My Professional Journey

20+ years transforming business challenges into innovative technology solutions across UN agencies and private sector

John Agbo

John Agbo

ICT Expert & Digital Business Leader

With over 20 years of experience transforming business challenges into innovative technology solutions across UN agencies and private sector organizations.

Career Timeline


2024 - Present

Lead, Project and Business Solutions

MPM Projects Ltd

Overseeing planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects while developing tailored business solutions for clients.

Founder & Director

Digital Actions for Support of Community Sustainable Development Initiatives (DACSi)

Intervening in community development projects through digital solutions and capacity-building initiatives.


2022 - 2024

Information Systems Officer

United Nations

  • Automated manual business processes across multiple country offices, increasing operational efficiency by 15%
  • Enhanced staff productivity by 20% through tailored MS365 solutions
  • Resolved 100+ field office tickets ensuring uninterrupted operations

2016 - 2022

ICT Analyst

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

  • Spearheaded development of 10+ customized business solutions including COVID-19 mobile apps
  • Pioneered Nigeria's first humanitarian cargo notification system
  • Coordinated ICT support across four Nigerian state offices

2006 - 2016

ICT Associate

United Nations Development Programme

  • Led transition to Microsoft Office 360 and cloud solutions
  • Designed customized web database applications increasing efficiency by 15%
  • Implemented comprehensive security and disaster recovery plans

2002 - 2006

Various ICT Roles

Médecins Sans Frontières, UNAIDS, Cisco Systems

  • ICT Officer at Médecins Sans Frontières
  • ICT Associate at UNAIDS - Designed ICASA 2005 ICT infrastructure
  • Cisco Instructor and Technical Manager roles

Education & Certifications

Education

Master of Business Administration - Digital Business

EU Business School

2023 - 2025

Master's Degree, Information Technology

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

2010 - 2013

Post Graduate Diploma, Computer Science

Federal University of Technology Minna

2005 - 2007

Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering

University of Agriculture, Makurdi

1992 - 1998

Core Competencies


Technical Skills

  • ICT Project Management
  • Digital Business Solutions
  • Multivendor Cloud Solutions
  • Network Infrastructure
  • Business Process Automation

Leadership Skills

  • Change Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Development
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Digital Transformation
  • Project Leadership

Languages

  • Hausa (Native)
  • English (Full Professional)
  • French (Professional Working)