Enterprise architecture, data centre operations, and large-scale digital transformation — 30+ years designing and governing mission-critical systems across national and multi-country programmes in Africa and beyond.
Over 30 years of hands-on expertise spanning enterprise systems architecture, group digital & technology strategy, IT infrastructure management, ERP/MRP II platforms, data centre operations, and large-scale digital transformation. A proven track record leading multi-year digital roadmaps, enterprise architecture blueprints, cybersecurity and data governance frameworks, Industry 4.0 / smart factory programmes, and AI & advanced analytics enablement — alongside IT operating model and talent strategy design.
Demonstrated ability to design, deploy, and govern mission-critical computing environments across multinational contexts — from national infrastructure projects to regional multi-country rollouts. Combines deep technical proficiency (MSc Computer Science, BSc Electronics Engineering) with strategic and operational leadership that consistently delivers measurable cost savings, ROI-backed transformation portfolios, uptime improvements, and systems reliability.
Authored and led a Board-endorsed Group Digital & Technology Strategy and 3-year roadmap, anchored by an enterprise architecture blueprint and an ROI-tracked transformation portfolio.
Managed design and deployment of data centres and converged infrastructure for mission-critical national systems, ensuring 99%+ uptime, redundancy, and operational reliability (Saphran & Morpho).
Directed multi-country ODeL technology infrastructure deployments across 27 African nations, coordinating logistics, systems integration, and vendor management (African Virtual University).
Led enterprise-wide IT and systems transformation engagements delivering 25–35% efficiency gains through ERP optimisation, automation, and infrastructure consolidation.
Architected and led cloud and infrastructure modernisation initiatives that reduced operational IT costs by 30% while improving system uptime and resilience.
Delivered ERP-driven inventory optimisation at Progress Software, reducing carrying costs by 20% through improved systems integration and data analytics.