ADEMOLA BOLARINWA

Ademola is a first-class and seasoned Geotechnical Engineer with over 18 years of extensive experience in leading complex geotechnical projects from conception to completion. Demonstrated expertise in site investigation, foundation design, slope stability analysis, and ground improvement techniques. Proficient in managing multidisciplinary teams, fostering client relationships, and ensuring project delivery within stringent timelines and budgetary constraints. Adept at leveraging advanced geotechnical software and methodologies to optimize project outcomes and mitigate geo-hazard-related risks. Possess strong communication skills, with a proven track record of effectively liaising with stakeholders at all levels. Ademola is committed to upholding the highest standards of technical deliverables, safety, and regulatory compliance in all engineering endeavors.

• Engineers Australia, Member (MIEAust), 2023
• Council for Regulation of Engineer in Nigeria (COREN), Registered/Chartered Engineer, 2014
• Engineering New Zealand (Te ao rangahau), Member, 2022
• Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS), Member, 2022

• I am an author and have contributed to knowledge in the research space through publications in reputable journals and international conferences
• I love travelling around the world and like spending time with friends

• AUT's School of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences (SECMS) Doctoral Full Scholarship;
• Itasca Education Partnership (IEP) Scholarship by Itasca Consulting, Minneapolis, U.S.A.;
• Research Grant by Tertiary Education Fund (TETFUND);
• Meritorious Award for College Best Graduating Student
• Collaborated with team of between 15-50 in the development of several Engineering projects in the past.
• Achieved excellent technical deliverables (technical memos, geotechnical factual reports (GFR), geotechnical interpretative reports (GIR), geotechnical design reports (GDR), & technical specifications in the past by completing tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

1. Bolarinwa, A., Kalatehjari, R., & Rashid ASA. (2023). Critical State Characterization of New Zealand East Coast Sand for Numerical Modeling, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering 41 (7), 10.1007/s10706-023-02616-0

2. Bolarinwa, A. & Kalatehjari, R. (2022). Evaluation of Liquefaction Properties of East Coast Sand of New Zealand Mixed with Varied Kaolinite Contents Using the Dynamically Induced Porewater Pressure Characteristics, Applied Sciences 12 (18), 1-15

3. Bolarinwa, A. The Effects of Kaolinite-Clay on the Undrained Strength Characteristics and Static Liquefaction Behavior of East Coast Sand, Auckland University of Technology, Doctoral Thesis

4. Bolarinwa, et al (2019). A compendium of soil liquefaction potential assessment methods, Meeting of the Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Auckland, New Zealand

5. Bolarinwa, A., Kalatehjari, R., & Ogunwole, D. (2018). Classification of piles based on the results of low strain pile integrity tests–Case studies of selected piles in Lagos and Port-Harcourt, Nigeria., DFI Journal-The Journal of the Deep Foundations Institute 12 (1), 50-56

Project: Indonesia Growth Project

Value: US$ 4.5 billion; Status: In Progress

Organization/Client: PT Vale

Company – Role: Senior Technical Consultant

Period: September 2023 - Date.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design of process and non-process infrastructures, e.g., tailing dams, water dams, foundations (shallow and deep), etc;
2. Route option studies ;
3. Gap analyses and assessments;
4. Assessments of earthworks and stockpiles;
5. Assessments of several geo hazards (eg slope stability ) and measures to mitigate same from conceptual stage to FEL3 (Detailed Engineering Design) stages, etc

Project: Proposed Helensville WWTP Upgrade, Helensville, New Zealand. (Scope: Geotechnical investigations and GFR).
Value: NZD 860,822.00 Status: Completed
Organization/Client: Watercare Services Ltd.
Company – Role: Consultancy Services
Position: Geotechnical Engineer Period: February 2022. Status: Completed
Key Responsibilities:
• Site logging of boreholes (BHs).
• Supervision of CPTs and seismic dilatometer tests.
• Post-processing of BH data into holebase software and production of borehole logs.
• Preparation of Geotechnical Factual Report.

Project: WEX Hamilton Section, Cambridge Road, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Value: NZD 23,707,384.00 Status: Completed
Organization/Client: Fletcher Construction Ltd.
Company – Role: Provision of engineering designs, and consultancy Services
Position: Geotechnical Engineer Period: 2021 – 2022
Key Responsibilities
• Liquefaction assessments of a proposed footbridge.
• Slope stability analyses.
• Production of pile springs and other inputs for the structural engineering unit.

Project: Proposed upgrade of the NIWA Kingfish RAS, Ruakaka, Northland, New Zealand.
Value: NZD 552,646.00 Status: Completed
Organization/Client: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA).
Company – Role: Geotechnical Consultants
Position: Geotechnical Engineer Period: 2021 – 2022
Key Responsibilities
• Geotechnical investigations and factual reporting.
• Settlement analyses of varieties of site conditions.
• Provision of technical memos for solutions to avoid differential settlement for the proposed fish tanks.

Project: Proposed 2nd Niger Bridge, Onitsha, Nigeria. (Scope: Bridge = 1.6km, Highway = 10.3km, Toll Station = 1).
Value: USD 568,730,980 Status: Completed
Organization/Client: Federal Government of Nigeria (Federal Ministry of Works & Housing) Nigeria.
Company – Role: Consultancy Services on Geotechnical Works/Aspect of Project
Position: Resident Geotechnical Engineer Period: 2013 – 2017
Key Responsibilities
• Advised and ensured that all geotechnical aspects of works complied with the client and general contract requirements.
• Designed the scope of work for the subsoil investigation program to define the site stratigraphic sequence/soil profile.
• Geotechnical lead for pile designs and pile layout of the entire project. Supervision of all geotechnical works.
• Produce technical reports on all geotechnical works.

Project: Design and Construction of OML-58 Project for Oil facilities, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Value: USD 450,000,000 Status: Completed
Organization/Client: Mobil Producing Nigeria Limited.
Company – Role: Provision of Engineering Design Services
Position: Civil/Geotechnical Engineer Period: 2007 – 2009
Key Responsibilities
• Design of pile and pile layouts.
• Design of water jetties.
• Design of concrete sheet piles and cap beams for shoreline protection works.

Project: Mambilla Mega Project (Dam for Power Generation), Taraba State, Nigeria.
Value: USD 550,000,000 Status: Ongoing
Organization/Client: Federal Government of Nigeria (Ministry of Power).
Company – Role: Geotechnical Consultants and Contractor
Position: Project/Geotechnical Engineer Period: 2012 – 2013
Key Responsibilities
• Participation in gathering project requirements, setting up the project budget.
• Tracked and updated all decisions, risks, and action items to ensure project is on track and within scope as well as following up with team members and management t0 make sure issues were resolved.
• Provided monthly executive level reporting on current project status.
• Handled project accruals, invoice tracking, financial reports to accounts payable department, invoice approval for project, and created all necessary presentations and documents.

Project: Construction of Roro Jetty (Berth 11 & 12), Tincan Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
Value: USD 200,000,000 Status: Completed
Organization/Client: Port Terminal Multiservice Limited/Roro Grimaldi Group.
Company – Role: Contractor & Consultant
Position: Geotechnical Engineer Period: 2006 – 2008
Key Responsibilities
• Technical report writing for subsoil investigations, pile designs, pile load tests, pile integrity tests, CPTs, SPTs, etc.
• Preparation of bending schedule of required tonnage of steel with aid of the detailed engineering drawings.
• Execute all quality control tests on piles (pile load test, pile integrity tests).

Project: Design & Construction of Apapa Seaport Dock and Bathing Extension, Phase 2, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria.
Value: USD 200,000,000 Status: Completed
Organization/Client: Federal Ministry of Works/APM Terminals.
Company – Role: Contractor & Design Consultant
Position: Geotechnical Engineer Period: 2009 – 2011
Key Responsibilities
• Design of Bathing, Breasting and Mooring Facilities.
• General supervision of construction works to conform to designs and specifications. Reports to the General Manager.