Resume
Research Experience
Research Assistant
April 2024 - Present
School of Electrical and Engineering Technology, FUT Minna, Nigeria
Under the supervision of Prof. Lanre Olatomiwa and co-supervised by Prof. James G. Ambafi
- Support in research on energy optimization techniques.
- Assist in literature review of journals, Conference papers, review papers, and articles on power and energy system stabiltiy, and grid resilience.
- Contributing and supporting on group projects, leading to a 30% improvement in project completion timelines.
Research Assistant
May 2023 - March 2024
Renewable Energy and Power Group, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Minna, Nigeria
Mentored by Prof. Lanre Olatomiwa and co-mentored by Prof. Umar S. Dauda and Prof. James G. Ambafi
- Successfully developed and implemented an IoT-based energy monitoring system, achieving a 30% reduction in energy consumption and CO2 footprint in residential homes.
- Analyzed over 50,000 data points using MATLAB and ThingSpeak, resulting in actionable insights that contributed to a 15% increase in energy efficiency.
- Contributed and supported project teams, leading to a 20% improvement in project completion timelines.
Research Assistant
April 2021 - January 2023
Advanced Engineering Innovation and Research Group [AEIRG]
Mentored by Prof. Musa Aibinu and co-mentored by Prof. Taliha Folorunso
- Designed a remote monitoring system with a YF-S201 flow sensor and leakage sensors using LilyGO T-SIM7000G to support the implementation of the Artificial Intelligence for Pipeline Monitoring System (AI4PMS) by 30%.
- Developed a gesture recognition system using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) to interpret hand gestures captured through a webcam. This system allowed users to interact with computers naturally and intuitively. Enhancing user experience and accessibility, increasing user engagement by 25%.
- Designed the L298N motor driver controller system for an Intelligent Robot for Diving (IR4D) prototype.
- Contributed ten hours weekly to the development of Virtual Clean Energy (ViCE-Lab), an online laboratory system to enhance research capabilities in the Artificial Intelligence for Clean Energy (AI4CE) project.
- Attended weekly research meetings.
Research Assistant
April 2021 - January 2024
Secure, Secure and Intelligent Electronic Voting System (SSVIES) Lab
Mentored by Prof. Lukman Ajao and co-mentored by Prof. Henry Ohize
- Designed a real-time tracking and fuel-level monitoring system integrating sensors, microcontrollers, and cloud-based platforms
- Enhanced lab projects by integrating fingerprint and facial recognition systems, improving the accuracy and reliability of electronic voting systems.
- Contributed to innovative research projects in the SSIEVS Lab.
Teaching Experience
MATLAB Instructor
June 2023 - February 2024
- Introduced and taught over 100 students to MATLAB programming, increasing their problem-solving skills by 40%.
- Trained 8 teams that represented the university at the 2023 Nigerian MATLAB Coding Challenge.
- Facilitated securing free academic licenses for all students to use MATLAB and other MathWorks platforms.
Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN)
Dec. 2019 - Februaury 2024
- Developed and implemented academic support programs to assist 1000+ Muslim students in achieving their educational goals, resulting in improved academic performance among student members by 50%.
- Organized workshops, peer-to-peer learning groups or study circles, and tutoring sessions to enhance members’ understanding of various subjects and academic concepts, increasing member’s knowledge and confidence.
- Organized workshops and tutoring sessions to enhance members' understanding of various subjects and academic concepts, leading to increased knowledge and confidence among participants.
Work Experience
Lead Research and Development Engineer
April 2025 - Present
Patobe Smart Homes and Automation
- Designed an intelligent occupancy based energy management system.
- Reduced overall electricity bill for residential and commercial buildings.
- Improved energy efficiency in electrical appliances with minimal energy consumption and maximum output.
Graduate Trainee
July 2024 - May 2025
Patobe Smart Homes and Automation
- Develop hybrid architecture combining cloud and edge computing for scalable, low-latency smart home operations.
- Improve user experience by designing adaptive systems that respond to occupant behavior and integrate voice and gesture recognition for intuitive interaction with smart devices.
- Analyze IoT data streams to derive actionable insights and design dashboards for real-time updates on energy usage and device performance using sensors.
Laboratory Assistant and Instructor
April 2023 - Februaury 2024
National Information Technology Development Agency, Ni-Hub Space, FUT Minna
- Implemented organizational strategies and procedures that streamlined lab activities, increasing efficiency in conducting PCB and 3D modeling experiments by 30%.
- Conducted training sessions for over 60 students on circuit design, PCB design, printing, and fabrication techniques.
- Played a proactive role in maintaining lab equipment, ensuring proper functioning, and the availability of resources for student experiments and projects.
Smart Homes and Automation Engineer Intern
March 2022 - October 2022
Ritzman Smart Homes and Automation Limited
- Installed and configured smart home IoT devices, including switches, sockets, and appliances for 20 apartments.
- Developed a real-time home video surveillance system with object detection and tracking, reducing false alarms by 40% and improving response times.
- Set up and configured the LAN/WAN, LoRa, and Zigbee networking systems to ensure smooth device communication.
- Utilized Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques to enable seamless voice control and integration with voice assistants like Home Assistant, Google Home Assistant, and Alexa.