Gbenga Okubanjo
Draper,UT
Summary
Experienced Project Management Specialist skilled in driving teams towards achieving both short- and long-term project goals. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage budgets and closely monitor project costs, ensuring optimal resource allocation. Known for exceptional organizational skills and a dependable work ethic, consistently managing multiple priorities with a positive and proactive attitude. A dedicated professional with a willingness to take on added responsibilities in order to meet team goals and deliver successful outcomes. Currently seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges, allowing for the utilization of interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Quantum Trading Technologies Now SPYROLL Group
Remote - Work
12.2016 - Current
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
QA/Data Analyst
Quantum Trading Technology
Tulsa, OK
08.2013 - 12.2016
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets.
- Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
- Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
- Upheld security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
- Documented effective and replicable methods for extracting data and organizing data sources.
- Worked with business intelligence software and various reports to glean insights into trends and prospects.
- Developed data mining process to identify and classify patterns in data.
- Implemented business intelligence solutions to increase operational efficiency.
- Deployed predictive analytics models to forecast future trends.
Senior System Analyst
Onyx Software
Tulsa, OK
02.2010 - 08.2013
- Utilized different methods to troubleshoot software and hardware issues.
- Identified areas that could be improved through specific processes and addition of new software.
- Created all troubleshooting documentation and distributed it to team members and key stakeholders.
- Escalated project-related issues quickly to help rectify problems and avoid delays.
- Designed, developed and integrated software solutions based on business requirements and objectives.
- Completed software development lifecycle from requirement analysis to test planning, test case development and test execution.
- Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
- Performed internal system acceptance to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements.
System Analyst
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Houston, TX
04.2008 - 12.2010
- Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
- Improved systems with addition of new features and infrastructure.
- Planned computer systems using information engineering, data modeling, and structured analysis.
- Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
- Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
- Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
- Developed diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.
- Installed system updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues.
- Provided client support on system operation and troubleshooting.
- Gathered requirements and performed gap analysis through design workshops with users.
Wireless Data Specialist
Verizon Wireless
Houston, TX
01.2006 - 04.2008
- Validated incoming data against quality standards to eliminate irrelevant or unusable information.
- Supported operations staff in researching data configuration and processing issues.
- Reviewed and updated client correspondence files and database information to maintain accurate records.
- Built and maintained tracking databases for variety of measuring aspects.
- Handled information requests for public and protected data, employing proper procedures to handle each and protect important assets.
- Tested and refined data management systems to scale with increasing load demands.
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation Management And Operations
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Tulsa, OK07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computational Science
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX06.2008
Skills
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
- Systems Design Documentation
- Client Relations
- Agile Methodology
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Information Technology Management
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Testing
Timeline
Project Manager
Quantum Trading Technologies Now SPYROLL Group
12.2016 - Current
QA/Data Analyst
Quantum Trading Technology
08.2013 - 12.2016
Senior System Analyst
Onyx Software
02.2010 - 08.2013
System Analyst
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
04.2008 - 12.2010
Wireless Data Specialist
Verizon Wireless
01.2006 - 04.2008
Associate of Science - Aviation Management And Operations
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Computational Science
University of Houston - Downtown