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Isaac Abiodun

Toronto,ON

Summary

Highly skilled cost engineer with expertise in cost management, project controls, and business intelligence. Proficient in cost control, project management, and business analysis to optimize resource allocation for maximum profitability. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and reducing costs through strategic planning and implementation of effective solutions. Strong problem-solving, communication, and adaptability skills to navigate complex projects.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scrum Lead

Hetisoft Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
10.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated sprint planning meetings and daily scrum stand-up meetings.
  • Implemented best practices for backlog refinement and sprint execution.
  • Collaborated with product owners to prioritize user stories and define release plans.
  • Analyzed existing workflows to identify bottlenecks or potential improvements.
  • Consistently worked to identify project risks, initiate risk mitigation and implement risk reduction action plans.

Lead Analyst, Cost Estimation & Optimization

NNPC Limited
Abuja, Nigeria
04.2023 - 10.2024
  • Led the analysis of company-wide business data, uncovering trends and insights for strategic decision-making, leading to cost savings of over US$10m in the 2023 financial year.
  • Oversaw the development of performance indicators to monitor and report on goal progression, leading to a 65% improvement in project success rate in 15 months.
  • Crafted detailed reports on spend patterns of more than 20 business units in the company, highlighting efficiency improvements and change management recommendations.
  • Managed interface with multiple stakeholders and interdisciplinary teams to align operational goals with strategic goals.
  • Mentored junior analysts, enhancing team performance and fostering a collaborative environment.

Senior Project Control Analyst

NNPC Limited
Abuja, Nigeria
10.2017 - 03.2023
  • Coordinated the development of detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
  • Analyzed earned value performance metrics to ensure that the project was meeting its goals within the established timeline.
  • Created risk registers and identified potential risks associated with projects and developed strategies to mitigate those risks.
  • Conducted periodic audits of existing processes related to cost controls and make recommendations for improvement when necessary.
  • Participated in meetings with stakeholders involved in different phases of a given project's life cycle in order to provide input on cost-related matters.
  • Tracked variances and strategized to implement corrective action.

Cost Engineer

NNPC Limited
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2012 - 10.2017
  • Prepared estimates used by management for planning, budgeting, scheduling work, and vendor selection.
  • Prepared periodic progress reports that tracked actual versus estimated costs for projects.
  • Provided technical advice to project teams regarding cost control measures.
  • Developed cost models to forecast future project expenses.
  • Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans.

Education

Master of Science - Industrial Management

Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
Stockholm, Sweden
07-2009

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
02-2005

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cost Estimation
  • Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Cost Management and Control
  • Financial analysis
  • Leadership

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) by PMI
  • Certified Cost Professional (CCP) by AACE
  • Fundamentals of AI and Machine Learning by Microsoft

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary

Websites

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Scrum Lead

Hetisoft Inc.
10.2024 - Current

Lead Analyst, Cost Estimation & Optimization

NNPC Limited
04.2023 - 10.2024

Senior Project Control Analyst

NNPC Limited
10.2017 - 03.2023

Cost Engineer

NNPC Limited
08.2012 - 10.2017

Master of Science - Industrial Management

Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Ibadan

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