OAAbout Olu
A Business Development and Operations Manager with 8+ years’ experience scaling startups and delivering high‑impact projects across fintech, technology, and public sectors. Proven ability to build and manage cross-functional teams, manage relationships, build growth strategies for start-ups and scaling businesses. I build a bridge between technical and commercial teams to deliver measurable outcomes.
Skilled in project planning and execution to time, and budget. Familair with cloud technologies like Microsoft Azure, and AWS.
I have commercial understanding, therefore I can support with designing business strategies such as go‑to‑market, and operational model that drives sustainable, scalable growth. Adept at influencing product roadmaps and amplifying the voice of customers to ensure satisfaction and repeat sales.
Holds PMP, CAPM, CSM, and Lean Six Sigma certifications, with a strong focus on process optimisation, cross-team collaboration, strategy execution, business growth and sustainability.
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Cambridge (up to 50km)
Experience
- TRCOMS LTDOperations ManagerDIGITAL AND ITJuly 2022 - Today (3 years and 11 months)London, UK
- Established an operational infrastructure that enabled the start-up to build its own product while delivering multiple client projects.
- Liaised with the internal tech team and Microsoft Azure engineers to ensure optimal cloud setup for the startup and its clients.
- Partnered with early‑stage founders to bring their ideas to life through prototyping and MVP development enabling faster market entry.
- Designed and introduced an AI‑Readiness Assessment framework adopted by UK SMEs, producing tailored reports with recommendations on AI‑driven automation and productivity improvements.
- Researched, profiled, and segmented a database of 1,000+ VC firms and investors, categorising by sector focus, investment stage, geography, and portfolio alignment to optimise targeting.
- Identified and pursued new business opportunities, resulting in a 25% increase in client acquisition.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to create targeted strategies, improving customer retention by 15%.
- TRCOMS LTDProject ManagerDIGITAL AND ITSeptember 2021 - June 2022 (9 months)London, UK• Spearheaded project delivery initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing operational efficiency.• Implemented process improvements that reduced project turnaround time significantly boosting team productivity.
- SETLTechnical Project ManagerTECHJuly 2022 - May 2023 (10 months)Ipswich, UK• Spearheaded the development of a technology sandbox for the Regulated Liability Network (RLN) pilot, showcasing the capability of a regulated digital asset settlement platform.• Led a cross-functional team to deliver an impressive blockchain-based Central Securities Depository (CSD) project one month ahead of schedule.• Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with regulatory standards and business objectives.
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Education
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Agile Project Management with Microsoft Project Operational Excellence FoundationsLean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Agile Project Management with Microsoft Project Operational Excellence Foundations
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)Newcastle University Business School2017Master of Science (M.Sc.)