okemawo obadofin
@okemawoobadofin
M.S. candidate in Information Technology with a focus on cybersecurity.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated M.S. candidate in Information Technology at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in cybersecurity and edge computing. My experience as a Research Associate at the Edge AI Lab has allowed me to design and implement security protocols using applied cryptography, ensuring privacy-preserving data crowdsourcing on connected edge systems. I am passionate about addressing the technical challenges of resource-constrained mobile edge devices in networked environments.
In addition to my research, I have honed my software engineering skills at Yewo Africa, where I developed automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure provisioning. My role as a Graduate Teaching Assistant has further solidified my expertise in DevOps principles, enabling me to teach Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices to students. I am committed to continuous learning and applying my skills to real-world challenges, as demonstrated by my involvement in various research projects and publications.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Associate
Carnegie Mellon University
Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)
Designed and implemented security protocols using applied cryptography for privacy-preserving data crowdsourcing on connected edge systems, relevant to securing networked satellite components. Researched the technical and infrastructural challenges of resource-constrained mobile edge devices in networked environments.
Software Engineer
Yewo Africa
Oct 2023 - Apr 2025 (1 year 6 months)
Developed automation scripts using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI) for infrastructure provisioning and deployment automation. Led the development of automation pipelines for mobile and web applications.
Graduate Teaching Assistant - AIOps
Carnegie Mellon University
Aug 2023 - Nov 2023 (3 months)
Facilitated hands-on labs to teach students Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, enabling practical application of DevOps and ModelOps principles. Assisted in teaching automated system monitoring and anomaly detection techniques applicable to identifying security threats.
Software Engineer
Asset & Resource Management Holding Company
May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)
Built dynamic web components and interactive user interfaces using JavaScript frameworks and libraries with React and NEXT.js. Implemented deployment pipelines for mobile applications, automating testing and deployment processes to improve efficiency.
Research Intern
Upanzi Network
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)
Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to identify and gather relevant research papers supporting ongoing projects. Prepared detailed reports, documentation, and presentations summarizing research findings for internal review.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Federal University of Technology Minna
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering
Studied core concepts in Computer Engineering, including Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Computer Networks, and Computer Architecture. Gained foundational knowledge in hardware and software integration.
Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Science, Information Technology
Completed coursework in Cloud Computing, Ethical Hacking, Big Data, and API Design. Focused on advanced topics in information technology.
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