Uwem Okon

Uwem Okon

Uwem OKON is an ICT specialist with a strong command of Information and Communication Technology, Financial Technology, and Innovation. He is an Oracle Certified Professional (OCP – 10g), Sun Solaris Administrator and Database Expert and a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA). He is a Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) program, a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) and a proficient Fullstack Developer with expertise in multiple programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, React / React Native, SQL,  MYSQL, CSS, Django, HTML, and Bootstrap.

Uwem Okon has served in multiple financial sectors as the Head Information Technology Department, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Business Development Manager (BDM), Control and Compliance Officer, Marketing and Credit Manager, Enterprise Risk Manager, Strategies Planning Officer and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in several banks.

Uwem OKON is a Microfinance Certified Practitioner (MCP), awarded by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). He has over 23 years of work experience in Information Technology and Innovation, business development and management.

In the cybersecurity domain, Uwem is a Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) also, a Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO), as well as being a trained ISO/IEC 27001:20022.

Uwem Okon is currently enrolled in a Master of Science (MSc) program in Business Administration at Nasarawa State University, Keffi. He has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the National Open University of Nigeria. Additionally, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Development Policy, Planning and Administration from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.