SAHEED 'YEMI AWOJIDE

Project Management Leader | Senior Technology Executive
Toronto, CA.

About

Highly accomplished Project Management Leader and Senior Technology Executive with 18+ years of experience spearheading large-scale, multi-million-dollar IT programs across public sector and telecom, driving significant business transformation and operational efficiencies. Expert in full project lifecycle management, Agile/Waterfall methodologies, and leading cross-functional teams of up to 40 SMEs, consistently delivering complex initiatives with measurable outcomes. Recognized for exceptional stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and digital infrastructure modernization.

Work

Backbone Connectivity Network
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Principal Consultant (Chief Technology Officer)

Various, Global, ZZ

Summary

Led enterprise-wide digital transformation and infrastructure modernization initiatives as CTO, delivering significant service improvements and cost reductions for major telecom clients.

Highlights

Executed a multi-phase digital transformation over 12 months, achieving >85% service improvement and 65% operational cost savings across client operations.

Led enterprise-wide project delivery for digital infrastructure modernization and NOC transformation, enhancing system reliability and performance.

Reduced downtime by 85% and exceeded SLA compliance using ITIL and automated incident response tools, significantly improving network availability.

Drove strategic IT/Infrastructure alignment, budgeting, and governance across fiber network expansion projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation and project success.

Linkbridge Innovation Inc.
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Project Manager (Consultant)

Canada, ON, Canada

Summary

Led strategic technology initiatives and operational excellence for clients, driving innovation, scalability, and performance across multi-regional telecom networks.

Highlights

Developed and implemented long-term technology strategies, advising on emerging solutions like 5G and SD-WAN to enhance client scalability and reduce latency, directly contributing to future growth roadmaps.

Managed multimillion-dollar project budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline and on-time delivery of critical infrastructure projects while optimizing multi-regional telecom operations.

Collaborated with executive leadership to shape technology direction and investment strategies, providing actionable technical insights that successfully aligned with corporate objectives and supported informed decision-making.

Led and mentored high-performing technical teams, instilling a focus on KPI-driven continuous improvement and accountability to build capacity and ensure readiness for strategic initiatives.

Ontario Health
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Senior Manager, Network Services & IT Project Delivery

Toronto, ON, Canada

Summary

Directed multi-year infrastructure modernization and refresh projects for Ontario Health, overseeing substantial budgets and leading a specialized SME team to enhance network performance.

Highlights

Directed multi-year infrastructure modernization and refresh projects, successfully completing over 20 initiatives within 24 months.

Oversaw $7.5M+ annual budgets for enterprise infrastructure programs, delivering 20+ hardware refresh projects with fiscal discipline.

Implemented NetBrain for network automation and visibility, improving incident response times by 40%.

Led an 11-member SME team, restructuring NOC performance to exceed stakeholder expectations and SLA thresholds.

HPE-CIBC Project
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Project Change Manager & IT Governance

Toronto, ON, Canada

Summary

Managed critical change and release processes for HPE-CIBC, streamlining governance and documentation to enhance implementation accuracy and operational continuity.

Highlights

Streamlined RFC lifecycle management and led CAB/TAB governance, cutting change approval times by 25%.

Aligned SDLC and ITIL processes to improve change implementation accuracy and operational continuity, minimizing disruption.

Managed comprehensive change and release documentation, including RFCs, CAB/TAB agendas, and approval records, improving change accuracy by 30%.

Allstream Inc. (Zayo)
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Manager, National Network Operations / Service Assurance

Mississauga, ON, Canada

Summary

Managed national service delivery for Tier 1 clients, enhancing SLA compliance and operational efficiency through strategic KPI tracking and vendor coordination.

Highlights

Managed nationwide service delivery for Tier 1 clients, consistently improving SLA compliance and accelerating issue resolution across critical network operations.

Introduced robust KPI tracking and vendor coordination models that decreased Mean Time To Resolution (MTTR) by 25%.

Enhanced overall service assurance and client satisfaction by streamlining operational workflows and proactive issue management.

Telus
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Change & Release Manager

Toronto, ON, Canada

Summary

Oversaw end-to-end release planning and change control for enterprise Cisco UC infrastructure, mitigating risks and enhancing system stability.

Highlights

Oversaw end-to-end release planning, change control, and risk mitigation for enterprise Cisco UC infrastructure, enhancing system stability by 25% through ITIL-aligned governance.

Reduced release-related incidents by 30% by introducing proactive risk mitigation practices in change rollout.

Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of changes, minimizing service disruptions and maintaining operational continuity.

Rogers Communications
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Network Operations Specialist (Transport)

Brampton, ON, Canada

Summary

Led incident management and service assurance across voice, data, and transport networks, improving SLA compliance and reducing backlogs.

Highlights

Led incident management and service assurance across voice, data, and transport networks, reducing backlog by 20% and improving SLA compliance.

Delivered ITIL-driven incident response improvements, increasing SLA compliance by 30% through root cause analysis.

Utilized ITIL-based frameworks and root cause analysis to proactively address network issues, enhancing overall service reliability.

MTS Allstream (Zayo)
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Manager, National Network Operations

Mississauga, ON, Canada

Summary

Coordinated national 24x7 NOC operations and cross-domain incident management, optimizing processes and boosting operational efficiency.

Highlights

Coordinated national 24x7 NOC operations and cross-domain incident management, reducing MTTR by 25% and boosting operational efficiency by 30% through ITIL-aligned process optimization.

Managed national change management, improving network uptime by 15% while ensuring executive-level stakeholder engagement.

Streamlined operational workflows to enhance overall service delivery and maintain high availability across critical network infrastructure.

Rogers Communications
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Change Controller – LTE Rollout Project

Brampton, ON, Canada

Summary

Orchestrated nationwide LTE infrastructure deployment, managing cross-functional change coordination and risk mitigation to ensure seamless service continuity.

Highlights

Orchestrated nationwide LTE infrastructure deployment, managing cross-functional change coordination and risk mitigation to ensure seamless service continuity.

Led LTE deployment initiatives with zero service disruptions and accelerated project delivery timelines.

Facilitated stakeholder engagement to align objectives and ensure on-time delivery of high-impact telecom upgrades.

IBM-Loblaw
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Lead, Network Operations & Service Delivery

Mississauga, ON, Canada

Summary

Managed 24/7 NOC operations and ITIL process implementation, ensuring high uptime and enhancing service efficiency through proactive incident and change management.

Highlights

Managed 24/7 NOC operations and ITIL process implementation, achieving 100% uptime and reducing escalations by 25%.

Improved service efficiency by 20% through proactive incident and change management, enhancing overall operational performance.

Implemented a structured incident response framework that reduced escalated issues by 25%, ensuring rapid resolution and service continuity.

Zain Group (Now Airtel)
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Lead, Network Operations

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Summary

Oversaw national network operations and ITIL-based change management, significantly boosting service availability and optimizing fault resolution.

Highlights

Oversaw national network operations and ITIL-based change management, increasing service availability from 50% to 98% by optimizing fault resolution and incident response.

Enhanced cross-functional coordination for incident management and change processes, contributing to a significant boost in network availability from 50% to 98%.

Implemented proactive ITIL-aligned strategies that improved system stability and reduced service disruptions across national networks.

MTN Nigeria
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Ag Coordinator, Network Operations Center (National)

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Supervised a 24/7 national network operations team, optimizing processes to significantly improve incident response and service availability.

Highlights

Supervised a 24/7 national network operations team, improving incident response by 30% and service availability by 15% through ITIL-driven process optimization.

Optimized SLA, KPI, and escalation processes, leading to a 15% increase in service availability and enhanced executive-level stakeholder engagement.

Enhanced overall operational efficiency and team performance through strategic process improvements and effective leadership.

Volunteer

Nigeria Association of London Ontario and Area
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President - Program Leader

London, ON, Canada

Summary

Directed grant-based technology initiatives for youth, aligning program goals with PMI best practices to ensure measurable impact and transparency.

Highlights

Directed grant-based tech initiatives for youth, including digital literacy and sports programs, fostering community engagement.

Aligned program goals with PMI best practices to ensure delivery, transparency, and measurable impact for all initiatives.

Education

Various Institutions
Various, Global, ZZ

Certificates

Professional Training

Courses

MPLS

WCDMA

GSM

GPRS

Network Surveillance

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, Canada

Certificate Program

Digital Strategy & Marketing Management

Federal University of Technology, Akure
Akure, Ondo, Nigeria

B.Tech

Industrial Chemistry

Certificates

Security+

Issued By

CompTIA

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Issued By

(ISC)²

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Issued By

Project Management Institute (PMI)

ITIL Foundation

Issued By

AXELOS

Skills

Project & Program Leadership

Multi-Year, End-to-End Project Leadership, Enterprise-level Project Management, High-Value Project Delivery, Agile Methodologies, Waterfall Methodologies, Hybrid PM Methodologies, Project Documentation (BRDS, SOWS, RFPS, CAB/TAB Records, Dashboards), Requirements Definition, Project Delivery, Full Project Lifecycles.

Technology Strategy & Operations

Senior Technology Executive, Digital Transformation, Infrastructure Modernization, Telecom Operations, Network Architecture, Cybersecurity, Service Performance, Capacity Planning, Cloud-based Implementations, DevOps Practices (Azure), 5G, SD-WAN, Next-Gen Infrastructure, ITIL Processes, Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Release Management, NOC Transformation.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Executive & Multi-Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-Functional Engagement & Representation, Leadership & Execution, People & Performance Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision-Making, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Procurement Oversight, Regulatory Compliance, Cross-Departmental Collaboration.

Financial & Risk Management

Large-Scale Budget Management (>$7.5M OPEX/CAPEX), Risk & Change Control (ITIL-aligned), Fiscal Discipline, Investment Strategies, Risk Mitigation.

Public Sector Expertise

OPS/Ontario Health Experience, Ontario Public Service (OPS) Frameworks, Government Compliance Standards, Business Rules.

Software & Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Visio, Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams), Jira, Trello, Kanban, NetBrain.