Yussuf Raji
Product Management
Lagos, Nigeria
Skills
Technical Product Management
Agile
Cybersecurity
Computer & Network Security
Cloud Computing
Sales Operations
Sales
Team Leadership
Team Building
Team collaboration
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Customer Satisfaction
Customer Success
Interpersonal Skill
Enterprise Software
Business Process Management (BPM)
Business Development
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Business Analysis
Business Agility
Internet of Things (IoT)
Identity and Access Management
ITIL
Marketing & Advertising
Powerpoint
Time Management
Problem-solving
Technical Writing
Change Management
Visio
Key Performance Indicators
Client Relations
Task Management
Product Launch
Driving-product-strategy
Product Design
Product Implementation
Measuring Product Functionality
Product Improvements
Product Marketing
Product Strategy
Product Management Leadership
Product Metrics & Analytics
Product Develpment
Process Management
Sales Cloud
Fraud Detection
Fraud Prevention
Fraud Analysis
Performance Optimization
Critical Thinking
IT Operations
Employee Training
Brand Strategy
Strategic Planning
Marketing Strategy
Machine Learning (ML)
User Testing
About
Yussuf Olarewaju RAJI's skills align with Consultants and Specialists (Information and Communication Technology). Yussuf Olarewaju RAJI has 15 years of work experience, with 2 years of management experience, including a mid-level position.
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Acomplishments
1.
2024 Award of Contract $300k - Deployment of Juniper AI Driven SDWAN to 150 Branches of a leading bank in Nigeria
2
2024, Award of Contract $500k– Procurement and Migration of Cisco Solution at a Prominent Life Assurance Company in Nigeria
3.
In Q1, 2023, I led Layer3 Professional Services team in conjunction with Juniper professional services team to understand existing Zenith Bank network architecture, after several technical engagement we proposed a new design which was approved by the Bank. We won the award of contract to add an extra layer of Security to be added to existing network infrastructure – tagged DMZ Project. Project was completed in Q3, 2023. DMZ (>$500K Deal Closure)
In Q4, 2022, I led Layer3 professional services team alongside Juniper PS team to Zenith Bank for the supply and implementation of Juniper AI Driven SD-WAN POC for 100 branches of Zenith Bank. Upon the successful Juniper AI Driven SDWAN – POC in two major branches of the Bank, which lead to the award and deployment to migrate 100 branches/sites of Zenith Bank from existing network infrastructure to the new Juniper AI Driven SD-WAN
(>USD700k Deal Closure)
Reference link:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/oyaje_banks-nigeria-sdwan-activity-6989141029471850496--WaV?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Work Experience
Team Lead, Pre-Sales Solutions Architect
Layer3 Limited
March 2024 - Present
- Manage and coordinates the overall Pre-Sales process at Layer3. I lead a team of pre-sales professionals, including pre-sales engineers, solution architects, and product managers.
- Understands clients needs and design solutions to meet those needs effectively. Contributes to strategic sales roadmaps and develops strong customer relationships. Impact and improve sales performance and outcomes (delivery of Demos/POCs and enablement sessions) and also involves in negotiation and closes deals
Product Manager, Network & Security
Layer3 Limited
April 2022 - April 2024
- Technical Scoping of all Sales opportunities from Account Managers.
- Provide infrastructure consultancy, presales support to internal/external team during bidding.
- Develops and executes strategies to grow layer3 solution portfolio(s)
- Designs network/cloud adoption strategy and client's growth plans for key accounts using in-house and partner products that address pain points to achieve profitability.
- Coordinates with various departments and perform integration of critical systems RFP.
IT Infrastructure Specialist
IBM
May 2018 - April 2021
- Led and managed all technical related activities (Network and Security Infrastructure) at IBM Lagos Innovation & Client Centre SME to specific country focus solution thus supporting IBM Business (PoCs and PoTs) Designed systems and assess the effectiveness of technology resources for existing or new systems that are being implemented.
IT Specialist
IBM
August 2014 - April 2018
- AI Chatbot for 24/7 Customer Support, IBM Client Center Customer Experience Improvement, IBM Cloud Migration Project. Collaborated with multidisciplinary stakeholders in the Middle East and Africa region to identify and analyze complex pain points faced by IBM customers across IBM Client Centers and provided. solution recommendations which improved customer experience by 20% within 12 months and increased the adoption of IBM products by IBM customers.
Data Processing Officer
Lagos State Ministry of Science & Technology, Ikeja
June 2010 - July 2014
Network Engineer
Nirph Digital (West Africa) Ltd
October 2008 - June 2010
IT Trainer/Network Engineer
TTC Mobile Limited
April 2008 - October 2008
Education
Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso Oyo State
Master of Information Technology
January 2015 - December 2015
