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Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos State, Nigeria

Digital Innovation and Ecosystem Support

Local project manager for the state-level implementation of the Inclusive Digital Transformation Project (an extension of the Digital Access Programme (DAP), designed and supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office) with the objective of understanding and reviewing existing policies to implement a practical digital framework for Edo state.Key Responsibilities- Creating and sustaining beneficial stakeholder connections.- Creating and implementing strategies for engaging stakeholders.- Assisting the research and partnership teams in consulting and engaging stakeholders on the project.- Organising meetings, forums, and special events for stakeholders.- Delivering information and updates for different management reporting levels.- Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation weekly.

Benin-City, Edo, Nigeria

As part of the team of trainers for the AWS re/Start program in Edo State, Nigeria, I delivered training content on both foundational IT as well as AWS core services to learners, preparing them for entry-level cloud roles upon completion of the AWS re/Start program.Key Responsibilities- Delivering technical training to meet the needs of the learners.- Conducting training sessions in-person or virtually using various training methods such as hands-on activities uh, and e-learning modules.- Managing training schedules, enrollments, and logistics to ensure seamless execution of the training program.- Staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure the training program remains current and relevant.

In collaboration with other AI practitioners from around the world, I helped in developing computer vision models for building digital twins for large industrial facilities.Key Responsibilities- Collaborating with the team to develop and implement machine learning models for the project.- Conducting research and reviewing literature to identify relevant approaches and techniques to solving the problem at hand.- Documenting and presenting findings and results to the project owners.- Participating in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure that project deliverables are high quality.- Contributing to team discussions, and providing support to team members as needed.

Nigeria

Project: The application of neural networks in the initial design process of structures - Developed a backpropagation neural network model for the preliminary design of reinforced concrete beams.- Generated a dataset for training and evaluating the network using a simulated optimizer for beam design.- Demonstrated the applicability of the artificial neural network approach for modeling the initial design process of reinforced concrete beams.- Evaluated the performance of the neural network against new design problems, showcasing its generalization properties.- Built and deployed the AI model for beam design.Gained expertise in generating datasets and deploying AI models into production.- Developed skills in data analysis, algorithm development, and model validation through the research process.

Lagos, Nigeria

Key Responsibilities- Assisting with project planning and documentation.- Conducting site visits and providing support to the construction team.- Contributing to safety initiatives on site.Conducting research on materials, construction techniques, and technologies.- Assisting with quality control.

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