Head, Digital Tools

• Sep 2022 - Present

Harvard University–Founded ALP Fellow

• Mar 2022 - Present

Research Assistant–Sustainable Energy Engineering Research Group (SEERG)

• Jan 2020 - Present

Developed, tested and deployed mathematical energy models for estimating CO2eq emissions following IPCC guidelines.Estimated the carbon footprint of 23 grid-tied thermal power plants across Nigeria.Presented research findings at local and international conferences, including the 9th World Sustainability Forum.Extracted, cleaned and analyzed energy data from federal data products.Planned and executed local conferences with faculty teams of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Project Lead–Applied Design Project (ME 511)

• Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

Led engineering student team to design, fabricate and deploy an energy efficient roasting oven using locally sourced materials.Engaged potential users throughout the product development lifecycle to optimize design following lean methodologies.Accelerated product development by 60% to meet critical deadlines through strategic assignment of tasks among team members and enabling concurrent engineering.

Founder & Director

• Sep 2021 - Present

Manage the executive team to ensure value compliance and optimize processes in line with organisational goals and strategies.Launched the UNSA SDG Challenge which equips over 100 scholars with the tools to become transformational leaders while tackling pressing global challenges.Seek and secure partnerships between UNSA and external bodies with intertwined missions.

Founding President

• Dec 2020 - Sep 2021

Accelerated the industry preparedness of 600+ students through mentoring forums led by industry experts like Crystal Chigbu.Inspired scholars to volunteer and provide academic mentorship and proficiency support to 1000+ undergraduate students.Provided end-to-end mentorship to scholars applying for over 80+ local and global youth opportunities.Secured partnerships between UNSA and external bodies with intertwined missions including AIESEC.

Graduate Intern–Distributor Operations

• Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

Executed digitized multinational projects across Dubai, Kenya and Nigeria and improved core team performance levels by 30%.Orchestrated distributor alignment to drive quality assurance and optimize business processes through best-in-class iDubai sessions.Managed leave tracking platform following strategic product leadership and improved adoption rate by 20%.Cut operational publicity costs by 50% through the creation of pro bono promotional graphics.Branded major employee experience initiatives for 50+ employees.

CGIU Project Lead–Greenchef Biomass Cookstove

• Oct 2020 - May 2021

Led multidisciplinary student team from conception through multiple design iterations and fabrication of an energy efficient biomass cookstove for underserved communities.Initiated and managed the integration of a TEG module which converts cookstove waste heat into up to 1W of off-grid electricity.Supervised the installation of a forced draft DC fan powered by the TEG and reduced toxic emissions by 50%. Led multidisciplinary student team from conception through multiple design iterations and fabrication of an energy efficient biomass cookstove for underserved communities.Initiated and managed the integration of a TEG module which converts cookstove waste heat into up to 1W of off-grid electricity.Supervised the installation of a forced draft DC fan powered by the TEG and reduced toxic emissions by 50%.

Startup Cofounder–Social Enterprise Accelerator

• Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

Developed startup ideas following lean methodologies and achieved problem-solution fit, product-market fit, and business model fit.Conducted customer discovery, interviewed multiple clients and stakeholders, and validated key business hypotheses.Led Minimum Viable Product design and deployment which realized a customer attraction rate of 15 customers per day.Pitched start-up to ESG investors and raised $10,000 in seed funding through the Rockefeller Foundation-Acumen Social Enterprise Accelerator.

Engineering Intern

• Jul 2019 - Nov 2019

Monitored daily operations of the Alstom GT13E2 180 MW Gas Turbine, including the startup, loading operations, shutdown and synchronization to the 132kV grid network in the Rivers IPP (FIPL).Provided technical support for fault identification and first-line troubleshooting of the MS 5001 GE Frame 5 and Alstom GT13E2 Gas turbines and auxiliaries.Planned, designed, and developed engineering drawings of boiler drum components for successful overhaul of Power Plant Unit 3.Established and reinforced safety and maintenance procedures during tool-box briefings.Assisted the workshop and design teams to accelerate product development by 10%.