Project Management Electrical Engineering

Kehinde Abimbola

PROFILE

An accomplished and results-oriented professional and

candidate of Doctorate degree in Transportation

Engineering, from Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Heriot Watt University in Scotland and Master of Science in Power Engineering degree as well. Currently retired Patent Examiner, my previous positions are Engineering Consultancy on satellite systems, Transmission Analysis Engineer for spacecraft links, and Senior Engineer for telecommunications. I have demonstrated my commitment to overarching goals through my organized activities, strategic management across all program activities, and a strong focus on seamless programs with continuous improvement from dynamic areas. Working as Adjunct Professor driven to inspire students to pursue academic and personal excellence. Detail-oriented professional with highly professional attitude, problem solving, strong leadership, relationship-building skills and ability to perform well in a team.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Management

Sales Management

Leadership skills

Transmission Analysis

People Management

Systems Design and Engineering

Career Counseling

Technical Advisory

Telecommunications Policy

College Instructor

Hardworking

Assertive Team Player

Team Management

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

● Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point outlook)

● Good project management skills, with the ability to independently interact and at time lead a team to complete initiatives with quality and timelines

● Strong Communication skills, Collaboration & Team work and Interpersonal skills.

● Highly motivated team player with superior skills and willingness to learn new things

● Excellent oral and writing communication skills

● Strong Customer Service skills and are approachable, a good listener, takes ownership of their issues. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Patent Examiner Alexandria, Virginia USPTO 2012 – 2021

● Reviewing patent applications to determine if they comply with basic format, rules and legal requirements; Communicating findings as to the patentability of an applicant's invention via a written action to inventors/patent practitioners. Adjunct Professor /On-line Course Developer, Dept. Electrical & Computer Engineering Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD 2009 – 2011

● Prepare curriculum and teach 3rd and 4th Year Electrical Engineering Theory, Practical and Application of Electromagnetics

● Develop online course materials and Teach on line and in person classes of 15 students/Converted Face-to-Face classes into online in case of national emergencies

● Extensive knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and Microsoft Office suite proven ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines very strong time management skills, prioritizing office workloads and resolving operational problems. Engineering Consultancy 2007 – 2009

● Developed and assisted in the formulation of business strategy in relation to upcoming geosynchronous satellite system operator

● Created training modules for different units of satellite system company

● Participated in the Customer Advisory on VSAT equipment selection prior to order.

● Facilitated Training and provided support for SBU (Strategic Business Unit) for DTH, Telecoms, and Community Tele Centers for NIGCOMSAT Limited (Nigeria)

● Developed and presented training modules on Satellite Communications for: System Planning, Design Engineering, Antenna Designs, Power Link Budgets, Modulation and Multiple Access Techniques, Coding, Propagation, Interference, Payload Engineering, Spacecraft and Earth Station Engineering (GEO, MEO and LEO), Fixed and Mobile Satellite Systems-FSS, MSS for Kemilinks International Private Limited (UK).

● Provided design concept, design verification, resource planning, budgets, and time lines.

● Result: Coordinated and launched project with coordination through company sales and marketing department as planned. Satellite Service Manager – Europe / Asia Pacific / Africa-Middle East Sales INTELSAT, Washington DC 1996 – 2007

● Worked on the Intelsat customer billing process improvement initiatives, development of quality assurance processes and performance standards, and documentation of new policies and procedures

● Efficiently coordinated the retention of existing businesses, through a combination of renewals, extension of services and expansion of at least 40 operational services that resulted in approximately $10.6M for the 4th quarter of 2005

● Effectively coordinated the approval and subsequent activation of 25 new leases for the Africa Middle East Group this generated an annual revenue stream of approximately $45.6M

● Facilitated training on Siebel, IBIS Lease/3C-Oracle Applications for new staff following the Merger/Acquisition of the company these major billing tools.

● Managed the administrative process including van inventory and appropriate documentation.

● Ensured that the highest quality or service is provided to promote superior customer satisfaction.

● Adhered to safety guidelines and requirements.

Transmission Analysis Engineer 1996 – 1998

● Developed a strong expertise in the evaluation of spacecraft link budgets for the globally deployed INTELSAT fleet with a thorough understanding of spacecraft parameters and their impact on satellite performance and orbital lifetime

● Provided critical advice to INTELSAT’s Signatories such as the importance to switch from analogue to digital technologies thus optimizing spectrum utilization

● Prepared and approved pre-satellite transmission link budgets for UK-BT, France Telecoms, Telespazio, Belgacom, Africa, NTA, NITEL, PHNGEN (South Africa), India-VIDESH, Pakistan- PAKTEL China/CHINATEL

● Enhanced beam coverage map booklet for more detailed home page status and prepared beam coverage plots for Customer Services Division for satellite locations to include Indian Ocean Region, Atlantic Ocean Region and Pacific Ocean Region. Senior Engineer Nigerian Telecommunications PLC, NITEL, Lagos, Nigeria 1994-1996

● Managed the efficient transfer of data to computerized format for Business Office data, Accounts /Billing, Customer detailed/ directory

● Produced the first Digital Exchange directory by utilizing all facilities within the 3 sections Billing, Customer service, ELP (External line Plants) - no customer was left out, this eradicated ghost customers

● Created and taught a specialized training program on the architecture, operation and maintenance of Alcatel equipment called System 12 Telecommunications Switching Equipment in Nigeria and Italy

● Developed a fraud-proof system which improved the company’s annual revenue by approximately 2.5 million (Naira) per month. Switching Manager, South West Zone, Nigeria 1986-1994

● Maintained regional exchange system database and subscriber lines, business information systems including office data accounts, and developed customer directory

● Chaired a committee to identify lapses within Telecommunications Exchange security

● Developed a fraud prevention service scheme called ‘E Services’ which contributed to increased revenue generation for the zone Executive Engineer Nigerian Telecoms 1983-1986

● Initiated and organized a national seminar on “Alternate Sources Energy for Telecommunications”

● Research & Development of Solar Powered Telecommunication System / Selected pilot sites for Solar Powered repeater stations by visiting sites countrywide

● Member of the committee for the Standardization for Power supplies to NITEL Equipment EDUCATION & TRAINNING

● Doctorate Transportation Engineering, Candidate, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD

● M.Sc. Power Engineering, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh University of Strathclyde, Glasgow UK Main fields of study included: microprocessor control, power electronics, systems control, analytical techniques and transmission lines transients

● B.Sc. HONS, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

● Project Management Essentials and Best Practices

● ALCATEL/ITT – Battipaglia, Italy, Certified training on System 12 Digital Equipment

● British Telecoms United Kingdom, On the job Training on System X Digital Equipment

● Brailbrook College Bath United Kingdom – Certification on Digital Transmission PRESENTATIONS & SEMINARS

● Expert in Career Advisory, hosts Career Counseling and Seminars for women in Sciences and Engineering in Higher Institutions within DC, Maryland, and most recently in Nassau Bahamas. REFERENCES

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