Ify Okeowo

• Delivered reliable solutions by overseeing software design, development, testing, implementation, and support phases of IT projects.
• Facilitated communication among team members to solve complex technical challenges efficiently and effectively.
• Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
• Managed budgets for multiple projects concurrently, tracking expenses and reallocating resources as needed to stay within budget constraints.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.

Projects Executed

• Implemented APIs for Air Canada by enhancing incident management, inventory changes, and service requests
• Managed Meraki solutions for McDonald's branches, ensuring seamless network operations with minimal disruptions
• Executed 278 circuits (WAN Services) for GNL (Gov of Newfoundland and Labrador) and 39 circuits in Labrador, improving regional connectivity
• Enhanced network redundancy and reduced latency by executing IIS connectivity across three geo-redundant SIP locations for Shared Services Canada
• CSPQ (Shared Services Quebec) RGT SIGO: Implemented a new telecommunication infrastructure with its operational management to replace the existing CSPQ RITM service infrastructure
• Provided support to the new MISN operational model for Desjardins - Arista NetOps and ensure proper integration with Desjardins NetOps automation platform
• RBC HSBC Branch & Campus WAN/LAN/Voice SOWs: Installed a brand new IPVPN circuit for RBC HSBC Branch in parallel with the actual HSBC network.

• Managed multiple concurrent IT projects using Agile and Waterfall methodology, aligning resources, and removing roadblocks to ensure deadlines are met
• Assisted in the development of strategic plans
• Prepared estimates and detailed project plans for all phases of the project
• Facilitated discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution across 8 cross-functional teams
• Determined and managed project governance with third-party vendors, communicating issues, risks, budget, resources, and action items to Senior Management, Team Members, and Stakeholders
• Developed all related project management artifacts and change governance documentation
• Prepared and presented status reports and provided consultation to Senior Leadership, Management, and Stakeholders.

Project Executed

• Executed Saven RRSP/RIF Product in 3 months, enhancing financial service offerings for clients
• Implemented CallSign Upgrade (Application Implementation and Development), improving security and user experience
• Managed F5 Silverline (FCU/Saven) Implementation, enhancing network security and performance
• Executed Creative Arts Account Opening, streamlining account creation processes
• Upgraded Trend Micro Deep Security to workload security, enhancing cloud security functionality
• Deployed Thycotic Password Vault for Business, improving password management for non-administrative users
• Executed Log4J Remediation Project, addressing critical security vulnerabilities

• Managed a portfolio of complex initiatives that spanned one or multiple lines of business, often executed concurrently
• Executed the Temenos Payment Hub Solution Project, setting up TPH solution with R20 Development environment to configure and test the end-to-end TPH solution
• Implemented RPA Solutions, gradually automating processes wherever clear business rules can be applied, and system access is permitted.

• Executed Implementation of Fidelity Online Banking Mobile App with the E-business Unit, achieving key milestones and under budget, resulting in customer satisfaction and 17% increase in annual revenue
• Created the vision and goals of Instant Banking App (
• 770) with the Digital Business Unit and acted as the voice of Customer to ensure quick product adoption
• Delivered updated project status reports bi-weekly, maintaining accurate project documentation
• Worked with project managers to track, organize, and analyze project financial information
• Managed resources and project schedules, ensuring work progression.