Notably, he managed key projects such as the Marriott Hotel, flagship retail stores for TM Lewin, Swatch, and Levi brands, and numerous Amazon robotic fulfillment centers.
SAN ANTONIO, TX, December 18, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Tobe Aguocha has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Inspired by his father, Dr. Aguocha pursued a career in architecture and construction, culminating in his current role as a Commercial Construction Project Manager for Valero Energy. Leveraging his diverse expertise, he has skillfully managed complex residential, retail, industrial, and commercial construction projects across the United States, Europe, and Africa. He also contributes significantly to academia as a distinguished Adjunct Professor in the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Construction Management at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Prior to joining academia, Dr. Aguocha spent several years in the design and construction industries, overseeing the construction of various buildings and infrastructure projects. Notably, he managed key projects such as the Marriott Hotel, flagship retail stores for TM Lewin, Swatch, and Levi brands, and numerous Amazon robotic fulfillment centers. He also oversaw the maintenance building construction at the Jean Gaulin Valero Refinery.
An expert in his field, Dr. Aguocha earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Architecture, with a distinction in Hospitality Architecture, both degrees from the University of Nigeria. He then expanded his professional knowledge by earning an MBA in Production and Operations Management from the University of Lagos, an Associate Degree in Construction and Business Management from St. Phillip's College, Texas, and a Doctor of Business Administration in Project Management from Northcentral University, California. A published author, Dr. Aguocha, conducts research in project cost control, schedule management, and risk mitigation strategy, and has also attained certificates in ethical research, social and behavioral education, agile project management, and much more.
Dedicated to staying current in his field, Dr. Aguocha is affiliated with several organizations, including Rotary International, the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, the Project Management Institute (PMI), the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), Scrum Alliance, Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In addition to his professional endeavors, Dr. Aguocha supports humanitarian efforts such as the United Way of San Antonio, which is dedicated to improving lives in San Antonio, Habitat for Humanity, the San Antonio food bank, and the young league basketball team at his local church.
For his professional achievements, Dr. Aguocha received an Award for Process Improvement and Delivery for Solar Generation initiative and the Most Successful Project Award through Amazon. He also recently won the President's Honors Award from the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society. Among the highlights of his career, he is most proud of his involvement in executing a complex project delivery at Amazon, featuring a 2.3 million square foot fulfillment center with robotics technology. Despite numerous challenges, he significantly optimized the processes for the $300-plus million-dollar project. Looking forward, Dr. Aguocha aspires to become an entrepreneur and pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a private pilot. He firmly believes that his success is primarily due to the support of his family, and he attributes a significant portion of his achievements to his wife, Dr. Chinelo Aguocha, MD.
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