management and Reporting
ECOWAS Commission
Abuja
07.2024 - Current
- Head, Data Management, and Reporting of the ECOWAS Commission.
Senior Innovation Engineer- Digital Economy
Rivers State University
09.2019 - 06.2024
- Led the development and implementation of comprehensive programs, projects, and activities within the Telecommunications & Post Policy and Regulation Division, aligning with regional strategies.
- Directed the harmonization of telecommunications/ICT policies and regulatory frameworks, actively working towards establishing a common regional market.
- Initiate and coordinate the elaboration and adoption of Community legislation for the Telecommunications/ICT and Post sectors.
- Drive the promotion of broadband infrastructure development and interconnection across the ECOWAS region via academic research and published papers.
- Facilitate the harmonization of radio-frequency spectrum management to optimize usage.
- Champion the modernization of the postal sector, promoting financial inclusion and innovative product/service development.
- Provide leadership for enhanced cooperation among postal administrations to optimize mail routing within the region.
- Maintain and strengthen functional and technical cooperation networks with key regional and international organizations in the Telecommunication/ICT and Post fields.
Senior Programme Manager - Telecommunications Policy & Regulation
OilServ
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed a portfolio of projects aimed at enhancing telecommunications policy and regulatory compliance.
- Contributed significantly to the formulation of national strategies for the ICT and Post sectors.
- Supervised a team of Program Officers, including those focused on Telecommunications & Networks, Regulatory Coordination, and Postal Policy.
- Developed and implemented internal controls for pilot programs, effectively managing potential barriers to implementation.
Manager - Digital Infrastructure Development, ERP Systems
Saipem
07.2010 - 07.2018
- Led the full lifecycle management of large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, demonstrating expertise in complex digital infrastructure development and maintenance, applicable to regional telecommunication programs.
- Formulated and implemented organizational policies and strategic workflows, with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance in a large enterprise setting.
Specialist - Digital Infrastructure Development
Saipem
07.2005 - 07.2009
- Designed and developed robust database architectures and objects to support critical enterprise systems, ensuring data integrity and availability for large-scale digital operations.
- Assisted in the planning, design, and implementation of digital infrastructure projects.
- Conducted research on ICT and postal sector benchmarks to inform performance enhancement strategies.
- Supported the development of infrastructure project management plans and service delivery frameworks.
Education
Research Foundation Program (MRes) - Business/Data Analytics
Africa Business School, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
Morrocco01.2022
MSc. - Enterprise Systems Engineering
University of Brighton
United Kingdom06.2010
B.Eng - Computer Engineering
Rivers State University
Port Harcourt, Nigeria03.2003
Skills
- Software Engineering
- Program & Project Management
- Information Systems and Telecommunications
- Digital Transformation & Innovation
- Policy & Regulation
- Stakeholder Relations
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Communication
Certification
- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), 2000
- Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), 2019
- Program Management Professional (PMP), 2020
Languages
- English, Native Speaker
- French, Beginner Level
References
Available on Request
Key Prizes And Honors
- Award winner for a 1-year fully funded Research Foundation Program (RFP), Equivalent of an M.Res in the research cluster of Business/Data Analytics with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, UM6P, Africa Business School (ABS) Morocco., 01/01/21, 12/31/22, $13,200 circa, upkeep stipend per annum + tuition covered.
- Award winner for the prestigious 1-year fully funded Rivers State of Nigeria Academic Excellence Post Graduate Scholarship, Award winner for an MSc in the United Kingdom., 01/01/09, 12/31/10, GBP 13,000 upkeep stipend per annum + tuition and accommodation covered.
Key Publications
- A novel Deep Learning-Inspired method for Automatic Prostate Cancer Detection in Sub-Saharan African Health Systems.
- Embedded IoT-based Monitoring Utility for Safety Management and Access Control
- I-Breathe: An Intelligent Access Control Breathalyzer with IoT Integration for Nigerian Public Motor parks.
Timeline
Programme Officer – Data management and Reporting
ECOWAS Commission
07.2024 - Current
Senior Innovation Engineer- Digital Economy
Rivers State University
09.2019 - 06.2024
Senior Programme Manager - Telecommunications Policy & Regulation
OilServ
07.2018 - 09.2019
Manager - Digital Infrastructure Development, ERP Systems
Saipem
07.2010 - 07.2018
Specialist - Digital Infrastructure Development
Saipem
07.2005 - 07.2009
Research Foundation Program (MRes) - Business/Data Analytics
Africa Business School, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
MSc. - Enterprise Systems Engineering
University of Brighton
B.Eng - Computer Engineering
Rivers State University
Similar Profiles
Nnamdi LeonardNnamdi Leonard
Protocol Officer at Ecowas CommissionProtocol Officer at Ecowas Commission
Joshua Dooyum UndeJoshua Dooyum Unde
Diplomat at ECOWAS CommissionDiplomat at ECOWAS Commission
Bukola Seun-BabalolaBukola Seun-Babalola
Office Manager at ECOWAS CommissionOffice Manager at ECOWAS Commission
Ayomide OyinloyeAyomide Oyinloye
National Youth Service Corp at National Information Technology and Development Agency (NITDA)National Youth Service Corp at National Information Technology and Development Agency (NITDA)
Lemachi IhemaduLemachi Ihemadu
Sales Representative at RemoteSales Representative at Remote