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Tolulope Ajao

Technical Project Manager
Pearland,TX

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Project Manager

Bp
09.2022 - Current
  • Streamlined project processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster completion times.
  • Managed project teams in Agile environment, realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and exceptional leadership skills
  • Identified risks early in projects lifecycle, developing mitigation plans to prevent schedule delays or cost overruns.
  • Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
  • Established clear lines of communication between stakeholders by creating detailed status updates that kept everyone apprised of critical milestones throughout each stage of the project.
  • Facilitated strong team collaboration through effective meeting management, open communication channels, and timely resolution of conflicts or issues.
  • Optimized resource utilization by accurately forecasting staffing needs and proactively addressing potential bottlenecks in project pipeline.

Business Designer

Bp
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive branding across all marketing materials.
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Built strong vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials.
  • Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
  • Applied accessibility best practices in designing digital products so as to cater diverse audiences successfully.
  • Researched and implemented innovative design techniques and strategies to reduce production costs.

Information Security Specialist

Bp
8 2020 - 12.2021
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
  • Worked with other teams to enforce security of applications and systems.
  • Established a strong culture of cybersecurity by fostering collaboration between departments and promoting best practices throughout the organization.
  • Managed information system regulatory compliance to meet updated guidelines.
  • Developed comprehensive information security policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.

IT Helpdesk Specialist/Graduate Assistant

Texas Southern University
08.2017 - 05.2020
  • Maintain daily performance of university's computer systems.
  • Run diagnostic programs to resolve problems.
  • Installed, modified, and repaired computer hardware and software.
  • Follow up with users to ensure issue has been completely resolved.
  • Gained feedback from users.
  • Ran reports to determine problems that persist.
  • Liaised between faculty and students to answer questions and optimize faculty time.
  • Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
  • Supported department members with administrative, research and academic assistance.
  • Completed several administrative and research duties per professor request.

Head Customer Front Desk

First Bank of Nigeria Ltd
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • Pioneered, supervised successful migration of 70% of branch's customers to electronic banking and other alternative channels of banking
  • Product champion for CUSTOMER FIRST initiative.
  • Customer retention increased due to excellent customer relationship management
  • Supervised 5 customer service staffs providing operations and customer support
  • Conducted training classes for customer service officers to help them identify customer needs.
  • Assisted business manager with branch management.

Relationship Manager

United Bank For Africa
10.2013 - 05.2015
    • Signed up key distributor accounts which resulted in a 35% balance sheet growth.
    • Branch became the highest profit-making Business Office in the Region •Reactivated 250 dormant account relationships which generated profit for the branch •Account executive for key accounts of the bank in the southwest region.
    • Monitored issues carefully and reached out to customers to provide immediate resolution and maintain satisfaction.
    • Assisted customers with needs such as opening accounts, depositing or transferring funds, updating account details and signing up for new services.
    • Communicated regularly with clients to understand needs, evaluate current product use and cross-sell new products.
    • Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.

Education

Master - Management Information Systems

Texas Southern University – Jesse H. Jones School of Business
Houston
08.2017 - 2020.05

Affiliations

Member, National Society of Black Engineers

Member, Project Management Institute

Timeline

Technical Project Manager

Bp
09.2022 - Current

Business Designer

Bp
01.2022 - 08.2022

Master - Management Information Systems

Texas Southern University – Jesse H. Jones School of Business
08.2017 - 2020.05

IT Helpdesk Specialist/Graduate Assistant

Texas Southern University
08.2017 - 05.2020

Head Customer Front Desk

First Bank of Nigeria Ltd
07.2015 - 07.2016

Relationship Manager

United Bank For Africa
10.2013 - 05.2015

Information Security Specialist

Bp
8 2020 - 12.2021
Tolulope AjaoTechnical Project Manager