Ayodeji (Paul) Ogunode

Key responsibilities:

• Undertook technical assessments by integrating sustainability for strategic project design and management processes to deliver analysis for small & large projects with experts across disciplines.
• Modeled and facilitated on-field training courses on mine design, cost control, and geotechnical methods to enhance continuous learning and cost-effectiveness for positive decision making.
• Performed strategic forecasts and optimized orebody designing and extraction methods for diamond and gold Life of Mine using Deswik and Vulcan that aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term plans.
• Prepared bid proposals to meet deliverables such as project plans & designs, technical & consultation reports, and presentations for clients through due diligence, stakeholder forums, and workshops.

Achievements:
• Achieved a 10% performance improvement in strategic forecasts by integrating environmental factors.
• Increased accuracy and efficiency of innovative financial planning by 15% through operational plans.
• Achieved an 8.3% production growth and improved cost-effectiveness through training initiatives.
• Uncovered hidden patterns in customer data, leading to a 4% revenue increase in professional services.

Key Responsibilities:
• Supported various projects' pre-feasibility and feasibility design, construction, and maintenance through project scheduling, contract, and risk management that met set milestones and timelines.
• Conducted quality & risk assessments, prepared technical reports, and ensured compliance with legislation regulations and environmental standards across the embedded project life cycle.
• Initiated and executed work plans, feasibility studies, and documentation, leading to process and performance improvement, resource and change management, and timely project completion.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for cost-effective installations, construction, and maintenance to ensure they met the project objectives and specifications within expected timeframes.

Achievements:
• Achieved 82% resource determination and on-budget annual construction with a focus on project scope determination through effective decision making to achieve quality standards.
• Successfully managed risks during project development, achieving a 90% project innovation rate.
• Demonstrated strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills in managing complex pipeline design packages and client expectations alongside the mentoring of junior Engineers.
• Completed a comprehensive project plan covering mining methods, equipment selection, and processing techniques within timelines and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:
• Designed and optimized plant procedures and methodologies for improved manufacturing processes.
• Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirement

• Developed material sampling strategies for internal and external pipeline laboratory analysis.

Achievements:
• Realigned purchasing measures, leading to a 56% increase in decision making and efficiency.
• Achieved a 25% reduction in sampling time and improved accuracy of operational data by 10%.

Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborated with leadership to prioritize infrastructural opportunities and make informed Engineering decisions across various advisory capabilities for process improvements.
• Led and facilitated the bid process for multiple advisory bids, ensuring cohesive and compelling pitches by managing conflicting priorities and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver superior client solutions and minimize potential environmental impact.
• Prepared, analyzed, and established forecasts and designs using mechanized Mining software such as Deswik, Surpac, and Vulcan packages.
• Coordinated and upgraded hard rock excavation surveys, mine schedules, Engineering diagrams, and plant specifications for open-pit and underground coal mining projects.

Achievements:
• Achieved a 15% enhancement in operational optimization, geotechnical analysis, and measurable HPIs.
• Achieved a 12% performance improvement in targeted conceptual planning of plant mine design and heavy sand, including tunnels, haulage, and shafts.

Key Responsibilities:
• Investigated and performed Engineering risk assessments on mine plans and designs by working in a confident and dedicated team across various transport, water, mining, and energy sectors.
• Consulted with team members for various mining-related processes needed to support stakeholder meetings, workshops, and forums to achieve project milestones.

Achievements:
• Achieved a 95% accuracy rate in strategic business ideas, planning, and audits.
• Captured community sentiment and data through digital platforms, enhancing engagement strategies.
• Implemented a new refining operation, reducing production time by 45% by establishing cost-effective mine plans, leading to a 28% operational growth.