Samuel O. Folarin

MBA Candidate | Strategy & AI Innovation | Operations & Process Improvement

Langley, CA.

About

I am a senior business strategist and operations leader who transforms organizational performance across industries, from Tech to biotech, and SaaS to energy, government, and construction. With 7+ years of progressive experience across 3 continents (Europe, Africa, and North America/Canada), I deliver measurable outcomes: 15-35% efficiency improvements, 6-7 figure cost savings, and 90-100% on-time project delivery. My career spans operational transformation at a European circular economy leader (28% throughput improvement, 25% defect reduction), SaaS implementation for global sports data clients (100% on-time delivery, 35% efficiency gains), ERP-driven process reengineering in Nigeria's energy sector (15% cost reduction, 18% procurement savings), and ESG strategy consulting for an AI startup (New Ventures BC finalist, 25% VC engagement increase). I hold an MBA in International Business, an MSc in Bio & Environmental Science, and a BSc in Microbiology, a rare combination that lets me bridge technical depth with commercial strategy. I bring immediate value to organizations seeking: - **Biotech & Life Sciences**: Regulatory strategy, Health Canada navigation, business development, and commercialization planning - **SaaS & Technology**: ERP/SaaS implementation, operational scaling, product operations, and AI-driven strategy - **Energy & Mining**: ESG framework design, sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, and stakeholder engagement - **Government & Public Sector**: Program management, process optimization, data analytics (Power BI, SAP), and compliance documentation - **Construction & Infrastructure**: Project management, Lean operations, quality assurance, and vendor coordination

Work

Embark Venture Incubator – Trinity Western University

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Strategy & AI Innovation Intern

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

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Summary

Selected as a top MBA candidate to join the Embark Venture Incubator, supporting a Canadian AI startup pioneering smart facility management and ESG automation.

Highlights

Produced consulting-grade technical proposals, qualification summaries, and investor submission packages; coordinated content contributions from SMEs and technical leads to meet competitive pitch deadlines while contributing to finalist recognition at the 2025 New Ventures BC competition.

Authored project methodology documents and executive summaries improving stakeholder engagement by 30% and VC client engagement by 25%; applied rigorous copywriting, editing, and proofreading standards throughout all deliverables.

Managed full proposal content pipeline end-to-end: scheduling contributor meetings, capturing minutes, coordinating document revisions, and maintaining brand-consistent visual formatting across all submissions.

Designed ESG-compliant performance reporting frameworks, demonstrating strong attention to visual clarity, content accuracy, and professional presentation quality.

Gasfleet Engineering Limited

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Senior Business Analyst / Consultant (Remote)

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Led process reengineering, ERP specification alignment, and project management optimization to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance PMO maturity.

Highlights

Produced functional and technical specifications aligned with audit, risk, and ESG standards for ERP rollout.

Facilitated workshops with senior management, achieving 90% adoption of redesigned processes.

Prepared business system proposals, feasibility studies, and cost/benefit analyses for ERP upgrades.

Supported post-implementation reviews to confirm system effectiveness and ROI delivery.

Cut fleet maintenance costs by 15% and boosted efficiency by 20% via ERP-driven process reengineering.

Shortened pipeline project delivery cycles by 12% and increased on-time completion to 90% through optimized workflows and stakeholder coordination.

Lowered procurement costs by 18% and achieved 98% on-time delivery by driving inventory and scheduling optimization.

Improved PMO maturity by standardizing project management processes, reducing cycle times by 10% and increasing on-time deliverables by 25%.

Swappie

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Business Systems Lead – Operations & Process Improvement

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

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Summary

Owned ERP-integrated workflows, audit-ready compliance documentation, and lean process optimization, driving substantial gains in throughput, quality, and onboarding efficiency.

Highlights

Implemented ERP-integrated reporting workflows, improving throughput by 28% and reporting accuracy by 25%.

Produced audit-ready SOPs, user guides, and functional documentation, strengthening compliance and regulatory alignment.

Conducted feasibility studies and gap analyses to ensure ERP workflows supported business goals.

Contributed to post-implementation reviews, validating system performance improvements and ensuring adoption across operations.

Increased productivity by 20% through workflow streamlining and targeted team training initiatives.

Cut onboarding time by 30% with data-driven training redesign, accelerating team time-to-productivity.

Reduced product defects by 25% and cut operational costs by 15% by enhancing QA processes and driving continuous improvement.

Boosted KPI success rates by 25% with real-time dashboards in Metabase and PowerBI, improving decision speed and accuracy.

Genius Sports

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SaaS Implementation Manager

Tallinn, Tallinn Metropolitan Area, Estonia

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Summary

Led complex, multi-phase client integrations, optimized business system performance reviews, and improved transparency using customized Tableau dashboards.

Highlights

Delivered 100% on-time SaaS implementations for key sports data clients, boosting onboarding satisfaction by 15%.

Increased operational efficiency by 35% through process gap analysis, best-practice standardization, and optimized workflow deployment.

Improved tech adoption rates by 20% via proactive stakeholder engagement and structured change management.

Designed training packages, online user guides, and knowledge resources, boosting adoption of reporting features by 20%.

Enhanced project tracking by implementing KPI dashboards, ensuring smooth multi-phase integrations and milestone adherence.

Developed and introduced Tableau dashboards for SLA monitoring and compliance, enhancing senior management reporting transparency.

Supported post-implementation reviews, validating system performance and ensuring business goals were achieved.

Swappie

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Senior Process Engineer

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

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Summary

Focused on Lean manufacturing, workflow reorganization, and Agile sprint optimization to drive throughput and facility-wide cost savings.

Highlights

Increased refurbishment throughput by 28% via workflow reorganization and Agile sprint optimization.

Reduced repair cycle time by 22% through robotic QA implementation and Kanban-driven workflows.

Improved customer satisfaction by 18% by standardizing SOPs and retraining the workforce.

Achieved 14% facility cost reduction through layout redesign, waste elimination, and visual management initiatives.

Swappie

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Quality Assurance Specialist

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

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Summary

Maintained extreme precision in quality metrics, driving defect reduction, ISO audit excellence, and report automation.

Highlights

Maintained 99.5% quality pass rate across 10,000+ inspections annually, ensuring product excellence.

Reduced defects by 30% and boosted first-pass yield via root cause analysis and corrective action plans.

Saved 100+ analyst hours monthly by automating QA reporting and dashboarding.

Secured ISO 9001:2015 renewal for a 50+ person team with zero non-conformances.

Swappie

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Product Operations Specialist

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

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Summary

Led hands-on diagnostic optimization and end-to-end refurbishment flows, saving substantial operational costs through Lean initiatives.

Highlights

Managed 500+ smartphones weekly through end-to-end refurbishment with 90% production yield.

Generated €350K+ in annual savings by reducing waste and optimizing diagnostics & repair processes.

Improved turnaround times by 30% while maintaining like-new certification through rigorous QA.

Enhanced production efficiency and reduced costs through Lean-focused workflow improvements.

Bolt

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Operations Specialist (Courier & Delivery Services)

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

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Summary

Coordinated large-scale courier operations, optimized routes, and ensured strict SLA compliance for last-mile logistics.

Highlights

Managed 100+ B2B/B2C delivery partners monthly, achieving consistent on-time fulfillment.

Increased client satisfaction by ensuring real-time coordination between vendors and customers.

Enhanced operational reliability by streamlining last-mile delivery processes to meet SLA targets.

Supported continuous service improvement through route optimization and vendor performance tracking.

Allsocks Ltd

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Digital Business Analyst & Support

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Summary

Provided freelance business analysis and process improvement services to enhance SME delivery performance and workflow accuracy.

Highlights

Improved delivery efficiency by 25% through process analysis and workflow automation.

Identified operational bottlenecks and recommended cost-saving measures, improving SME operations.

Enhanced compliance by conducting detailed record audits and process validations.

Supported decision-making with activity-based operational insights and reporting.

Genius Sports

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Business Support & Data Specialist

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

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Summary

Maintained high-reliability systems and 99% real-time data accuracy, mitigating risk exposure through active trend analysis and compliance monitoring.

Highlights

Ensured 99% real-time data accuracy across global sports trading platforms, supporting key operational decisions.

Reduced risk exposure by identifying data anomalies and reporting suspicious activity for compliance.

Enhanced reporting and documentation, supporting faster decision-making for trading teams.

Maintained high operational reliability through continuous monitoring and trend analysis.

Volunteer

Enterprise Project and Operations Manager (Volunteer)

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Refined Solutions Systems Inc.

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Designed data-driven reporting solutions, training documentation, and process reviews to enhance system alignment and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Designed Power BI dashboards integrated with SAP data sources, cutting reporting delays by 18% and improving governance compliance.

Developed training materials and help guides, increasing reporting system utilization by 20%.

Conducted business case development and cost/benefit analyses to support system enhancement decisions.

Performed post-implementation reviews to confirm business goals and compliance standards were met.

Education

Trinity Western University

Langley, British Columbia, Canada
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MBA Business Administration (MBA)

Courses

Corporate Strategy

Operations & Digital Transformation

Strategic Planning

Harvard Business School Online

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Online Coursework Business Administration & Management

Courses

Developing a Competitive Strategy

Operational Excellence Foundations

Understanding Business

Skills

Operations & Lean Methodologies

Lean Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Robotics Integration, Process Optimization, Workflow Automation, Logistics Management, Service Delivery, Operations Management, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Audit & Compliance, ERP, JIT, Process Improvement.

AI & Data Analytics

AI & ESG Applications, GPT-4, Power BI, SAP, Netsuite, Metabase, Tableau, Data Visualization, KPI Dashboarding, Figma, NoCode, Notion, Python.

Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation, SaaS Integration, Agile Project Management, API, ERP & Process Optimization, Automation.

Business Analysis & Strategy

Strategy, Business Analysis, Project Management, Process Optimization, Startup Strategy, SaaS GTM, Investor Readiness, Product Positioning, SOP Development, Change Management, Business Process Improvement, SLA Management, Procurement Efficiency, PMO Process Improvement.