Dhahran, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
Adetola Olawale (Tola) is a Chartered Engineer and certified cybersecurity professional with over 26 years of international expertise. He has developed his extensive skills through Operational Technology (OT) systems architecture, engineering, consultancy, and management roles. Tola has contributed to over 100 global projects, both Brownfield and Greenfield, across more than 37 client companies in over 17 countries. Renowned for his work with top global brands such as Saudi Aramco, ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, Total, and Honeywell, Adetola consistently demonstrates superior leadership and technical knowledge. His deep understanding of cybersecurity issues within the energy industry, particularly industrial control systems and risk management, is evidenced by his expertise in standards like ISA-99/IEC 62443. Adetola is passionate about managing and achieving the safe delivery of key transformation projects, encompassing infrastructure, OT cybersecurity, business simplification, change management, and process improvement. He excels in mastering and refining existing concepts and technology platforms, developing them into winning business solutions with measurable ROI. A seasoned traveler and global professional, Adetola’s impressive credentials include over 32 industry-leading certifications and multiple awards for his innovative cybersecurity solutions. His exceptional ability to lead and execute critical projects positions him as a leader in the field of cyber security and process automation.
Senior Infrastructure Project Manager for Network Infrastructure development for NCPOC Kashagan Field in Kazakhstan.
Directed, developed and managed a complex multi--‐discipline project to upgrade Process Control Environment Infrastructure on BG UK Upstream offshore assets. Interface & collaborate with various disciplines including Engineering, Exploration & Production IT Architecture, HSSE, Programme Management and external vendors to be able to support BG Group’s future Data Control Architecture for Automation (DCAA), which would supersede current Automation Framework. Key Contributions • Successfully delivered Offshore Process Network Infrastructure upgrade for BG Group (UK Upstream--‐Armada) 2 months ahead of schedule and under budget. • Designed and implemented an infrastructure to support future secure integration between the Process Control & Automation Environment (PCE) and the Enterprise Network (EN) • Understood project requirements and translated them into achievable delivery schedules in line with BG-- Group’s Project Delivery Framework (PDF). • Performed economic, cost and risk analysis for alternative solutions to upgrade the existing process automation infrastructure. • Implemented best practice standards in project delivery management and governance. • Scope and develop project plans that ensure that deliveries meet high quality targets. • Managed the business relationship and other key stakeholders within the multiple business segments. • Managed risks, resource conflicts and any interdependency between projects and their integration into the organization. • Ensured accurate project tracking of progress on deliverables and resource usage. • Prepared and made presentations to the stakeholders, project sponsors and business representatives on process control & automation infrastructures at quality gates review meetings, management of change (MOC) screening meetings and steering committee meetings. • Supported the financial targets of the business through on—time and on--‐budget project delivery.
Served as a subject matter expert on ICS architecture and oversees implementation of global Industrial IT Infrastructure projects. Provided strategic advise on Cyber Security and infrastructure road-map. Key Contributions • A key contributor to the development and improvement of Process IT Architecture and Security Best Practices for Honeywell’s Open System Services in the Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA) markets. • Successfully conducted network security assessment for Petrom S. A. Arpechim Refinery in Pitesti, Romania. • Successfully spearheaded Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of the process network for Shell’s Pearl GTL Project in Qatar. • Generated over GBP150, 000 in revenues by campaigning the “Voice of Customer” initiative to promote a better understanding of customer requirements. • Recipient of Customer Quality Award (May 2011) for the excellence in Customer (PDO Yibal, Oman) Satisfaction in accordance with Honeywell’s Quality and productivity policy – “Right the First Time in All Aspects of Our Business”. • Recipient of Honeywell EMEA Bravo Award (March 2011) for successful upgrade of Process Automation Network Active Directory for Dolphin Energy Limited, Qatar. • Recipient of Honeywell EMEA Bravo Award (Nov 2009) for successfully resolving complex network problem on multi-billion Dollar Borouge2 Project (UAE), exceptional teamwork and contributing to the achievement of project milestone.