Project Management - €45.00

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€45.00 / hour

Olatunde Olafimihan

Information Technology @ Rhodium Gate Limited

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About me

As a Project Director with over 20 years of experience, I have a proven track record of success in leading and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. I have a deep understanding of the project management process, from initiation to completion, and I am skilled in developing and executing project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and mitigating risks. In my previous role at Rhodium Gate Limited, I managed a portfolio of Technology and Operations projects with a value exceeding $10 million. I successfully delivered all of my projects on time and within budget, while ensuring that all quality standards were met. One of my most notable accomplishments was the delivery of a new enterprise customer solution, which resulted in a 70% increase in revenue for the enterprise customer. I also implemented PM software to improve task tracking and collaboration, and conducted training and development programs. In addition to my project management skills, I am also an expert in business process improvement, strategic planning, and lean management. I have a proven track record of helping organizations to improve their efficiency and productivity. As a mentor, I am passionate about helping others develop their skills and achieve their goals. I am particularly interested in mentoring professionals who are interested in pursuing a career in project and technology management. I can help you to develop your project management skills, learn about the latest trends and best practices, and build a network of contacts in the industry. If you are a motivated and ambitious professional who is looking for a mentor to help you achieve your goals, I encourage you to contact me. I would be happy to discuss how I can help you to succeed. Here are some specific tips that I can share with mentees based on my experience as a Project Director: Always have a clear and concise project plan. This will help you to stay on track and ensure that all project deliverables are met. Communicate regularly with your team members and stakeholders. This will help to keep everyone informed of the project's progress and address any potential issues early on. Be proactive in identifying and mitigating risks. This will help to ensure that the project stays on schedule and within budget. Be flexible and adaptable to change. Things don't always go according to plan, so it's important to be able to adjust your approach as needed. Don't be afraid to ask for help. There are many resources available to project managers, so don't be afraid to reach out for assistance when you need it. I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Sectors

Private:

Information Technology

Experience

in Rhodium Gate Limited

From January 2020 to present

in MTN Limited

From April 2007 to December 2019

in MTN Nigeria

From August 2001 to April 2004

Key Projects

80km Triple Play Broadband Delivery

A 80km Triple Play Broadband Delivery is a project to deliver broadband internet, access control, and telephone services to customers within a 80km radius of the project's central hub. This type of project is typically complex and challenging, but it can provide significant benefits to the communities that it serves. The project involved the following steps: Planning: The project team developed a detailed plan that included the following: A survey of the existing infrastructure in the area to determine where new infrastructure will be needed. A design for the new infrastructure, including the type of cable that will be used, the placement of fiber optic nodes, and the installation of new equipment at customer premises. A schedule for the project, including a timeline for completing each phase of the project. A budget for the project, including the cost of materials, labor, and equipment. Construction: The project team constructed the new infrastructure, including laying new cable, installing fiber optic nodes, and setting up new equipment at customer premises. Testing: Once the new infrastructure was in place, the project team ran tests to ensure that it was working properly. Activation: Once the new infrastructure had been tested and approved, the project team activated for customers to start using the services. 80km Triple Play Broadband Delivery projects can be complex and challenging, but provides significant benefits to the communities that were served. By providing access to high-speed internet, access control, and telephone services, these projects assisted with improvement in education, healthcare, and economic development in the deployment areas. Here are some of the key challenges faced during the delivery of the 80km Triple Play Broadband project: Terrain: The terrain in the area where for the delivery of the project was difficult making cable and new infrastructure installation expensive. Weather: The weather conditions in the area also posed challenges. Permits: Securing the required permits from a variety of government agencies was hectic. Right-of-way: Negotiation with infrastructure owners and the government also introduced challenges. Customer education: Once the new infrastructure was in place, educating the customers on how to use the new services came with its own hurdles. Despite the challenges, delivering a 80km Triple Play Broadband project provided a rewarding experience. By providing access to high-speed internet, access control, and telephone services, there was improvement to the lives of the new users whilst the plan is to include Television upgrading it to a quadruple play.

Speaks

English

Skills

Communication, Leadership, Attention to Details, Analytical, Business Process, Cost and budgeting, Lean Management, Service Delivery and vendor management