Kwesi Boafo
@kwesiboafo
Certified Project Management Professional with expertise in program management.
What I'm looking for
I am a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® with over 5 years of experience in program management and capital projects, particularly in mission-critical environments. My career has been defined by my ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale infrastructure projects on time and within budget. I excel in managing complex critical infrastructure projects, optimizing operational efficiency, and implementing preventive maintenance strategies.
In my current role as a Regional Engineering Planner at Amazon, I have successfully led teams in launching new sites and retrofitting automation equipment, achieving a remarkable 97.9% automation quality score while reducing equipment downtime by 30%. My collaborative approach with various departments ensures seamless project integration and timely delivery of critical infrastructure projects. I am passionate about continuous process improvement, having documented lessons learned and implemented workflow updates that resulted in significant efficiency gains across regional operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Regional Engineering Planner
Amazon
Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Led cross-functional teams to deliver new site launches and automation equipment retrofits, achieving high automation quality scores and reducing equipment downtime. Managed data across multiple sites to ensure operational reliability and trained engineering teams on CMMS, enhancing efficiency and project delivery.
Planning & Systems Engineer
Ghana National Gas Company
Oct 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 3 months)
Led annual shutdown maintenance programs with significant CAPEX, optimized inventory management for natural gas facilities, and transitioned maintenance strategies to improve reliability and supply volume. Conducted risk assessments to enhance safety and resource allocation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
2015 - 2019
Grade: Second Class Upper (2:1)
Studied Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on Industrial Engineering, covering relevant coursework such as Project Management, Maintenance Engineering, Simulation & Modelling, Engineering Management, and Production Planning & Control.
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