about team
We have a combined years of experience spanning more than 25 years
We seamlessly merge two key components – economics and information technology. This is the main factor that sets us apart from our competition and allows us to deliver a specialist business consultancy service.
Meet Our Team
London
Chukwuka Agu
Chief Executive Officer
Appointed CEO in 2013. Chuka Agu holds a Computing degree from the University of Portsmouth. Mr. Agu has over a decade of experience in Financial Services, Business Consulting, Client & Partner Relationship Management, Marketing & Sales.
Chuka is currently CEO and is responsible for leading the development and execution of Neptune Groups’ long-term strategy and has overseen Neptune Group’s year-on-year growth, new product development, and has taken the business into new unexplored markets.
Steven Phillips
Group System Administrator
A computer veteran of nearly 40 years, predominantly in data center operations. Initially managing networks, and then progressing to running the entire operations team, as IT Director.
Steve is a member of the British Computer Society and has worked in diverse industries such as Metal semi fabrication, food distribution, petrochemical, Insurance, and Banking software companies.
Steve is a member of the British Computer Society and has worked in diverse industries such as Metal semi fabrication, food distribution, petrochemical, Insurance, and Banking software companies.
Adeniyi Badejo
Head of Professional Services
Niyi Badejo is a seasoned financial technology professional with over two decades of experience covering financial services and Information technology. A graduate of Banking and Finance from Olabisi Onabanjo University. Niyi worked with Omega Bank followed by a brief stint with Trade Bank (Nigeria) Plc before leaving for the leading banking technology provider Computer System Associates Ltd (CSA) as Business Consultant where he worked later as Sales Manager.
Niyi joined Neptune Software Group in the UK in October 2007 where he has worked to date in various capacities ranging from software testing, implementation and support, business analysis, and product management.
Regions
Thomas Waltair
Regional Director (India)
Thomas Waltair joined Neptune Software Group in 2006 as the very first member of Neptune’s India office in Chennai. He is the Head of product engineering for Neptune’s flagship universal core banking products Rubikon and Orbit-R. He is responsible for the entire offshore product engineering team comprising 100+ members.
Thomas sits on the Neptune India’s Board as the Executive Director. He handles the global product support and is responsible for the sales process in the region. Before joining the Neptune group, Waltair worked at Accenture Technology Group and CSC. He holds a Masters in Computer Applications from Madras University, Chennai.
Edward Makole
Group Regional Director (East Africa)
Edward Joined Neptune Software in 2003 bringing on board eight years of banking experience in Treasury dealership and Operations from Daima Bank where he was actively involved in a leading role in the bank’s Y2K compliance and the clearing house automation.
Since Joining Neptune in 2003, Edward has successfully anchored various core banking projects in East Africa and the SADC region, growing through various roles to his current role as the regional director. Based in the Nairobi office, he mentors a team of professionals that provide implementation and technical support services to our clients. Under his leadership, the region has been successful in opportunity identification, new client acquisition, project implementation, and relationship management.
David Majomi
Regional Director (West Africa)
David Majomi, an ICT practitioner, has been involved in the development, implementation, support, and sales of several banking applications. David manages Neptune’s interests and activities in the West African region. Before this, David worked with Computer Systems Associates which he joined as a consultant and rose to the position of director in charge of product development.
David earlier worked with KPMG Peat Marwick where he was involved in providing consulting services to banks. David has M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in computer science obtained from the University of Lagos and Obafemi Awolowo University respectively. He has attended several ICT, banking, and management courses. David is a member of several professional associations.
Gonza Sizya
Country Director - Tanzania
Has been in this role since February 2012. Mr. Gonza Sizya has over 17 years of experience in providing technical support, Core Banking implementations, and project Management leadership. He joined the Neptune Software family in May 2003 as a Core Banking consultant, having previously worked as a Software Development & Sales Manager for Infosys IPS Ltd. Mr. Gonza Sizya holds an MBA in Business, is a postgraduate in Scientific Computing and a Bachelor’s degree in Education
Victor Kerunga
Executive Director - East Africa
A position he has held for the last seven years. He has over 15 years of experience spanning several areas of Banking Business automation, Technical Support, and Operations. He has vast knowledge managing and implementing critical Core banking and alternate channel projects, sales, and corporate strategy. he joined the Neptune Software family in April 2006 having served in Banking operations and I.T. departments in a financial institution.
Mr. Victor Kerunga holds a Master’s in Information Technology [MIT] and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration-Accounting.
Micheal Ighietseme
Head of Product Development - West Africa
Hold a Bachelors degree in Computer Science with over 20 years of experience in the Banking and Information Technology sectors and has been involved in the design, development, implementation, and support of more than four Core Banking applications in areas spanning deposit processing, loans processing, General Ledger processing, Electronic Channels, Trade Finance and Treasury.
Michael started his career in the banking industry as a programmer involved in the design and development of a core banking solution before joining Computer Systems Associates as a Senior Software Specialist from where he moved to Neptune Software Limited