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Duroseme Taylor

Quality Assurance Engineer

Duroseme Taylor
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Mar 2023 - Jun 2024
1 year 4 months
Berlin, Germany

Quality Assurance Engineer

Industrial Physics

  • Support the implementation and monitoring of the company’s quality standards to ensure that every product meets the user’s needs and requirements

  • Create a dashboard in Excel for monitoring the Cost of Poor Quality which connected data from seven (7) KPIs

  • Manage error and issues tracking with JIRA coordinating with engineering and production to conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions

  • Collaborate with production and application teams to resolve bugs/issues

Feb 2021 - Sep 2022
1 year 8 months
Lagos, Nigeria

Business Analyst

Impact Hub Lagos

  • Collaborated with Finance and Business Development to assess operations, identify gaps, and develop and implement solutions
  • Designed training curriculum and facilitated workshops on design thinking, value-proposition canvas, and business model canvas
  • Advised and coached 15+ entrepreneurs to define their startup strategy
  • Implemented a resource management plan which reduced personnel costs by 10%
Oct 2020 - Jan 2021
4 months
Berlin, Germany

Business Analyst

UP42

  • Analysed UP42’s platform usage to gain insights into the company’s value proposition, customer journey, and KPI levers driving revenue for the next four years
  • Identified a customer segment in Africa and developed a go-to-market strategy by researching current trends in geodata use in Africa
  • Built a revenue growth roadmap for the UP42 marketplace to achieve topline revenue of €70 MM by conducting market sizing
Sep 2019 - Jun 2024
4 years 10 months
Banjul, Gambia

Managing Partner

VIMPI Nursing Associates

  • Analyse operations processes, pricing formula, and market trends to identify avenues for improvements in operations, cost savings, and lead business development with partners
  • Formulated the annual business plan, identifying key growth initiatives across customer segments and designed customized offerings; increasing revenue by 40%
  • Doubled the number of clients within 10 months by building relationships with hospitals and clinics and establishing a referral system
  • Conducted sales variance analysis, scrutinized drivers impacting P&L, identified focus areas and prepared action plans, boosting business plan effectiveness by 35%
  • Designed a training program for caregivers which improved and standardized service delivery resulting in increased customer satisfaction
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers which reduced the cost of consumables
  • Restructured the pricing formula to become more uniform and transparent for both clients and staff during the intake process
Jul 2016 - Dec 2019
3 years 6 months
Banjul, Gambia

Founder

Toukki Man

  • Built a transport business by developing and executing a startup strategy, securing funding and resources, and leading a team of 15 staff
  • Effectively managed the business roadmap, devising strategies for successful market entry
  • Communicated the business strategy to all employees and contractors ensuring alignment of all business and operations activities
  • Led the transformation of the customer booking experience from email/phone to an automated digital web process
  • Increased revenue 3.5× (from GMD 470,000 to GMD 2.1 million)
  • Improved the customer experience which led to a 24-point increase in customer satisfaction surveys
Jan 2015 - Dec 2019
5 years
Banjul, Gambia

Project Manager

New Gambia Industrialists

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for the development of turnkey power projects for government and commercial clients, successfully delivering 15+ power projects, most notable a 702 kWp solar system for a 70-room hotel
  • Led a team of 6 on a high priority project to increase quarterly sales quota using Six Sigma practices; resulted in an increase of 24% in six months
  • Responsible for bidding affairs, bidding materials, invoice and payment review, and vendor enquiries
  • Consulted with clients to gather requirements for developing project technical plans, budgets, and contracts
  • Worked closely with the power company and regulator to secure approval for new connections to the grid
Apr 2013 - Nov 2015
2 years 8 months
Banjul, Gambia

Public Diplomacy Assistant

US Embassy

  • Managed U.S. Government cultural programs that promote U.S. foreign policy and American interests including PD Grants, the American Corners, exchange programs, and alumni initiatives
  • Co-designed collaborative projects and proposals which resulted in over USD 750,000 in grants issued to eight CSOs
  • Drafted the yearly budget of USD 250,000 for the Public Affairs Section and the American Corners Program
  • Grew the Facebook page from 5,000 to 40,000 followers in under one year
  • Awarded a Meritorious Honor Award for outstanding performance and contributions that resulted in increased productivity and efficiency

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Healthcare (5 years), Energy (5 years), Transportation (3.5 years), Government and Administration (2.5 years), Manufacturing (1.5 years), and Professional Services (1.5 years).

Healthcare
Energy
Transportation
Government and Administration
Manufacturing
Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Operations (9.5 years), Strategy (8 years), Finance (7.5 years), Project Management (6.5 years), Procurement (5 years), and Information Technology (3.5 years).

Operations
Strategy
Finance
Project Management
Procurement
Information Technology

Summary

Multidisciplinary Engineer with 8+ years proven track record solving complex engineering and business challenges, particularly on Energy projects for large multi-national organisations and startups. Seeking to leverage extensive experience in this domain to drive excellence as a Quality Assurance Engineer, contributing effectively to the thriving EMEA organization.

Skills

  • Customer Interface & Relationship Management: I Always Strive To Provide High Quality Products And Service And Respond Quickly To Customers’ Needs.

  • Communication: Delivered Presentations To Different Audiences Including Embassy Front Office, Board Of Directors, And Large Crowds.

  • Quality Assurance: Completed Iso 9001 Foundations Course By Advisera.com.

  • Process Improvement: Introduced Digital Tools At Toukki Man For Managing Internal Processes With Revenue And Expenses.

  • Team Collaboration & Leadership: At Monusco Lead A Team Of 29 Technicians.

  • Analytical Skills: I Can Evaluate Complex Data, Identify Trends, And Draw Conclusions From The Data.

  • Attention To Detail: I Have Developed A High Level Of Attention To Detail To Only Devices Meeting The Highest Quality Are Delivered To The Customer.

  • Adaptability: I Have Worked In Different Industries Including Electronics Manufacturing, Transportation, Diplomacy.

  • C++

  • Python

  • R

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Tableau

  • Confluence

  • Looker

Languages

English
Native
French
Intermediate
German
Elementary

Education

ESMT Berlin

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Berlin, Germany

University of Florida

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · United States

Florida Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · United States

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Agile Product Management

Prince2® Practitioner

ISO 9001 Foundations Course

Advisera.com

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Where is Duroseme based?

Duroseme is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Duroseme speak?

Duroseme speaks the following languages: English (Native), French (Intermediate), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Duroseme have?

Duroseme has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Duroseme has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Duroseme may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Duroseme be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Duroseme would be well-suited for roles such as: Quality Assurance Engineer, Business Analyst, Managing Partner.

What is Duroseme's latest experience?

Duroseme's most recent position is Quality Assurance Engineer at Industrial Physics.

What companies has Duroseme worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Duroseme has worked for Industrial Physics, Impact Hub Lagos, and VIMPI Nursing Associates.

Which industries is Duroseme most experienced in?

Duroseme is most experienced in industries like Energy, Healthcare, and Transportation and Logistics. Duroseme also has some experience in Government and Public Administration, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Duroseme most experienced in?

Duroseme is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Finance. Duroseme also has some experience in Project Management, Procurement and Purchasing, and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Duroseme worked in recently?

Duroseme has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Duroseme worked in recently?

Duroseme has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Operations, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Duroseme's education?

Duroseme holds a Master in Business Administration from ESMT Berlin, a Master in Electrical Engineering from University of Florida, a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology and a Bachelor in Computer Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology.

Does Duroseme have any certificates?

Duroseme has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Product Management, Prince2® Practitioner, and ISO 9001 Foundations Course.

What is the availability of Duroseme?

Duroseme is immediately available for suitable projects.

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