Onyero Walter Ofuzim

Professional Summary

Innovative and results-driven engineer with a robust electrical, network and software engineering background.

Experience

Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant

Schulich School of Engineering - Electrical & Software
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
January 2024 - Present

• Conducting research within the Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE) program, focusing on machine learning and System Identification to monitor the physics of Grid Flow Batteries and Hydrogen Storage Cells.

Lead Technology Specialist (Analysis) / Network Support Analyst

MTN
Falomo Ikoyi (HQ), Lagos, Nigeria
March 2023 – November 2023

• Led a team in implementing advanced data analysis techniques, resulting in a 15% reduction in network downtime.

Network Support Engineering Intern

MTN
Falomo Ikoyi (HQ), Lagos, Nigeria
August 2023 - February 2023

• Provided critical support in network stability and troubleshooting, contributing to improved service reliability.

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Benin – Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Benin, Edo, Nigeria
January 2020 – August 2021

• Spearheaded pioneering research in embedded systems and IoT technologies, notably contributing to developing efficient battery management solutions.

Network Engineering Intern

MTN
Ojota, Lagos, Nigeria
November 2019 - May 2020

• Played a key role in network integrity maintenance and SNMP monitoring.

Automation/ Electrical Engineer Intern

Nigerian Bottling Company PLC. (Coca-Cola HBC)
Ikeja, Lagos
August 2019 - November 2019

• Implemented proactive maintenance strategies, reducing machinery downtime by 15%.

Education

• Master of Science - MS, Electrical and Software Engineering
  University of Calgary, January 2024 - 2025
  Focus: Software Engineering, System Identification, ML/DL, Advanced Control Systems

• Bachelor of Engineering - BEng., Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  University of Benin, October 2015 - November 2021
  Focus: Control Systems, Software and Embedded Systems

Honors & Awards

• Department of Electrical and Software Engineering Funding

  • Issued by the Department of Electrical and Software Engineering, University of Calgary
  • January 2024

• International Graduate Tuition Award

  • Issued by Office of the Provost, University of Calgary
  • January 2024

• Sri Lanka Imanust Graduate Scholarship Engineering Award

  • Issued by S. C. (Chan) and Dhamitha Wirasinghe, University of Calgary
  • January 2024

• Federal Government of Nigeria Scholarship

  • Issued by the Federal Government of Nigeria
  • September 2017

• Jim Ovia Undergraduate Scholarship

  • Issued by Jim Ovia Foundation, University of Benin
  • December 2016

• Delta State Bursary and Scholarship (DSBSB)

  • Issued by Delta State Bursary and Scholarship (DSBSB) / Delta State Government
  • January 2016

Skills

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

• Python: Data Processing, Virtual Environments, Dash, Pandas, Financial Data
• JavaScript: React, TypeScript, A/B Testing
• Java: Object-Oriented Programming, Spring
• SQL: MySQL, Data Modeling
• Other Languages: MATLAB, R, C

Software Development

• Front-End: HTML, CSS, React
• Back-End: Django, APIs
• Mobile Development: Java, Kotlin, React Native
• Web Applications: Technical Communication, Unit Testing, Collaboration

Data Analysis & Machine Learning

• Data Analysis: PowerBI, Excel, Analytical Dashboard Creation, Data Quality Analysis
• Machine Learning/AI: Algorithms, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, NLP, Reinforcement Learning, Model Evaluation and Validation
• Product Analytics: Product Backlog, A/B Testing

Control Systems & Robotics

• Control Systems Engineering: Classical Control Theory, Modern Control Theory, System Identification, Feedback Control Design, Control System Implementation
• Robotics: Robot Operating System (ROS), Kinematics and Dynamics, Sensor Integration, Path Planning and Navigation, Localization and Mapping

Software Tools & Technologies

• Version Control: Git, GitHub
• Cloud Infrastructure: AWS, Cloud Architecture
• Automation & Systems Engineering: Aircraft Systems, Automated Systems, Systems Engineering

Project Management & Agile Methodology

• Project Management: Trello, Project Management, Knowledge Check, Value Stream Mapping
• Agile Methodology: Agile, Scrum Process, Scrum Roles, Sprints, User Stories, Product Backlog, Backlog Refinement, Story Points, Scrum Events, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives

Professional Skills

• Technical Communication
• Collaboration: Contributing to the Open Source Community
• Critical Thinking: Critical Thinking, Self-Reflection

Extracurricular Activities

Licenses & Certifications

Machine Learning

Stanford Online - Dec 2021

Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control Specialization

Course 1: Modern Robotics, Course 1: Foundations of Robot Motion
Northwestern University - Dec 2021

Self-Driving Cars Specialization

Course 1: Introduction to Self-Driving Cars
University of Toronto - Jan 2022

Robotics Specialization

Course 1: Robotics: Aerial Robotics
University of Pennsylvania - Oct 2022
Course 2: Robotics: Computational Motion Planning
University of Pennsylvania - Oct 2022
Course 3: Robotics: Aerial Robotics
University of Pennsylvania - Oct 2022
Course 4: Robotics: Computational Motion Planning
University of Pennsylvania - Oct 2022
Course 5: Robotics: Legged Mobility
University of Pennsylvania - Oct 2022
Course 6: Robotics: Perception
University of Pennsylvania - Mar 2023

Cooperation in Autonomous Vehicles

IEEE - Oct 2022

Developing and Validating Control Systems for Connected and Automated Vehicles

IEEE - Oct 2022

Publications

• Kinematic Analysis of Omnidirectional Mecanum Wheeled Robot
• Design and Construction of Battery Monitoring & Control Device using the Internet of Things (IoT)

Spoken Languages

• English (Native or Bilingual)
• Igbo (Native or Bilingual)
• Ika (Native or Bilingual)
• German (Limited Working Proficiency)
• French (Learning)
• Spanish (Learning)

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