ABIODUN OSENI
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PERSONAL SUMMARY
A result-driven Business development, Computer Science and Project Manager Professional
with 17 years demonstrated Company Start up and Information Technology experience in both
small and large scale businesses located within and outside of Nigeria.
Most notable experience includes over 2 years of building one of the largest Solar Home System
distribution company in Sub-Saharan Africa and almost 6 years of implementing Public-Private
Partnership Projects in Lagos State.
Expertise in the following areas: Operations, Business development strategies, Information
Communication Technology Review, Project Management, Website Development and
Maintenance, Research, Sales, Marketing and Financial Modelling. Proven ability to problemsolve, manage personnel, work effectively as part of a team and control cost of business.
WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2019 – Present
Founder
Duluth Castle Nigeria Limited
Responsibilities:
Consulted for the past Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) on Solar
Home Systems Initiative within Northern and Southern Nigeria.
Increased revenue significantly through initiatives which lead to the sales and distribution of
Solar Home Systems through partnership with private businesses (B2B) and individuals
(B2C).
Consulted for the MacGregor Heritage Foundation on Private and Commercial Real estate
developments and 50,000 bird poultry farming project.
June 2017 – January 2019
Holding Company
Chief Operations Officer
Azuri Solar Power Nigeria Limited / Niger Delta Power
Responsibilities:
Led a team that was responsible for the Organization’s overall annual budget of over
N700m (Seven Hundred Million Naira) through designing effective business plans and
strategies
Effectively design and communicate the quarterly plans via periodic presentations to the
Office of the Vice-President of Nigeria (Advisory Power Team)
Designed metrics for the operational framework for the distribution of 20,000 Solar Home
Systems across over 200 off-grid rural communities within Africa (Impacting over 100,000
lives)
Created business continuity plans and partnerships with two major Mobile Money
Operators for revenue collection.
Business development across the public and private sector
Efficient budget monitoring and implementation
Developed an efficient Warranty management framework to handle less than 1,000
warranty calls in the first 2 years of operation
June 2016 – June 2017
General Manager
Azuri Solar Power Nigeria Limited
Responsibilities:
Develop initiatives of multimillion naira projects which includes infrastructure of the rollout
of Solar Home Systems across the 6 regions in Nigeria
Managed the procurement, distribution and review of agreements with suppliers of
different Solar Home Systems across within and outside Nigeria.
Chief contract negotiator for the deployment of 20,000 systems with the Federal
Government of Nigeria and agencies of government
Involved in negotiating and opening a Letter of Credit with the Central Bank of Nigeria
Supervising of all employees of the company from Regional Managers, Regional Assistants,
Call Centre Staff
Project monitoring and site visitation
2009 – 2015
Office of Public-Private Partnerships, Lagos State
Senior Specialist – Information Communications and Technology (ICT)
Responsibilities:
Review and provide technical recommendations on PPP projects involving Information
Communications and Technology
Supported Rail Concession Negotiation Committee of the State Government and performed
administrative duties for the Light Right Mass Transit Project (Blue Line)
Involved in the planning, designing, installation, operation and management of a Video
Surveillance Solution - Lagos IP Surveillance Project by Cisco
Reviewed proposals for the Toll-services equipment prior to deployment on the Lekki-Ikoyi
Bridge Concession Contract
Involved in the implementation team and development of cost-benefit analysis for Akute
Independent Power (12.15MW)
Provide administrative oversight of the State-owned Helicopters including Insurance
renewal, remittance oversight on the Lagos-Heli Operations and Maintenance Concession
Participated in the technical planning of the Lagos State Ehingbeti Summit 2012
Reviewed the business, operational and resource plans, proposed organizational structure
and remuneration plan of the State ferry company, Lagos Ferry Services
Provided full support for the hardware and software installation during the initial stages of
PPP office
Developed content for business presentations for PPP informational events locally and
internationally for the office of the Director-General.
Implementation of ICT strategies for the Office of PPP including introducing and
implementing new technologies to increase efficiency of the office
Ensure the securing of security codes, safe set up of new equipment - Laptop, projectors,
sound systems and Server and Network support equipment maintenance also in emergency
situations
Manage ICT infrastructure budget, procurement and asset control
Facilitate ICT knowledge building and sharing
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Director of Operations
Tranards Nig. Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria
Responsibilities:
Managed and coordinated several projects and contracts assigned to our company.
Managed the operations for the provision of diesel to various organizations such as Sweet
Sensation and the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR).
Coordinated the execution of civil engineering works such as drainage systems and
renovation of dilapidated buildings.
2001 - 2006
Team Lead
Metro One Telecommunications, Atlanta, Georgia
Responsibilities:
Supervised a team of 40 which included call monitoring and handling team functions
Developed and implemented operational procedures for handling client calls
Provided technical support on various services offered to clients via phone, SMS & email
EDUCATION
Executive Masters of Business Administration, Lagos Business School, Lagos, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA
AWARDS /QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Beta Gamma sigma award for top graduate students in business school (2021)
Financial Modelling School Certification (2015)
Innovative Ideas for New Companies (Coursera, 2014)
Advanced Course on Public Private Partnerships (2012)
Microsoft Small Business Server (2011)
Microsoft Exchange Management/Active Directory (2011)
Microsoft Share point (2011)
Network Infrastructure – Setup and maintenance of Routers and Switches
Prince II Certification - P2R/367513 (July, 2009)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Georgia State University, Dept. of Education: Participated in the General Educational
Development (GED) Adult Education Training for single mothers and high school dropouts
Worm Free Zone: Participated in the deworming of kids of police officers in various barracks
Mushin Orphanage Xmas party: Participated in the donation of gifts and non-perishable items
HOBBIES
Traveling, Motorcycling, Photography and Cycling
