Oladayo Kelani
My Journey

The person behind the systems

I started out studying Physics, which trained me to look for the underlying structure in everything. That instinct followed me into financial technology, where I stopped being someone who analysed systems and started being someone who built them.

At a leading financial institution I was on the front lines of digital transformation, helping deliver a mobile banking application that processed millions of dollars in monthly transactions. The work was never really about the technology. It was about empathy: turning the frustrations of real users into clear requirements, and aligning stakeholders around a shared vision everyone could believe in.

The moment that sharpened my focus came while leading a digital credit disbursement platform that now facilitates over $1 million in monthly disbursements. Watching real people access capital that changed their outcomes made the abstract very concrete. It taught me that the best products are not just functional; they are consequential.

Today I operate where strategy, delivery, and AI engineering meet. I am drawn to the "why" behind every product, and I bring a no-code and AI-first lens to removing friction at scale. Outside the work, I am either deep in a documentary biopic or driving at night with the music loud. Ask me for recommendations.

Experience

Senior Business Analyst - Project Manager

Stanbic IBTC Holdings

Aug 2022 - Present
  • Lead cross-functional teams in adopting AI-assisted and automated workflows, translating complex system changes into practical processes and guidance teams can actually use.
  • Design and roll out digital products end-to-end, from scoping through delivery, while coaching teams to work confidently with evolving tools.
  • Mentored business analysts and product owners on Agile practices, improving sprint efficiency and delivery timelines by 25%.
  • Run post-implementation reviews and learning sessions that help teams embed new ways of working into daily operations.

Business Analyst - Third-Party Supplier Management

Stanbic IBTC Holdings

Jun 2021 - Dec 2022
  • Enabled internal teams to adopt new supplier management processes through clear documentation and practical guidance tailored to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Coordinated multiple projects across departments, keeping clarity on roles, timelines, and expectations in fast-paced environments.
  • Supported leadership with dashboards and simplified insights that turned complex data into decisions.

Tools & Tech

SQLPower BIPower AppsPower Automaten8nJiraAzure DevOpsConfluenceClickUpFigmaMicrosoft ProjectBalsamiqMixPanelDraw.ioExcel

Education

M.Sc. Information Technology

National Open University of Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

B.Sc. Physics

Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta

Nigeria

Certifications

Product Management – SAFe Agile

2026

Microsoft Power Platform Graduate – Power Up Program

2025

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) – IIBA

2024

SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master – Scaled Agile

2023

Recognition

Q2 Beyond Excellence

2025

Award for Innovation and Teamwork

Q1 Beyond Excellence

2022

Award for Team Collaboration