Kyndryl
Sr. Director of Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture at Kyndryl Security & Resiliency Practice
September 2021 – Present

As Senior Director at Kyndryl, I lead the global strategy and execution of Cyber Incident Recovery as a Service within the Security & Resiliency Practice, with a strong emphasis on Zero Trust services. I spearheaded the Cyber Resiliency Modernization initiative, which delivered a streamlined delivery model, a robust technology roadmap, and industry-recognized strategies. My leadership in modernizing the Resiliency Orchestrator product successfully addressed critical cyber resiliency challenges for clients, strengthening their overall security frameworks.

During my tenure, I have:

  • Successfully implemented Cyber Vault solutions for major clients, including Bank of New York Mellon, Humana, McCain, Laurentian Bank, Honda, CNHi, and COVEA, achieving significant cost savings.
  • Introduced innovative solutions, enhanced documentation processes, and improved cross-team collaboration to elevate Cyber Recovery offerings.
  • Led a global Cyber Vault Squad Team of 28 Cyber Incident Architects, providing strategic technical advisory to key accounts.
  • Drove global pre- and post-sales opportunities, ensuring technology adoption and continuous awareness across teams.

My role blends strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise, enabling organizations to strengthen cyber resilience, reduce costs, and build secure, future-ready infrastructures.

IBM Global Technology Services
Sr. IT Architect / Chief Architect
April 2019 – September 2021

At IBM Global Technology Services, I led the GTS Delivery team for major financial institution clients, addressing critical challenges in Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) and Backup as a Service (BaaS). My leadership helped resolve significant operational and business issues, driving over $10M in new revenue. I played a pivotal role in developing Technology Roadmaps, offering solution guidance and lifecycle management to standardize delivery models across IBM Services, ensuring consistent and scalable client support.

Key contributions include:

  • Identified gaps in resiliency offerings and developed integrated solutions such as BaaS Custom Models, DRaaS, Cyber Resiliency as a Service (CRaaS), and Storage as a Service (SaaS).
  • Provided strategic solution guidance that empowered Solutioners, Sellers, and Account Delivery Teams to deliver seamless, high-value services.
  • Elevated service delivery standards by aligning technology, process, and execution across global teams.

Datamatics
Associate Director of Systems and Operations
April 2018 – April 2019

As Associate Director at Datamatics, I led the assessment, redesign, and implementation of enterprise-grade technical solutions for storage and backup systems across 19 global locations spanning 11 countries. My leadership ensured the optimization of legacy infrastructure, the enhancement of global backup resiliency, and seamless operations across the US, EMEA, and APAC regions.

Key achievements include:

  • Optimized SAP HANA storage and deployed IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager (SKLM).
  • Designed a new backup infrastructure leveraging Azure and Iron Mountain, enhancing data protection.
  • Improved Veeam and Commvault backup SLAs, ensuring higher resiliency and reliability.
  • Implemented Cyber Recovery solutions, including Cyber Recovery, Cyber Sense, and Cyber Vault as a Service, strengthening cyber resilience.
  • Conducted deep-dive analyses of storage and backup ecosystems (Hitachi Storage Systems, Evault appliances, Backup Exec environments), optimizing with Data Domain appliances, Dell MD1200, and VNX block storage.
  • Advanced VM node security through SKLM deployment, WebSphere Admin management, and storage device encryption.
  • Led a proof of concept (PoC) for Cohesity in global backup environments, performing infrastructure assessments and driving cloud migration initiatives.

ARTECH/IBM GTS Solutions
BUR Solutions Consultant
January 2016 – September 2017

As a Solutions Architect at ARTECH/IBM GTS Solutions, I delivered comprehensive reports on TSM backup and restore performance and contributed to the creation and updates of team process documentation. I led the upgrade of Backup Servers and Clients to meet CIRATS compliance requirements and recommended improvements for TSM backup and recovery solutions. My work also included managing VMware virtualization environments, supporting MSC virtualization and cloud systems, and designing and implementing MSC backup and recovery solutions with strong security and compliance frameworks.

Key contributions include:

  • Designed and enforced operational policies to strengthen resiliency.
  • Conducted security and compliance checks to safeguard enterprise environments.
  • Managed storage solutions and introduced enhancements to Commvault (CV) and Data Protector (DP) systems.
  • Diagnosed and resolved VMware and storage virtualization issues, including host-based block-level migrations.
  • Designed and deployed HP Data Protector environments, configured multiple Cell Managers, and addressed Oracle Data Protector integration challenges.

VERDTEK/IBM
Solutions Architect (Senior Consultant)
July 2015 – December 2015

As a Senior Consultant at VERDTEK/IBM, I led the implementation and configuration of enterprise storage solutions, leveraging Hitachi Command Suite 7, Hitachi Storage Navigator, Device Manager, and Dynamic Provisioning. I installed and configured HDS Virtual Storage Platform G1000, Unified Storage VM, and Unified Storage 100 family systems, while also managing advanced storage arrays such as HPE 3Par, EMC DMX, Symmetrix, and V-Max. Additionally, I designed and deployed replication solutions across Hitachi technologies to strengthen enterprise data resiliency.

Key responsibilities and achievements include:

  • Administered Networker environments, managing storage, backup, recovery, replication, and data lifecycle solutions.
  • Integrated HPE StoreOnce Nearline Appliances and EMC Data Domain into enterprise storage frameworks.
  • Drove storage virtualization and disaster recovery planning, implementing NPIV, fabric port security, and device-level safeguards.
  • Delivered operational and sustainment support, executing both storage array-based and host-based block-level migrations.

Advantage Technical Resourcing / HP Technical Services
BUR Solutions Architect (Consultant)
July 2012 – July 2015

As a BUR Solutions Architect, I delivered IBM Backup & Recovery and Disaster Recovery (DR) expertise, managing architecture, implementation, upgrades, troubleshooting, and documentation for large-scale, heterogeneous TSM environments. I integrated IBM mainframe systems (AS400 iSeries) with HPE StoreOnce appliances via VTL infrastructure, leveraging PowerHA for high-availability BUR.

Key contributions include:

  • Conducted BUR and DR assessments to evaluate readiness and improve enterprise resiliency.
  • Led storage appliance projects for HP customers across TSM, NetBackup, Data Protector (DP), Veeam, Avamar, DPM, and Alta Vault/AWS Cloud.
  • Delivered knowledge transfer and documentation for enterprise backup technologies.
  • Provided support process guidance for VMware, SAN, Mail, DB2, and other platforms, including HP StoreOnce Catalyst OST and Veeam Backup & Replication.

Norwin Technologies / CUNA Mutual
EMC Resident & TSM Solutions Architect / SAN SME
Data Center Build & Migration | May 2012 – June 2012 | Madison, WI
As an EMC Resident and TSM Solutions Architect/SAN SME, I led the design and implementation of backup solutions for compute and storage environments using TSM v5.5, 6.2, and 6.3, along with Data Domain VTL, CIFS, and NFS backup protocols on Windows and UNIX systems. I configured CIFS shares on DD670 for Windows TSM instances and NFS exports on DD890 for UNIX TSM instances, ensuring seamless integration with the enterprise storage architecture.

Key responsibilities and achievements include:

  • Designed and implemented enterprise backup and recovery solutions to improve resiliency.
  • Supported multiple BUR systems, including TSM, NetBackup, Avamar, HP Data Protector, and DPM.
  • Performed troubleshooting, system upgrades, and performance tuning of enterprise BUR environments.
  • Conducted technical training, process documentation, and knowledge transfer to client teams.
  • Configured NIC ports on Data Domain systems using Round Robin and LACP port channel methodologies to guarantee uninterrupted, restriction-free data access.
  • Built and optimized TSM server instances on both Windows and UNIX platforms, managing replication pairs, policies, and contexts.
  • Automated environment deployment through scripting, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational overhead.
  • Delivered comprehensive disaster recovery (DR) testing, certifying deployments for operational readiness.

Advantage Technical Resourcing / HP BUR Solutions Architect (Consultant)
July 2012 – July 2015

As a BUR Solutions Architect, I specialized in designing and delivering enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions. My role combined technical implementation with customer-facing consultation to ensure scalable, reliable, and compliant storage environments.

  • Designed and implemented enterprise-scale backup and recovery architectures for global, heterogeneous environments.
  • Integrated IBM AS400 iSeries with HPE StoreOnce appliances via VTL and PowerHA for high-availability BUR solutions.
  • Executed end-to-end BUR/DR assessments, infrastructure evaluations, and appliance implementations.
  • Managed enterprise storage solutions, including TSM, NetBackup, HP Data Protector, Veeam, Avamar, DPM, and AltaVault.
  • Delivered knowledge transfer, technical documentation, and process guidance for VMware, SAN, DB2, and cloud storage platforms.

Norwin Technologies / CUNA Mutual
EMC Resident & TSM Solutions Architect
May 2012 – June 2012

In this role, I led enterprise-wide backup and recovery deployments spanning multiple production and remote sites. I was responsible for architecting resilient solutions that combined IBM TSM with EMC Data Domain technologies.

  • Architected and deployed TSM-based backup solutions (v5.5 – 6.3) for Windows and UNIX environments.
  • Integrated EMC Data Domain (VTL, CIFS, NFS) with TSM instances across production and remote sites.
  • Configured CIFS shares (DD670 for Windows) and NFS exports (DD890 for UNIX) for seamless storage integration.
  • Set up NIC ports with “Round Robin” and LACP methodologies for uninterrupted storage connectivity.
  • Automated DR testing, scripted system deployments, and adjusted GPO policies for compliance and operational readiness.

PwC / Liberty International
TSM SME / Storage Solutions Architect
2010 – 2012

At PwC/Liberty International, I played a key role in a multi-datacenter build and migration project, providing TSM expertise and storage integration. My focus was on building scalable backup systems and validating high-availability deployments.

Key achievements include:

  • Designed and certified enterprise backup/replication solutions across 3 data centers via WAN.
  • Implemented EMC Data Domain, VMax, VNX, NetApp FAS, and Brocade DCX Director SAN infrastructure.
  • Deployed 450+ virtual and physical server backup solutions across multiple OS platforms.
  • Managed SAN/TSM architecture, DR planning, and storage troubleshooting.

IBM Business Continuity / Resiliency Services
Disaster Recovery Architect
2009 – 2010

As a Disaster Recovery Architect at IBM, I provided strategic DR planning and implementation for enterprise clients across industries. I worked with senior stakeholders to align technical solutions with business continuity objectives.

Key contributions include:

  • Designed DR strategies ensuring compliance with RTO/RPO objectives.
  • Delivered replication, failover, and high-availability architecture plans.
  • Executed risk assessments, DR simulations, and enhanced business continuity for mission-critical systems.

IBM Global Services
Senior Storage Consultant Engineer (SME)
2006 – 2009

At IBM Global Services, I provided Tier-3 support and consulting for enterprise TSM environments, overseeing architecture, troubleshooting, and training for technical staff.

Key achievements include:

  • Supported over 110 TSM servers across UNIX, AIX, Linux, and Windows.
  • Installed/configured IBM Tape Libraries (TS3310, TS3400, 3494) and handled escalation support.
  • Produced operational reports, trained staff, and developed departmental processes.
  • Contributed to business continuity and resiliency projects.

Intercontinental Bank, Lagos
Storage Engineer
2005 – 2006

As a Storage Engineer, I managed enterprise storage and backup systems supporting financial operations.

Key contributions include:

  • Oversaw 35TB+ daily enterprise backups across Windows, UNIX, and Mac OS.
  • Deployed IBM and EMC Clarion systems, and managed tape libraries (TS3310, PowerVault series).
  • Administered ESS Shark, DS8300, and remote datacenter TSM instances.
  • Developed DR plans and optimized retention/rotation schemes.

Intercontinental Bank, Lagos
MS Exchange Engineer
2004 – 2005

As an Exchange Engineer, I maintained a secure and reliable enterprise messaging infrastructure, strengthening AD and Exchange integrations.

Key contributions include:

  • Secured and managed Microsoft Exchange 2000 operations.
  • Designed AD structure with GPOs and integrated VoIP (Unity) with AD.

Transcorp, Lagos
Senior Systems Engineer
2003 – 2004

In this senior technical role, I led DR exercises and managed complex storage and backup implementations.

Key contributions include:

  • Led DR exercises for Windows servers, consolidating infrastructure onto NAS appliances.
  • Acted as technical lead for TSM, CA Cybernation ESP, and IBM Storage implementations.
  • Restored 60+ servers within SLA windows and unified NT4 domains into AD structures.

Transcorp, Lagos
Systems Administrator
2002 – 2003

As a Systems Administrator, I delivered AD and infrastructure support, maintaining system stability and security.

Key contributions include:

  • Implemented global AD deployment across the organization.
  • Maintained IT operations and enforced AD integration.

MTEL, Lagos
Technology Administrator
2001 – 2002

At MTEL, I provided IT administration and user support across departments, emphasizing efficiency and service optimization.

Key contributions include:

  • Managed 2,500+ PCs, ensuring system performance and user support.
  • Administered Support Magic across six departments to improve efficiency.

NITEL Telecommunications, Enugu
Computer Operator
2000 – 2001

As one of my earliest roles, I supported IT operations through job scheduling, troubleshooting, and system monitoring.

Key contributions include:

  • Scheduled jobs, managed print/distribution, and resolved communication issues.

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