Duroseme Taylor
Quality Assurance Engineer
Experience
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
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%
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Certifications & licenses
Agile Product Management
Prince2® Practitioner
ISO 9001 Foundations Course
Advisera.com
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