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A PMP\-certified practitioner with Business Process Management expertise, Marvin is strongest in Agile and hybrid delivery, including Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, and Waterfall project governance resource planning risk mitigation stakeholder management and unblocking dependencies across complex technical workstreams\. Marvin leads cross\-functional teams spanning developers, data engineers, business analysts, quality\-assurance teams, operations leaders, and external vendors\. His work includes analytics platforms, data\-ingestion pipelines, dashboard modernization, intelligent automation, decision\-support systems, workflow automation, system modernization, and emerging AI use cases\. Marvin implemented an AI\-agent integration using MCP that reduced implementation time by 70%, and owned a motor\-vehicle data\-linkage project that increased executive visibility by 45% while achieving 95% on\-time delivery\. He is proficient in Tableau, Power BI, and Excel for executive reporting and analytics, and uses Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Project to support governance, planning, risk management, and delivery execution\. ## Services - Artificial Intelligence \(AI\) - Prompt Engineering - Meta Prompting - SAP S/4HANA - ERP Software - Systems Analysis - System Architecture - Agile & Waterfall Methodologies - ERP Implementations - Regulatory Compliance - Process Mapping - Wireframing - Business data communications - Business Administration - Presentations - Jira - Technical Documentation - Unified Modeling Language \(UML\) - Oracle Database - Microsoft SQL Server - Software Development Life Cycle \(SDLC\) - Problem Solving - Documentation - Business Analytics - Communication - User Interface Design - Process Modeling - Microsoft Power BI - Change Management - On\-Page Optimization ## Highlights - Implemented an AI\-agent integration using MCP, reducing implementation time by 70%\. - Owned a motor\-vehicle data\-linkage project that increased executive visibility by 45% and achieved 95% on\-time delivery\. - Led end\-to\-end delivery of AI\-enabled analytics platforms, automation tools, and data\-driven business solutions at Quantis Pro Ltd\. - Managed complex portfolios involving data ingestion, analytics modeling, dashboarding, and intelligent automation across Agile and hybrid delivery approaches\. - Directed user\-story creation, backlog grooming, story\-point estimation, definition of done, and release planning for data\- and AI\-focused initiatives\. - Coordinated developers, data engineers, business analysts, quality\-assurance teams, and external vendors across multiple workstreams\. - Supported Agile\-transformation planning and large\-scale program coordination alongside SAFe\-certified release train engineers, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners\. - Managed enterprise digital\-transformation initiatives covering workflow automation, system modernization, and early\-stage AI\-supported process improvements at Loom Technologies Nig\. - Led business\-process reengineering using BPMN, UML, and the ARIS Platform to define current\-state and future\-state process architectures\. - Designed automation\-ready processes aligned with data\-platform integration and AI\-compatibility requirements\. - Collaborated with ITIL v4\-certified operations leaders to align transformation initiatives with IT service\-management practices and operational controls\. - Supported organization\-wide change management, stakeholder engagement, and user\-adoption initiatives\. - Oversaw operational planning, policy formulation, quality oversight, and annual budget recommendations for transformation programs\. - Served as program lead for healthcare analytics, reporting, and AI\-adjacent initiatives supporting statewide public\-health operations, regulatory reporting, and executive decision\-making at the Illinois Department of Public Health\. - Managed concurrent healthcare IT projects involving data\-ingestion pipelines, analytics platforms, dashboard modernization, and reporting\-workflow automation for epidemiology, compliance, and leadership teams\. - Developed PMI\-aligned project charters, project management plans, scope statements, work breakdown structures, schedules, risk registers, RAID logs, change logs, and communications plans\. - Managed project planning, monitoring, assurance\-role delegation, project and exception plans, risk contingency planning, resource monitoring, corrective action, change control, configuration management, interdependency awareness, administration, and follow\-up recommendations at Marjifece Integrated\. - Built governance rhythms for complex technical delivery using Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Project\. - Applied risk mitigation and stakeholder management to unblock project dependencies and respond to external\-data delays\. - Used Tableau, Power BI, and Excel to support executive reporting and analytics\. - Diagnosed reporting inaccuracies associated with messy data and drove cross\-functional data\-cleanup efforts to improve executive visibility\. ## Experience - **Senior Projects and Program Manager at Illinois Department of Public Health \(IDPH\)** (2024\-09\-01–2026\-01\-01) — Serve as program lead for healthcare analytics, reporting, and AI\-adjacent initiatives supporting statewide public health operations, regulatory reporting, and executive decision\-making\. • Managed multiple concurrent healthcare IT projects involving data ingestion pipelines, analytics platforms, dashboard modernization, and automation of reporting workflows used by epidemiology, compliance, and leadership teams\. • Developed Project Charters, Project Management Plans, Scope Statements, Work Breakdown Structures \(WBS\), Project Schedules, Risk Registers, RAID Logs, Change Logs, and Communications Plans in alignment with Project Management Institute \(PMI\) standards\. - **Senior Project Manager / Business Transformation Lead at Loom Technologies Nig\.** (2022\-05\-01–2022\-09\-01) — Managed enterprise digital transformation initiatives including workflow automation, system modernization, and early\-stage AI\-supported process improvements\. • Led business process reengineering efforts using Business Process Model and Notation \(BPMN\), Unified Modeling Language \(UML\), and ARIS Platform to define current\-state and future\-state process architectures\. • Designed automation\-ready processes aligned with data platform integration and AI compatibility requirements\. • Collaborated with AXELOS Information Technology Infrastructure Library Version 4 \(ITIL v4\) certified operations leaders to ensure transformation initiatives aligned with IT service management practices and operational controls\. • Supported organization\-wide change management, stakeholder engagement, and user adoption initiatives\. • Oversaw operational planning, policy formulation, quality oversight, and annual budget recommendations for transformation programs\. - **Senior Project Manager / Agile Delivery Lead at Quantis Pro Ltd\.** (2022\-02\-01–2023\-11\-01) — Led end\-to\-end delivery of AI\-enabled analytics platforms, automation tools, and data\-driven business solutions across consulting engagements\. • Managed complex project portfolios involving data ingestion, analytics modeling, dashboarding, and intelligent automation, coordinating delivery across Agile and Hybrid project management approaches\. • Worked alongside Scaled Agile Framework \(SAFe\) certified release train engineers, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners to support Agile transformation planning and large\-scale program coordination\. • Directed user story creation, backlog grooming, story point estimation, definition of done, and release planning for data and AI\-focused initiatives\. • Coordinated developers, data engineers, business analysts, quality assurance teams, and external vendors across multiple workstreams\. - **Project Manager at Marjifece Integrated Limited** (2021\-01\-01–2022\-04\-01) — Managed the production of the required deliverables, Planned and monitored the project\. • Adopted any delegation and use of project assurance roles within agreed reporting structure\. • Prepared and maintained project, stage and exception plans as required\. • Managed project risks, including the development of contingency plans \. • Monitored overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary\. • Applied change control and configuration management process\. • Maintained an awareness of potential interdependencies with other projects and their impacts\. • Managed project administration\. • Prepared all follow\-up action recommendations\. ## Education - Master of Science, Management Information Systems, General — University of Illinois Springfield (2024\-01\-01–2025\-01\-01) - Certificate, Project Management — Federal University of Technology (2016\-01\-01–2016\-01\-01) - Bachelor, Economics — University of Mkar (2011\-01\-01–2015\-01\-01) ## FAQ ### What does Marvin do? Marvin Akasike is an IT Project Manager and Agile Delivery professional focused on AI\-enabled, data\-driven, automation\-focused, and business\-transformation initiatives\. He has a decade of experience leading cross\-functional delivery in consulting and public\-sector environments\. ### What are Marvin’s strongest project\-delivery capabilities? Marvin’s core strengths include Agile and hybrid delivery, project governance, AI project coordination, resource planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, change management, business\-process reengineering, and dependency management\. He works with Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, Waterfall, PMI\-aligned planning, and operational controls\. ### What did Marvin accomplish at Quantis Pro Ltd\.? At Quantis Pro Ltd\., Marvin led end\-to\-end delivery of AI\-enabled analytics platforms, automation tools, and data\-driven business solutions across consulting engagements\. He managed portfolios involving data ingestion, analytics modeling, dashboarding, and intelligent automation coordinated Agile and hybrid delivery and worked with SAFe\-certified release train engineers, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners on Agile\-transformation planning and large\-scale program coordination\. Marvin also directed user\-story creation, backlog grooming, story\-point estimation, definition of done, and release planning, while coordinating developers, data engineers, business analysts, quality\-assurance teams, and external vendors across workstreams\. ### What did Marvin accomplish at Loom Technologies Nig\.? At Loom Technologies Nig\., Marvin managed enterprise digital\-transformation initiatives involving workflow automation, system modernization, and early\-stage AI\-supported process improvements\. He led business\-process reengineering with BPMN, UML, and the ARIS Platform to define current\-state and future\-state process architectures\. He designed automation\-ready processes for data\-platform integration and AI compatibility, collaborated with ITIL v4\-certified operations leaders, supported change management and user adoption, and oversaw operational planning, policy formulation, quality oversight, and annual budget recommendations for transformation programs\. ### What did Marvin do at Marjifece Integrated Limited? At Marjifece Integrated Limited, Marvin managed delivery production, planned and monitored projects, used delegation and project\-assurance roles within agreed reporting structures, and prepared project, stage, and exception plans\. He managed risks and contingency plans, monitored progress and resource use, initiated corrective actions, applied change control and configuration management, tracked interdependencies with other projects, administered projects, and prepared follow\-up action recommendations\. ### What did Marvin do at the Illinois Department of Public Health? At the Illinois Department of Public Health, Marvin served as program lead for healthcare analytics, reporting, and AI\-adjacent initiatives supporting statewide public\-health operations, regulatory reporting, and executive decision\-making\. He managed concurrent healthcare IT projects involving data\-ingestion pipelines, analytics platforms, dashboard modernization, and reporting\-workflow automation for epidemiology, compliance, and leadership teams\. He developed project charters, project management plans, scope statements, work breakdown structures, schedules, risk registers, RAID logs, change logs, and communications plans aligned with PMI standards\. ### Has Marvin worked at IDP? Marvin previously worked at IDP\. ### What AI\-integration result has Marvin delivered? Marvin implemented an AI\-agent integration using MCP that reduced implementation time by 70%\. ### What results did Marvin achieve on the motor\-vehicle data\-linkage project? Marvin owned a motor\-vehicle data\-linkage project that achieved a 45% increase in executive visibility and 95% on\-time delivery\. ### What types of transformation initiatives has Marvin recently worked on? Marvin has recently worked on business\-transformation projects involving data analytics, automation, and AI systems\. He is particularly focused on larger AI and data\-transformation initiatives\. ### How does Marvin address data\-quality issues and delivery delays? Marvin is experienced in diagnosing messy data behind reporting inaccuracies, coordinating cross\-functional data cleanup, and improving executive visibility\. He also turns external\-data delays into mitigation plans through risk management and stakeholder coordination\. ### What reporting and analytics tools does Marvin use? Marvin is proficient in Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, and Microsoft Excel for executive reporting, analytics, data visualization, and data analysis\. His related capabilities include business analytics, business intelligence, reporting, data analytics, SAS Visual Analytics, and dashboard\-oriented delivery\. ### What governance and project\-management tools does Marvin use? Marvin uses Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Project for project governance, planning, risk management, and delivery coordination\. He also has experience with project management software, technical documentation, documentation, SharePoint, Visio, Microsoft Office, and remote access\. ### What is Marvin’s education? Marvin holds a Certificate in Project Management from the Federal University of Technology, a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Mkar, and a Master of Science in Management Information Systems, General, from the University of Illinois Springfield\. ### What certifications, methodologies, and process disciplines does Marvin bring? Marvin is PMP\-certified and has expertise in Business Process Management\. His delivery and process skills include Agile methodologies, Agile application development, Agile and Waterfall methodologies, Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, BPMN, UML, process mapping, process modeling, business\-process improvement, requirements gathering, business requirements, systems analysis, system architecture, SDLC, change management, and regulatory compliance\. ### What enterprise systems, database, and development technologies does Marvin know? Marvin’s enterprise\-technology skills include SAP S/4HANA, ERP software, ERP implementations, SAP Materials Management, SAP Business Warehouse, Oracle Database, Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Application Express, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Management Studio, SQL, databases, database administration, low\-code development, and order management\. ### What additional business, communication, and commercial skills does Marvin have? Marvin also brings skills in wireframing, user\-interface design, business data communications, business administration, presentations, communication, problem solving, strategic planning, business analysis, leadership, teamwork, personnel management, integrated programs, corporate communications, strategic communications, internal communications, proposal development, proposal writing, pitching ideas, sales presentations, sales, corporate sales, business development, new business development, new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, customer relationship management, sales and marketing, digital marketing, business\-to\-business work, on\-page optimization, entrepreneurship, development and implementation of marketing plans, image editing, education, and time management\. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www\.linkedin\.com/in/ACoAAFSPOqgBEaygRlHMtm8o9C67KVYWl8OBmI0