Onyedikachukwu (Onyi) T.C.E. Mba

Onyi, the Chief Executive Officer of TOECM LLC dba Upgrading Self, is a third-culture individual, analytical/logical learner, and IC personality type with a continuous learning culture and over two decades of enhancing organizational philosophy, processes, systems, and operations across various sectors, including start-ups, mid-size to large companies, and government entities.

As an inclusive, research-oriented, and data-driven servant-leader, his expertise lies in identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and quality. His approach includes process analysis, problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, fostering innovation, collaboration, training and development, and ensuring sustainability.

Onyi is highly skilled in the TOECM system model, adaptive change models, various coaching stances, communication styles, Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP, DevOps), Lean, Six Sigma, third-culture integration, systems thinking, value addition, design thinking, conflict resolution, risk and dependencies management, and stakeholder management. My primary focus is on helping organizations evolve and adapt, ensuring they remain competitive and effective in their operations.

Onyi’s Continuous Learning Culture:

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – in progress
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt – Apr 2024
  • Lean Six Sigma 2023 Conference – October 2023
  • SAFe® 6 Release Train Engineer (RTE) – Apr 2023
  • SAFe® 5 Release Train Engineer (RTE) – Dec 2022
  • Scrum Foundations Educator, from Scrum Alliance® – Aug 2022
  • Certified Scrum Professional®-ScrumMaster (CSP®-SM) – Aug 2022
  • Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM℠) – Jun 2021
  • Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) – Sep 2020
  • Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) – Feb 2018
  • Certificate of Participation in the Anti Money Laundering / Countering Financial Terrorism – May 2016
  • B2 Diploma in French Language Studies (DELF B2) – Feb 2016
  • B1 Diploma in French Language Studies (DELF B1) – Nov 2014
  • CIIN – Chartered Insurance Agent – Oct 2014
  • BSc Computer Science – Dec 2005
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Emeka Akhionbare

Emeka, an external partner of TOECM LLC dba Upgrading Self, has had a cross-functional experience spanning industries like finance, oil and gas, electricity and power generation, and equity compensation in over 2 decades.
He is skilled in process improvement, risk management, cyber-security, client/stakeholder management and more.

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Emeka’s Continuous Learning Culture:

  • MS, Environmental Practice, Royal Roads University – in view
  • Canada’s Association of IT Professionals – Dec 2023
  • Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University – Sep 2023
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) – Sep 2023
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) – June 2023
  • GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT) – April 2023
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt – Aug 2022
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt – Jan 2022
  • Business Analysis – Jan 2022
  • Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) – Jan 2022
  • Post Diploma Certificate , Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Bow Valley College – Apr 2021
  • Cloud Application Developer Foundation – Apr 2021
  • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor – Quality Certification – 2015
  • MSc Environmental Management, Enugu State University of Science and Technology – Jul 2013
  • BSc Geology, University of Port Harcourt – Aug 2004