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Toni Olarewaju

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Experienced Technical Project Manager with 12+ years of success in telecommunications, aerospace, and defense industries. Proven leadership in managing complex engineering projects with an ability to spearhead technological advancements, optimize processes, and implement innovative program solutions. Eager to take on a challenging role at Searidge Technologies to apply expertise and propel company achievements.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Technical Project Manager

Collins Aerospace Systems
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive project plans across 3 major projects. Proactively identified and mitigated potential risks, and adapted schedules and resources based on data-driven insights and earned value metric.
  • Facilitated meetings, reviews and communicated project plans and progress to key high-profile stakeholders spanning multiple countries, including the Department of Defense and other strategic partners.
  • Implemented innovative AI meeting and collaborative solutions and Project Management Software to improve project efficiency, performance, and overall program success.

Program Specialist

Leonardo DRS Technologies
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of secure voice communication systems into existing military infrastructure for the ongoing Next Generation Integrated Voice Communication System (NG-IVCS) project,
  • Analyzed program data for both legacy and Novel projects by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.

Systems Engineer

Skytrac Systems
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Managed a team of 10 members, overseeing technical sourcing, planning, and procurement requirement for the Skytrac Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS) program ensuring compliance with rigorous military and aviation specifications
  • Successfully integrated a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) project with the existing ERP system to contain critical supply chain information and engineering data for Flight Data processing systems, transceivers and integration to Iridium network .
  • Implemented an AI-driven global supply chain strategy that enhanced visibility and efficiency, leading to a 10% reduction in supply chain costs.

Project Engineering Consultant

MITEL Networks
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Implemented Component risk management strategies on Mitel's flagship 6800 series VoIP business phones proactively addressing potential issues, preventing further escalation.
  • Identified cost-saving opportunities in engineering projects, implementing strategies to maximize efficiency without compromising quality.

Technical Project Engineer (Component & Supply Chain)

Nokia
08.2015 - 04.2019
  • Reported directly to the Vice President IP/Optical Networks business group (ION) on supply chain related projects and managed end-to-end supply chain processes, collaborating with global Contract Manufacturing (CM) centers for smooth operations
  • Executed change requests and provided technical assistance to manufacturing operations, ensuring integrity of product definition, requirements traceability, and technical quality for new product introductions (NPI) as well as legacy and sustaining products.

Hardware Verification Engineer

Alcatel-Lucent
03.2011 - 08.2015
  • Directly responsible for technical investigations involving Service Router & backplane high speed switching fabric.
  • Collaborated with engineering and development teams to address customer-reported problems through root cause and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) analysis

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) -

Project Management Institute
PMI Institute
04.2022

EEE Space parts training -

Tesat-Spacecom GmbH
Backnang, Germany
10.2022

Master of Science - Electronics and Communications Engineering

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
01.2010

Skills

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Effective Communication
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Project management software
  • RTCA member, DO-178C, DO-254
  • Engineering and People Management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Contributed to the development and maintained the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), while also conducting risk analysis and mitigation planning for the $3.5 billion Telesat Lightspeed program's 200+ satellite
    constellation


• Supported a $122 million upgrade program for the Canadian Armed Forces, extending the lifespan of Combat Net Radios by 10 years, delivering significant cost savings (Collins Aerospace, 2024)


• Enhanced secure communications for Naval Ships by facilitating systems integration for the NG-IVCS project.
(Leonardo DRS TCL, 2022)


• Improved aviation safety and efficiency by leading the delivery of Skytrac's revolutionary Flight Monitoring
System. (Skytrac Systems, 2021)


• Championed innovation by collaborating with a development team to achieve the World's First 3.0 Tb/s Network Processor. (Nokia, 2018

Timeline

Sr. Technical Project Manager

Collins Aerospace Systems
10.2023 - Current

Program Specialist

Leonardo DRS Technologies
04.2022 - 10.2023

Systems Engineer

Skytrac Systems
08.2021 - 04.2022

Project Engineering Consultant

MITEL Networks
04.2019 - 03.2021

Technical Project Engineer (Component & Supply Chain)

Nokia
08.2015 - 04.2019

Hardware Verification Engineer

Alcatel-Lucent
03.2011 - 08.2015

Project Management Professional (PMP) -

Project Management Institute

EEE Space parts training -

Tesat-Spacecom GmbH

Master of Science - Electronics and Communications Engineering

University of Windsor

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