David Somade
About David Somade
David Somade is an Industrial Engineer II with a strong background in systems engineering management and project management. He has worked in various roles across multiple companies, including MTN Nigeria and Americold Logistics, LLC, and holds advanced degrees in engineering and business.
Current Role at Americold Logistics
David Somade currently serves as an Industrial Engineer II at Americold Logistics, LLC. He has been in this position since 2023. In this role, he focuses on systems engineering management and project management, utilizing his expertise to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic business objectives.
Previous Experience at Americold Logistics
Prior to his current role, David worked at Americold Logistics, LLC. as a Distribution Ops | Reliability Engineer for three months in 2022. He also served as an Industrial Engineering Consultant at the same company from 2022 to 2023 for ten months, where he advised on digital solutions tailored to business needs.
Educational Background
David Somade holds a Master's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Northern Illinois University, where he studied from 2021 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering from Bells University of Technology, studying from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, he completed a Postgraduate Program in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Industrial Internet of Things at The African Leadership University in 2020.
Professional Development and Certifications
David has pursued various professional development opportunities, including a Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business Applications at Texas McCombs School of Business in 2023. He also participated in the MTN Global Leadership Program at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business in 2018, focusing on organizational leadership.
Career History and Roles
David's career includes diverse roles across multiple organizations. He worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Northern Illinois University from 2022 to 2023. His experience also includes positions at MTN Nigeria, where he served as a Research Analyst and Product Analyst, and at Triangle Package Machinery Co. as a Resident Industrial Engineer.