Friday O. Ikwuogu

Independent Researcher (AI & Critical Infrastructure)

Educational Training

The five published training resources featured in the SchoolGradeLink About section:

  1. AI Junior Track: A 24-Hour Beginner Training Module and Slide Deck for Early-Career Engineers (IEEE Computer Society Region 8 AI Caravan 2026) — A beginner-friendly, 24-hour AI course with an eight-session slide deck and facilitator materials.
  2. AI Viber Track: Course Materials for AI-Assisted Software Engineering (IEEE CS Region 8 AI Caravan 2026) — A 32-hour, 16-session course on AI-assisted software engineering for developers.
  3. Engineering Roles in Critical-Infrastructure Awareness: Foundations, Responsibilities, and Professional Practice for Emerging Engineer — A facilitator-led awareness training on infrastructure interdependencies, cascading failures, and professional responsibility.
  4. Engineering Roles in Infrastructure Resilience: A Mentorship Workshop for Students, Early-Career Engineers, and Professionals — A mentorship workshop package on engineering roles in infrastructure resilience.
  5. CITP-Aligned Mentorship Workshop Materials for OT/ICS & Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Mentees — Mentorship materials for OT/ICS and critical-infrastructure cybersecurity, aligned with the BCS Chartered IT Professional framework.

Research Mentor — Data Analytics

Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT), Inc. · Spring 2024 – Spring 2025

Mentored undergraduate interns participating in research and data analytics projects, fostering analytical thinking, research methodology, and professional development.

  • Mentored interns in data collection, cleaning, analysis, and interpretation
  • Guided students in research design, literature review, and evidence-based problem solving
  • Assisted interns with preparing technical reports and research documentation
  • Promoted ethical research practices, teamwork, and professional communication

Professional Mentorship

Developed workshops mentoring early-career engineers toward global competency frameworks such as the BCS Chartered IT Professional (CITP).

IEEE South Plains Section — Educational Activities Leader

Direct regional engineering education programs, technical curriculum review, and STEM advancement initiatives.

Teaching Interests

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