Oluwafemi Olaleye

Quality Engineering Leader
Austin, US.

About

Highly accomplished Quality Engineering Leader with over 6 years of experience driving software and hardware validation across complex product lifecycles for global technology leaders. Expert in managing cross-functional programs, spearheading strategic initiatives, and implementing robust quality assurance processes to deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions and enhance product excellence at scale.

Work

Apple Inc
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Systems Quality Engineer

Austin, Texas, US

Summary

Leads organization-wide Quality Engineering initiatives, representing quality at the executive level and driving customer feedback efforts for iPad systems.

Highlights

Spearheaded organization-wide Quality Engineering (QE) initiatives for iPad systems, facilitating executive-level test plan reviews and coordinating cross-functional meetings to ensure robust pre-release quality and post-launch customer feedback integration.

Collaborated with cross-functional hardware and software development teams to secure critical validation resources, optimizing development hardware allocation and maintaining alignment on key product updates and build-to-build changes.

Prepared and delivered concise, executive-facing communications, including one-page reviews and leadership summaries, ensuring transparent program updates and strategic alignment across senior leadership.

Pink Food Bank / Brainy Kids Foundation
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Board Member & Non-Executive Director

Summary

Provides strategic governance and oversight for non-profit organizations, ensuring mission alignment, financial sustainability, and strategic growth.

Highlights

Ensures adherence to organizational mission, values, and legal obligations, safeguarding reputation and operational integrity.

Contributes to the development and implementation of strategic plans, guiding organizational growth and impact.

Provides expert input and strategic guidance for setting organizational goals and priorities, fostering effective decision-making.

Oversees financial viability and sustainability, advising on resource allocation and long-term fiscal health.

Apple Inc
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Wireless Software Quality Engineer

California, California, US

Summary

Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance processes for AirPods features, enhancing product reliability and user experience.

Highlights

Developed and deployed a Python script to automate AirPods case testing, significantly improving the identification and resolution of critical customer-facing issues.

Contributed to the successful launch of multiple key AirPods features, including Fit Test, Low Battery Notifications, and Stereo Sampling for Calls on iOS, directly enhancing user functionality and satisfaction.

Designed and executed detailed test plans, conducting weekly tests, meticulously reporting bugs, and driving resolution to ensure comprehensive feature completeness and deployment readiness for various AirPods functionalities.

Investigated and resolved complex, customer-reported AirPods issues, proactively improving overall product reliability and elevating the customer experience.

Executed extensive functional, regression, and integration testing, ensuring robust software quality and stability across critical AirPods updates.

Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams to efficiently identify, document, and prioritize software defects, contributing to faster resolution cycles.

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Prairie View A & M University
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Graduate Research Assistant

Prairie View, Texas, US

Summary

Developed a web application to support agricultural research, demonstrating practical application of programming skills.

Highlights

Developed a PHP-based Web Application for Irrigation Water Estimation, providing researchers with a critical tool for data analysis and resource management.

Nextspeel
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Software Developer

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Built server-side backend applications and managed databases for major projects using the Yii framework.

Highlights

Developed robust server-side backend application software utilizing the Yii framework (PHP), and managed databases for 2 major projects, ensuring data integrity and application performance.

Education

Veblen Director Program

Board Advisor Apprenticeship

Leadership & Corporate Governance

Courses

Fundraising strategies

Financial oversight and management

Corporate governance principles

Business leadership

Entrepreneurial strategies

Executive networking

Quantic School of Business & Technology
United States of America

MBA

Business Administration

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas, United States of America

Master of Science

Computer Science

University of Burgundy
Le-Creusot Burgundy, France

Bachelor of Science

Computer Vision & Robotics (ViBOT)

Obafemi Awolowo University
Osun State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science

Engineering Physics

Languages

English

Certificates

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Issued By

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Oracle Certified Professional Java SE6 Programmer

Issued By

Oracle

Skills

Leadership & Management

People Management, Strategic Planning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Coaching & Mentorship, Program Management, Project Management, Agile Development, Team Leadership, Corporate Governance, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management.

Quality Engineering & Assurance

Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Hardware Validation, System Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, Continuous Improvement, Test Plan Development, Bug Reporting & Resolution, Customer Feedback Integration.

Technical Skills

Python, AWS (Amazon Web Services), ROS (Robot Operating System), C++, Qt Framework, PHP, Yii Framework, Backend Development, Database Management, Web Application Development, Network VPC, Internet Gateway, NAT Gateway, Security Groups, ALB.

Core Competencies

Creative Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Executive Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Adaptability, Technical Learning, Strategic Thinking.

Projects

Static WebApp on AWS

Summary

Developed and deployed a three-tier static web application infrastructure on AWS.

Voice Control Navigation of Turtlebot using ROS

Summary

Led a group project to develop a voice-controlled navigation system for a Turtlebot robot using ROS on Ubuntu.

Simple Paint Application

Summary

Developed a desktop paint application using C++ and Qt, inspired by Microsoft Paint.