Ekene Kayode SPC, RTE, PMP, MSPM, ITIL V3

Ekene Kayode SPC, RTE, PMP, MSPM, ITIL V3

Senior GIS Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Information Manager, Program Manager, Agile Coach

  • Education

    • University of Alaska Anchorage

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      Master of Science (MS) 3-Month Advanced Leadership Course
    • University of Alaska Anchorage

      2010 - 2013
      Master of Science Project Management

      •Project titled “Spatial Data Management Best Practices in Oil Spill Response"

    • University of Jos

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      Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Geography
  • Experience

    • ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGERS LIMITED (ERML)

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2004
      Senior GIS Consultant

      A multi-disciplinary and sustainable development consultancy in the field of industrial environmental services. Member of the company’s pioneering GIS department. Successfully managed the development and maintenance of ERML’s GIS data, applications, and hardware infrastructure.  Pioneered the application of Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) mapping protocols for coastal and land-based environments in the Oil Mining Lease area 11 of the Niger Delta region for oil spill contingency planning. Show less

    • THE CITY OF FARMINGTON HILLS

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
      GIS Specialist

      GIS Specialist for local government in the second largest city in Oakland County, Michigan.Created an extensive digital GIS dataset providing a comprehensive graphical view of all of the city’s fire department assets.

    • AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION (ANF)

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Database Administrator / Senior Administrative Assistant

      Managed the Foundation’s research grants database using both customized database programs and MS SQL Server. Provided customer service for the Nursing Research Grant program, responding to inquiries from scholars and applicants. Created and optimized filing system which significantly improved efficiency and timeliness of data/file retrieval for scholars and applicant inquiries.

    • O'Brien & Gere (OBG)

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2007
      Lead GIS Project Engineer

      Developed and managed system to visually track progress of the Lead Service Replacement (LSR) program conducted on behalf of the Washington, DC Water and Sewage Authority. Single point of accountability for creating and maintaining the LSR geodatabase and the master materials inventory database.

    • BP Gulf Coast Restoration Organization

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
      GIS Delivery Manager

      Defined and executed geospatial information and data management strategies and practices within the organization, while ensuring compliance with established industry and corporate data standards and guidelines. Administered and managed all aspects of the daily operations of a highly diverse team of GIS professionals (between 17 and 30) for 4 1/2 years.

    • In Transition

      Nov 2015 - now
      Principal Consultant

      · IT project and program management using Scaled Agile/Scrum implementation and delivery methodologies· Information management strategy and process development· Location Analytics/Geographic Information Systems (GIS) strategy development and delivery· Implementation of innovative technology solutions, including enterprise mobile device and web-based application deployment· Team leadership· Disaster response and remediation support

    • AdvisoryCloud

      Aug 2019 - now
      Advisor

      If you're ever seeking business advise, you can request a meeting with me through my profile on AdvisoryCloud at https://www.advisorycloud.com/profile/Ekene-Kayode.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300, 700

      Sept 2013
    • Scaled Scrum Master Certified (SSMC)

      Scaled Agile, Inc.
      Jan 2022
    • Project Management Pofessional

      Project Management Institute
      Oct 2015
    • Certified SAFe 6 Practice Consultant

      SAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc.
    • BCS Certificate in IT-Enabled Business Change

      BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
      Jun 2013
    • ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Oct 2016
    • Oracle Certified Associate

      Oracle
      May 2004
    • Safe 4 Release Train Engineer

      Scaled Agile, Inc.
      Jan 2020
    • SAFe 4 Practitioner Certification

      Scaled Agile, Inc.
      Apr 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ekene Kayode SPC, RTE, PMP, MSPM, ITIL V3
      BP IT&S Team Award (Excellence Category) BP Global IT&S Group 2014 Awarded for the successful automation of GCRO's data collection processes using innovative field mobile device technologies in support of the GCRO Field Operations and Environmental teams.
    • Awarded to Ekene Kayode SPC, RTE, PMP, MSPM, ITIL V3
      BP Helios Recognition BP 2014 BP Helios Recognition in 2014 for pioneering the implementation of a secure information platform for field for field safety audits using Android-based handheld devices.
    • Awarded to Ekene Kayode SPC, RTE, PMP, MSPM, ITIL V3
      BP IT&S Team Award (One Team category) BP Global IT&S Group 2014 Award for the successful automation of GCRO's data collection processes using innovative field mobile device technologies in support of the GCRO Field Operations and Environmental teams.
    • Awarded to Ekene Kayode SPC, RTE, PMP, MSPM, ITIL V3
      Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award Esri Jul 2012
  • Volunteer Experience

    • President

      Issued by EWAD, Inc. - (Empowering Women of African Descent) on Feb 2018
      EWAD, Inc. - (Empowering Women of African Descent)Associated with Ekene Kayode SPC, RTE, PMP, MSPM, ITIL V3
    • Meal Server

      Issued by Lord Of The Streets on Nov 2012
      Lord Of The StreetsAssociated with Ekene Kayode SPC, RTE, PMP, MSPM, ITIL V3
    • Graduate School Advisory Board Member

      Issued by Sam Houston State University on Feb 2020
      Sam Houston State UniversityAssociated with Ekene Kayode SPC, RTE, PMP, MSPM, ITIL V3