Dare Oke
About Dare Oke
Dare Oke is an Information Technology Support Engineer (QA) at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, with extensive experience in software quality analysis and user training. He holds an MBA from Walden University and a Doctor of Business Administration, and has worked in various roles within the Federal Reserve System since 2015.
Work at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Dare Oke has been employed as an Information Technology Support Engineer (QA) at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since 2018. In this role, he analyzes and reports production problems to senior management and collaborates with technology groups to resolve issues. His responsibilities include coordinating production implementation of environmental and application changes to ensure high availability. Oke has also contributed to the development of business and user requirements for Fedwire® applications and has developed and executed comprehensive test plans for over 40 Fedwire® business line applications.
Previous Experience at Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Before joining the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Dare Oke worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City as a Senior Software Quality Analyst/Lead from 2015 to 2018. In this position, he was responsible for negotiating QA environment schedules for competing time-critical projects and ongoing maintenance activities. Oke's role involved close collaboration with various stakeholders across the Federal Reserve System to support multiple concurrent initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Dare Oke holds a Doctor of Business Administration from Walden University, which he completed from 2017 to 2021. He also earned a Master of Business Administration in Corporate Finance from the same institution, studying from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he obtained two Bachelor's degrees in Accounting, one from Lee University (2003-2008) and another from Morgan State University (2008-2013). His educational background provides a strong foundation in business and information technology.
Training and Development Contributions
In his current role, Dare Oke has assisted in creating user training materials and has trained various user groups, including Wholesale Operating Sites and the Backup Production Operations support team. His efforts in training and development contribute to enhancing the operational efficiency and user understanding of technology systems within the Federal Reserve.
Analytical Skills and Problem-Solving
Dare Oke has demonstrated strong analytical skills by analyzing and reporting production problems to senior management. His ability to work closely with technology groups to resolve issues showcases his problem-solving capabilities. Oke's experience in coordinating production implementation and developing test plans further highlights his expertise in ensuring the reliability and functionality of IT systems.