Obinna Ukwa
About Me
with 14+ years’ experience in project management, design engineering, and business development. Possesses strong analytical, technical, resource management, business expansion, and excellent research skills. Skilled at recommending action plans and solutions to drive business expansion, operations improvement, and sales efforts. Displays solid understanding of basic engineering processes, project management, design engineering, technical support, and industry-standard engineering compliance. Demonstrates the ability to coordinate all projects from the planning stage to completion, operate a cost-effect project, design sustainable infrastructure processes, and manage clients’ expectations. Proven experience in developing test plans, executing testing activities, and improving processes. Excellent collaborative skills and the ability to work with other engineers and team members effectively. Currently seeking senior-level roles in project management, business development, and technical management.
Education
University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Holberton School/ALX Africa
Work & Experience
Business Development Manager
Pipeline Repairs Ltd
• Supervised the execution and implementation of ISO1001 - Quality Management. • Improved operations and by providing and implementing a management structure for the firm. • Expanded the business market by doubling the number of major clients within two years. • Enhanced the company's relationships with clients by resolving all complaints and inquiries. • Plans and oversees new marketing initiatives to expand business opportunities and attract potential clients. • Plans technical approach of projects to develop new markets and improve sales. • Prepares and mobilizes technicians before job execution and ensures assigned tasks are completed. • Oversees site supervision and standards while compiling inspection reports. • Understands and implements regulatory directives to strengthen projects’ efficiency.
Founder
LMdb Limited
• Collaborated with Nigerian fashion designers to promote fashion brands; thereby, generating revenue for the company. • Improved the sales of locally made products using quality control and other tech solutions. • Develops and designs the mission, vision, and objectives of the company as well as branding plans. • Coordinates all business development and client retention strategies. • Spearheads innovative business initiatives that expand client-base and increase the brand’s visibility. • Develops goals for the development team and business growth and ensures they are met.
Design Engineer
Status Associates
• Led the engineering group of Kaduna State Project Monitoring Team and supervised the inspection of all road repairs within Kaduna city. • Led the sub-team that inspected all government schools (primary and secondary) in Sabon Gari and Soba LGA of Kaduna State in 2016. • Designed and carried out a structural analysis of SPDC 3 (five-story office complex) at Kado District, Abuja. • Planned and designed all infrastructure such as roads, drainage, bridge, sewage, and water supply for SPDC’s Burun A Cadastral district (320 hectares green field) in Abuja. • Designed infrastructure for the construction of Obiaruku – Ogume road • Supervised the construction of Ihube – Isuochi – Mbala road. • Carried out Pro Bono activities with Kaduna State Project monitoring team (KSPMT)
