University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Project Engineer at BNSF Railway

Skills: Portfolio Management · Business Requirements · Attention to Detail · Project Management · Defining Requirements · Project Planning · Analytical Skills · Cross-functional Team Leadership · Change Management · Business Reviews · Technical Advisory

Kemper

Strategic Project Manager

Act as dedicated, project leader – effectively utilizing tools and problem-solving skills to refine scope, identify process improvements, and develop scalable solutions to resolve complex problems and drive results; surpassed deadlines by 15%.

- Managed a project for transitioning the Meraki business unit from a HWaaS model to a
SaaS model, developing best-in-class metrics for reporting and forecasting in
Salesforce and Clari
- Implemented a two-bucket compensation plan to drive customer renewals to 95%,
resulting in an increase in recurring revenue for Meraki sellers
- Led cross-functional teams within the Business Operations to meet business objectives,
customer needs, and project timeline in an agile and waterfall environment
- Improved team productivity by 20% by implementing an agile project management
methodology and leading daily stand-up meetings
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute a marketing
campaign, resulting in a 30% increase in brand awareness and a 15% increase in sales
- Improved project transparency and communication by implementing a project management tool, resulting in a 15% increase in team collaboration and a 10%
reduction in misunderstandings & disruption
- Developed and implemented a training program for junior project managers, resulting
in a 15% increase in project success rates.
- Drive adoption of new processes through Change Management and standardize
methodologies for Project Managers across company into increase proficiency by 10%
- Manage sophisticated projects and identify risks and issues that may impact success
- Document and communicate changes and amended processes to affected parties via change management efforts to ensure minimal disruption to business process.
- Analyze data to advice decisions and report on metrics.
- Build credible and meaningful relationships across the organization.

Cisco Meraki

Project Manager - Business Operations, Centralized PMO

Successfully managed the installation of 100+ welds and 25 turnouts utilizing best-in-class safety standards and navigating weather conditions/challenging terrain with minimal impact on train operations. 
•	Coached field personnel providing clear guidance on how to execute installations. 
•	Implementations included: technical and safety training of the construction crew to ensure zero injuries or incidents at the project site.

BNSF Railway

Construction Roadmaster

•	Oversaw 15+ Capital Expansion, Marketing, Public, and Economic Development construction projects spanning the Midwest in excess of $250MM. 
•	Guide the complete project lifecycle from design initiation to close – direct communication between internal and external partners for daily activities. 
•	Partner with design consultants to ensure project plans and designs are in alignment with scope & internal standards. 
•	Conduct bi-weekly and monthly touchpoints with key stakeholders and leadership to communicate insights, project milestones, address impediments, and facilitate cross-functional commitment to successful completion.  
•	Develop innovative solutions to aid in improvements pertaining to scope – enhanced implementations resulted in 20% contingency spend decrease while still exceeding metrics and achieving ROI. 
•	Contribute insights & thought leadership to Engineering Services Department Forum that works to address Diversity & Inclusion.

Engineering Project Manager

¬	Conducted an analysis on Capital and Operating Budget vs. Tonnage to justify budget increase for the St. Louis Central Hub. 
¬	Managed and directed the daily work for Production gangs on Hannibal, Beardstown, Centralia and St. Louis subdivisions. 
¬	Served as a table leader and facilitator for Engineering Safety Leadership Training. 
Helped in slow order reduction and joint removal on Hannibal, Beardstown, Centralia and St. Louis subdivisions.

Ajibade Fashola