Fractional CTO & Technology Advisory
Technology strategy, architecture and roadmap for founders and leadership teams who need senior direction without a full-time hire.
Technology Leader · Cybersecurity · Project Delivery
Building secure, future-ready technology for a fast-changing Africa.
I'm Hyelda Joseph Fomnya — a CTO, cybersecurity professional and project leader with 15+ years turning complex technology into practical capability for organisations and the people who run them.
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Countries reached across Africa
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A seasoned bridge between technology and business
Hyelda translates complex technology — including AI and emerging tools — into practical capability people can apply with confidence, from boardroom strategy to hands-on delivery.
CTO & Group Head of IT Infrastructure & Projects
Enterprise cybersecurity & risk management
PMP-led delivery across multi-country teams
What I do
Services
Advisory and delivery for organisations that need a senior technology hand.
Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Security frameworks, enterprise risk strategies, threat mitigation, IT governance and regulatory compliance for high-stakes environments.
Project & Programme Delivery
PMP-led delivery of software, ERP and infrastructure projects — from discovery to launch, across multi-country teams.
Digital Transformation
Modernising systems and processes, integrating platforms, and building the operating model to sustain the change.
AI & Digital-Skills Facilitation
Workshops and capacity-building that make AI and emerging tools practical for teams and early-career professionals.
Mentoring & Speaking
Keynotes, panels and one-to-one mentoring on technology careers, leadership and building in Africa.
Have a technology challenge worth solving?
From strategy and security to stalled projects and team upskilling — let’s talk about where you need a senior hand.
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From the blog
Notes on cybersecurity, AI, digital transformation and building in Africa.
Digital Transformation & IT Leadership
Digital Transformation for African Businesses: A Practical Roadmap
Digital transformation is not buying software — it is changing how your business runs. A practical, phased roadmap for organisations across Africa.
Cybersecurity & Risk
A Cybersecurity Checklist for African SMEs: 7 Risks That Actually Matter
Most small and mid-sized African businesses do not need a huge security budget — they need to close the few gaps attackers actually exploit. Here are seven.
Digital Transformation & IT Leadership
How to Hire a Fractional CTO in Africa (and When You Actually Need One)
A fractional CTO gives growing African businesses senior technology leadership without a full-time hire. Here is when you need one, what they do, and how to choose the right fit.