Ayotunde Ajijola

Energy & Operations Specialist | Data Analyst

About

Highly capable Energy and Operations Specialist with over a decade of experience in technical and commercial operations, data analytics, and energy accounting within the utilities sector. Proven expertise in optimizing workflows, enhancing power reliability, and achieving critical business targets through strategic problem-solving and effective team leadership. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights to drive operational efficiency and ensure judicious resource utilization.

Work Experience

OMS/Business Unit Energy Analyst

IKEJA ELECTRIC

Jan 2020 - Present

Currently serving as an Energy Analyst, applying advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize energy accounting and operational efficiency within the Business Unit.

  • Applied robust analytical and problem-solving methodologies to complex operational challenges, developing effective solutions that improved efficiency.
  • Cultivated strong interpersonal relationships with diverse stakeholders, fostering a collaborative work environment and enhancing inter-departmental communication.
  • Contributed to successful project completion by collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of objectives.
  • Reduced Distribution Transformer (DT) failure rates by proactively monitoring and analyzing load parameters using company meter monitoring assets.
  • Achieved significant reduction in Business Unit energy losses through effective energy management strategies, including continuous monitoring and analysis of DT readings.

Business Unit O&M Supervisor

IKEJA ELECTRIC

Jan 2016 - Present

Managed and supervised technical operations within the Business Unit, ensuring power reliability and efficient resource utilization across multiple undertakings.

  • Coordinated the technical operations within the Business Unit, effectively assisting the network operations manager in maintaining seamless service delivery.
  • Managed workflows for staff across six operational undertakings, ensuring consistent power reliability and operational continuity.
  • Implemented and enforced rigorous safety protocols for personnel and equipment, significantly reducing incidents and ensuring a secure work environment.
  • Optimized the judicious utilization of resources, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness within the Business Unit.

BU Cash Drive Taskforce Supervisor

IKEJA ELECTRIC

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

Led and coordinated multiple DCRC gangs to ensure Business Units met critical collection efficiency and loss reduction targets.

  • Coordinated all Business Unit (BU) DCRC gangs, providing essential support to ensure all Undertakings (UTs) met their Collection Efficiency (CE) and Collection Ratio (CRR) targets.
  • Successfully contributed to the Business Unit achieving its set Aggregate Technical, Commercial, and Collection (ATC&C) loss reduction target from 2014 to 2018.

Dispatch Engineer

IKEJA ELECTRIC

Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

Managed load allocation, fault clearing, and data analysis to ensure efficient and reliable power dispatch operations.

  • Conducted comprehensive energy analysis for the Egba Business Unit, identifying key areas for operational improvement and efficiency gains.
  • Supervised O&M staff across the Business Unit and various undertakings, ensuring adherence to operational standards and optimizing team performance.
  • Managed load allocation from transmission and orchestrated load shedding programs across all injection substations, maintaining grid stability and service continuity.
  • Collated and analyzed load reading returns from all injection substations within the Business Unit, providing critical data for operational planning.
  • Oversaw the collation of high voltage fault returns and consistently updated fault statuses, streamlining the fault resolution process and reducing downtime.
  • Successfully cleared 33KV faults, restoring power efficiently and safely across the network.
  • Utilized Microsoft Excel for advanced tracking and analysis of feeder faults, contributing to faster diagnostics and resolution within the Business Unit.

Education

Computer Science

OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY

Jan 2001 - Aug 2007

Certificates

Data Analyst

IE Data Analytics School - IKEJA ELECTRIC CHQ ALAUSA LAGOS

Feb 2023

Languages

English

Skills

Microsoft Office

  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook

SQL

  • SQL

Power BI

  • Power BI
  • Data Visualization
  • Business Intelligence

QL

  • QL
  • Query Language

Data Analysis

  • Data Interpretation
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Reporting

Problem Solving

  • Troubleshooting
  • Solution Development
  • Critical Thinking

Operational Management

  • Workflow Optimization
  • Resource Allocation
  • Safety Management
  • Technical Operations

Energy Management

  • Energy Accounting
  • Load Management
  • Grid Stability
  • Fault Clearing

Team Leadership

  • Team Coordination
  • Supervision
  • Mentorship

Stakeholder Management

  • Relationship Building
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Communication

Interests

Reading

Sightseeing