George Benneth Chinedu
Ag. Chief Technology Officer
- Experience
- 20+ years
- Expertise
- Project Manager, Systems Integrator, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Solution Architect
- Current Role
- Ag. Chief Technology Officer Subject to NAICOM Approval
George Benneth Chinedu
Ag. Chief Technology Officer
Visionary technology and infrastructure leader with over 20 years of experience architecting, scaling, and securing mission-critical systems across ICT, telecommunications, and enterprise platforms. Expert in network and data-center design, cloud and hybrid infrastructure, observability (NOC/CMS), and site reliability engineering.
Recognized for driving high availability, resilience, and cost optimization through modern infrastructure practices and automation. Proven success leading cross-functional engineering teams, defining and enforcing SLAs/SLOs, and executing digital transformation and modernization roadmaps that accelerate deployment, enhance performance, and strengthen operational excellence.
Professional Experience
| Period | Organization / Role / Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Mar 2025 – Sep 2025 | GAIO Systems (AIOSYSTEMS), Lagos — Area Manager Lead and supervise Field Service Engineering; coordinate RMS materials; monitor CMS and NOC activities; ensure installation quality; secure ATP/FAC and support logistics deployments. |
| Nov 2023 – Mar 2025 | Maranatha University, Lagos — Adjunct Lecturer Taught courses including Software Defined Networks, Software Construction, Testing & QA, Programming Languages, Mobile App Engineering, Open Source Development, and Software Engineering. |
| Jul 2023 – Nov 2024 | Lytical Technology Ltd, Lagos — Head of Operations Owned product & project lifecycles for web/mobile apps; presented strategy to the Board; drove market expansion and data‑informed decisions. |
| Mar 2021 – Jun 2023 | Dozzy Oil & Gas, Anambra — Head, ICT / R&D Gap analyses; procurement of technical equipment; trainings; market research; daily ICT support; process innovation. |
| Oct 2014 – Apr 2021 | Keystone Bank (Subsidiary), Lagos — Head, IT & E‑Channels Scoped/implemented ERP & CRM; led UAT; executed nationwide software & hardware upgrades; redesigned network architecture; developed alternative e‑business lines. |
| Nov 2013 – Nov 2014 | Orleans Invest W. Africa, Rivers — Business Analyst Automated key systems; stakeholder management; used MS Navision for procurement & inventory; led IPTV/CCTV projects; deployed Internet/VoIP with Cisco & SNORM; produced BOQs for ICT/MEP. |
| Aug 2007 – Oct 2013 | Bank PHB (Subsidiary), Lagos — Head, ICT Operations Managed Windows/Linux servers; designed enterprise Data Centre; built new‑office infrastructure; weekly ICT trainings; instituted continuous learning. |
| May 2004 – Jul 2007 | Q‑KON Africa Pty S.A., Lagos — Project Manager & Field Engineer Delivered VSAT solutions (Linkstar/Linkway, IPSAT/DMD); remote monitoring & troubleshooting; installed 1.2–11.6m antennas; managed ISP distribution & billing. |
| Apr 2003 – Apr 2004 | Broadband Technologies Ltd, Lagos — Project Supervisor Bank interconnectivity deployments; NMS monitoring; NCC terminal management; GSM backhaul (E1/T1); M‑Tel GSM Hub at NITEL Kaduna; ZTE traffic routing; nationwide VSAT on KU‑band. |
| May 2002 – May 2003 | Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Lagos — Broadcast Transmission Engineer (NYSC) Maintained broadcast/satellite equipment; OB links; post‑production setups; fault analysis & repair. |
| Dec 2000 – Apr 2002 | Test Tools Nigeria, Lagos — Electronics Engineer (Pre‑NYSC) Setup/calibration; troubleshooting & repair; maintenance logs; safety compliance; user demonstrations. |
Education
- M.Sc. (In‑view), Electronics & Computer Engineering — Lagos State University
- Master of Information Technology (2012) — University of Lagos
- PGD, Business Administration & Management (2009) — Lagos State University
- B.Tech, Physics & Electronics (2001) — Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Certifications & Trainings
- Project Management (multiple), Reed Courses UK; MSI
- Lean Six Sigma (White Belt)
- Business Analysis, LinkedIn Academy
- IoT & Cybersecurity, Cisco Academy
- COBIT 5 Workshop (ISACA, Lagos)
- Azure Essentials (Great Learning); Azure (Basic)
- Elevate VSAT Training Program (SES Satellites)
- Digital Marketing & Web Design (Google)
Professional Affiliations
- IEEE (90443549)
- Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI 33257537)
- International Association of Engineers (IAENG 218126)
- ISACA (966901)
- Nigerian Institute of Training & Development; Nigerian Institute of Management
Skills Snapshot
- Project Management • Systems Integration • Network Admin • Telecommunications • Data Centres
- Programming & Tools: Python, Visual Basic, VBA, XML, SQL
- Platforms: MS Dynamics 365, SAP, Azure, Oracle
- Testing: Agile/Scrum, Kanban, BDD/TDD, Waterfall; Azure DevOps, JIRA, Selenium IDE
Why choose insureOnGo
Transparent pricing • Secure transactions • Multi‑insurer comparisons • Local compliance