# Dayo Adeleke 📱

> Interpersonal Program Manager | Ex-Apple | #AdelekeiDEAs

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/dayo

Program Manager with 7+ years of experience addressing the "fires" within the supply chain before they happen and on the manufacturing floor. Through my tenure at Apple & Glenair, l deduced fundamental operations used across multiple divisions, enabling me to be a plug-in-play program manager across different product lines.

At Apple, my focus as Program Manager in Manufacturing Design had been on pioneering innovations and fostering seamless transitions from concept to mass production. Our team managed key discussions on schedule and technical risks, enhancing operations for over 15 Home Line of Business products, including the HomePod and Apple TVs.

Prior to this, my tenure across Glenair's divisions honed my abilities in product operations and CRM, where I successfully strategized to expedite customer deliveries and improve KPIs. A dedication to organizational vision has been central to my approach, ensuring that strategies align with overarching goals to drive impactful product development and user experiences.

🪡 Minimized cross-functional resource demand during an investigation for an end-user reliability issue by providing status & direction to Operations after analyzing the material process flow

💻 Reduced the engineering backlog by 60%, moving 250+ products into production while collaborating with engineering to restructure workflows for new orders using collaboration and tracking tools in Microsoft 365

✅ Reduced product delivery timeline by 67% through managing the product life cycle with Microsoft Project, leading to a $15M+ contract

My goal is to work with like-minded individuals, building products that can help deliver impact at scale. If I can consistently help one person a day, I'm moving my community forward. As for my future, I hope to address diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within consumer electronics to lessen the disparity in those areas in the tech world today.

If you're looking to refine an existing product/process or create something new, let's connect!

## Work Experience
### Engineering Program Management Coordinator, Product Design (PD EPMC) @ Actalent
Jan 2025 – Present | Cupertino, California, United States

### Program Manager, Manufacturing Design (MDPM) @ Apple
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Cupertino, California, United States
As an MDPM, I managed innovation within the manufacturing design team by challenging the technical team to implement novel processes while ensuring timely readiness for mass production.

MDPMs are relationship-oriented, fostering engagement with a skilled engineering team, the executive leadership team, and an international supply chain.

I spearheaded the resolution of critical topics among engineering and supply teams, effectively minimizing resource demands during an investigation while working on the launch of the HomePod (2nd generation). Additionally, I effectively utilized the phase-gate process to align operational readiness.

Skills: Empathetic Communication, Organization

### Program Manager @ Glenair
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Glendale, California, United States
**Complex Cables Group (CCG)**
Within Glenair, the Complex Cables Group (CCG) is a specialized division that leverages vertically integrated product lines, including accessories, fiber optics, and custom jackets, to create customized solutions.

During my tenure under CCG, I utilized backlog data analysis to identify delinquent orders and enhance key performance indicators. I collaborated with various departments to devise strategies for expediting customer deliveries by addressing material shortages and ensuring the timely production of subcomponents.

**Fiber Optic Division**
In the Fiber Optic Division, I assumed a leadership role to proactively address potential issues and inefficiencies in our systems that no longer aligned with our key performance indicators (KPIs).

As a Fiber Optic Division leader, I spearheaded cross-functional teams to mitigate product failures and meet customer expectations. By effectively reducing the engineering backlog and collaborating with stakeholders, we successfully transitioned over 250 products into production. Additionally, I contributed to a 50% year-over-year growth in customer demand and enhanced on-time delivery by meticulously reviewing purchase order requirements.

**Hermetic Division**
Collaborating closely with engineering, I spearheaded the development of lightweight customer solutions that achieved comparable performance to traditional glass-to-metal airtight seals.

As a Program Manager in the Hermetic Division, I analyzed product lifecycle bottlenecks to optimize production processes, resulting in a 20% year-over-year revenue growth. I effectively managed program management tasks, coordinated with design engineering and production supervisors, and delivered high-reliability custom products.

Skills: Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Strategy & Operations

### Product Specialist @ Glenair
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Glendale, CA
**Hermetic Division**
From working as the principal quality engineer for the Hermetic Division, I transitioned into the product team to expand my business acumen and start my Product Management career track. Working under our Hermetic division, I looked for ways to improve the business of our mature technology stack. I managed daily communication with customer inquiries for new product development. Hands-on observations were critical to ensuring proper process flow improvements for our production team. 

I successfully restructured roadmap strategies for 10 product lines, resulting in improved government re-qualification processes. I also analyzed product positioning across 200,000+ configurations, leading to a 44% decrease in lead times. Additionally, I trained 50+ distributors on company history and product lines, enhancing their technical knowledge and expertise.

Skills: Public Speaking, Cross-Functional Communication, Leadership, Organization, Customer Relationship Management, Research, Policy Knowledge

### Quality Engineer @ Glenair
Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 | Glendale, CA
**Hermetic Division**
I joined the Hermetic Team as a Quality Project Manager to provide a clear path forward for a critical product that had experienced multiple delays. In my first year working on the project, I worked cross-functionally with production and engineering teams to address process & engineering documentation issues. Working on this project while assisting with the standard root cause/corrective action (RCCA) processes provided a balanced look at the business and issues this product line faced.

I managed the product life cycle, reduced delivery timelines by 67%, and secured a $15M+ contract. I investigated return merchandise authorizations (100+), implemented corrective actions (20+), and prepared production personnel for audits to maintain ISO certifications.

Skills: Root Cause Analysis, First Article Inspections, Microsoft Project, Time Management

### Co-Marketing Director @ Citrus Hack
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | University of California, Riverside
I oversaw a team of 15 students in successfully increasing attendance by 33% year over year for a significant hackathon. Furthermore, I established multiple social media accounts with customized graphics, resulting in a substantial following exceeding 750. Additionally, I spearheaded brand development campaigns through collaborative partnerships with Fortune 500 companies.

### Marketing Director @ Citrus Hack
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | University of California, Riverside
In my capacity as Marketing Director at Citrus Hack, I successfully expanded our social media presence by establishing accounts and designing graphics that garnered over 670 followers. I led a team of five in developing innovative strategies for engaging our audience and played a pivotal role in organizing events for the launch of our program.

### Senior Design Project Team Lead @ University of California, Riverside
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | University of California, Riverside
As the project lead, I initiated the project design through a qualitative assessment of the needs of end-users with vision impairment. Additionally, I maintained a strong code of ethics and evaluated research for greater efficiency in its deployment to meet our roadmap.

### Vice President of Marketing and Technology (RHA) @ University of California, Riverside
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | University of California, Riverside
I cultivated an inclusive learning environment for 3,000 incoming first-year students through various events held within the residence halls. Simultaneously, I maintained a $20K contract with Swank Motion Pictures and oversaw the marketing and publicity efforts for the UC Riverside RHA channel.


## Education
### Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of California, Riverside

### Product Management Certificate in Product Management
Product School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/adelekeinc

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