Yusuf Baker

CIO (Chief Information Officer)

Yusuf Baker is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

  • Johannesburg, South Africa
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About Yusuf Baker

Yusuf Baker is the Chief Information Officer at Spartan SME Finance, leading the architecture, development, and management of financial systems and processes. With over 25 years in financial services technology, he combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership. He co-founded Xiriuz Systems, specializing in banking back-office and finance software. His educational background includes an MBA from GIBS, Master's degrees in Information Systems and Applied Ethics from WITS, and a B.Comm from UKZN. He holds numerous certifications in risk management, IT governance, enterprise architecture, and is a Certified Director. His expertise spans fintech innovation, Islamic finance, IT governance, and ethical technology leadership.

Roles5

  1. 2010-Present

    Chief Information Officer (CIO)

    Spartan SME Finance

    Current status not recorded

  2. 2008

    IT Subcommittee Chair and Non-executive Director

    Marang Financial Services (NPO)

    Current status not recorded

  3. 2001

    Co-founder and Director of Operations & Research and Development

    Xiriuz Systems

    Current status not recorded

  4. 1999

    Director of Research and Development

    Zara Financial Systems

    Current status not recorded

  5. —

    CIO

    Spartan SME Finance

    Current status not recorded

Background

Education

  • Master of Commerce in Information Systems

    University of the Witwatersrand (WITS)

    2016-2017

  • Master of Arts in Applied Ethics

    University of the Witwatersrand (WITS)

    2010-2013

  • MBA in Finance and Strategy Execution

    Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), University of Pretoria

    2008-2009

  • Bachelor of Commerce in Business Economics and Information Systems

    University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)

    1992-1996

Awards

  • Certified Expert in Risk Management - Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (2016)
  • Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT - ISACA (2015)
  • Certified Director - Institute of Directors (2013)
  • Enterprise Architect - Zachman International (2009)
  • TOGAF - The Open Group (2009)
  • CMMI - Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon University (2009)
  • Microsoft Certified Professional (2014)
  • Microsoft Certified Professional CRM (2014)
  • Microsoft Dynamics Customization and Configuration in CRM 2013 (2014)
  • SJCP - Sun Microsystems (2007)
  • RPG Developer - LUSO (1996)

Frequently asked about Yusuf Baker

Which companies has Yusuf Baker worked at?
Spartan SME Finance, Marang Financial Services (NPO), Xiriuz Systems and Zara Financial Systems.
Where is Yusuf Baker based?
Johannesburg, South Africa.