Senior IT Project Manager specializing in financial services transformation, AI/ML governance, and enterprise program delivery across complex, regulated environments.
I am a Los Angeles-based IT Project Manager and consultant with over a decade of enterprise experience delivering mission-critical technology programs for large, complex organizations — including one of Africa's largest banking institutions.
My career spans core banking transformations, enterprise data migrations, SAP ERP implementations, cybersecurity programs, and AI/ML governance frameworks. I've managed 44 concurrent IT projects across 1,800+ branches, led cross-functional teams of 50+ members, and delivered programs contributing to $500M+ in organizational impact — all within highly regulated, compliance-driven environments.
Prior to my international banking career, I spent eight years in Los Angeles financial services at Imperial Capital LLC, where I built the operational IT foundation that grounds my understanding of U.S. market standards, regulatory expectations, and client-service culture.
Today, through ID Tech Consulting, I bring that global enterprise depth to U.S. financial institutions and public sector agencies navigating their next wave of digital transformation — whether that's cloud migration, AI adoption, core system modernization, or IT governance improvement.
"Replacing the engine of a plane mid-flight — that is what core banking transformation across 1,800 branches feels like. The discipline it demands is exactly what I bring to every engagement."
— Imiru DeguFocused engagements for financial institutions and public sector agencies that need experienced IT leadership — not generalist consulting.
Establishing and optimizing Program Management Offices, governing multi-million-dollar IT portfolios, and delivering enterprise programs on time and under budget.
End-to-end program management for core banking implementations, digital channel launches, and legacy modernization — with zero-disruption delivery methodology.
Developing responsible AI adoption roadmaps, model risk management frameworks, and governance structures tailored for regulated financial and public sector environments.
Preparing organizations for IT audits, strengthening cybersecurity posture, and building compliance frameworks aligned to CISA, ISO 27001, NIST, and ITIL standards.
Planning and overseeing cloud migration programs (Azure, AWS), data center modernization, and infrastructure transformation with rigorous risk and change management.
Structuring vendor ecosystems, negotiating SLAs, and managing multi-supplier IT contracts to ensure accountability, quality, and measurable cost optimization.
All credentials are active and verifiable on my Credly profile.
Practical perspectives on IT project management, financial services transformation, and AI governance — drawn from real enterprise experience.
What does it take to replace the technology powering 1,800+ branches without a single moment of unplanned downtime? Stakeholder architecture, data archaeology, vendor relationships built under pressure, Agile translated for banking — and a warning about AI governance that every U.S. institution needs to hear now.
The OCC, CFPB, and Federal Reserve are already publishing guidance. Institutions building frameworks now will be positioned far ahead of those treating AI as a pilot.
The intersection of secure software development and IT audit functions is where most enterprise risk hides — and where most organizations are least prepared.
Coming soon: "What U.S. Banks Can Learn from Africa's Fastest-Growing Digital Banking Markets"
Coming soon: "Agile in a Regulated Environment: How to Make It Work Without Breaking Compliance"
Whether you're exploring a consulting engagement, discussing a leadership opportunity, or simply want to exchange ideas on financial services technology — I welcome the conversation. Based in Los Angeles and available for engagements across California and beyond.