KOFO K. ADAFIN
605 Driftwood Dr. E, Apt 102 Lafayette IN, 47905 • (507) 261-0403 • kadafin@purdue.edu GPA: 4
.0
Accomplished leader with proven results in fast paced IT environments with experience in project management, software
development, hardware design, systems engineering, network design, operations management, and quality management. Developed
expertise in numerous programming languages and technology platforms while delivering exceptional results within a number of
industry sectors, including manufacturing, insurance, consulting, defense, and electronics. A proven leader in team based projects and
community advocacy, demonstrating exemplary verbal, written, analytical, and technical skills.
EDUCATION
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
WEST-LAFAYETTE, IN
KRANNERT SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
MAY 2013
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
WEST-LAFAYETTE, IN
SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: COMPUTER ENGINEERING
MINOR: ECONOMICS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
BLOOMINGTON, IN
QUALITY TEAM CO-OP
MAY 2012 - AUGUST 2012
 Designed and built defect logging stations that replaced check sheets with automated real-time tracking of manufacturing defects
across multiple cost centers; resulting in the reduction of at least 5 man hours per day and an estimated 5% increase in yield,
saving the business thousands of dollars a day
 Increased workforce utilization by 2% through standard work processes improvements on the manufacturing floor
 Completed ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification and GE Lean Manufacturing Course
WYDE CORPORATION (SOFTWARE VENDOR)
EAGAN, MN
PROJECT MANAGER & SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
MAY 2010 - JUNE 2011
 Successfully led a cross-functional team consisting of business users, outsourced IT developers, and internal developers to
successfully deploy the Reinsurance module for Colorado Bankers Life (CBL), resulting in an improved workflow process and
optimized calculations for reinsurance levels. Implemented project recovery strategies to rejuvenate a multi-million dollar failing
project that was late and over budget before installed as the project manager of the reinsurance development effort.
 Created custom insurance software solutions within Wynsure’s insurance policy administration system, providing an easier user
interface using object-oriented programming styles
 Managed overall end-user acceptance test script creation for over 5 cross-functional projects using agile software lifecycle
methodology
ADAFIN CONSULTING (TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING START-UP)
WEST-LAFAYETTE, IN
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
AUGUST 2006 - MAY 2010
 Produced custom database reporting scripts (VB) to improve user productivity and alert them of new tasks, helping the company
avoid non-compliance of government regulations
 Performed computer hardware installations/repairs, diagnostic tests, and virus removals to insure IT infrastructure reliability of
99% according to SLA’s
 Managed Microsoft Windows Server environments with Active Directory infrastructure to increase security and flexibility across
the domain
 Built and maintained LAMP (Linux, Apache, MYSQL, Perl/Python/PHP) Servers to host intranet webpages and fileservers
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES (IBM)
ROCHESTER, MN
SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO-OP
5 ROTATIONS: MAY 2004 - AUGUST 2008
HARDWARE DESIGN ENGINEER & EDA TOOL DEVELOPER
 Built numerous functions in C that improve usability and functionality of IBM's Electronic Design Automation tools suite
which were used by XBOX 360 and PS3 core development team
 Increased the efficiency of engineering technology operations by reducing the script run time by 98%
 Reduced the complexity of the chip design process by creating a color coded hierarchal plotting script for the PDS tools suite
 Created Verilog test benches for verification of VHDL behavior models of ASIC cores for a defense project
LEADERSHIP AND HONORS
President: Krannert Graduate Society of Black Managers, 2012
Class Representative: Krannert Master’s Program, 2011
Interim Executive Director: IFoundation, 2011- Present
Director: World War Almanac Inc., 2011- Present
Mentor: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, 2006-Present
Fellow: Management Leaders for Tomorrow, MBA PREP, 2011
Participant: Whirlpool Leadership Development Institute, 2011
ΓΡ Chapter President: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., 2008