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Senior Engineering Project Leader with 14+ Years Experience

Location:
Laurel, MD
Posted:
May 19, 2026

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Onoobu Adem

Laurel, MD, 240-***-****, ****.*****@*****.***

SUMMARY Dynamic Senior engineering professional with over 14 years of diverse experience in managing technical projects, enhancing operational efficiency, and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in process improvement, data management, and effective communication with both technical and non- technical stakeholders. Proven track record includes driving successful multi- project operations while maintaining budgetary goals and achieving customer satisfaction. Ready to contribute to an organization's infrastructure and enhance its overall performance.

WORK EXPERIENCE

06/2023 – Present IT Consultant, LEIDOS INC Washington DC Led projects focused on endpoint user management, offering technical support to both local and remote staff.

Managed daily contract support operations across multiple projects and teams in various locations, coordinating planning and execution to guarantee uninterrupted service.

Utilized problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, effectively translating technical details for non-technical individuals. Communicated complex technical ideas clearly to diverse stakeholders, including executive leadership, in fast-paced, collaborative engineering environments, partnering with engineering teams and client leadership; proficient in Power BI and other analytics tools to support federal clients, focusing on service and process enhancement.

Developed and integrated processes within enterprise applications like SharePoint and database systems, with expertise in Microsoft Configuration Manager and additional reporting tools.

Demonstrated the ability to convey complex topics clearly to any audience; currently holds Public Trust Clearance.

01/2014 – 03/2023 Project Manager, ANACHUSIS LLC Fort Worth, TX Skilled in managing project costs, scheduling, and performance, with a strong background in construction management and estimating platforms to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.

Knowledgeable in electrical mechanical systems, voltage infrastructure, and fiber cabling, emphasizing the performance and reliability of critical infrastructures during commissioning.

Experienced in cost estimation, planning, budgeting, and scheduling specifically related to energy project management and financing. Capable of overseeing plant construction, operations, maintenance, and transfer, with a solid understanding of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). Cultivated robust relationships with clients.

Served as a technical adviser on scheduling matters, applying expertise in critical path scheduling techniques. Adept in cost management and forecasting, utilizing earned value management systems to lead schedule development, control, and improvement initiatives while ensuring quality control over project deliverables.

Managed counterparty risks involving governments, developers, contractors, and investors while ensuring compliance with asset and service agreements and the technical nuances of permits. Familiar with best practices in logistics management related to procurement and supply chain. Crafted detailed project scopes, schedules, and budgets while monitoring resource allocation and conducting scenario analyses. Facilitated interactive project planning discussions with stakeholders and executed forensic schedule analyses when necessary. Defined clear roles for vendors as well as their responsibilities and deliverables in process workflows. Conducted risk management assessments concerning suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors. Evaluated and analyzed contractor schedules along with manpower requirements. Established and monitored an effective earned value management system, performed field audits to verify reporting accuracy and reviewed change orders for contracts and subcontracts. Possesses working knowledge of cost estimates and bill of materials. Evaluated capital expenditures for plant construction, including both fixed and variable costs, providing comprehensive insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

Managed the dissemination of findings through both verbal and written communication, specializing in stakeholder reporting. 01/2013 – 09/2013 Technology Project Lead, GLOBAL FOUNDRIES US INC. Malta, NY Spearheaded manufacturing process enhancements for memory chip technology applicable to IBM, Toshiba, Samsung, ST Microelectronics, and Global Foundries within a collaborative development alliance. Developed and maintained strong rapport with customers, suppliers, and vendors while managing risk escalation events on production lines. Took ownership of root cause analyses along with corrective and preventive measures for critical switching technology layers. Responsible for comprehensive material characterization, analysis, and qualifications.

Instituted process control standards to ensure compliance and optimize operational efficiency. Directed system upgrades to facilitate continuous monitoring of production line efficiencies while being responsible for comprehensive qualifications and validations. Established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contributed to implementing organizational compliance initiatives and priorities. Executed multiple testing protocols for materials, implementing controls designed to reduce defectiveness and enhance manufacturing device performance.

Monitored operational protocols to mitigate risks in manufacturing settings. Ensured rigorous quality control and assurance metrics during development, testing, and manufacturing phases. Managed production validations, documentation, and recommendations for manufacturing controls during Process Change Review Board (PCRB) cycles.

Conducted training sessions for new engineering team members, overseeing root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to boost productivity. Collaborated cross-functionally with stakeholders and process owners across technology groups.

Oversaw testing and validation of systems, equipment, tools, and materials sourced from suppliers and vendors while managing procurement and supply chain dynamics. Played a vital role in the introduction of new products and the implementation of process validations. Articulated technical reports to senior management stakeholders outlining strategies for cost reductions within operational frameworks and service line agreements. Well-versed in Design of Experiment (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies for process development and controls.

Drove justifications and returns on investment through strategic process enhancements. Oversaw documentation of workflows, articulating technology strategies aimed at increasing effectiveness, reducing costs, and improving manufacturing efficiencies. Strong background in process development and production support.

02/2011 – 12/2012 Process Engineering Lead, IBM SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY GROUP / GLOBAL FOUNDRIES US INC.

East Fishkill, NY

Championed process improvements in switching technology for chips utilized in autonomous driving, medical devices, and gaming applications. Managed protocols for statistical process control to diminish failure events and elevate quality assurance standards while overseeing initiatives for continuous process enhancement.

Orchestrated management of corrective actions for next-generation technologies, enhancing product line deliverables to clients. Proficient in electronic assembly and related processes.

Utilized manufacturing tool suites effectively while applying planning methodologies concerning Design of Experiment (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) for both development and manufacturing processes. Compiled technical and analytical reports alongside continuous asset monitoring, documenting workflow completions and deliverables. Communicated justifications and returns on investment connected to risk mitigation protocols and operational readiness.

Facilitated enhancements in process improvements, material qualifications, tool validation, documentation, and data system updates. Administered the organization-wide publication of improvements to enhance coordination, efficiency, capability, and operational readiness. 05/2009 – 09/2009 Research and Development, IBM ALBANY NANOTECHNOLOGY CENTER: ANT CENTER

Albany, NY

Delivered applications focused on advancing next-generation telecommunications and gaming systems, overseeing device technology projects geared towards static random-access memory production. Demonstrated expertise in electronic assembly processes and automation solutions within a manufacturing context.

Cultivated advanced understanding of process development, control protocols, and monitoring techniques to enhance technological capabilities. Contributed insights towards design enhancements in the development and process control of sophisticated memory chips.

EDUCATION

09/2005 – 06/2010 Princeton University

Ph.D, Material Science and Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Princeton, NJ

08/1999 – 05/2003 Howard University

Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering

Washington DC

SKILLS Research Technology Development

Reliability Engineering Renewable Energy Projects

Thermal Power Plant Projects Technology Management Project Management Procurement and Resource

Management

Solumina Microsoft Project

JIRA Customer Relationship Management

Data Center Infrastructure

Management

Cost Estimator Platforms

Manufacturing Execution Systems Production Line Management Power Plant Development and

Construction

Agile/Lean Methodologies

LANGUAGES English



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