Kijem (Wainchom) E.

Senior Principal Consultant

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Douala, Cameroon

Experience

Dec 2015 - Present
10 years 1 month
Douala, Cameroon

Senior Principal Consultant

Fusion Technology Consulting

  • Leading strategy development infused with clarity and purpose for developing strategy for over 100 dozens of Startups, SMEs and NGOs.
  • Helping Startups, SMEs and NGOs design and/or overhaul their processes, systems and organizations for operational excellence.
  • Conducting and coordinating targeted training and coaching projects for managers and executives.
Oct 2012 - Nov 2015
3 years 2 months
Douala, Cameroon

Chief Operating Officer

SNS MOBILITY (MVNO)

  • Developed strategy in collaboration with the CEO.
  • Planned, designed and launched every aspect of the MVNO that became the first operator to popularize 3G Internet services in Cameroon.
  • Built out and supervised a unique distribution network that successfully drove sales from zero to over a billion F CFA in 3 years.
  • Led and was fully responsible for all business operations.
Jan 2007 - Sep 2012
5 years 9 months
Douala, Cameroon

Managing Director

Softprix Sarl

  • Developed strategy and was fully responsible for all business operations.
  • Implemented several IT optimization solutions for our clients, including virtual desktops and print management solutions that helped our customers cut IT infrastructure total cost of ownership (TCO) by over 70% in some cases.
Jan 2000 - Dec 2006
7 years
Douala, Cameroon

Managing Director

Douala1.com S.A.

  • Coordinated the strategic review that led to the creation of the first Wireless Data Services Provider in Cameroon.
  • Led strategy development and all business operations.
  • Led the company to a series of systems integration and corporate services contract wins that earned the CISCO regional partnership.

Summary

Business Strategist, Innovator, Business Systems Integrator, Process Design and Management Leader with over 30 years’ experience launching and managing multiple Startups and supporting SMEs and NGOs. Led and managed the successful launch of the first Wireless Data Service Provider in Cameroon and the second Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO). Deep experience in Business Strategy and Execution in the IT and Telecom industries. I am a Problem-solver and solutions professional at my core.

Skills

  • I Have Extensive Experience Developing Strategy For Over Dozens Of Startups, Smes And Ngos With A Strong Focus On Building Purpose-driven Organisations That Create Tremendous Value.
  • Leading Strategy Development Infused With Clarity And Purpose For Dozens Of Startups, Smes And Ngos.
  • Helping Startups, Smes And Ngos Design And/or Overhaul Their Processes, Systems And Organizations For Operational Excellence.
  • Conducting And Coordinating Targeted Training And Coaching Projects For Managers And Executives.
  • I Have Effectively Used My Background In Engineering, Systems Design And Process Improvement To Plan, Design And Deploy Business Operations For Dozens Of Organisations, With A Sharp Focus On Building Operational Agility And Excellence.
  • I Have Over 30 Years Of Business Leadership And Over 15 Years Of Leadership Consulting Experience. I Know How To Build And Lead High Performance Teams.
  • Product Management.
  • Customer Service Management.
  • Service Delivery Management.
  • Business Development.
  • Technology Marketing.

Languages

English
Native
French
Advanced

Education

Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

Quantic School of Business & Technology

Executive Master’s in Business Administration (EMBA) · Business Administration · Washington, United States

Oct 1991 - Jun 1992

University of Bradford

MSc, Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management · Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management · Bradford, United Kingdom

Oct 1988 - Jun 1991

University of Leeds

Beng, Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Leeds, United Kingdom

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