Curriculum Vitae

You can download a PDF copy of my CV here.

This page is maintained as a live version of my CV and can be updated directly as my academic, research, and professional record evolves.

Education

• M.S. in Computer Science, University of Texas Permian Basin, Graduated May 2024 (GPA 4.00/4.00)
• M.S. in Information Technology, National Open University of Nigeria, 2019
• B.S. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2011

Research Experience

• Aug 2022 – May 2024: Graduate Research Assistant, University of Texas Permian Basin, USA
  • Conducted interdisciplinary research in computer networking, cloud-native systems, cybersecurity, and distributed computing while supporting faculty-led research and IT initiatives
  • Conducted comprehensive literature reviews on SDN, cloud-native architectures, AI, and next-generation communication systems
  • Performed system modeling, performance analysis, and technical evaluation of networked and distributed computing environments
  • Investigated AI-assisted approaches for improving network performance, infrastructure resilience, and intelligent system management
  • Prepared technical reports, research documentation, and contributed to peer-reviewed scholarly manuscripts

Professional Experience

• Sept 2025 – Present: IT Client Support Specialist (Contract), EPMS – Energy Transfer, Midland, TX
  • Support enterprise network infrastructure involving TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra ID
  • Lead enterprise identity and access management initiatives strengthening secure access across corporate and OT environments
  • Direct cybersecurity governance through access controls, endpoint security strategies, and vulnerability management
  • Standardize technology lifecycle management and compliance aligned with IEC 62443 and NIST frameworks
• May 2024 – Aug 2025: IT Field & Infrastructure Engineer (Contract), Synergy Consultant – Marathon Petroleum, Midland, TX
  • Led design and deployment of secure, resilient enterprise network infrastructure across geographically distributed operational sites
  • Installed and configured Cisco routers, switches, wireless infrastructure, and enterprise communication systems
  • Served as primary IT lead in cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams on infrastructure modernization
• June 2024 – April 2025: Technical Support Analyst / IT Technical Analyst (Contract), Ovation Workplace Inc. – ExxonMobil, Midland, TX
  • Led resolution of complex Tier III enterprise incidents, reducing mean time to resolution (MTTR) via ServiceNow
  • Directed Microsoft 365 identity modernization initiatives and secure remote access solutions
  • Resolved incidents involving Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, VPN connectivity, and enterprise endpoints
• Aug 2022 – May 2024: Graduate Research Assistant (IT & Systems Support), University of Texas Permian Basin, Odessa, TX
  • Supported campus network systems while participating in research involving distributed systems and cloud computing
• 2015: IT Security Officer, Petroleum Training Institute
  • Led design, procurement, and deployment of enterprise-grade next-generation firewall solutions
  • Directed development of enterprise security policies, compliance programs, and cybersecurity awareness initiatives
• Mar 2009 – Dec 2010: Network Engineering Intern, Nokia Siemens Networks, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Supported communication infrastructure implementation and maintenance, including routing, switching, and hardware lifecycle management
  • Assisted in design and deployment of core network infrastructure using BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and VRF

Entrepreneurial Experience

• Strategic leadership in designing and delivering cybersecurity awareness and digital skills initiatives
• Directed development of industry-aligned cybersecurity training programs and enterprise technology solutions
• 2017 – Present: Co-Founder, ABBI Elite Forum (Non-Profit Organization)
  • Designed community engagement frameworks and educational outreach initiatives fostering leadership, scholarship, and technology-driven advancement

Publications

See the full list on the Publications page. Current citation metrics are on Google Scholar. Peer reviewer for IEEE Access.

Peer-Review and Editorial Service

• 2024 – Present: Active Peer Reviewer, IEEE Access
  • Areas: SDN, 5G/6G wireless communications, network performance optimization, AI for communication systems, federated learning, graph neural networks, reinforcement learning, IoT, cybersecurity, cloud/edge computing
  • Reviews research manuscripts, delivering assessments of methodology, innovation, and technical contribution

Institutional Leadership & Service

• IEEE South Plains Section — Educational Activities Leader: regional engineering education programs, technical curriculum review, and STEM advancement initiatives
• Professional Mentorship: developed workshops mentoring early-career engineers toward global competency frameworks such as the BCS Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
• Research Mentor, Data Analytics — Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT), Inc., Spring 2024 – Spring 2025: mentored undergraduate interns in data collection, analysis, research design, and technical writing

Teaching Interests

Computer Networks · Data Analytics · Artificial Intelligence · Cloud Computing · Research Methodology · Database Systems · Enterprise Information Systems

Skills

• Programming: Python, SQL, PowerShell
• Computer Networks: TCP/IP, SDN, Cisco Routing and Switching, VLANs, VPN, DNS, DHCP, BGP/OSPF/EIGRP/VRF, Wireless Networking
• Cloud & Distributed Systems: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Cloud Platform, IBM Cloud, Docker, Windows Server, Linux
• Enterprise & Security: Microsoft 365, Active Directory, ServiceNow, Endpoint Management, IEC 62443, NIST Frameworks, Zero Trust Architecture
• Research Skills: Network Performance Modeling, Experimental Evaluation, Literature Review, Technical Writing, Research Methodology, System Modeling

Certifications

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA Routing & Switching)
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• IBM Introduction to Cloud Computing
• Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure
• Python Programming / Using Python for Automation
• Microsoft Azure Networking Concepts · Azure DevOps Fundamentals · Docker on Azure
• Learning ServiceNow
• Technical Support Fundamentals (Coursera)
• Health Informatics and Technology (UTHealth Houston)
• Advanced Networking (Delta State Ministry of Science and Technology)

Professional Memberships

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) — Senior Member
• IEEE Computer Society — Senior Member
• IEEE Young Professionals
• British Computer Society (BCS) — Professional Member, UK
• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) — Member, UK
• Nigerian Institution of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES) — Fellow Membership
• Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) — Licensed to Practice
• Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) — Corporate Member
• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) — Professional Member
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) — Professional Member, USA

Conferences & Professional Development

• 34th COREN Engineering Assembly — 2026, Advancing Public Safety in Nigeria through Strategic Engineering Regulation
• Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) International Engineering Conference — 2025, Engineering Innovation for a Sustainable Blue Economy
• IEEE Continuing Education — AI Unpacked: What Leaders Need to Know to Stay Ahead, 2025

Awards & Honors

• Graduate Research Assistantship, University of Texas Permian Basin, Aug 2022 – May 2024 — maintained 4.00/4.00 GPA throughout the M.S. Computer Science program

Media Contributions

• BusinessDay Nigeria — “AI and ML in Public Safety: Enhancing Security in Nigerian Cities”
• BusinessDay Nigeria — “Building a Digital-First Economy: The Pathway to Nigeria’s $1 Trillion GDP Goal on the African Continent”
• BusinessDay Nigeria — “Quantum Risk Is a Global Risk: Why the World’s Financial Systems Must Prepare Now”
• BusinessDay Nigeria — “Digital Infrastructure and IoT Innovation in Nigeria’s IT & Energy Industry”
• ThisDay Nigeria — “Where Cybersecurity Meets Energy Security”
• Daily Trust — “Pioneering Digital Resilience: Contributions to Enterprise Technology and Cybersecurity in Nigeria”