Joshua Famuagun
@joshuafamuagun
Senior Fisheries Officer at BENIN Owena River Basin Development Authority, with experience in fisheries, data analysis, and digital tools.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
At BENIN Owena River Basin Development Authority, I work as a Senior Fisheries Officer. My experience also includes managing a farm, hatchery and safety at Giji Gundam Farms.
At Nasarawa State Information Technology and Digital Economy Agency, I worked as a Data Analyst. I also worked as a Computer Analyst at Bureau for ICT, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
My technical skills include SPSS, GENSTAT, SQL and Power BI, along with Microsoft Office and Google Sheets. I also have experience with web design using HTML, CSS, Python and WordPress.
I co-founded D Agropreneurs trainers, which trains people in fish farming, crop science and poultry. I hold a Master's in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management from Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Fisheries Officer
Benin Owena River Basin Development Authority
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Serving as Senior Fisheries Officer, overseeing fisheries operations and management.
Data Analyst
Nasarawa State Information Technology and Digital Economy Ag
Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)
Worked as a Data Analyst, analyzing data to support digital economy initiatives.
Field Extension Officer
Afex Commodity Exchange
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Served as Field Extension Officer, providing agricultural extension services.
Computer Analyst
Bureau for ICT
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Provided computer analysis and support services at the Bureau for ICT.
Farm, Hatchery and Safety Manager
Giji Gundam Farms
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)
Managed farm operations, hatchery, and safety protocols at Giji Gundam Farms.
Lecturer
College of Agriculture, Lafia
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Served as a Lecturer in the Fisheries Technology department during the National Youth Service Corps.
SIWES Program Trainee
Teaching and Research Fish Farm of the Federal University of
Jun 2015 - Nov 2015 (5 months)
Participated in the Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) at the university fish farm.
Hatchery and Farm Manager
Olufemi Farms
Jan 2009 - Dec 2011 (2 years 11 months)
Managed hatchery and farm operations at Olufemi Farms.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
OpenWeaver
Certificate of Completion in Basics of Python Programming, Computer Science
Completed a certificate program in Basics of Python Programming in 2023.
Nasarawa State University, Keffi
Master's, Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
Completed a Master's degree in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management in 2021.
Microsoft and Tech4dev
Certificate of Completion in Basic Digital Literacy Training, Digital Literacy
Completed a certificate in Basic Digital Literacy Training under the Emerging Markets Model Initiative.
Young African Leadership Initiative Network
Certificate in Fundamentals of Personal Money Management, Personal Finance
Earned a certificate in Fundamentals of Personal Money Management in 2020.
Young African Leadership Initiative Network
Certificate in Agripreneurship: A Path to Freedom, Agripreneurship
Earned a certificate in Agripreneurship: A Path to Freedom in 2020.
Federal University of Technology, Akure
Bachelor of Technology, Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology
2011 - 2016
Grade: Second Class Upper Division
Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology with Second Class Upper Division.
Abbot Dayspring College
Senior Secondary School Certificate, General Studies
2003 - 2009
Obtained Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) from 2003 to 2009.
Royfaith Nursery and Primary School
Primary Leaving Certificate, Primary Education
1998 - 2003
Completed primary education and received the Primary Leaving Certificate.
Tech stack
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