David O. OGUNBANJO
+1 -;-Online Portfolio: https://www.davidogunbanjo.com/
PROFILE
▪ Motivated, self-taught Web Developer with a previous career in Professional Aviation.
▪ Self-starter and team player with sound decision-making skills and Customer Service Awareness.
▪ Computer Science and Aerospace Engineering degrees provide a problem-solving background.
▪ Approximately 2 years of I.T. technical support experience prior to pursuing a career in Aviation.
TECHNICAL & SOFT SKILLS
| HTML | CSS | webpack | Bootstrap | JavaScript & jQuery | Express & Node.JS | ReactJS | C# | .NET |
| Databases: SQL, MySQL, MongoDB | Git & Version Control | MS Office Tools | Adobe Photoshop |
| Excellent Communicator | Commitment to Customer Satisfaction | Above-average Digital Literacy |
| Typing speed: 50 WPM approx. | Organizational Skills | TCP/IP Routing & Switching (LAN/WAN) |
WORK HISTORY
October 2020 – date
Web Developer (Freelance).
(London, ON, Canada)
Duties
As a self-taught Web Developer, I have worked on a freelance basis on web projects mostly
with JavaScript technologies (Node.JS and ReactJS). Currently learning C# and other .NET
technologies.
January 2020 – August 2020
Co-Pilot at Cougar Helicopters Inc.
(St. John’s, NL, Canada)
Duties
Served as Second-In-Command on CAR 704 flights in the Sikorsky S92A in VFR and IFR
operations. Maintained 90-day night recency with IFR approach procedures, mostly
conducted in the offshore environment (CAE’s S92 Level-D Flight Simulator, St. John’s, NL).
August 2019 – January 2020
Flight Instructor Candidate at Brampton Flight Center.
(Brampton, ON, Canada)
Duties
Was trained on the instructional techniques for coaching, developing and mentoring student
pilots on their journey to becoming professional aviators. Conducted sight-seeing flights.
April 2018 – August 2019
Captain at Caverton Helicopters Ltd.
(Port Harcourt, Nigeria)
Duties
Served as Pilot-In-Command on Commercial flights (both scheduled and charter) in the
Sikorsky S76 C++. Highlights include:
→ Received the April 2019 ‘Safety Champion’ Award (along with my Co-Pilot), by
Caverton Helicopters upon VIP clients’ recommendation to Senior Management for
my crew’s professional conduct and safety leadership in the course of a hazardous
situation during flight operations.
→ Achieved S76C++ fleet standardization through recommendations for Cockpit
Checklist improvement and mentoring of Co-pilots during line operations.
→ Appraised 90% on-time departures during crew-change flight operations for TOTAL
Exploration & Production Nigeria (TEPNG)’s OML102 project over a 6-month period.
June 2009 – March 2018
First Officer at Bristow Helicopters Ltd.
(Lagos, Nigeria and Cotonou, Benin Republic)
Duties
Served as second-in-command on offshore flights, as well as occasional MedEvac and VIP
flights. Highlights include:
→ Maintained dual-proficiency on the Sikorsky SK76C+, C++ and SK92A helicopters,
→ Progressed into the role of PIC-under-supervision (P1US) upon completion of
Company Command Course requirements, while awaiting in-company Command
vacancy.
→ Gained PIC experience by conducting Single-Pilot Maintenance Test Flights and
Ferry/Repositioning flights between operational bases on S76C++ helicopters.
July 2006 – March 2008
Network Engineer at 21st Century Technologies Ltd.
(Lagos, Nigeria)
Duties
Deployed wired broadband (xDSL & ISDN) connectivity solutions for Internet access, VPN
connections and VoIP services. Integrated ISP-employer’s broadband technologies with
customers’ existing network infrastructure. Provided technical support for clients during
integration and/or network changeover. Conducted Network Topology Design,
Implementation and troubleshooting / management of Local Area Network problems.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Web Development Bootcamps (Sept. to Dec. 2020).
• MSc. Aerospace Dynamics (August 2015) at Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, UK
Thesis Title: “Flight Test Design and System Instrumentation for a Rotorcraft UAV.”
• Helicopter & Airplane Pilot’s Licences (March 2009 & June 2018 respectively) at Bristow
Academy, Titusville, FL USA.
• BSc. Computer Science (July 2006) at Igbinedion University, Okada, Nigeria.
Project Title: “Development of a Computerized Air Traffic Control System for Lagos Airport.”
HOBBIES & SPORTS
| Long distance cycling | Table Tennis | Unmanned Vehicle Technologies | Traveling |
Referees are available on request.
