Accomplished AI Researcher and Full Stack Software Engineer with a PhD in Computer Science (AI, Digital Sovereignty, Privacy-Preserving AI), driving digital transformation and technology innovation at Nigeria's apex defense institution. Expertly translates cutting-edge AI research into production systems, leads technical teams, and architects digital solutions for complex organizational challenges. Proficient in Python, PyTorch, React, and Node.js, leveraging AI and software engineering to solve real-world problems aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
Chief Programme Analyst
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided strategic direction and executive oversight for program analysis, data systems, and software development, driving digital transformation and technology innovation at a national defense institution.
Highlights
Provided strategic direction and executive oversight for all program analysis and software development functions, defining institutional vision for technology and data-driven decision-making.
Architected and enforced enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, establishing institutional policies on data quality, integrity, and compliance with national security regulations.
Championed the integration of AI, machine learning, and data science solutions into institutional operations, driving evidence-based executive decision-making through advanced analytics.
Led, mentored, and developed a multi-tier workforce of program analysts, software developers, and QA professionals, building institutional capability and technical depth.
Oversaw institutional ICT budget planning and resource allocation, ensuring maximum return on technology investments aligned with strategic mandates and national priorities.
Assistant Chief Programme Analyst
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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Executed strategic initiatives and managed end-to-end software development lifecycles, supporting the executive digital transformation agenda and ensuring institutional data integrity.
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Executed strategic initiatives supporting the executive digital transformation agenda, implementing data governance frameworks, software development methodologies, and quality assurance protocols.
Managed the end-to-end software development lifecycle for institutional projects, from requirements analysis and architecture design to production deployment.
Supervised and developed technical teams of analysts, developers, and QA professionals, providing mentorship and capability-building initiatives.
Designed and operationalized data quality frameworks, establishing data pipelines, validation rules, and monitoring systems to ensure institutional data integrity.
Applied AI and machine learning research to institutional problems, developing predictive models and data-driven solutions for operational decision-making.
Senior Programme Analyst
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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Architected and deployed institutional data handling systems and directed digital transformation efforts, significantly improving operational productivity and staff technical capability.
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Architected and deployed an institutional data handling and archiving system, increasing operational productivity by 30% and improving records management efficiency.
Designed and delivered advanced technology training programs (Power BI, data analytics), improving staff technical capability by 40%.
Conducted strategic technology trend analysis and competitive intelligence, identifying AI/ML applications that improved teaching delivery efficiency by 50%.
Directed digital transformation during COVID-19, migrating the institution to cloud-based online delivery systems and maintaining 100% course continuity.
Created visual workflow and system test architecture diagrams using modern design tools, enabling cost savings of 15% through improved system design and optimization.
Programme Analyst
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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Summary
Developed rapid response ICT support mechanisms and enhanced staff communication, significantly strengthening teaching delivery and protecting sensitive institutional data.
Highlights
Developed rapid response ICT support mechanisms for staff and participants, establishing SLAs and support ticketing systems.
Enhanced staff communication and collaboration using Microsoft enterprise tools, improving cross-departmental communication effectiveness by 40%.
Implemented and maintained database security protocols, protecting sensitive institutional training materials and records.
Curated and recruited leading technology instructors and subject matter experts, strengthening teaching delivery by 25%.
Evaluated and implemented strategic technology acquisitions and infrastructure upgrades, improving teaching delivery capability by 70%.
Programme Analyst II
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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Developed ICT curriculum, managed IT support operations, and directed network infrastructure upgrades, significantly improving productivity and performance.
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Developed ICT curriculum covering computer troubleshooting, operating systems, and productivity software.
Managed institutional hardware clinic and IT support operations, achieving 60% improvement in support request resolution and service quality.
Directed network infrastructure upgrade, designing and deploying routing, cabling, and switching systems for an 80% improvement in network performance and reliability.
Maintained over 50 computer systems and deployed software, increasing institutional productivity by 65%.
Programme Officer
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed HR database systems, designed ICT training curricula, and developed financial management systems, enhancing administrative efficiency and inter-organizational communication.
Highlights
Created and managed a comprehensive HR database system for civilian personnel, improving administrative efficiency and reporting.
Designed ICT training curriculum and delivered professional development modules to military and civilian personnel.
Developed an advanced Excel-based scheduling and payment management system for accounting, achieving 60% improvement in payment processing efficiency.
Served as a liaison between government departments and financial institutions, improving inter-organizational communication by 40%.
Executive Assistant – Marketing Unit / Operations Unit
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed banking treasury operations and customer relationships, driving significant revenue increases and improving customer service efficiency.
Highlights
Managed banking treasury operations and customer relationships, attracting N500 million in combined deposits and securing N11 million in annual revenue increase.
Marketed bank e-products and digital banking solutions, driving a 30% increase in revenue through product adoption.
Managed ATM operations and cash flow, generating over N13 million in monthly revenue.
Established a customer complaint-handling workflow, reducing escalations by 75%.
Processed high-volume customer transactions daily with an average service time of 3 minutes per customer.
Vice President, Northeast District 1
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Summary
Developed systemic frameworks to improve organizational synergy and communication across regional units and delivered leadership development programs.
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Developed systemic frameworks that improved organizational synergy and communication across regional units.
Delivered leadership development programs, creating emerging leaders across six northern states.
President
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Summary
Executed an annual strategic plan with a high delivery rate, leading a team of 40+ members across 7 community impact projects.
Highlights
Executed an annual strategic plan with a 96% delivery rate, leading a team of 40+ members across 7 community impact projects.
Built an organizational database, improving membership management and retention by 34%.
Facilitated inter-institutional peacebuilding dialogue between government agencies and transport unions.
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence, Digital Sovereignty, Privacy-Preserving AI)
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Advanced Coursework
AI governance, safety, alignment, and responsible AI development
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Graduate-level training
Data Science & Machine Learning
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Master of Science
Computer Science (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Advanced Algorithms)
Grade: 4.28/5.0 (Distinction)
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Bachelor of Technology
Mathematics and Computer Science
Grade: 3.94/5.0 (First Class Honours)
Published by
Empowering Digital Sovereignty: Balancing Privacy and Global Connectivity
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Co-authored research on Federated AIoT Framework for privacy-preserving smart grid management.
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Empowering Digital Sovereignty: Balancing Privacy and Global Connectivity
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Co-authored research on Federated Graph Attention Neural Networks for privacy-preserving crop disease detection, cited by 1.
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Artificial Intelligence and Applications
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Co-authored systematic review on AIoT technologies for predictive crop disease models in precision agriculture, cited by 1.
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5th International Electronic Conference on Applied Sciences, MDPI, Basel, Switzerland
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Co-authored paper on AI-driven detection and treatment of tomato plant diseases using CNNs and OpenAI Language Models, cited by 1.
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International Journal of Computer-Aided Technologies
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Co-authored research on federated learning architectures for privacy-preserving distributed intelligence in agricultural IoT systems (In Review/Accepted).
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Springer, Cham (Artificial Intelligence of Things for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals, Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies, vol 192)
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Co-authored research on developing AIoT-enabled precision agriculture solutions for sustainable crop disease management using Graph Attention Neural Networks, cited by 4.
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2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and Applied Science (ICMEAS), Abuja, Nigeria
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Co-authored paper on federated learning for collaborative crop disease monitoring in wheat production, cited by 15.
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Deep Learning Applications in Operations Research, pp. 150–161
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Co-authored paper on optimizing edge computing for enhancing decision-making in operations research.
Python, C++, JavaScript, Java, R, SQL, Visual Basic.
React.js, Responsive Web Design, HTML5, CSS3, Modern JavaScript (ES6+), DOM Manipulation.
Node.js, APIs (RESTful), Express.js, Database Design & Optimization, Server-Side Architecture.
Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Graph Neural Networks, Federated Learning, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Data Analytics, Privacy-Preserving AI.
Relational & NoSQL Databases, Oracle, Google Colab, Cloud Architecture, Version Control (Git).
Technical Leadership, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Innovation, Project Delivery, Stakeholder Communication, Agile/Scrum.
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Intensive professional development training focused on building real-world full stack applications from conception through deployment.
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PhD Research focused on developing a blind-server federated learning architecture for privacy-preserving machine learning across distributed agricultural IoT systems.
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Co-authored journal paper (in progress) proposing a hybrid architecture for adversarial threat generation and detection.
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Published research project involving the development of an end-to-end deep learning pipeline for automated crop disease detection and classification.