Adeshina Akindele
Bromley,United Kingdom
Summary
Head of Design Management with over 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Proven ability to lead and manage engineering teams, deliver projects on time and within budget, and achieve safety and quality goals. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Design Manager
Henry Construction Project
London
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Led a team of engineers in the design and delivery of pharmaceutical and biotech projects, with a total value of £14M.
- Successfully delivered all projects on time and within budget, with zero safety incidents.
- Reduced costs by 10% on a recent project by implementing a new lean project delivery methodology.
- Implemented a new quality assurance program that resulted in a 50% reduction in defects.
- Managed the design process from concept to completion, ensuring that projects met deadlines and budgets.
- Collaborated with engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure that designs met the needs of clients.
- Successfully delivered several new construction projects that were well-received by clients.
Senior Manager /Design Coordinator
Topklan Engineering Service
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Oversaw design and technical coordination of [Number] [Type] projects worth £15
- Drove project progress by chairing weekly design team meetings to obtain status on tasks and identify and resolve any roadblocks.
- Ensured consistency of design work by implementing, managing and reviewing CAD standards.
- Maximised productivity, verifying document control and project workflow systems were constantly adhered to.
- Facilitated smooth, efficient delivery of projects, preparing Design Responsibility Matrix (DRM) to define and document project roles.
- Managed selection and hiring of design and construction sub-contractors, negotiating rates that led to £2.9 in project savings.
Project Analyst
Pac Man Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Supported the complex construction programme delivery for a Julius Berger construction supplier worth £10 million..
- Collated performance reports and produced project forecasts to ascertain areas of profit growth.
- Improved stakeholder and client liaisons through increased quarterly webinar and phone communications.
- Provided acquisition support to Director of Mergers and Acquisitions in £5 million acquisition company transaction.
- Developed an Excel macro and standardized reporting templates in response to client needs, resulting in efficient data collection and a 35% reduction in turnaround time.
Data Analyst
Ministry of Interior
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Improved data integrity with rigorous auditing and cleansing.
- Analysed large datasets, drawing meaningful conclusions and providing actionable recommendations.
- Participated in requirements meetings and data mapping sessions to understand business needs.
- Generated weekly reports, detailing findings and advising recommendations for strategic decision making.
- Executed new software to assist with strategic decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Covenant University
Nigeria 09.2009 - 07.2016
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration with Leadership
University of the West of Scotland
London 05.2022 - 05.2023
Skills
- Field report production
- Sub-contractor oversight
- Design responsibility matrix (DRM)
- Design risk assessment (DRA)
- Product lifecycle management
- Interpersonal skills
- Design concepts
- Project budgeting
- Cost estimation
- Knowledge of [Software]
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Native
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration with Leadership
University of the West of Scotland
05.2022 - 05.2023
Design Manager
Henry Construction Project
02.2021 - 08.2023
Senior Manager /Design Coordinator
Topklan Engineering Service
01.2018 - 01.2021
Project Analyst
Pac Man Limited
01.2017 - 01.2018
Data Analyst
Ministry of Interior
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Covenant University
09.2009 - 07.2016
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