Abdul-fattah Muhammed Adebakin

Operations Associate

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria8 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

  • Proven leader in technical support and IT systems optimization.
  • Expert in application lifecycle management and team mentorship.
  • Strong adaptability to remote and cross-functional collaboration.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technical Support Specialist with expertise in Fintech and IT systems optimization.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technical Support LeadershipIt Systems OptimizationApplication Lifecycle Management

Other Skills

API ManagementApplication PerformanceApplication SupportAzure API ManagementAzure DevOpsChannel Applications ManagementComputer Hardware RepairComputer Hardware TroubleshootingCross-functional Team LeadershipCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)E-Payments ManagementIT Infrastructure ManagementIncident ManagementIncident ResolutionMicrosoft Azure

About

I am a Technical Support Specialist (Team Lead) with extensive experience providing end-user support, optimizing IT systems, and leading high-performing teams across the financial services and technology sectors. My career spans reputable organizations such as FirstBank, Sterling Bank, Fidelity Bank, Heritage Bank, and LeatherBack (UK), where I’ve consistently ensured system stability, streamlined processes, and strengthened cross-functional collaboration. Currently serving as a Mid-Level Manager, IT Credit Applications at FirstBank Plc, I focus on maintaining seamless operations, improving application performance, and delivering insights that support strategic decision-making. At LeatherBack (UK), I helped structure support workflows, enhance system reliability, and mentor technical support engineers. At Sterling Bank Plc, I played a key role in application lifecycle management, guiding end-to-end development, deployment, and integration to improve overall efficiency and user experience. My core expertise includes remote end-user support, SLA compliance, API testing, debugging, Azure deployment & CI/CD, IIS management, SQL databases, monitoring tools, and software architecture design. I am also proficient in modern collaboration, productivity and monitoring tools, including Azure DevOps, JIRA, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Grafana, Kibana, and HubSpot. I am passionate about building and leading capable teams, designing scalable solutions, and creating an environment that fosters operational excellence and growth. With strong adaptability to remote, asynchronous work environments, I am comfortable collaborating across multiple time zones to achieve business goals. Beyond my professional responsibilities, I contribute to community initiatives as Founder & Head of Operations at Career Openings and as a Cybersecurity Officer at Tek_Frontiers, where I support IT capacity building and digital literacy. Key Focus Areas: Technical Support Leadership | IT Systems Optimization | Application Lifecycle Management | Team Mentorship | Scalable Tech Solutions. Let's connect and collaborate. I am open to new opportunities.

Experience

First bank of nigeria ltd.

Mid-Level Manager, IT Credit Applications

May 2025Present · 10 mos · Lagos State, Nigeria · Hybrid

  • As a Mid-Level Manager of IT Credit Applications at FirstBank Plc, I am responsible for ensuring the smooth and uninterrupted operation of critical credit applications and their supporting systems. My work involves proactive monitoring, daily health checks, and applying technical expertise to keep these systems stable and aligned with organizational standards.
  • Beyond maintaining system performance, I translate technical findings into clear reports and insights that support developers, administrators, and management teams in making better decisions. I also play a central role in planning and executing maintenance and installation projects, providing specialized technical advice that ensures smooth rollouts and minimizes disruption.
  • A key part of my approach is fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. By guiding teams through complex issues and encouraging the exchange of expertise, I help create stronger processes, more resilient systems, and an environment where challenges are not only resolved but prevented from recurring.
Technical SupportApplication PerformanceSystem MonitoringTechnical Support LeadershipIT Systems Optimization

Leatherback

Lead Application Support Engineer

Dec 2022Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos · United Kingdom · Remote

  • In this role, I took ownership of building a structured and efficient support function. I designed and implemented an application catalogue and comprehensive SOPs, creating workflows that standardized operations and enhanced knowledge sharing across the team. These efforts helped ensure that recurring issues were addressed more consistently and that the support function operated smoothly.
  • I also led the resolution of complex technical challenges, including integration breakdowns, API errors, and plugin-related issues. By approaching problems strategically and collaborating closely with teams, I was able to improve overall system stability and create a more seamless experience for both clients and internal teams.
  • Collaboration and mentorship were central to my role. I worked hand-in-hand with Product and Engineering teams to drive continuous system improvements while coaching support engineers, strengthening their troubleshooting capabilities and fostering alignment across functions. This approach not only enhanced the quality of service delivery but also cultivated a culture of learning and technical excellence within the team.
Application SupportAPI ManagementTeam CollaborationTechnical Support LeadershipApplication Lifecycle Management

Sterling bank plc

Team Lead, Application Life-cycle Management (SAF)

Nov 2021Dec 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · 20, Marina · Remote

  • As Senior Application Support Engineer and later Lead, Application Lifecycle Management Engineer at Sterling Bank Plc, I led initiatives to strengthen the bank’s application infrastructure and operational processes. I designed and implemented a new ALM framework and deployed critical banking infrastructure, ensuring systems were robust, efficient, and aligned with business needs.
  • In this role, I provided architectural guidance that informed strategic planning and policy decisions, while creating an application catalogue and SOPs to standardize processes and enhance team collaboration. I also ensured that real-time insights and incident updates were communicated effectively to senior leadership, supporting informed decision-making.
  • I owned and supervised the full software development lifecycle, from needs analysis to development, testing, deployment, and CI/CD. By working closely with cross-functional teams and senior management, I helped drive continuous improvements, streamline incident resolution, and deliver reliable, client-focused solutions across multiple platforms, fostering a culture of operational excellence and technical rigor.
Application Lifecycle ManagementSystem ArchitectureIncident ManagementTechnical Support Leadership

Heritage bank plc

Switch Application Management Officer

Feb 2021Nov 2021 · 9 mos · Victoria Island, Lagos · On-site

  • I was responsible for the proactive monitoring, operation, and maintenance of channels applications and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. In this role, I provided Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for the infrastructures hosting electronic payment services, while also offering technical direction in requirement definition, planning, coordination, and implementation of electronic channels applications. I tested, debugged, documented, and analyzed the performance of infrastructure components to improve system reliability and efficiency. Additionally, I supported multiple environments, including production, QA, and test, overseeing infrastructure implementation and patch management to maintain secure and seamless operations.
Channel Applications ManagementTechnical SupportRegulatory Compliance

Fidelity bank plc

2 roles

Team Lead, E-payments and Collections Applications Management unit

Promoted

Jul 2019Jan 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos · Lagos State, Nigeria · On-site

  • I led a team of support officers responsible for the proactive monitoring, operation and maintenance of the e-payments and collections applications that underpin business operations, ensuring timely incident resolution and robust documentation. I owned the development and upkeep of technical procedures and operational playbooks, produced reports for cross-functional stakeholders, and implemented process improvements to enhance application reliability.
  • I also delivered tailored training to business teams, coordinated multiple projects to successful closure, and maintained service continuity in line with IT best practices.
E-Payments ManagementIncident ResolutionTechnical Documentation

E-Payment Application Support Engineer

Sep 2018Jun 2019 · 9 mos · Lagos State, Nigeria · On-site

  • I provided Tier-2 and Tier-3 support for the infrastructure and third-party applications powering electronic payment services, diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues for internal teams and external clients. I supported system integrations and deployments to production, managed the ticketing system and knowledge base to ensure accurate tracking of incidents and resolutions, and prepared maintenance and upgrade schedules to minimize downtime and maintain operational readiness across the payments stack.
Technical SupportSystem IntegrationTicketing System Management

Adeyemi col. of education mis unit

IT Engineer

Jun 2017Apr 2018 · 10 mos

  • Repairs and replacement of faulty computer parts/equipment
  • Ensuring systems uptime, availability and security of key applications for appraisal, email and internet connectivity
  • Troubleshooting different computer issues
  • Determining and installing appropriate security measures
  • Configuring computer networks
  • Attending to student logged issues over the college support email and portal.
  • Technical and administrative support for college CBT exercises; post UTME, UTME and semester examination.
Computer Hardware RepairNetwork ConfigurationTechnical Support

Federal institute of industrial research oshodi

Workshop Technician (SIWES)

Oct 2015Jan 2016 · 3 mos · Nigeria · On-site

Dresam computers

Computer Hardware Engineer (SIWES)

Sep 2011Jan 2012 · 4 mos · ikeja, lagos, nigeria · On-site

  • Test and re-test parts to ensure they work properly.
  • Identify and isolate defects.
  • Test work and refine processes.
  • Setting up hardware and installing and configure software and drivers
  • Maintaining and repairing technological equipment (e.g. routers) or peripheral devices
  • Installing well-functioning LAN/WAN and other networks and manage components (servers, IPs etc.)

Education

university of lagos

Bachelor's degree — physics

Nov 2013Nov 2016

University of Lagos

Diploma — Physics

Oct 2012Oct 2013

Yaba College of technology

National diploma (ND) — Computer Engineering

Jan 2010Jan 2012

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