Okechukwu Henry Onyezi (B.Eng, Mit, MBA)
About Okechukwu Henry Onyezi (B.Eng, Mit, MBA)
Okechukwu Henry Onyezi is a seasoned professional in business and technical operations, currently serving as Manager at Dotgo LLC. He has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector, having held various roles including Co-Founder at FroggyTalk and Founder at Provnex, and has achieved significant milestones in customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
Current Role at Gupshup
Okechukwu Henry Onyezi serves as the Manager of Business & Technical Operations at Gupshup, specifically for Dotgo LLC, since 2023. His role involves overseeing business and technical operations within the organization. In addition to this position, he also holds the title of Lead Operations Engineer at Gupshup, where he has been working since 2022. His responsibilities include managing technical projects and ensuring operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Kirusa
Before his current roles, Onyezi worked at Kirusa in various capacities. He served as a Technical Support Engineer from 2016 to 2018 and later as a Technical Lead from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he achieved close to 100% customer satisfaction and maintained a service uptime of 99.97%. He also led a team that signed major aggregators for Rich Business Messaging, contributing to significant revenue growth.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Onyezi co-founded FroggyTalk in 2023 and KREW54 from 2022 to 2023, both operating remotely. He also founded Provnex, where he worked from 2021 to 2023. These ventures reflect his commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship in the technology sector.
Educational Background
Onyezi has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Madonna University from 2005 to 2010. He later obtained a Master's degree in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management from the University of Lagos from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, he completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from the University of South Wales from 2019 to 2023, and he studied Business Technology Management with a focus on Digital Transformation at the India School of Business in 2017.
Achievements in Technical Operations
Onyezi has made significant contributions to technical operations throughout his career. He managed telecommunication carrier relationships with a combined subscriber base of 120 million in Nigeria. He successfully coordinated with Google and mobile operators to expand RCS user reach to 15 million by September 2022. His leadership resulted in a 50x revenue increase while managing a team of engineers.