Simeon O. Ajakwe

Simeon O. Ajakwe

Assistant Lecturer

M.Sc. (Information Technology), B.Sc.(Computer Science), OND(Computer Science)
Email: simeon.ajakwe@futo.edu.ng

Biography

Ajakwe Simeon O. is a proactive Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP) and Leadership Development Coach with bias in developing result-oriented IT-based solutions to emerging global socio-economic challenges as well as raising virtuoso acolytes that will interdependently drive the global economy through innovations and ingenuity.

Academic Qualifications

  • Masters in Information Management Technology   –  01/2013 – 03/2016
    • Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria   
  • Bachelor of Science, Computer Science    –    09/2006 – 09/2009
    • Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria
  • National Diploma, Computer Science   –   12/2002 – 09/2004
    • Institute of Management Technology [IMT], Enugu, Nigeria 
  • Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (S.S.C.E)   –   09/1994 – 07/2000
    • Ilupeju College, Ilupeju, Lagos, Nigeria          
  • First School Leaving Certificate      –    09/1989 – 06/1994
    • Mushin Public Primary School, Mushin Lagos
  • Chartered Information Technology Professional (Citp)  –   07/2018-Present
  • Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institution (ADAPTI)   –   10/2017-Present
  • Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) and Econometric View (E-view)    –   05/2017-Present
  • Oracle Certified Administrator (OCA)/Linux Server Administrator    –   01/2014-Present
  • System & Network Administration   –   05/2008-11/2008
  • Computer Desktop Publishing certification   –   04/2003-10/2003

Honours/Awards

  • 2016  –   Best graduating Postgraduate Student, Department of Information Management Technology (IMT) and School of Management Technology (SMAT), FUTO, Owerri
  • 2014  –  Federal Government Scholarship Award to study a Master of Science degree in Information Management Technology.
  • 2004  –  Best Graduating Student, Department of Computer Science and School of Science, Institute of Management and Technology, IMT, Enugu

Membership of Professional Bodies

  • Member, Computer Professional of Nigeria (CPN)    –     2018
  • Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)     –     2016
  • Member, Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaires, Imo State Command (NLCC)    –    2013
  • Graduate Member, Nigerian Computer Society, (NCS)    –    2010
  • Member, Nigerian Red Cross, Society (NRC)    –    1998

Courses Assigned to Teach

  • CSC 405-Algorithm & Complexity Analysis
  • CIT 303-System Analysis & Design

Work Experience

  • Assistant Lecturer, Department of Software Engineering      –    07/2019-Present
    • School of Information and Communication Technology
  • Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria,  Assistant Chief Computer Processor/Technologist       –    02/2017-07/2019
  • Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria,  Software Developer/Instructor   –    10/2015-03/2016
  • University Computer Centre, FUTO, Nigeria [Part-time Support Service],  Principal Computer Processor I/Technologist      –     07/2012-02/2017
  • Information Management Technology Department (IMT), FUTO,  General Manager/System Engineer     –    02/2007-09/2007
  • Zenith Computer Technologies, Owerri, Imo State [Part-time engagement]

Volunteer Experience

  • IT Project Manager/Deputy Chairman, ICT Committee        –    11/2018-12/2018
  • Christ for All Nations (CfaN) Organization
  • Captain  –  Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaires, Imo State

Research Interest

Crowdsourcing/Outsourcing, Information Systems & Security, Data Science/Artificial Intelligence/Knowledge Management,   Pervasive Computing/Software Engineering

Publications

  1. Asiegbu B.C., Oluigbo Ikenna V., Ajakwe Simeon O., and Onyike Gerald O. (2017) “Crowdsourcing Software Development: Concept, Benefits and Adoption” International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science and Engineering (ISROSET), Vol.5, Issue.3, pp.7-16, June-2017
  2. Ajakwe S.O., Asiegbu B.C., and Ahaiwe J. (2016) “E-Learning Platforms: An Innovative Technological Panacea For Qualitative And Sustainable Human Capacity Building”. Abuja International Journal of Education and Management Science, Vol. 5
  3.  Ajakwe S.O., Ahaiwe J., and Ndunagu, J.N. (2016) “Framework for Knowledge Management Strategy for Competitive Advantage: Nigerian Industrial Production”. FUTO Journal Series, Vol. 2, Issue II, pp.295-309
  4. Asiegbu, B.C. and Ajakwe S.O. (2016) “Knowledge Management Paradigm and Partnership for Sustainable Innovative Entrepreneurial Development”. International Journal of Gender Studies for Sustainable Development Goals, Vol. I No.6, pp193-202.
  5. Ajakwe S.O. and Asiegbu B.C. (2015) “Comparative Analysis of Offshore and Inshore Software Development Cost”. Journal of Research in National Development (JOURIND), Vol.13, No.(2), pp221-236