CV

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University

• {"Relevant coursework"=>"Humanoid Robotics, Artificial Cognitive Systems, Machine Learning, Data Structures and Algorithms, Big Data Science, Applied Stochastic Processes, Augmented and Virtual Reality."}

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Nanoelectronics

Kazan State Power Engineering University, Kazan, Russia

• {"Thesis"=>"Development of a Real-time Data Collection System using Raspberry Pi and Arduino."}

Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies

Voronezh, Russia

• Foundation studies in preparation for university education.

Research Associate

CyLab-Africa / Upanzi Network

• Developed biophysical AI models and investigated hardware redesigns in parallel to mitigate bias in physiological sensors (EEG and pulse oximetry) for diverse populations.
• Engineered human-robot interaction frameworks for public infrastructure projects to ensure equitable and effective deployment of AI solutions.

Undergraduate Research Student

Innoprocenter, Kasan State Power Engineering University, Kazan, Russia

• Investigated autonomous navigation in robotic systems.
• Designed and prototyped a microprocessor-based train driver, presenting findings at two international conferences.

Electronics Engineering Intern

TEKO Security Systems, Kazan, Russia

• Worked in the electronics division on IoT connection modules, learned circuit design with Visio, and contributed to ESP8266-based IoT work.

Ethically Responsible Human-Robot Interaction (with D. Tyurina, C. M. Muvavanya, and A. Awoku)

University of Oulu, Finland

• Presented research on integrating ethical frameworks into robotic systems to enhance safe and empathetic interactions.

Motivational Factors in Learning Environmental and Increasing Engagement

III Kazan International Linguistic Summit, Kazan Federal University, Russia

• Explored strategies for improving engagement in educational environments through motivational design.

Towards a More Sustainable Future - Energy Transition in the UK

4th Russian Forum for Young Specialists "Energo-2020", Kazan Federal University, Russia

• Analyzed energy transition strategies in the UK and their implications for sustainability.

Theory of Mind for Robots using Behavior Trees

Course Project

• Engineered a robotic cognitive architecture integrating Theory of Mind constructs with behavior trees to enable dynamic adaptation based on inferred human mental states.
• Designed the system to support intuitive and adaptive social human-robot interaction scenarios.

Ethically Responsible Human-Robot Interaction

Final Robot-Humanoid Robotics Course Challenge

• Integrated formal ethical frameworks into a robotic control system to guide decision-making in human-robot interaction.
• Trained and evaluated ethical datasets and validated the system in Unity simulation and on a humanoid platform.

Ray Tracing using MiniLibX

C/C++ Coursework

• Developed a ray tracing engine from scratch in C/C++ to generate photorealistic images of scenes composed of simple geometric objects and complex lighting systems.

Delta 3D Printer

CAD, Circuit Design, Project Management

• Designed and assembled a safe and affordable 3D printer for use by hobbyists and learners.

Multi-Powered Lawn Mower

Electronics, Metal Fabrication, Solar Panels

• Designed and built an ecological solar-powered lawn mower and won a Silver Medal at Eskom Expo in South Africa.

TReND-CaMINa Computational Neuroscience and Machine Learning Applications in Africa

CMU-Africa, Kigali, Rwanda

• Participated in an intensive summer school covering computational neuroscience and machine learning applications in Africa.

Teaching Assistant, Bridge Program

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

• Provided technical and academic mentorship to undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds preparing for graduate school, supporting applications and outcomes.

EFL/ESL Tutor

Master English / Tatarstan National Library

• Taught English and prepared students for IELTS/TOEFL exams through structured weekly sessions.

STEM Teacher

The Gambia Academy

• Taught STEM to talented middle-school students at a Sona Jobarteh Foundation music school.

Substitute Science/Math Teacher

Cherry Avenue College, Ghana

• Graduated in the top 5 percent of class and returned to teach grade 11 and 12 Further Mathematics and Science.

Project Manager and Cambridge KS2 Teacher

BC Academy Cambridge International School, Kazan, Russia

• Taught Cambridge KS2 curriculum and managed internal IT projects.
• Recognized as Outstanding Employee of the Year.

Senior Sales and Customer Success Specialist

Remofirst.com, Remote

• Responsible for customer acquisition (40 percent), remote customer onboarding and success, and account training.
• Managed customer accounts across 30 countries.

Project and Product Manager

Founder and Co-Founder Roles, Remote

• Led product ideation at UDTIX Venture Builder.
• Co-founded and managed product and business development for Kwiberry.com.
• Grew operations from 0 to 500 users and enabled logistics across 10 cities in 3 countries.
• Co-founded Delta Systems to create affordable 3D printers for hobbyists.

• MasterCard Foundation Partial Scholarship, Carnegie Mellon University / CMU-Africa.

• BC Academy Outstanding Employee of the Year.

• Rector's Award for Excellence in Academics, Research and Community Development (3-time recipient).

• Best International Student, Kazan State Power Engineering University.

• Honorary Diploma of 1st Degree, International Youth Conference on REEPE.

• Nigeria-Russia Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Undergraduate Scholarship.

• Silver Medal, Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, Johannesburg.

Chairperson, Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Kazan

Kazan, Russia

• Organized community events to foster cultural exchange and support integration of Nigerians in Kazan.

President, Union of International Students, KSPEU

Kazan State Power Engineering University

• Represented international students at Kazan city councils and developed adaptation programs for student integration.

Recruiter and Section Assistant

World Festival of Youth and Students, Sochi, Russia

• Conducted interviews and recruited volunteers for the 2017 festival, which attracted over 25,000 participants from 190 countries.