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