Where are you from, and where did you go to school?

I am originally from Nigeria. In 2004, I received my BSC in estate management from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and a Master of Science (management) in 2023 from Minot State University, North Dakota.

What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know?

I love driving and playing soccer.

Where do you work?

I currently work at Vanderlande Industries.

What do you love most about your job or current school studies?

I love to quantify forensic delay analysis for dispute resolution.

Do you have a project story to share?

While serving as a planning manager at KBR Qatar Trading and Contracting WLL (October 2021 – June 2022), I led the planning of Phase 1 of the Al Erkya Project, a QAR 482 million mega-tower development. We faced a significant challenge early in the project: repeated mismatches between scheduled milestones and on-site activities. Despite having sufficient resources, poor coordination and siloed planning systems led to missed deadlines, flawed productivity tracking, and growing stakeholder concerns. Recognizing the risks to project delivery and reputation, I spearheaded the development of a comprehensive, data-driven planning model. My approach fused Primavera P6, BIM, and supply chain systems into a centralized framework, enhanced by AI-assisted forecasting and scenario planning. This integration allowed for real-time visibility across design, execution, and procurement. With this unified model, we rapidly corrected schedule misalignments, improved productivity metrics, and restored stakeholder confidence. Site teams received more apparent timelines, smarter resource allocations, and more transparent and accurate executive reporting. By transforming fragmented planning into a dynamic, AI-augmented system, we turned early disruption into a controlled, forward-looking process, setting a new standard for project execution in the company.

What are your future goals and aspirations for your career? Did someone inspire you to be on this career path?

I plan to become a project management consultant. I have pursued this path through a meticulous career journey that began when I decided to study estate management.

Why did you join AACE?

The goal is to showcase my expertise and use my knowledge to build others in the field of project management and control.

What do you like most about being an AACE member?

Being an AACE member means being part of this recognized profession and meeting the top shots in the industry.

What advice would you give someone wanting to enter the field?

To join AACE and belong to one of the world’s most highly respected professional project controls and cost engineering organizations.