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Kumfo Joy Delali

Accra

Summary

Highly experienced IT professional with a versatile skill set spanning over 15 years in the insurance industry. Proficient in Software and Web development, Project management, Business analysis, Database administration, Cybersecurity and Digital forensics, Business intelligence reporting, and Software implementations within the Banking, Finance Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. Successfully managed and contributed to numerous project implementations both locally and internationally, offering consultancy services and training for the successful implementation of insurance, HR, and banking software. Worked in various capacities as Project Manager and Technical Consultant with reputable financial institutions including Star Assurance Company Ltd, Enterprise Group Ltd, Eco bank E-Process, Local Government Service Secretariat, Quality Insurance Company (QIC), Great Nigeria Insurance Company Limited (GNl), Mauritian Eagle Insurance (MEI), and Insurance Company of Africa (ICA).

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

DEPUTY MANAGER (Projects, Innovation and Security)

STAR ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD
Accra
04.2014 - Current
  • Oversight responsibilities over the management of infrastructure, data security, and database administration units.
  • Implement and enforce IT security policies and protocols, including user access controls, password management, and data backup procedures.
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents or breaches.
  • Track and manage IT assets, including hardware, software licenses, and equipment inventory.
  • Organizing and conducting training sessions to educate employees on cybersecurity threats, policies, and procedures.
  • Responsible for the successful implementation of both in-house and external projects.
  • Project Manager for all external projects in the IT department
  • Develop a project plan with the team and manages the teamʼs performance of project tasks
  • Responsible for communicating including status reporting, risks management, escalation of issues that cannot be resolved readily, and making sure the project is delivered on budget, on schedule, and within scope
  • Conduct user training sessions to educate employees on IT tools, software applications, and best practices
  • Create and maintain documentation, user guides, and knowledge base articles for reference

Key Projects Undertaken at Star Assurance

  • Project Coordinator - Implementation of SibaGen Core Insurance Software which covers underwriting, Reinsurance, Claims, Accounts, workflow, and security & Authentications
  • Project Manager - Implementation of Digital insurance chatbot (Pokuaa) and USSD
  • Project Manager - Integration of NIC MID and MAID to SibaGen Core Insurance Software
  • Project Manager - Migration of email and domain from google suite to Microsoft 365 suites
  • Project Manger - Integration onto other payment platforms, Intermediaries and Fintech eg
  • Hubtel, KOWRI, Brokers and Agents platforms

IT PRODUCT CONSULTANT (IMPLEMENATION, SUPPORT AND DEPLOYMENT)

FINANCIAL APPLICATIONS SYSTEM LTD(FASYL-GH)
Accra
04.2010 - 03.2014
  • Executes Software configuration and customization within clients required framework
  • Installation and configuration of Oracle 10g/11g server and creation of database with enhanced performance tuning
  • Support the Client Delivery Teams in the execution of agreed software test topics, such as User Acceptance Tests (UAT) and Market Acceptance Tests (MAT)
  • Creates project specific training material and conduct key user trainings
  • Creation of Technical Design Documentation (TDD) based on the input and documentation of the Business Consulting group - Functional Design Documentation (FDD)
  • Provides support, communication, and assistance with escalation of customer and product issues
  • Participates in the planning, training, validation, and delivery of products
  • Work closely with the Product Engineering teams to ensure that the product/software asset is configured to meet the client expectations as outlined in the solution mapping
  • Provides sales support and assist with customer presentations and demonstrations of products
  • Conduct knowledge transfer on the job training to the relevant parties on new applications
  • Database backups and recovery
  • Designs documents, rating and coding algorithms as per underwriting and business rules

PROJECTS PORTFOLIO - Financial Application Systems Ltd(FASYL-GH)

  • Company: Mauritian Eagle Insurance, Port Louis Mauritius, Project Manager, Implementation of Agilis General Insurance Suites
  • Company: Quality Insurance Company Ltd, Project Manager, Implementation of Agilis General Insurance Suites
  • Company: Insurance Company of Africa, Monrovia - Liberia, Project Manager, POC on Agilis General insurance Suites
  • Company: Great Nigeria Insurance Plc, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria, Technical Team Lead, Implementation of Agilis General Insurance
  • Company: First Atlantic Bank Ltd, Accra Ghana, Technical Team Lead, Implementation of Adrenalin HR Application
  • Company: Enterprise Group Ltd, Head office, High street Accra, Technical Team Lead, Implementation of Adrenalin HR Application
  • Company: Local Government Service Secretariat (LGSS), Accra - Ghana, Project Manager, Implementation of Adrenalin HR Application and Data Validation project under the auspices of UNDP/EU
  • Company: Ecobank E-Process, Accra - Ghana, Technical Team Member, Deployment of Airtel Mobile Money Interface application
  • Company: Star Assurance Company Ltd, Head Office Accra - Ghana, Technical Team Member, Implementation of Agilis General Insurance Application

IT OFFICER

METRO MASS TRANSPORT COMPANY LTD
Accra
09.2009 - 03.2010
  • Supervised 32 project team members in Electronic Document Management System with Docu-explorer4 software in which a digitized system is designed to easily manage and keep documents and records of the company
  • Configured and support TCP/IP, DNS and WINS on workstations
  • Troubleshoot problems relating to printersʻ scanners and assists in printer sharing configurations
  • Working knowledge of network protocols and servers (DHCP, DNS Wins, ftp etc) on 2003/2008 platforms
  • Performs regular backup on all computers and servers on the domain

NATIONAL SERVICE PERSONNEL

METRO MASS TRANSPORT COMPANY LTD
Accra
09.2008 - 08.2009

Education

Msc - Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

KNUST
Kumasi, Ghana
11.2022

Bsc - Mathematical Sciences(Computer Science Option)

UDS
Ghana
01.2008

Skills

  • C#
  • MVC and ASPNET Web API
  • BI Reporting Tools
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Business Analyst
  • SQL Server database design and administration
  • ASPNET Core
  • Entity Framework
  • Software Development Lifecycle
  • Project Management
  • Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Hobbies and Interests

  • Listening to News
  • Reading

Training

  • African Insurance Organization Conference, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 06/01/22
  • CIO|CISO Executive Nugget, Innovare EC-Council, Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana, 07/01/20
  • Technical data dictionary and Product walkthrough on a Life Insurance and Investment Banking application, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 12/01/13
  • Advanced Oracle 10g Forms and Reports Development, Business Intelligence tool and Data dictionary for an Oracle based application and 11g Web logic setup and performance tuning, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 05/01/13
  • Protection of Critical Information - National Cybersecurity Authority, Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana, 09/01/22

Awards

  • Best Performing Staff IT, Star Assurance Company Ltd, 2017
  • Best Performing Consultant, Financial Application Systems Ltd (FASYL-GH), 2011

Timeline

DEPUTY MANAGER (Projects, Innovation and Security)

STAR ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD
04.2014 - Current

IT PRODUCT CONSULTANT (IMPLEMENATION, SUPPORT AND DEPLOYMENT)

FINANCIAL APPLICATIONS SYSTEM LTD(FASYL-GH)
04.2010 - 03.2014

IT OFFICER

METRO MASS TRANSPORT COMPANY LTD
09.2009 - 03.2010

NATIONAL SERVICE PERSONNEL

METRO MASS TRANSPORT COMPANY LTD
09.2008 - 08.2009

Msc - Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

KNUST

Bsc - Mathematical Sciences(Computer Science Option)

UDS
Kumfo Joy Delali