Damilola Ajao
Chicago
Summary
Motivated and talented Operations Research Analyst utilizing Data Science tools and methods to complex business problems. Offering highly analytical mindset and strong project management skills across strategy, capacity planning and scheduling areas. Friendly and approachable with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Design Engineering/Operations Research Analyst
SDI ENGR Corp.
04.2021 - Current
- Planned and optimized multi-site inspection routes using GPS coordinates, reducing travel time and improving daily throughput.
- Managed and maintained billing for accounts
- Maintained and updated and reviewed record of team progress and suggested some practices that could be put in place to bring the success rate higher.
- Provided technical troubleshooting for field teams, resolving issues that prevented delays in inspection schedules.
- Assisted with Business Development/ Marketing, billing, payroll, human resource management, and client referral management.
- Built reports for management to review for monthly meetings where they can better analyze the growth potential and steps to take to achieve the growth.
- Worked with other departments to ensure client orders are being met and clients are quoted correctly.
- Also served as Office Coordinator. Maintained company accounts by accumulating actual costs and comparing with budgeted costs.
Data Management Associate
Jumia Nigeria
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Developed a KPI tracking system to properly track team and individual performance on a timely basis
- Engaged in stock data management and assisted the sales team successfully satisfy projected demand for goods particularly during peak periods/campaigns.
- Successfully created retail stock keeping units (SKU’s) for listed products and assisted with brand management, validation and permissions.
- Implemented product crawling and creation by assisting vendors in moving products across E-Commerce sites.
Research and Data Analyst
Fulfilgate Associates
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted with improving manufacturing processes and eliminating inefficient processes which led to a reduction in cost
- Provided data analysis to support process re-engineering in the manufacturing plant by conducting a review of the lubricant manufacturing process.
- Supported enterprise initiatives by creating detailed plans and forecast for continuous efficiency optimization using the kaizen system.
- Conducted negotiations with suppliers using fair price benchmarks and assisted in engaging inexpensive vendors while maintaining expected quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Demography And Social Statistics
Covenant University
Ogun State, Ota07-2017
Skills
- Google Maps (advanced route planning)
- Excel / Google Sheets
- Microstation (Engineering Design)
- Reporting dashboards
- Project management
Certification
- Basic Construction and Maintenance Documentation (NHI-134071)
- Capital Development Board Project Management training
- Inspection & Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures, WBT - FHWA-NHI-130087A
- ASCE IDOT Utility Coordination Process
Timeline
Design Engineering/Operations Research Analyst
SDI ENGR Corp.
04.2021 - Current
Data Management Associate
Jumia Nigeria
06.2019 - 04.2021
Research and Data Analyst
Fulfilgate Associates
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Demography And Social Statistics
Covenant University
Core Competencies
- Route Optimization & Spatial Planning
- Field Inspection Coordination
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Compliance & Quality Assurance
- GPS & Mapping Tools (Google Maps, GIS)
- Workflow & Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Communication
Additional Strengths
- Adaptabilty
- Compliance-driven mindset
- Excellent communication
- Reliable and self-directed