AYOTUNDE DANIEL AKINOLA

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: I am a well-trained electronics power systems, energy, engineering facilities and project specialist with over 18 years of continuous engineering, technology and management experience inclusive; in the development and implementation of engineering infrastructural projects, which cut across data centers, renewable energy systems, electrical and electronics power systems, high, medium and low voltages electrical power transmission, distribution and compact substations, that ranges up to 330KV in capacities all over Nigeria and across West Africa.
MOTIVATION: Strategic knowledge acquisition, implementation and transfer, for occupation, customer’s      satisfaction, industrial technological development and professionalism putting precision, principles, processes, quality and standard to work.

CORE TRAINED FIELDS OF COMPETENCE
 Project Management
 Contract and Tender Management
 Service Management
 Strategic Management
 Secure Power Systems and Renewable Energy Technology 
 Supply Chain and Operations Management
 Data Centre Infrastructure Development
 Technical Services Operation Management
 Engineering Facilities Management
 Products and Sales Support Management
 Health Safety and Environment Management 
 Electrical Panel Solutions, Transformers, Automation and Control Systems
 Training Management

WORK EXPERIENCE

December 2022 till Date

Head of Project Deployment – Gas Generators, Energy Systems and Power Solutions

Biswal Limited

22A, Guiness Road,

Ogba Industrial Estate,

Ogba,

Lagos.

Job Summary:

1. The Head of Project Deployment is responsible for the Planning, direction, coordination, implementation, executive, control, and completion of the Gas project, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments, and goals of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Create project charter and conceptualize project within company’s overall corporate objectives and strategies
2. Identify key stakeholders and create stakeholders’ engagement & management templates
3. Develop a comprehensive project management plan detailing the sequence of activities associated to the project
4. Determine the resources (time, budget, resources and so on) required to complete the project
5. Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
6. Determine the objectives, measures, quality metrics and acceptance criteria upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
7. In consultation with the appropriate manager, recruit, interview and select staff and/or volunteers with appropriate skills for the project activities
8. Manage project staff and/or volunteers according to the established policies and practices of the organization
9. Develop forms and records to document project activities and knowledge
10. Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
11. Control and monitor key project indices such as schedule, costs, quality, and resources
12. Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date
13. Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for management as outlined in funding agreements
14. Control project ‘fit for purpose’ by monitoring project communication, risks and stakeholders’ engagement
15. Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
16. Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase
17. Conduct project variance analysis and document lessons learnt
18. Collect feedback on project deliverables performance as input for continuous performance improvement 
19. Manage the development and implementation of a safe working environment for everyone on the project and the continuing establishment of an incident and injury free culture

February 2020 to December 2022

Senior Project Development Manager - Energy Systems and Power Solutions

Biswal Limited

22A, Guiness Road,

Ogba Industrial Estate,

Ogba,

Lagos.

Job Summary

1. The Senior Project Development Manager as assigned, will Head the Special Project Team and oversees projects from start up to close out within the Project Implementations Department in line with Biswal Limited Nigeria’s business goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
2. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
3. Implement project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties.
4. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
5. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crisis, and devise contingency plans.
6. Deliver project with the required conditions.
7. Conduct project evaluation review to assess project success.
8. Adopt recommendations where necessary.
9. Ensure excellent customer focus.
10. Build Customer Relationship and maintain it.
11. Develop and deliver progress reports, required documentation, and presentations to client.
12. Develop customer relationship and associated communications documents.
13. Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
14. Deliver projects within set time and cost budget.
15. Coach and supervise project team members and contractors and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
16. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel

February 2018 to February 2020

General Manager – Energy Systems, Power and Control Solutions Business

(Electronic Power Solutions, Engineering, Projects and Services) 

Actolog Solutions Limited

(Makelsan Uninterruptible Power Supplies) 

6, Ilojo Crescent, Off Ikorodu Road, 

Obanikoro / Anthony Village, 

Lagos, Nigeria

 Responsibilities includes

1. Develop and implement business strategies to promote company’s products and ensure expansion of client-base and the achievement of her business objectives.
2. Formulate policy direction and supervise the Technical Team of the company
3. Develop short-, medium- and long-term business plans for the organization
4. Achieve a personal sales target 
5. Supervise and achieve a company-wide turnover Supervise and achieve a service level agreement 
6. Communicate marketing targets to unit members and ensure appropriate documentation, monitor and evaluate performance and recommend appropriate reward or sanctions.
7. Confer with management, clients, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
8. Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals
9. Analyse technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
10. Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment through the engineering department.
11. Direct, review, and approve project design and implementation strategies
12. Development of manpower within the technical department and ensure that proper resource management and succession planning is in place. 
13. Proactively develop a good stock record of equipment and relevant spare parts to ensure prompt supply to customers and repairs of faulty equipment
14. Liaise with the OEM for prompt replacement of warranty parts 
15. Develop a standard HSE policy for the company and secure the safety of the company manpower by continuously improving equipment safety and safe ways of working.
16. Organize and supervise regular product training for the Technical and Marketing team of the company

• Coordinate the activities of the marketing unit to ensure effective implementation of commercial policies and guidelines.
• Prepare Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual report/Forecast on the Business direction of the company
• Report Directly to the MD/CEO of the company

December 2017 to February 2018

Assistant General Manager

(Head of Division: Engineering, Projects and Services) 

Gil Automations Limited

GIL Automation

Daily Times Complex

Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos.

Responsibilities includes

1. Reporting to the Managing Director and General Manager
2. Lead all technical projects from start to completion. 
3. Effective project tracking in tandem with customers agreed schedule. 
4. Maintaining Project cost within the profitability analysis for the company. 
5. Advise on technical bids and tenders to Internal Sales on behalf of Engineering Department in agreement with General Manager. 
6. Proficiently manage the complexities associated with large, enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, and communicate effectively with Technical Leads. 
7. Serve as the “face” of assigned projects, interacting with Technical Leads on results, status, risks/issues and mitigation strategies. 
8. Concurrently manage multiple projects that are at various stages in the project life cycle. 
9. Monitor progress of each assigned project against the overall plan and act with urgency to notify leadership of any issues that require resolution. 
10. Drive to the root cause of lagging projects and work with technical heads to define the appropriate mitigation strategies. 
11. Understand the broader business environment, organizational strategy and factor this understanding into customer reviews and finalization of project findings and recommendations. 
12. Communicate strategic alignment and objectives of project to teams 
13. Oversees & direct the work of other project managers as part of an overall project strategy. 
14. Prepare and maintain master schedule for all assigned projects. 
15. Assess, recommend and promote approaches for applying project management methodologies and technologies to large scale projects. 
16. Serve as a champion of the PMO and project management best practices and standards across the division. 
17. Perform quality assurance (QA) reviews of all program/project deliverables and analyses. 
18. Proactively seek to develop own skills and those of team members.

October 2017 to November 2017

Senior Project Manager

(Deputy Head of Division: Engineering, Projects and Services) 

Gil Automations Limited

GIL Automation

Daily Times Complex

Lateef Jakande Road, 

Agidingbi, Ikeja,

Lagos.

November 2014 to September 2017

Senior Technology Manager

(Electronics Power Systems, Projects and Services) 

Structured Energy Systems Limited

13, Alhaji Bashorun Street, 

Off Normal Williams, 

South West Ikoyi,

Ikoyi, 

Lagos.

Responsibilities at Structured Energy Systems Limited includes

1. Head of Department: Engineering Projects and Services 
2. Design and Deployment of Renewable Energy Systems.
3. Design and Deployment of Low Voltage Panels. 
4. Technical Project Management.
5. Analyzing energy systems from technical, commercial and policy standpoints
6. Energy finance, economics and energy markets
7. The operation of renewable and non-renewable energy systems
8. Auditing different types of energy systems, including carbon emissions
9. Combining technical and commercial knowledge to guide business decision making
10. SLA (Service Level Agreement Management).
11. Planned Preventive Maintenance.
12. Business and Project Proposal Development.
13. Customers Interfacing and Confidence Assurance.
14. Bill of Quantity Development, Validation and Sales Support.
15. Business Development Support.
16. Project Planning and Team Management.
17. Implement Value Engineering.
18. Reduce cost while maintaining quality.
19. Give better value and optimize cost.
20. Identify and avoid unnecessary cost.
21. Lower Project Lifecycle cost.
22. Achieve fit for purpose design.
23. Workshop Repair Management.
24. Procurement Advisory.
25. Quality Control, Assurance, Health, Safety and Environmental Coach/Practitioner.

List of Major Customers and Projects at Structured Energy Systems Limited includes

June 2013 to October 2014

Contract - Project Manager

(Projects and Services Department) 

Schneider-Electric Nigeria Limited

1, Tunde Gafar Close, 

Off Adeniyi Jone Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos. 

Responsibilities at Schneider Electric Limited includes:

1. Project Management using SAP Software
2. Project Management using Microsoft Project Software.
3. Lead the planning and implementation of project.
4. Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.
5. Define project tasks and resource requirements.
6. Develop full scale project plans.
7. Assemble and coordinate project staff.
8. Manage project budget.
9. Manage project resource allocation.
10. Plan and schedule project timelines.
11. Track project deliverables using appropriate tools.
12. Provide direction and support to project team.
13. Quality assurance.
14. Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders.
15. Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.
16. Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
17. Project evaluations and assessment of results.

List of Equipment with Technical Knowledge at Schneider Electric Nigeria includes:

1. Low voltage panels ranging from 100A to 4000A.
2. Medium Voltage Switchboards 33KV.
3. Low Voltage Switchboards 11KV.
4. Voltage Stabilizer ranging up to 2000KVA.
5. Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems ranging up to 1800KVA.
6. Power Transformer ranging up to 95MVA, 132/33KV.
7. Tripping Unit for Switchboards.
8. Canalis Bus way/Bus Bars ranging up to 3200A.

List of Privileged Customers Managed at Schneider Electric Nigeria includes:

1. MTN Communications Nigeria.
2. UNILEVER Nigeria PLC
3. NESTLE Nigeria PLC
4. Procter and Gamble 
5. Total Nigeria PLC
6. Midwestern Oil and Gas
7. Dansa Foods Limited
8. MTN Ghana Limited
9. Seven Up Ghana
10. Seven Up Nigeria
11. Cadbury PLC
12. Frigoglass Industries Nigeria Limited
13. International Breweries Ilesha, Nigeria (SAB Miller) 
14. JAIZ Bank 
15. Abuja Electricity Distribution Company
16. Enugu Electricity Distribution Company
17. Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company
18. Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company
19. Eko Electricity Distribution Company

August 2011 to April 2013

Project Manager (ET-TS) 

Energy / Power Transmission (High Voltage Substations Division)

Siemens Limited, Nigeria

98/100, Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, 

Isolo, 

Lagos.

Responsibilities as Project Manager at Siemens Limited, Nigeria includes:

1. Project operations coordination for PHCN power transmission sub-stations and switch yards such as
2. Technical due diligence coordination for West Power and Gas at EKO Electricity Distribution Company and IKEJA Electricity Distribution Company (October 2012).
3. Construction of 330KV phase 1 and 2 transmission switch yards at Geregu, Ajaokuta, Kogi State Nigeria (December 2011 to October 2012).
4. 330KV Gas insulated switch gears rehabilitation at transmission substation at Aja, Lagos, Nigeria (April to November 2012).
5. 330KV Gas insulated switch gears expansions for LOT 13 which covers for transmission substations at Aja, Alagbon and Lekki respectively (August 2011 to September 2013). 
6. Project logistics coordination.
7. Project team coordination.
8. Project materials and equipment coordination.
9. Interfacing between project office in Nigeria, Germany, France, Italy and Austria
10. Training planning and execution for all project team members.
11. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT/COORDINATION WITH THE FOLLOWING TASKS:
    1. Research vendor’s / supplier’s capabilities, identify a pool of candidate vendors / suppliers for project consideration
    2. Assist in the negotiation of contracts with an optimum mix of price and quality
    3. Assess the quotations submitted and selecting the bidders with which the commercial/financial negotiations may be conducted
    4. Set targets as to the result to be achieved in price negotiations
    5. Conduct the financial and contract negotiations at the appropriate management level
    6. Identify and analyze economic developments in the market
    7. Manages the competitive bidding and selection process
    8. Negotiate contract terms, pricing and payment schedule, ensuring that the agreements with the vendors / suppliers are commercially advantageous
    9. Intervenes, analyzes, manages and resolves business conflicts between the company and the vendors / suppliers. 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

October 2022

“The American Academy of Project Management”

1. Certified International Project Manager - CIPM
2. Fellow of American Academy of Project Management - FAAPM

July 2022

“Chartered Institute of Contract, Project and Facility Management - CICPFM” in conjunction with “The American Academy of Project Management”

1. Chartered Facility Manager - CFM
2. Diploma in Facility Management - Dip. FM
3. Associate Member of Chartered institute of Contract, Project and Facility Management - ACICPFM

April 2022

“International Association of Project Managers”

1. Certified Senior Project Manager - CSPM

October 2021 to March 2022

“The American Academy of Project Management” in conjunction with “Chartered Institute of Project Management, Ghana”

1. Chartered Project Manager - CPM
2. Associate Member of Certified Institute of Project Management - ACIPM
3. Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management – PGD-PM

September 2020 to February 2021

International Business Management Institute, 

Berlin, Germany.

1. Mini-MBA in Business Management.
2. Program Diploma - Project Management.
3. Program Diploma - Strategic Management.
4. Program Diploma - Innovation Management.
5. Program Diploma - Professional Career Skills.
6. Program Diploma - Financial Management.
7. Program Diploma - Sustainable Management.
8. Program Diploma - Global Governance. 

June 2013 to May 2015

Schneider Electric Energy University, Grenoble, France.

1. Professional Certificate - DOE - Director of Engineering
2. Professional Certificate - DOPE - Director of Property Engineering
3. Professional Certificate - RDEOCL - Regional Director of Engineering Operations Corporate Level
4. Professional Certificate - HOE - Head of Engineering 
5. Professional Certificate - Chief Engineer: Critical Environments 
6. Professional Certificate - Alternative Power Generation Technologies
7. Professional Certificate - Building Automation 
8. Professional Certificate - Building Energy Management Systems
9. Professional Certificate - Certified Energy and Facility Manager - CEFM
10. Professional Certificate - Data Centre Certified Associate - DCCA  
11. Professional Certificate - Digital Grid Unleased - 1
12. Professional Certificate - Digital Grid Unleased - 2
13. Professional Certificate - Energy Efficiency for Financial, Corporate and Social Responsibility
14. Professional Certificate - Energy Efficiency for Industrial Automations and Control Systems 
15. Professional Certificate - Energy Management for System Integrators - EMSI
16. Professional Certificate - Enhancing Efficiency in Large UPS
17. Professional Certificate - Facilities Engineering 
18. Professional Certificate - Medium Voltage Switchgear Technology
19. Professional Certificate - Professional Energy Manager - CPEM
20. Professional Certificate - Secure Power Systems for Industries and Infrastructures – SPSII

September 2013 to November 2015

American Society of Healthcare Engineering in conjunction with Schneider Electric Energy University,

Grenoble, France.

1. Professional Certificate – Energy Manager – Energy Management 
2. Professional Certificate – Healthcare Facility Manager – Comprehensive Energy Management
3. Professional Certificate – Technician Comprehensive Energy Management

 June 2013 to August 2013

Texas A and M University, Texas, United States of America in conjunction with Schneider Electric Energy University, Grenoble, France.

1. Professional Certificate - Building Automations 
2. Professional Certificate - Building Energy Systems Management

 November 2011 to April 2012

Siemens Professional Education by Siemens Learning Campus in Germany.

Project Development and Management - PMPLS Program.

April 1997 to November 2002

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Technology in Physics Electronics (B. Tech).

RESEARCH                    

1. Determination of Thermal conductivity of wood types (B-Tech Thesis).
2. Aerodynamic Technology (Seminar paper).
3. Local Area Networking (Seminar paper).

1989 to 1994

Saint FrancisGrammar School.

Iwaya, Yaba, 

Lagos State, Nigeria.

Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate.

1981 to 1987

Saint Patrick RCM Primary School, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria. 

Primary School Leaving Certificate.