ENGR. EKENE E. AJEMBA

Senior Data Scientist | Head of IT & AI Operations

Abuja, NG.

About

Visionary Head of IT & AI with over a decade of experience spearheading large-scale infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives. Expertly bridges robust system administration, managing 80+ workstations and multi-site networks, with cutting-edge AI engineering. Proven leader in developing modular ingestion engines, deploying 'WhatsApp-friendly' AI bots, and leading high-impact technical communities for national programs like 3MTT, consistently driving innovation and operational excellence.

Work

3MTT Nigeria

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FCT Community Admin & Volunteer

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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Summary

Led community administration and volunteer efforts for national programs, developing AI tools and managing data initiatives to drive digital skill enhancement and governmental reporting.

Highlights

Developed a 'WhatsApp-friendly' AI Exam Practice Bot, enhancing technical skill development and data analysis proficiency for fellows.

Orchestrated data collection and reporting for the #DigitalVillage survey using Generative AI and epiCollect5, delivering critical insights to the Office of the Minister of Communication, Innovation & Digital Economy.

Provided technical leadership for fellows attending the National Impact Summit at the State House, managing media outreach for major festivals like ETF2025/2026.

African University of Science and Technology

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Technical Assistant (Part-Time)

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Summary

Optimized research workflows and provided technical training for faculty, enhancing digital engagement and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Acted as the primary contact for technical queries, streamlining research workflows and supporting faculty engagement through digital VA tasks.

Conducted masterclasses on communication tools and statistical applications, improving proficiency across three different operating systems.

Quintessence Nigeria Limited

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Technical Operations & Support Lead

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Summary

Led technical operations and support, ensuring maximum web portal uptime, managing digital adoption, and enhancing customer retention across sister companies.

Highlights

Maintained and backed up critical web portals, ensuring maximum uptime and seamless digital adoption across sister companies through automated workflows.

Managed direct customer inquiries and feedback loops, functioning as the 'voice of the brand' to build community loyalty and streamline customer relationship management.

Dalphil Dunamis Ltd

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Head, Client Implementation & Sales Engineer

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Summary

Spearheaded full-lifecycle client implementation and sales engineering, optimizing lead conversion and fostering customer advocacy for facility projects.

Highlights

Led full-lifecycle deployment for new users, strategically managing sales funnels and lead conversion strategies to maximize client acquisition.

Served as Team Leader for facility projects, conducting comprehensive staff training on interactive whiteboard usage to enhance client engagement and advocacy.

BackHome Ltd

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Data Operations Officer

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Summary

Managed critical data operations, ensuring 100% accuracy and integrity for high-stakes records.

Highlights

Managed profiling, encryption, and verification of candidate data for WAEC SQL file servers, ensuring 100% accuracy for high-stakes records.

Kits Technologies [ISP]

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Internet Café Manager

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Summary

Supervised daily ICT/NOC operations and managed infrastructure deployment for an internet café, ensuring seamless connectivity for 80+ workstations.

Highlights

Supervised daily ICT/NOC operations across two facilities, configuring MS Server 2000 R2 and Mikrotik (Linux) servers to maintain optimal network performance.

Deployed VSAT systems, Remote Gateways, and DVR IP CCTV solutions, overseeing the connection of 80+ workstations to ensure robust network infrastructure.

Volunteer

Chairperson

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Computer Acquisition Skill & Empowerment Development Program

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Chaired a program focused on empowering youth through computer acquisition and skill development.

Highlights

Chaired the Computer Acquisition Skill & Empowerment Development Program, fostering digital literacy and technical skills among youth.

Volunteer (Music & Culture)

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Nigerian Classical Musician Association

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Volunteered for a classical musician association, leveraging expertise in musical notations and religious hymns.

Highlights

Volunteered for the Nigerian Classical Musician Association, contributing expertise in complex musical notations and religious hymns to cultural initiatives.

Retained Volunteer (Digital Learning Management)

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Airtel Africa Foundation

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Contributed to digital learning initiatives for the NextGen Cohort, supporting educational programs and skill development.

Highlights

Provided ongoing volunteer support for digital learning management initiatives within the Airtel Africa Foundation, specifically for the NextGen Cohort 2026.

Education

University of the People / BYU-Pathway

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Associate Degree Computer Science

University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus

Enugu, Nigeria
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Degree Computer Engineering

Languages

English

Certificates

Introduction to Universal AI

MIT Open Learning (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

Google Cloud Developer Merit Badge

Google Cloud

English for IT 1 & 2

Cisco & NITDA

3MTT - Introduction to AI and ML

3MTT (Nigerian Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy & IHS Nigeria)

3MTT - Introduction to Product Management

3MTT (Nigerian Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy & IHS Nigeria)

3MTT - Introduction to Software Development

3MTT (Nigerian Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy & IHS Nigeria)

3MTT - Introduction to Data Science

3MTT (Nigerian Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy & IHS Towers Nigeria)

Career Essentials in Generative AI

Microsoft & LinkedIn

IBM Data Science Professional Certificate

IBM

Skills

AI Engineering

API Development (REST), Modular Ingestion Engines, Live Codex demos, Wild Cases (Images, Multimodals, Full App), Prompt Engineering, Generative AI.

Programming & Frameworks

Python (Advanced), SQL, Machine Learning (Supervised/Unsupervised), NLP.

Data & MLOps

Data Pipeline Architecture, ETL Processes, Scalable Data Solutions, MLOps.

IT Operations

Network Operations (NOC), System Administration (Linux/Windows), VSAT Deployment, VoIP, Network Operations.

Tools & Platforms

Power BI, Google Cloud, Docker, Git, epiCollect5, MS Office Suite, Mikrotik.

Data Management

CRM, Sales Funnels, Lead Conversion, Data Integrity, Data Collection, Data Reporting.

Technical Leadership

Technical Training, Workflow Optimization, Project Management.

Interests

Music & Culture

Complex Musical Notations, Religious Hymns.

Community Development

Youth Empowerment, Digital Learning Management, Computer Acquisition Skill.

Professional Memberships

Nigeria Computer Society (NCS).

Projects

3MTT Exam Practice Bot

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Summary

Automated certification simulator developed using Python to drive user engagement and skill validation for AI and Data Analysis.

Modular Data Ingestion Engine

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Summary

Architected and implemented data ingestion engines capable of processing diverse formats (PDFs, images) into structured datasets.

LinkedIn Optimization Analysis

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Summary

Conducted in-depth research on personal branding mechanics and viral reach to optimize lead generation on LinkedIn.