Wale Akindele, P.Eng
About Wale Akindele, P.Eng
Wale Akindele is a Manufacturing Engineer at Gastops, specializing in Chip Check Production and Testing since 2020. He also serves as a Business Development Officer at Ghost Squawk, bringing extensive experience in production supervision and mechanical engineering.
Work at Gastops
Wale Akindele has been employed at Gastops since 2020, serving as a Manufacturing Engineer focused on ChipCHECK Production & Testing. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the production processes and ensuring the quality of the testing procedures. His work contributes to the efficiency and reliability of the ChipCHECK systems, which are essential for monitoring the health of machinery in various industries.
Current Role at Ghost Squawk
In addition to his position at Gastops, Wale Akindele has also been working at Ghost Squawk since 2020 as a Business Development Officer specializing in Strategy & Marketing. His responsibilities include identifying market opportunities and developing strategies to enhance the company's presence in the industry. This dual role demonstrates his versatility and commitment to advancing business objectives.
Previous Experience at Ivaco Rolling Mills
Wale Akindele worked at Ivaco Rolling Mills in various capacities. He served as a Production Supervisor in the Coil Handling Department for seven months in 2018, where he managed production operations. Prior to that, he was a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in the Rodmill Department for five months in 2017, focusing on maintenance engineering tasks. His experience at Ivaco Rolling Mills provided him with a solid foundation in production and maintenance supervision.
Education and Expertise
Wale Akindele holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ottawa, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. He possesses expertise in leading field service installation and commissioning jobs, as well as experience in developing new products and updating existing ones in the industrial sector. His educational background and professional experience equip him with the skills necessary for his current roles.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before his engineering career, Wale Akindele gained experience in the service industry, working at Subway as a Restaurant Closer and as a Sandwich Artist & Cashier from 2011 to 2014. He also held a position as a Front Line Supervisor at Essar Steel Algoma Inc. and participated in a Graduate Engineer in Training program there. These roles contributed to his overall professional development and understanding of operational dynamics.