Daniel Akindunni
About Me
Versatile, results-driven professional with years of experience developing exceptional relationships with clients, peers, and senior leadership to provide sustainable business solutions. Superb project leadership abilities and personnel management skills with strong expertise in the corporate and Information Technology sector. Proven problem solving and analytical thinking skills, a fast learning curve & ability to adapt to evolving industry trends. A dedicated professional with the drive & skill set to excel in a fast-paced leadership role enhancing a company’s ability to capture to make profits.
I have a passion for constant learning and development. I believe strongly that organizations and individuals are often transformed to deliver world-class services and products if they deploy the proper training and development strategies. My 7 years plus experience in different industries has helped me largely in understanding and different training interventions both for career individuals and entrepreneurs.
I am constantly searching for global best practice during a bid to deliver life-transforming projects. Currently I want to switch my career from engineering into IT world, Bringing my project management skills into the front role will definitely help my career and help me pursue my passion.
Education
University of Ilorin
University of Ilorin B.Eng. (Civil)
University of Ilorin
University Of Ilorin Msc (Civil engineering)
Work & Experience
Project Support Manager
Impact Investors Foundation, nonprofit organization
I work with the ICT Consultant to set up the IIF Website I lead the team and oversee the successful planning of the annual convening and the deal summit from the planning phase to the closing phase. Developed an excel sheet and standardized reporting templates resulting in efficient data collection and recording any incoming and outgoing project documentation, resulting to about 35% reduction in turnaround time I oversee the building of the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) with other consultants using Agile Project Management methodology. From the planning phase to the live phase and eventually launching it. Assisted project manager and project leads with data collection, project proposal development, conducting research, and deployment of incremental stages in project advancement. Developed response strategies relevant to company operations, materials handling protocols, and client expectations. Created knowledge base for our onboarding team members, improving the process of getting up to speed and reducing time spent on project and administrative tasks by 40% Optimizing and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary Managing relationships with clients and stakeholders Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for team members Leading project planning sessions
Project Manager, Information Technology
Alfred and Victoria Associates. An Outsourcing and HR Firm
Manages, maintains, and tracks the overall project plan, controls, and work assignments Builds and maintains a cohesive project team and foster working relationships Manages individual project budgets to ensure the project adheres to the approved spend Performs contract and project closeout activities, and archives project information Participate in the development of the strategic information technology plan, processes and solutions Ensuring the project is managed according to the plan. Assigns tasks to team members Ensure effective handoff to operations for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting Taking on responsibility for some elements of software development management, vendor management and release management Act as servant leader to encourage the development of people, delivery on promises and improved performance Provides assistance to associates in the department through training and coaching with regular follow up Provides management with relevant sales information, stock levels and communicates any product problems Plan, organize, prioritize and execute sales strategies to achieve established sales targets Fulfilled tasks and jobs delegated by senior project manager to support the accomplishment of identified goals related to current projects. Researched safe materials handling protocols to identify shortcomings in existing operations.
Project Manager – Engineering, Isaac Udezue and Associates.
Engineering, Isaac Udezue and Associates.
Work with clients to assess their needs and translate them into designs, equipment, or new systems. From the initial concept stage through to completion, manage project timelines and oversee all developments. Accurately identifying a client’s key requirements. Experience of working with sponsors, stakeholders, and solution providers. Creating effective, informed and highly motivated teams focused on delivery. Writing detailed and summarized project progress reports. Inspect and assess the quality of materials being used for construction projects. Oversee the work of field staff to ensure efficacy of work procedures. Ensure compliance to project specifications. Make sure that all construction activities are being carried out in accordance to pre-set safety rules. Provide recommendations for repair work and make sure that deadlines are compiled to. Organizing site meetings with sub-contractors and site engineer to discuss issues relating to the work and proving solutions to all problems. Assessing projects for technical issues, to find unique ways to resolve them without affecting the overall completion deadline or affecting the involvement from other department.
