Olumide IDOWU
CTO, Alpha Beta Consulting LLP
Olumide Idowu is a versatile, customer-centric, and technologically astute C-suite executive with over two decades of global experience in IT and Telecommunications business management. His career is marked by a consistent track record of excellence in various domains, including Strategy Formulation and Execution, Business Profitability, International Project and Program Management, Pre-sales and Post-sales Management, Development of Superior Value Propositions, Customer Value Management, End-to-End Software Delivery Lifecycle Management, Network and Infrastructure Planning & Engineering, Network Roll-Out, Operations Management, Service Delivery Management, Vendor Management, Strategic Partnerships, and expertise in Cloud & Edge Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity. He also possesses a strong drive for Profit and Loss (P&L) management.
Throughout his career, Mr. Idowu has held key positions, including:
- Chief Technology Officer & Group Head: Centre of Excellence for SDN and NFV at inq.digital
- Executive Head: Technology & Operations (CTIO) at Vodacom Business Africa
- Group Program & Service Delivery Manager at Gateway Communications
Mr. Idowu has complemented his extensive professional experience with a robust educational background, including executive education programs at The University of Texas at Dallas, The George Washington University School of Business, and the Gordon Institute of Business Science. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business from Blekinge Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University.
His dedication to continuous improvement is evident in his pursuit of executive education in areas such as Project Management, Negotiation Skills for Project Managers, and Effective Project Management at institutions like Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University. Mr. Idowu’s commitment to excellence extends to Building and Leading effective teams, making him a well-rounded and accomplished leader in the field of IT and Telecommunications business management.