TAIWO RILIWAN OYEKAN

Certified Scrum Master | Data Science Professional

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About

Certified Scrum Master and project lead with a diverse background in business operations, STEM education, and quality control, currently enhancing skills in Data Science. Adept at leveraging agile methodologies and analytical insights to drive tech-enabled project success, streamline team coordination, and align stakeholder needs. Proven ability to deliver measurable results in quality assurance, educational program delivery, and business logistics, with a strong focus on data-driven improvements and cross-cultural collaboration.

Work Experience

Quality Control Personnel

African Industry Group - African Refractory and Allied Products

May 2025 - Present

Sagamu, Ogun state, Nigeria

Oversees quality control processes for a manufacturing group, ensuring product integrity and compliance through proactive strategies.

  • Reduced product defects by 15% through implementing proactive inspection and comprehensive reporting strategies.
  • Ensured 100% compliance in documentation audits by conducting rigorous bi-weekly quality assessments.
  • Implemented new process monitoring checkpoints, enhancing material quality consistency and enabling early fault detection.

ESL Instructor (Remote)

Paper Airplanes

Dec 2024 - Jun 2025

Remote, Worldwide, US

Delivered virtual English lessons and developed curriculum for refugee learners, improving educational outcomes.

  • Delivered engaging virtual English lessons to over 20 refugee learners, fostering language acquisition and cultural understanding.
  • Boosted lesson completion rates by 40% through the strategic integration of an adaptive Learning Management System (LMS) and real-time feedback mechanisms.
  • Collaborated with international mentors across 10+ countries to align curriculum goals and enhance pedagogical approaches.

Laboratory Technologist

Otto-Awori Health Centre

Apr 2023 - Jul 2023

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Conducted biochemical diagnostic tests and optimized data reporting in a health center, ensuring high accuracy.

  • Performed over 500 biochemical diagnostic tests with a 99.8% accuracy rate, ensuring reliable patient results.
  • Reduced reporting lag by 30% by optimizing digital data processes, improving efficiency in diagnostic result delivery.

Science & Mathematics Educator

Adedoja Memorial School

Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Taught integrated science and mathematics, adapting to virtual learning environments during the pandemic.

  • Taught integrated science utilizing virtual STEM labs during the pandemic, ensuring continuous learning for students.
  • Increased student performance in math and health education by 25% through innovative teaching methods and personalized support.

Business Lead

FaithnVirtue Venture

Sep 2019 - Feb 2020

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Managed comprehensive business operations for a dynamic venture, driving significant revenue growth.

  • Managed comprehensive logistics, marketing strategies, and daily operations for a dynamic venture.
  • Led a team of 5 to exceed Q1 revenue targets by 15%, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic execution.

Environmental Laboratory Assistant

LASEPA - Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency

Oct 2018 - Sep 2019

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Continued environmental laboratory support at LASEPA, applying analytical tools for quality assessments and public health initiatives.

  • Participated in critical environmental sampling initiatives and community sensitization programs.
  • Utilized specialized tools for air, water, and sand quality analysis, contributing to environmental impact assessments.

Environmental Laboratory Assistant

LASEPA - Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency

Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Supported environmental sampling and quality analysis at LASEPA, contributing to community sensitization and impact assessments.

  • Participated in critical environmental sampling initiatives and community sensitization programs.
  • Utilized specialized tools for air, water, and sand quality analysis, contributing to environmental impact assessments.

Education

Data Science

AltSchool Africa - School of Data

Jan 2024 - Dec 2026

Remote, Online, NG

Biochemistry

Lagos State University

Feb 2020 - Feb 2024

Ojo, Lagos, NG

Courses

  • Final Project: Effect of Justicia secunda aqueous leaf extract on streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats
  • Techniques: Spectrophotometry, statistical analysis, tissue sampling

Volunteer

Program lead

Paper Airplanes

New Jersey, United States

Assisted 2 persons displaced by war and man-made disasters settle by learning English language towards employment and education.

  • Failed to connect with student
  • Trained in Trauma-sensitive instruction and language
  • Noticed improvement in my inductive led approach
  • Found a friend, rather than a project
  • Second student: struggled to connect with student
  • End of Semester

Certificates

EF SET Certificate (C1 Advanced)

EF Standard English Test

Jan 2025

Certified SAFeĀ® Scrum Master

Scaled Agile

Jan 2025

AI-Powered Scrum Master

Industry Certification

Jan 2025

Scrum Fundamentals

Industry Certification

Jan 2025

Master Product Development

MTF Institute

Jan 2025

TESOL Certification (120-Hour)

World TESOL Academy

Jan 2024

TeachingEnglish Certifications

British Council

Jan 2024

Soft Skills Training

Jobberman Nigeria

Jan 2022

Projects

Effect of Justicia secunda aqueous leaf extract on streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats

Investigated the effects of Justicia secunda aqueous leaf extract on streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats, contributing to biochemical research.

Languages

German , Japanese (Basic) , Yoruba (Fluent) , English (Native)

Skills

Agile Project Management

  • Scrum
  • SAFeĀ®
  • Sprint Planning
  • Retrospectives
  • Project Governance

Project Tools

  • Jira
  • Trello
  • Miro
  • Microsoft Project

Programming & Data

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Python
  • Excel
  • SPSS
  • Power BI

Productivity & Visualization

  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Canva

Communication & Facilitation

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Interests

Professional Interests

  • Sustainability
  • EdTech
  • Digital Health
  • International Collaboration