Experience
Organisational Development & Change Management Consultant
June 2023 – Present
- Conducted comprehensive organisational assessments to pinpoint operational bottlenecks and scalability challenges. Devised and implemented data-driven interventions, resulting in a 60% increase in resource utilisation.
- Led the design and execution of change management strategies for complex, cross-functional projects, achieving high stakeholder buy-in and exceeding 90% employee participation.
- Partnered with the Board of Directors to translate strategic goals into actionable operational roadmaps. Drove alignment between leadership vision and day-to-day execution, streamlining processes and improving overall organisational efficiency.
Co-Founder & COO – Jiffix Technologies (Tech Startup)
August 2020 – January 2024
- Co-developed a disruptive operating system for the automotive aftermarket, driving innovation and market expansion.
- Led operational strategy from the startup phase to a scalable business model, doubling operational runway from 5 to 10 months through prudent resource management.
- Spearheaded talent acquisition and organisational development initiatives, building a high-performance team that achieved productivity gains of 7% month on month.
- Managed the integration of cutting-edge technologies and implemented process optimisation initiatives, leading to a 15% cycle time reduction and a 20% decrease in operational costs.
Project Manager – Illinois Tool Works, Chicago (Fortune 200 Company)
March 2018 – June 2019
- Managed a high-value portfolio of $2B+ for automotive industry leaders (Nissan, Honda, Rivian, Tesla), ensuring timely delivery of complex projects.
- Successfully negotiated challenging client situations, saving over $2M in potential fines and mitigating project risks.
- Led multidisciplinary teams to achieve on-time and on-budget project completion across multiple automotive product launches.
- Drove process improvements and change initiatives, leading to a 10% reduction in rework and improved customer satisfaction.
- Partnered with senior leadership to align project goals with strategic business objectives, ensuring successful outcomes and organisational impact.
Where I’ve lived, visited and done business
Africa – 13 countries
Benin Republic
Burundi
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Gambia
Ghana
Kenya
Malawi
Nigeria
Republic of Congo
Rwanda
Senegal
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Asia – 4 countries
China
Japan
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
Europe – 11 countries
Austria
England
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
Switzerland
Turkey
North America – 3 countries
Canada
Mexico
USA
Education
August 2013 – December 2017
August 2015 – January 2016
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago— Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering + Minor in Business
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain — Bachelor of Science (BSc) ERASMUS in Materials Engineering