Robinson Tombari Sibe, PhD is the Co-Founder, CEO and Lead Forensic Examiner of Digital Footprints Nig. Ltd. He is a Cybersecurity and Digital Forensic Expert. He has two decades of experience managing several IT projects and teams. He is an official member of the Forbes Technology Council. He is also a Visiting Fellow of the University of South Wales and a Doctoral Dissertation Chair (Cybersecurity) at Capitol Technology University, Maryland, USA.
He has a PhD in Information Technology (Digital Forensics) and a Master’s degree in Digital Forensics from the University of the Cumberlands, Kentucky, USA. He also holds a Master’s degree in Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt and a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering (Second Class Upper) from the Rivers State University. He is certified by EC-Council as a Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO). He is also a PECB Certified Chief Information Security Officer.
He is a PECB Certified Lead Forensic Examiner. He is certified by the National White Collar Crime Center, USA, as a Certified Cyber Crime Examiner (3CE) and a Certified Economic Crime Forensic Examiner (CECFE). He also holds other industry certifications such as Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA), Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO), Mobile Device Investigator (MDI), P2CO-P2C Certified Operator (Paraben), DSMO-DS Certified Mobile Operator (Paraben), Certified Cybersecurity Assurance Professional, and many others. He is a Member of High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), a member of the Computer Technology Investigators Network (CTIN), a member of the Institute of Electrical Electronic Engineers (IEEE), a COREN (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria) Registered Computer Engineer, and a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.
Determined to bridge the gap between the academia and the industry, Dr. Sibe also took on a lecturing role in the Department of Computer Engineering, Rivers State University. His work experience has taken him through E-Sense Technologies Ltd, Infoterra Systems Ltd, Delta Systematics Ltd, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc and First Bank Nigeria Plc, and consulted for several clients in the Public and Private Sector. He has also worked on several projects, specifically in areas such as e-Government, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Data Analytics, Geospatial Application Designs, Environment, etc.
He is currently the CEO/Lead Forensic Examiner of Digital Footprints Nig. Ltd, Nigeria's leading Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity company. He also serves on several Boards. He is the Chairman of Agro Preciso Ltd, an Agro-tech company based in Nigeria. He serves on the Board of the Africa ICT Alliance (AfICTA). He also serves as a Member of the Technical Board of Diplomates for Digital Forensics of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria. He is a great team player and has led many successful multidisciplinary teams. He has written and delivered several papers and lectures internationally.
Rimmon Kisten, AfICTA Board, based in Durban, KZN, ZA, is currently a CISO | Director at Icon Information Systems Limited, bringing experience from previous roles at Icon Information Systems Limited, Strauss Daly Incorporated and Subsidiaries and Strauss Daly Incorporated. Rimmon Kisten holds a 2013 - 2015 Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Technology Management @ Chifley Business School. With a robust skill set that includes Firewalls, CCNA, IT Management, ITIL, Cisco Technologies, and more, Rimmon Kisten contributes valuable insights to the industry.
Bimbo Abioye, AfICTA Board, is the Group Managing Director, Founder, and Co-Owner of FinTrak Software Co. Ltd. – an indigenous software solution provider in Nigeria and many African countries. He has over 30 years of audit, banking, finance, and information technology experience, with deep practical subject matter expertise in financial processes, technology, and the business world. He has attended and also facilitated several local and overseas training in Africa, the U.K., and the USA. Bimbo Abioye is also the current President, of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria.
Bimbo has very deep practical insight into financial instruments dynamics, banking operations, enterprise performance reporting, and enterprise financial reporting based on local and international standards having worked as a Financial Consultant and external Auditor in the Manufacturing and Financial Services Industry and during his career in the Executive Management cadre in the Financial Services Industry worked variously as Chief Internal Auditor, Chief Financial Officer with a Discount House (Associated Discount House Limited now Coronation Merchant Bank Limited). He also worked as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, and later AGM and Divisional Head in Charge of Banking Operations and Technology while working and a Commercial Bank (Reliance Bank Limited now Polaris Bank).
He is the Chief Solution Architect behind the design and development of many of FinTrak Software solution offerings which include FinTrak ERP Software, FinTrak IFRS-based Financial Reporting System, FinTrak Enterprise Performance Management System, FinTrak Banking System, FinTrak Credit Risk 360, FinTrak Manufacturing System, FinTrak Underwriting System for Insurance industry, FinTrak Enterprise Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence and FinTrak eBusiness Suite.
FinTrak Software is powered by a workforce of over 175 highly motivated employees inclusive of Four (4) Executive Directors and three (3) Non-Executive Directors. The company has deployed over 200 technology implementations across Africa. The company is certified to Four (4) ISOs - ISO 20000:2018 for IT Service Management Systems; ISO 27001:2013 for Information Security Management Systems; ISO 22301:2019 for Business Continuity Management Systems and ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems. The first IT company in Africa to hold 4 ISO Credentials.
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
14 Commercial Banks in Nigeria, 3 Merchant Banks in Nigeria, 10 Commercial Banks in Other African Countries, 8 Mortgage Banks, 4 Insurance Companies, 1 Manufacturing company and 1 Federal Government and Work Bank Owned
Christel- Diane Wetche Youbi, AfICTA Board is a Cameroonian born female leader who hold a master degree in International communication and public action as well as a Master of Business administration. She started her carrier with General Electric where she occupied several positions of which are Sales leader for GE Renewables for central Africa and business development manager for GE West and Central Africa. She ended her career at GE as the country coordinator in 2018. Her entrepreneurial spirit led to the creation of A&M Group of which she is the founder and CEO.
She is an active member of Africa ICT Alliance - AfICTA and actively involved in activities geared toward the realization of its vision which is to fulfill the promise of the digital age for everyone in Africa, and keen about the achievement of the African Union Digital Transformation Agenda 2030, sharing her expertees on various AfICTA conferences and committees.
Youbi has a remarkable communication skill in both French and English with proven track records in Research, market analyses, business strategy, marketing, sales and growth initiates.
Rachael Shitanda, the Vice Chair of East Africa, is a distinguished computer scientist with a multi-faceted career. Currently serving as a Council Member in the Computer Society of Kenya's Policy Formulation and Engagement Committee, she also holds the position of Head of Products at Mentorlst.
With a diverse professional background encompassing technology, cybersecurity, product leadership, and education technology, Rachael Shitanda provides invaluable counsel to organizations on critical aspects such as IT Governance, Cybersecurity, Audit, Risk Management, Policy Development, and Education Technology.
Her reputation for fostering creativity and her exceptional ability to connect with people is widely recognized. As an Executive Member of the Computer Society of Kenya, Rachael has played a pivotal role in advancing the technology landscape across Africa. Her extensive experience in this field has enabled her to drive innovation and technological progress throughout the continent.
Rachael's impact is palpable in numerous organizations, where she has contributed significantly to the formulation of policies related to Internet usage, business transformation, product development, and the enhancement of system usability and overall efficiency.
