My Work Experience
Resume
Education
-
2020 2018Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer ScienceThis study demonstrated a new approach aimed at assisting students and non-technical end-users to understand and write correct Structured Query Language (SQL) queries using principles from Formal Language and Automata Theory.
-
2017 2015Master's of Science (MSc) in Computer ScienceThis study presented an approach to measuring cases of similarities in programming assignments using an existing plagiarism detection system called MOSS to find similarities in programs, and a graph-based model to annotate these programs.
-
2010 2006Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer ScienceThis research project of this study describes an inventory controlled system designed to optimize logistic workflow and reduce manual and labour inaccuracies.
Professional Certifications
-
No expiry 2023Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)CSPO, or Certified Scrum Product Owner, is a certification offered by the Scrum Alliance. It is designed for individuals who work as product owners or are responsible for maximizing the value of products and services delivered by Scrum teams.
-
No expiry 2023Professional Scrum Master (PSM)PSM is designed to validate the knowledge and skills of individuals working as Scrum Masters in Agile and Scrum environments. The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating the Scrum process, ensuring that the Scrum Team adheres to Scrum practices and principles, and removing any impediments that may hinder the team's progress.
-
No expiry 2023Azure FundamentalsAzure Fundamentals is a certification and learning path offered by Microsoft Azure that introduces the core concepts and foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services.
-
No expiry 2017PRINCE2 Project ManagamentThis helps to successfully deliver projects of any size or complexity. Built from a wealth of experience and knowledge, PRINCE2 provides the essentials for managing any project.
-
No expiry 2017ITIL v3 FoundationsThis is a set of detailed best practices for IT service management (ITSM) that focuses on aligning IT services with the needs of business.
Experience
-
To date 2022Postdoctoral Research FellowUniversity of California, Berkeley (USA).Currently studying data-related problems across multiple different projects.
-
2022 2021Postdoctoral Research ScholarUniversity of California, San Diego (USA).Currently studying student attrition using computational modeling, tasked with understanding root causes behind student dropout across different demographics.
-
2021 2016Module Lead and LecturerPearson (South Africa)Responsible for lecturing and creating assessment materials for selected information technology modules, such as Internet programming and e-commerce, project management and information systems at all campuses in South Africa.
-
2021 2019Executive, Tech and Digital Learning (Pro-bono Consulting)Tribe Inc (Liberia)Inspire and lead the development, communication, and implementation of a shared vision for the comprehensive use of technology to support a digital-age education that includes information literacy, programming, design thinking, and innovative learning environments for Liberian youths.
-
2016 2015Teaching Assistant & E-learning Support ConsultantUniversity of the Witwatersrand (South Africa)Designed learning and performance support solutions to meet the needs identified. Solutions may include self-paced e-learning, online software simulations, blended learning, performance support systems, synchronous / asynchronous online classes, and collaborative learning experiences.
-
2020 2015Visiting LecturerManagement College of South Africa (MANCOSA, South Africa).Prepare and delivering lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars. Also, I moderate the marking of a specified number of papers in line with the moderation instructions in order to determine whether any adjustment to the marks is necessary..
-
2017 2015Senior Project Manager (Pro-bono Consulting)Intercomm Links (South Africa)Develops all project controls, including cost, time, change and risk and create a work breakdown structure (WBS) for projects.
-
2015 2013Project ManagerLitediv Solutions (South Africa)Accountable for managing the delivery of critical projects, and for providing managerial support for all the projects conducted by the company. Also responsible for providing monthly financial and technical updates of any known issues/risks to the senior project manager.
-
2014 2014Web DeveloperApata Concepts (South Africa)Optimised WordPress based sites, and SEO integration. Development of Sitemaps, Wireframes and User Interface designs.Integrated websites with WooCommerce, payment portals and plugins.
-
2013 2012IT Operations ManagerImperio International Limited (South Africa)Responsible for the direction, planning, and management of all IT related issues. Recommended suggestive improvement and deployed the corporate network infrastructure.
-
2012 2010SAP ERP B1 Support Analyst and NetworK EngineerStudio Press (Nigeria) LimitedManaged SAP Support projects including scheduling of work, and ensured availability of resources, material and quality of deliverables. Oversaw and resolved network issues and conflicts.
-
2010 2009Web DeveloperHakonix Technologies (Nigeria)Created corporate web sites, portals and large-scale web applications. Hands on experience in programming back-end languages such as PHP and MySQL, site testing, implementation/maintenance support.
My Language skills
I am a bilingual speaker. The below shows my language proficiency. I intend to add more languages to this list in the future.
Affiliations: Research and Professional
Building collaborations is key. I am affiliated to the following research and professional groups.