I have hands-on experience in handmade footwear production through Deji Steps, where I’ve managed everything from material sourcing and pattern work to final quality checks before a pair ships. I also bring an engineering background with quality control and site supervision experience, so I’m comfortable with precision work, following specs exactly, and catching defects early. Beyond production itself, I understand the business side — costing, margins, what actually drives sales, which helps me think about production decisions with both quality and efficiency in mind
