Fred Akingbesote
Mechanical Engineer
Plot1 Road 19, Unique Estate, Elewuro Off Olorunda, AkoboIbadan,Oyo State
Summary
An experienced Mechanical Engineer with a higher degrees in Energy Management and Technology and demonstrated history of working in the government Quality Assurance and Standardisation sector (Conformity Assessment). Lead Auditor in QMS, EMS & OHSMS (ISO 9001:2015, 14001; 2015 &45001:2015) with more than ten years in previous management systems audits. A Lead Auditor in ISO/IATF 16949 and ISO 17025 Standards. Quality Manager, Accreditation Committee to ISO 17065, SON Product Certification Directorate. Presently, Director of Operations in the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (ISO member) with a wealth of experience, especially in the development and elaboration of product standards and Product certification. I am technically sound with outstanding relationship-building, training, and presentation skills. I am adaptable and with unassailable integrity desirous of improvement and surpassing known records in any assigned task.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Lead Auditor- QMS, EMS, OHSMS& IATF
Freelance
09.2024 - Current
- Managed a team of auditors to ensure timely completion of all projects, balancing workload across team members effectively.
- Documentation preparation, review and implementation tor fulfill requirements of ISO 9001:2015, 1400:2015, 45001:2018
- Provided expert guidance on industry regulations and best practices towards certification to management systems standards.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing ad hoc audit requests with tight deadlines or unique scope requirements.
- Elevated team productivity by establishing efficient schedules that maximized available work hours while preventing burnout.
- Assisted in the development of junior auditors by providing training, mentorship, and ongoing support as needed.
- Trained internal Auditors of Organizations to implement and conform to requirements of ISO standards
Director, South-East Regional Coordinator
Standards Organisation of Nigeria
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Deputy Director, SON, South-West Regional Coordinator
- Head, Product Certification Unit
- Coordinator, Osun & Ondo States
Deputy Director, Product Certification & Standardization (MANCAP)
Standards Organisation of Nigeria
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Deputy Director, Product Certification & Standardization (MANCAP)
Assistant Director, Inspection and Compliance
Standards Organisation of Nigeria
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Assistant Director, Inspection and Compliance
Standardization & Quality Assurance Engineer (Ins)
Standards Organization of Nigeria, SON
07.1990 - 08.2006
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of product (mechanical) certification
- Confirmed tight deadlines are met to satisfy client demands and product certification timelines.
- Assessed timely delivery of high-quality products through effective coordination with cross-functional teams were ensured
- Confirmed team productivity are maximized through continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices in QA methodologies.
- Assessed how agile development practices such as sprint planning meetings and daily stand-ups, contributing valuable input from a QA perspective throughout the project life cycle.
- Confirmed Contributions to the continuous improvement of QA processes through regular reviews, evaluations, and updates as needed.
- Assessed Conducts of root cause analysis for defects, leading to targeted improvements in the production process.
- Confirmed Supports for successful product launches by conducting extensive pre-release testing and validation activities.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing issues identified during user acceptance testing.
- Confirmed Improved product quality by implementing rigorous testing procedures and identifying areas for optimization.
- Checked Increased product reliability by performing thorough regression testing on each release cycle.
- Ensured QA processes are streamlined, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced time to market.
- Minimized potential risks by proactively identifying and addressing vulnerabilities during the development life cycle.
- Confirmed prepared and maintained technical documentation for project reference.
- Assessed corrective actions to accomplish project closure and recurrence control.
- Ensured top management participation with leadership team to develop automation strategy and execution plan.
- Confirmed Improved product quality by introducing any advanced automated testing tools.
- Checked development and implementation of comprehensive quality assurance program, enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Ensured detailed risk assessments for new software releases, ensuring readiness and stability before launch.
- Assessed creation and maintenance of detailed test documentation, improving traceability and compliance.
- Checked Implementation ofreal-time feedback loop with customer support team, directly linking customer feedback to quality improvements.
- Confirmed Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
Education
PhD in Renewable Energy (in view) - undefined
Federal University of Technology, Akure
Akure, OndoM.Sc.: Mechanical Engineering- Energy Technology Management (ETM) - undefined
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, OyoP. Gd: Petroleum Engineering - undefined
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Ile-Ife, OsunBachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Ile-Ife, OsunAccomplishments
- Supervised the work of 18 full-time city employees.
- Resolved product certification related issues through consumer engagement and product testing.
- Worked directly with Operations and SON Management to certify products to relevant standards (Evaluation and Review)
Affiliations
- Member- Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
- Member- Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
- Member - Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NiMechiE)
Presentposition
Director, South-East Operations, Enugu, Enugu, Nigeria, 02/2021, Present
Publicationsprojects
- Design, Construction and Testing of Cassava Peeling Machine (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, B.Sc Thesis.)
- Development of Petrochemical Industry in Nigeria.
- Test methods on Drum Brake Shoe assemblies and Pads (NIS)
- Specification for Drum Brake Shoe assemblies and Pads (NIS)
- Specifications for Metal Drum (NIS)
- Standards On Auto Control Cables (NIS)
- Standard For Single Cold Reduced Tin Plate and Single Cold Reduced Black Plate Part 1: Electrolytic and Hot Dipped Tin Plate and Black Plate Sheet (Adoption from ISO 111/1)
- Specification for Welded Fabric Steel for Reinforcement of Concrete.
- Test Methods for Welded Fabric Steel for Reinforcement of Concrete.
- Standards for Bearings for Grinding Machines
- Standards for Driving Plates for Grinding Machines
- Rockwell Superficial Hardness Test (Scale 15N, 30N, 45N, 30T, and 45T)- Adoption from BSEN
- Performance Evaluation of Solar Installation at OkeAgunla, Ondo State & System Design (Scientific Research, Engineering, 2012, 4
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- Published Online August 2012 (http://www.SciRP.org/journal/eng) (M.Sc. project work)
Certification
Project Management
Timeline
Lead Auditor- QMS, EMS, OHSMS& IATF
Freelance
09.2024 - Current
Project Management
08-2024
Director, South-East Regional Coordinator
Standards Organisation of Nigeria
01.2021 - 08.2024
Deputy Director, Product Certification & Standardization (MANCAP)
Standards Organisation of Nigeria
01.2016 - 08.2019
Assistant Director, Inspection and Compliance
Standards Organisation of Nigeria
08.2014 - 12.2015
Lead Auditor, QMS, EMS & OHSMS
05-2006
Standardization & Quality Assurance Engineer (Ins)
Standards Organization of Nigeria, SON
07.1990 - 08.2006
PhD in Renewable Energy (in view) - undefined
Federal University of Technology, Akure
M.Sc.: Mechanical Engineering- Energy Technology Management (ETM) - undefined
University of Ibadan
P. Gd: Petroleum Engineering - undefined
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
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