AKINYELE MUYIWA ABIODUN

Director, Development Operations
Abuja, NG.

About

A highly accomplished Director of Development Operations with over 15 years of extensive experience leading Cloud Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure management initiatives. Proven expertise in optimizing SDLC processes, deploying enterprise SaaS applications, and enhancing system resilience to drive significant operational efficiencies and achieve strategic corporate goals. Adept at technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and implementing innovative solutions for complex IT challenges across diverse environments.

Work

OASIS MANAGEMENT COMPANY
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Director, Development Operations

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Summary

Directed comprehensive DevOps operations, optimizing practices and managing all infrastructure to drive organizational efficiency and strategic goals.

Highlights

Spearheaded the design and implementation of application build, test, deployment, configuration, monitoring, and SDLC process automation, significantly improving software delivery pipelines.

Oversaw all development operations, including DevOps practices, hosting, and infrastructure management, ensuring optimal performance and scalability across the organization.

Maintained and optimized frameworks, tools, and systems to ensure peak performance of all development operation processes.

Drove the adoption and implementation of DevOps strategies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

OASIS MANAGEMENT COMPANY
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Manager, Development Operations

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Summary

Managed DevOps initiatives, overseeing SaaS application deployment, infrastructure resilience, and automation of the application delivery lifecycle.

Highlights

Deployed and maintained SaaS enterprise applications across development, QA, staging, and production environments hosted on private cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability.

Implemented robust health checks, redundancy, and self-healing mechanisms, enhancing system stability and reducing downtime.

Designed and implemented automation for all aspects of the application delivery lifecycle, including build, test, scan, deploy, validate, rollover, and self-heal processes, significantly increasing efficiency.

Automated system updates using Docker, Jenkins, and Kubernetes, streamlining operations and ensuring consistent deployment.

Developed comprehensive support guidelines and processes, improving support resolution time and increasing efficiency through automation and documentation.

OASIS MANAGEMENT COMPANY
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Software Developer (Frontend)/Business Analyst

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Summary

Led frontend development and business analysis, translating user requirements into effective software solutions and designing intuitive interfaces.

Highlights

Authored comprehensive Software Requirement Specifications (SRS), ensuring alignment of project requirements with program objectives and user needs, reducing scope creep.

Designed and developed user interfaces using Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash, HTML5, CSS3, Symfony, Javascript, and jQuery, enhancing user experience and engagement.

Conducted thorough program operation tests and modified code sequences, ensuring software functionality and reliability.

Prepared detailed operating instructions and manuals for users, improving user adoption and reducing support inquiries.

Maintained historical records of program development and revisions, ensuring robust documentation and audit trails.

CHURCH OF NIGERIA ANGLICAN COMMUNION ABUJA
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Software Developer and Administrator

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Summary

Developed and administered web applications, ensuring strong functionality, optimization, and secure information sharing for the organization.

Highlights

Developed and enhanced new and existing web applications, integrating internal systems to streamline operations and improve data flow.

Performed comprehensive unit and system testing of web applications, engaging users to ensure functionality and user-friendliness.

Designed and implemented user-driven templates, databases, and interfaces, significantly improving ease of use and data accessibility.

Developed database-driven web interfaces and external web portals for rapid, real-time information sharing, enhancing organizational communication and efficiency.

Maintained the organization's corporate website, ensuring strong functionality, optimization, and security.

HASAL MICROFINANCE BANK, ABUJA
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Network Connectivity Analyst

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Summary

Managed network infrastructure, ensured service continuity, and supported Internet banking products to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Maintained internal resources to mitigate service disruptions, recommending temporary workarounds and viable solutions that improved customer service and response times.

Assisted in the development, implementation, enhancement, and support of the Bank's Internet banking products and services, contributing to increased adoption.

Ensured 99.9% uptime for critical delivery channels, including network, enterprise mail, and internet website availability, minimizing service disruptions.

Conducted regular information systems security vulnerability assessments, mitigating incidences of viruses, hackers, and IT fraud.

Drove the timely deployment of ATMs to sites, providing all required network and IT infrastructure for operational readiness.

3RD LAGOS BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL
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IT and Media Assistant

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Supported IT and media operations for a major cultural festival, managing digital content and maintaining technical infrastructure.

Highlights

Designed and produced fliers, posters, handbills, flexi, and billboards for the painting competition, enhancing promotional efforts and audience engagement.

Regularly updated festival and painting competition websites, ensuring timely dissemination of information to the public.

Maintained and repaired computers, ensuring smooth technical operations throughout the festival period.

2008 IFE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS
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IT and Media Assistant

Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided IT and media support for an international arts festival, contributing to promotional materials and technical maintenance.

Highlights

Designed and produced fliers, posters, handbills, flexi, and billboards for the painting competition, supporting event visibility.

Updated festival and painting competition websites regularly, ensuring up-to-date information for attendees.

Maintained and repaired computers, ensuring reliable technical support for festival activities.

Education

DELTAS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, GHANA
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

B.SC (Hons)

Computer Science

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

Diploma

Computer Technology

Certificates

Managing Stress for Positive Change

Issued By

LinkedIn Learning

Ethical Hacking Foot Printing and Reconnaissance

Issued By

LinkedIn Learning

Ethical Hacking Introduction to Ethical Hacking

Issued By

LinkedIn Learning

Developing A Learning Mindset

Issued By

LinkedIn Learning

Banish Your Inner Critic to Unleash Creativity

Issued By

LinkedIn Learning

CISA Cert Prep the Basics

Issued By

LinkedIn Learning

CISSP Cert Prep the Basics

Issued By

LinkedIn Learning

Understanding EFT Payments and Transaction Processing on ATM and POS

Issued By

INTERSWTICH

Customer Service and Relationship Management

Issued By

HIMS ACADEMY

CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY (CCNA)

Issued By

Cisco

Certificate in Computer Operations

Issued By

TOP-NOTCH GLOBALLINK KONSEPT

Skills

Operating Systems

Windows, Linux.

DevOps & CI/CD

Jenkins, CI/CD, Docker, Git, Github, Bitbucket, SDLC, Kubernetes.

Testing & QA

Selenium, Chaos Testing, Unit Testing, System Testing.

Web Technologies

HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Web Applications, Web Design.

Frameworks & IDEs

Joomla, WordPress, Symfony, Liferay, Prestashop, Magento, Visual Studio, NetBeans, IntelliJ, DBeaver, VScode, Spring Framework (Java).

Cloud & Infrastructure

Cloud Hosting, Shared Hosting, Windows Server, Visual Private Server (VPS), Dedicated Servers, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), Domain Name System (DNS), VMWare vSphere, Network Infrastructure.

Business Analysis & Strategy

Functional Analysis, Business Analysis, User Requirement Analysis, Software Requirement Specifications (SRS), Process Optimization, Problem Solving.

Project Management & Leadership

Project Coordination, Technical Leadership, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Collaboration.

Software Development

Distributed Systems, Application Development, Frontend Development, Database-driven Web Interfaces, Microservice Architecture, System Design.

Network & Security

System Administration, Network Administration, Information Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Precautions, IT Fraud Mitigation, Ethical Hacking.

Multimedia & Design Tools

Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Fireworks, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Illustrator, Corel Draw, Adobe Pagemaker, Adobe Premiere, Audacity, Imagenomic Portraiture, Adensoft.

Projects

Federal Capital Territory State Internal Revenue Service (Tax Application Architecture)

Summary

Designed tax application architecture and automated the deployment processes for frontend and backend applications, specifically for Stamp Duty and CGT tax heads.

Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (Tax Application Architecture)

Summary

Designed tax application architecture and automated the deployment processes on both staging and live environments for all frontend and backend applications, implementing a microservice architecture for all tax heads.

Borno State Internal Revenue Service (Tax Application Architecture)

Summary

Designed tax application architecture and automated deployment processes for two tax heads, modularizing with reusable codes for Stamp Duty and CGT.

Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Portal for Company Registration

Summary

Served as Project Team Member and Frontend Lead for the development of the Corporate Affairs Commission Portal for Company Registration (New CAC Website), used for assessing, registration of new company names, change of names, business name registration, and annual return filing.

Integrated Stamp Duty Services (ISDS) - FIRS

Summary

Led frontend development of the Integrated Stamp Duty Portal for Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), a website developed with Spring Framework (Java) for assessing, collecting, and reporting stamp duty. Coordinated customer support.

Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiations (NOTN) Website

Summary

Served as Project Manager and Frontend Lead for the Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiation website development using Symfony.

Project Act Nollywood Website

Summary

Developed and maintained website for Ministry of Finance, Nigeria, for accessing applicants who apply for grants from Nollywood Industry.

Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) Website

Summary

Developed and maintained website for NEPC for an international event, International African Trade Fair (IATF) that took place in Egypt. Website developed with WordPress.

Nigerian Centenary Portal

Summary

Developed and maintained Centenary Portal using a content management system (WordPress).

Ministries Departments and Agencies GSP-Toolkit

Summary

Project Team Lead for website development for all Government Ministries using an approved website template from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Nigeria.

SME Growth Fund Website

Summary

Developed and maintained website for Ministry of Finance, Nigeria, for accessing applicants who apply for small and medium enterprise grants.