ADESINA ADEWALE
Hull
Summary
Accomplished academic well-versed in running station programming in high-stress environments. Expert in personnel leadership, resource management and key decision-making. Articulate, motivational and analytical in approaching problems impacting team performance or station results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Programme Coordinator
Excellence
09.2019 - Current
- Responsible for assisting with developing and implementing Digital Learning programs, initiatives, strategies in support of university staff and students
- Utilize program and project management experience to execute programs and projects related to digital education and IT infrastructure acquisition, installation, and deployment
- Spoke at numerous national and international organizations and conferences with a focus on Digital Education strategy and implementation
- Effectively managed more than 50 IT professionals nationwide for support of delivery of e-Learning
- Established strong relationships with top executives, industry professionals, and development partners
- Led special projects relating to analytics, reporting, and communications
- Focal person for the Africa Centre of Excellence in Technology Enhance Learning (ACETEL) at the Digital Science and Technology Network
- Technical lead in the development of the National Open University's regional and digital transformation policies
- Member of the technical working team that established the Pan African Virtual and E-University
- Nominated and served as the National Focal Person that participated in the UNESCO Community of Practice sharing national experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Led efforts to define business requirements and technical functionality of the Centre of Competence in Digital Education (C-CoDE)
Director Learning Content Management
National Open University of Nigeria Abuja
10.2018 - Current
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Lecturer
10.2017 - Current
- Responsible for designing curriculum and optimizing learning structures in virtual courses to comply with university and legal mandates
- Provide tutorial, academic and pastoral advice to undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Supervised and mentored 15+ undergraduate and post-graduate students' thesis on topics including web application development, natural language processing and machine learning
- Published peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals and made presentations in conferences
Chief Network Engineer
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Responsible for designing and implementing Digital Learning Network infrastructure for the University
- Lead facilitator in national workshops and lectures aimed at Introducing Computer and Information Technology tools to the general public
University Teacher
Loughborough University
Loughborough
11.2012 - 08.2016
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
Research Assistant
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided academic support to undergraduate students in the areas of programming and database modules
- Actively supported student recruitment activities including participation in open days, visit days and summer schools
Principal Network Engineer
National Open University of Nigeria
Lagos
01.2007 - 10.2012
- Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
- Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.
Knowledge Management Technologist
06.2004 - 12.2006
- Responsible for recruitment, selection, development, retention, and supervision of IT officers
- Managed programs and initiatives that enhanced workforce IT skills in the university community
- Upload of learning materials and resources into web-based delivery systems
- Provided regular technical support to users
Education
PhD - Computer Science
Loughborough University
01.2012 - 01.2016
MSc - Information Technology
Loughborough University
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Ahmadu Bello University
01.1993 - 01.2000
Skills
Data Analysisundefined
Accomplishments
- (PCF7), Abuja, Nigeria
- Community Involvement
- Virtual Institute of Capacity Building for Higher Education (VICBHE) - provided technical and strategic planning assistance; supported academic events for participants
- Nigeria Computer Society Provided mentorship to upcoming Artificial Intelligence start-ups
Certification
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Affiliations
Nigeria Computer Society
Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) CPN Association
Adewale O Adesina, PhD
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Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
I think that only daring speculation can lead us further and not accumulation of facts.
Albert Einstein
Timeline
Programme Coordinator
Excellence
09.2019 - Current
Director Learning Content Management
National Open University of Nigeria Abuja
10.2018 - Current
Lecturer
10.2017 - Current
Chief Network Engineer
01.2016 - 10.2017
Research Assistant
10.2015 - 03.2016
University Teacher
Loughborough University
11.2012 - 08.2016
PhD - Computer Science
Loughborough University
01.2012 - 01.2016
MSc - Information Technology
Loughborough University
01.2010 - 01.2011
Principal Network Engineer
National Open University of Nigeria
01.2007 - 10.2012
Knowledge Management Technologist
06.2004 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Ahmadu Bello University
01.1993 - 01.2000
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