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john_akujobi

Patient with hardware, dogged about bugs.

writes firmware for smart helmets

AI, Software and Embedded Applications Engineer working where software meets hardware: satellite metadata pipelines, developer tooling, wearable tech, multimodal sensing, and ML on edge computing devices. Most of it is open source.

location: Brookings, South Dakota
status: M.S. CS @ SDSU, Aug 2026
recent: SWE Intern @ KBR / USGS
focus: AI, embedded, tooling

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32,000+ satellite assets, processed in about 12 min 97% core test coverage on CharSTAC $5,000 Future Innovators research grant 11+ years of working experience 34 shipped projects 29 instruments, including one kazoo

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Jan 2025 - now AMBER Affordable Multimodal Sensor-Based Environmental Risk Detector AI/ML

Engineered a wearable industrial helmet, with 6 multimodal sensors & edge computing to detect environmental hazards
Developed a custom data pipeline and TLV-based sensor communication protocol in python, optimizing sensor fusion
Soldered and wired electronic components, ensuring durable sensor connectivity and efficient signal processing

Edge Computing Python Sensor Fusion Hardware/Embedded Data Pipeline Soldering

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May 2024 - now obscuRRRa Offline desktop app for privacy-focused batch face blurring AI/ML

Built Python face blurring app using MTCNN model achieving 96.4% accuracy on 10,000-image dataset
Enabled batch processing for large-scale face detection and anonymization in local environment
Developed an offline-capable (GUI) graphic user interface with Tkinter to ensure privacy and usability and released on GitHub

Python Tkinter MTCNN Computer Vision Machine Learning Batch Processing GUI

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Sep 2025 - May 2026 IMPACT Cap STM32 smart-helmet firmware and data pipeline for environmental and biometric monitoring around self-injurious behavior Hardware

Led embedded application architecture for a 7-task STM32U575 FreeRTOS runtime capturing PDM audio through MDF/GPDMA and generating 5-second telemetry summaries
Designed portable C impact_core modules for state management, impact detection, time synchronization, Pipeline A/B serialization and retry policy; validated 70 core and 9 DSP tests
Implemented runtime JWT acquisition and refresh with authenticated ST67 Wi-Fi uploads through a Cloudflare-to-Cloud Run relay; validated 31 consecutive HTTP 201 responses
Built ThreadX/FileX SD prototype with single-writer queue ownership and drain, flush, close and unmount lifecycle; verified 24 Pipeline A and 24 Pipeline B JSONL records

STM32 Embedded Development FreeRTOS Azure RTOS ThreadX Azure RTOS FileX PDM Audio GPDMA Real-Time Systems Hardware/Embedded C SD Card Storage Audio Processing Data Pipeline Wi-Fi JWT Authentication

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Feb 2026 - Feb 2026 AntiEmoji CLI tool to remove emoji from code repositories Software

Built Node.js/TypeScript CLI to remove emoji from code repositories; 3 commands (scan/apply/lint) integrate with CI pipelines.
Parsed official Unicode v17.0 dataset with grapheme-aware processing to detect all emoji types including complex sequences.
Engineered 23 TypeScript modules with safe I/O: atomic writes, optional backups, binary detection, and UTF-8 validation.
Validated with 97 automated tests across 12 test files; GitHub Actions CI ensures Windows and Ubuntu compatibility.

TypeScript Node.js Command Line Interface Unicode Text Processing Emoji Handling CI/CD GitHub Actions Testing Vitest Automation Cross-Platform File Processing UTF-8 gitignore Commander.js TOML Grapheme Segmentation Atomic Writes Glob Patterns

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May 2025 - Aug 2025 Trekeye Rear Hazard Detection Prototype AI/ML

Engineered helmet-mounted hazard detection system with YOLOv8, BoT-SORT/ByteTrack and TTC-based alerts
Established cross-platform baselines: 18 FPS desktop, 1.8 FPS Raspberry Pi under 2GB RAM; documented negative results
Delivered reproducible Python framework with YAML configs, CSV/MP4 logging and optical flow for unclassified hazards

Python YOLOv8 Raspberry Pi 5 BoT-SORT ByteTrack Computer Vision Object Tracking TTC Optical Flow Performance Optimization YAML

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Jan 2025 - May 2025 JakAdac Python-based compiler for an Ada language subset Software

Built modular compiler with 8+ components: lexer, recursive-descent parser, semantic analyzer, and TAC generator
Designed symbol table supporting nested scopes, 3 parameter modes (IN/OUT/INOUT), and cross-scope resolution
Validated compiler with 20+ test files covering tokenization, parse trees, semantic analysis, and TAC generation

Python Git Compiler Lexer Parser Semantic Analysis Three-Address Code Symbol Table Recursive Descent Error Recovery Debugging Nested Scopes Constant Propagation

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Nov 2024 - Dec 2024 Grants Data Analyzer Streamlit-based data analytics platform for institutional grant analysis Data

Developed Streamlit web app with 6 modular components and 62 functions for institutional grant data analysis and insights
Engineered 7-stage data pipeline processing Excel files (25+ columns) with validation, normalization, and Co-PI deduplication
Built NetworkX analysis computing 5 centrality metrics with 20 charts (matplotlib/seaborn) and interactive Pyvis graphs

Python Streamlit Data Analytics Pandas Matplotlib Seaborn NetworkX PyVis Data Visualization Excel Processing Interactive Dashboards Network Analysis Web Application Modular Architecture Data Pipeline Centrality Metrics Data Validation Data Cleaning

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Jun 2024 - now VibraView Haptic obstacle detection wearable for the visually impaired Hardware

Developed a real-time assistive obstacle detection system with haptic feedback for visually impaired users
Engineered a functional proximity-based prototype with 6 components for less than $15 using Raspberry Pi Pico

Raspberry Pi Pico MicroPython Soldering Hardware/Embedded

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Jan 2024 - now Kags Coffee & Bagels Cross-platform Flutter mobile app for coffee shop ordering with built-in social features Web

Built mobile ordering app with 15+ screens using Flutter and Dart
Implemented authentication, cart management, order placement, and SQLite database with offline-first CRUD
Developed shopping cart with SharedPreferences storage, size selection (S/M/L, 1.0-1.4x pricing), and taxes
Designed 5-service architecture (auth, coffee, cart, order, blog) using dependency injection and Provider
Built user authentication with session persistence, wallet tracking, and auto-syncing favorites system

Flutter Dart SQLite Sqflite Provider Shared Preferences Material Design State Management Image Picker Cached Network Image Google Fonts Cross-Platform Mobile Development Authentication Offline-First CRUD Software Architecture Dependency Injection Session Management Wallet

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Oct 2022 - now jakujobi.com – Portfolio Site Responsive portfolio site with custom design system and security optimizations Web

Built design system with 24+ components and developed a fully responsive professional portfolio with WordPress
Configured firewalls, SSL certificates, and content delivery networks (CDNs), boosting security & performance

Figma WordPress HTML CSS Elementor JavaScript Cloudflare UI/UX Design Security

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May 2026 - Jun 2026 DupliView Safe, read-only duplicate file report tool for office and institutional users Software

Built read-only Python tool that scans directories and generates duplicate file reports without deleting or modifying any files, safe by design for institutional environments
Delivered CI-configured release with structured src/, tests/, docs/, Reports/ layout and GitHub Actions workflow for automated validation
Shipped after testing on real office files addressing a practical administrative workflow pain point

Python Command Line Interface File Systems CI/CD GitHub Actions Testing Automation Documentation

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May 2026 - May 2026 IMPACT Band BLE impact-detection wearable built on the Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 Sense Hardware

Sampled the onboard LSM6DS3TR-C 6-axis IMU at 104 Hz and aggregated acceleration and detected impacts into 5-second window summaries
Implemented Nordic UART Service transport for newline-framed JSON plus a Python/Bleak receiver for packet reassembly and JSONL logging
Built 17 native firmware tests covering packet construction, window aggregation, impact detection and long-packet BLE transport behavior
Validated physical taps up to 8.989g dynamic acceleration and recovered an intermittently failing battery-prepared board using a replacement control board

nRF52840 Embedded Development Bluetooth Low Energy C++ Python PlatformIO Sensor Fusion Real-Time Systems JSON Testing Hardware/Embedded

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Feb 2026 - Feb 2026 SonicDivide Privacy-conscious ESP32-S3 environmental sound monitor producing frequency-band metrics without storing raw audio Hardware

Built embedded sound monitor sampling a PDM microphone at 16 kHz and writing 500 ms numeric acoustic summaries and diagnostics to microSD
Implemented 1,024-point FFT processing with Hann window and 50% overlap across 60-250 Hz, 250-2,000 Hz and 2,000-8,000 Hz bands
Designed 3-task FreeRTOS capture, DSP and logging pipeline using a 4,096-sample ring buffer and 50-row queue to isolate acquisition from SD latency
Analyzed 6 archived hardware sessions totaling 1,940 rows and approximately 16.5 minutes with monotonic 512 ms timing and zero reported audio drops or SD errors

ESP32 Embedded Development FreeRTOS C++ PlatformIO PDM Audio Fast Fourier Transform Audio Processing Real-Time Systems SD Card Storage Digital Signal Processing Privacy by Design

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Nov 2025 - Dec 2025 SoloBank Event Sourcing and CQRS banking demo app with Streamlit UI, and Typer CLI Architecture

Built Event Sourcing/CQRS system with SQLite WAL event store, separated read/write models, and functional domain
Achieved 98% test coverage with 152 tests across 7 modules: domain, events, service, projector, CLI
Developed Typer CLI and Streamlit web UI with async projector (0-2000ms lag) processing 4 event types

Event Sourcing CQRS Domain-Driven Design Python SQLite WAL Mode Typer Streamlit Async Projection Optimistic Concurrency Pytest Eventual Consistency Idempotent Handlers YAML Threading Functional Programming Testing

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Sep 2024 - Jun 2025 CommentCraft AI-driven tool for automating consistent code documentation Software

Built a tool to automate code comments based on professor guidelines improving documentation consistency for students
Implemented AI-driven features to generate comment blocks based on class and function structures

Python OpenAI API AI Assistants

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Jan 2025 - May 2025 Scientific Computing Methods Portfolio Numerical methods coursework covering roots, interpolation, IEEE-754 tools and error analysis. Software

Completed 8 computational math assignments: Taylor series, root-finding theory, polynomial interpolation, error analysis
Implemented IEEE-754 converter in Python for 32/64-bit representations handling normalized, subnormal, infinities, NaN
Built relative error bound calculator demonstrating machine epsilon and numerical precision in scientific computing

Python Scientific Computing Numerical Analysis Numerical Methods Root Finding Bisection Newton Method Floating Point IEEE-754 Error Analysis

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Apr 2025 - Apr 2025 Kabzy Flutter/Firebase ride-request MVP app with booking flow, fare estimate. Software

Built Flutter/Dart MVP with Firebase Authentication (email + Google OAuth), Firestore database, and Google Maps API
Implemented ride lifecycle with Provider state management, real-time tracking, fare estimation, and feedback system
Designed clean architecture with service/model separation (AuthService, RideService, LocationService) for cross-platform

Flutter Dart Firebase Firebase Authentication Firestore Google Maps API Google OAuth Provider State Management Authentication Cross-Platform Mobile Development

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Nov 2022 - now Student Employee (Web Design & Data) Division of Research and Economic Development, SDSU Web

Improved UX for 52,000+ visitors by redesigning 63 web sections using Drupal CMS and maintaining Research website
Wrote Python scripts, markdown templates to create and present 17 reports from institutional surveys of a research conference
Analyzed 55,000+ data points and developed Python visualizations improving forecast accuracy for research submissions
Streamlined routing of 200+ administrative forms reducing processing time 60%; compiled 300+ image archive in Drupal

Python Markdown Data Visualization Web Design Drupal HTML CSS Data Analysis Process Automation

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May 2025 - Jul 2026 Software Engineering Intern KBR (EROS Data Center, USGS) Software

Built CharSTAC in Python: scalable STAC metadata system processing 32,000+ satellite assets in ~12 min with user-friendly UI
Delivered 178 automated tests achieving 74% overall and 97% core coverage; authored developer docs for maintainability
Presented outcomes to 80 employees and led internal Git/GitLab training on version control best practices
Collaborated via Agile scrums and weekly standups using GitLab for project tracking and code reviews

Python GeoTIFF Remote Sensing Linux STAC Testing Git GitLab Agile Documentation Teaching Leadership

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Jan 2025 - May 2026 Undergraduate Researcher McComish Dept of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, SDSU AI/ML

Awarded $5,000 Future Innovators grant to develop AMBER: Python-based real-time hazard detection system with edge computing
Researching sensor fusion and ML-based risk assessment models using Python, OpenCV for hardware prototyping and testing
Investigating low-latency risk detection integrating Raspberry Pi 5 edge devices with multimodal sensor fusion

Python OpenCV Sensor Fusion Edge Computing Raspberry Pi 5 Teensy 4.1 Machine Learning Real-Time Systems

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Jun 2023 - May 2025 Marketing Student Jackrabbit Central, SDSU Branding

Designed and deployed Jayce Jackrabbit AI chatbot trained on employee manual to streamline new worker onboarding
Created 30+ AI-powered marketing materials and designed 9 in-store signs using Illustrator improving customer engagement
Boosted operational efficiency by digitizing 3 key forms and streamlining 2,500+ image library workflow
Led secure data migration project transferring 2,500+ marketing assets to cloud storage system
Delivered personalized service to 30+ daily customers improving experiences and driving repeat sales

AI Assistants Customer Service Marketing Brand Design Adobe Illustrator Chatbots Process Automation Digital Transformation Data Migration Cloud Storage

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Aug 2023 - Dec 2024 Lab Assistant (Intro to CS Lab) Department of Electrical Engr & Computer Science, SDSU Software

Guided 60 students in C# game development using Unity and VS Code building programming and debugging skills
Led weekly office hours with lab assistants to improve student comprehension of C# and Unity concepts

C# Unity VS Code Teaching Tutoring

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Nov 2022 - Jun 2023 Engineering Research & Development Intern Innovate SoDak, SDSU Promo

Analyzed, edited and repaired high-definition 3D medical device scans using Blender, Meshmixer and MeshLab
Evaluated compression algorithm reducing 3D model size 87% while retaining key features for CFD fluid simulations
Remodeled grant website sections and produced promotional video using Premiere for regional conference presentation

Blender Meshmixer MeshLab 3D Modeling Video Editing Compression Web Design Adobe Premiere Rush

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May 2022 - Jan 2023 Research Assistant Department of Agronomy, Horticulture & Plant Science, SDSU Data

Supported 15 Ph.D. studies at 5 research sites gathering and reporting data from 9,600+ sampled cases
Examined 350+ sample sets using 2 infrared grain analyzers; processed 2,800+ specimens on 8 specialized machines

Data Analysis Laboratory Equipment Data Collection

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May 2020 - Nov 2021 UI/UX Designer & WordPress Web Developer SlidePot Web

Designed web interface and branding using Figma creating 78+ reusable components reducing development costs by 60%
Developed and maintained responsive WordPress website with HTML/CSS custom themes and mobile-first design
Enhanced website security blocking 750+ cyber-attack events through firewall and plugin hardening
Increased returning users 2,300+ through data-driven UX improvements based on user feedback surveys

WordPress HTML CSS UI/UX Design Brand Design Figma Web Design Security Data Analysis

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Sep 2018 - Jul 2019 Business Owner Jade Clean Products Product

Built and managed production of 12 liquid cleaning products leveraging customer feedback to improve retention rates
Provided customer support to 400+ clients and sold 6,700+ units in 10 months generating steady revenue

Small Business Customer Service Entrepreneurship

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Jan 2024 - now Workshop Facilitator & Student Band Organizer Lucas P. Wintrode Autism Support Services, SDSU STEM Ed

Led AI Tools & Resources workshop introducing students to AI platforms for administrative functioning support, academic work, and personal research, covering practical use cases across multiple tools
Facilitated Digital Tools for College Success workshop sharing personally vetted productivity, accessibility, and organization tools that improved daily college life
Organized and led rehearsals for a 4-person student band that performed at a campus event; managed all technical and electronic music setup including sound configuration and equipment

Teaching Tutoring AI Assistants Audio Engineering Event Production Music Performance STEM Education Community Service Volunteering Accessibility

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Jan 2023 - Dec 2025 President (2025), Vice President (2024), CSC Tutor(2023-2024), Hackathon Marketing Manager(2023), Secretary (2023) Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), SDSU Leadership

Co-founded and led HackSoDak 2024, SDSU's first hackathon, handling event planning and logistics for 100+ participants
Designed complete brand identity for HackSoDak including logo, awards and website using Figma and WordPress
Taught 25+ students through technical workshops on Git, GitHub, Web Development, VS Code and AI Copilots

Leadership Git Tutoring Teaching Event Planning Web Development Figma WordPress Brand Design GitHub VS Code

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Jun 2026 - Jun 2026 Brookings Juneteenth 2026: Bingo Generator & Live Performance Brookings Human Rights Commision: 2026 Juneteenth Planning Committee Software

Built Python script to curate Juneteenth historical facts and generate 150 randomized, print-ready bingo cards for community education at the Brookings Juneteenth 2026 celebration
Handled full pipeline: historical fact sourcing, content curation, randomized card generation, and print-formatted PDF output
Performed live on banjo, piano, and voice at the Brookings Juneteenth 2026 community celebration

Python Automation PDF Generation Educational Software Community Service Event Planning Banjo Piano Singing Performance Music

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Oct 2022 - Nov 2025 Judge, Referee & Event Volunteer BEST Robotics, South Dakota State University (SDSU) STEM Ed

Evaluated 4 teams' business pitches using rubrics assessing design, innovation, and feasibility
Conducted booth interviews and scored presentations in Shark Tank-style competition format
Refereed 5+ matches per event enforcing safety rules and recording scores for 8-10 competing teams
Assembled 24'x24' competition fields and fabricated new game elements for robot challenges
Distributed tools, safety equipment, and assigned workspaces to teams across 4 events (2022-2025)

STEM Education Robotics Judging Refereeing Event Planning Safety Competition Management Technical Assessment Interviews Presentations Setup Fabrication Logistics Coordination

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Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 Sign-up Volunteer Jacks Cupboard, SDSU Leadership

Greeted and assisted students with checkout process, providing strong customer service and communication
Processed donations from community members, ensuring proper recording and organization
Organized food pantry items and shelves after each session, maintaining well-stocked inventory

Customer Service Volunteering Community Service

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Jan 2016 - Nov 2021 Volunteer and STEM Exam Tutor Youth Organization (CYON), St Martin de Porres Church STEM Ed

Taught math, physics, and chemistry to 15 students preparing for post-high school GCE exams (2018-2020)
Created practical study guides and practice questions to supplement exam preparation curriculum
Trained 28 youths on graphic design fundamentals during 2020 CYON vocational training program

Tutoring Teaching Graphic Design STEM Education Volunteering Community Service

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Oct 2014 - Nov 2021 Audio Technician and Inventory Manager Tech Crew, St Martin De Porres Church Leadership

Worked in, and later lead a team to build and maintain our sound system consisting of over 54 components and devices
Managed 80+ piece equipment inventory for 6+ years, making repairs and ensuring functionality
Consistently refueled, operated, and transported a 16,000-watt gasoline generator that provided power for our events
Transported, assembled, and disassembled light, sound, and power setups across 5 locations for more than 60 events

Audio Engineering Event Production Inventory Management Technical Support Leadership

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Sep 2016 - Mar 2018 President Junior Engineers, Technicians, and Scientists (JETS) club, GAI Leadership

Planned and led school's first science fair with 3 teachers, featuring 38 students building 13 projects
Student projects included solar generators, electromagnets, LED lamps, backup power packs, and handheld fans
Built DIY projects including batteries from household chemicals, electromagnetic railgun, and electrolysis unit
Demonstrated 3 taser models and multiple coiled transformers to science teachers
Collaborated with teachers to maintain and restock Biology, Physics, and Chemistry labs

Leadership Event Planning STEM Education Science Fair Hardware/Embedded Volunteering

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Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 Head Prefect, Timekeeper, and Team Leader Glory Academy International College (GAI) Leadership

Led team of 7 student prefects governing school's student population
Assisted in planning and executing Cultural Day event celebrating school's diversity
Managed school timekeeping duties, ensuring bell rang on time for events and assemblies
Delivered valedictory speech at graduation demonstrating strong public speaking skills

Leadership Event Planning Public Speaking

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Jan 2022 - now Musician & Member African Students Association, SDSU Music

Organized and decorated the venue for African Night SP 2022 with 7 student musicians
Planned, rehearsed, and performed 2 African songs live during African Night SP 2022
Performed 3 songs with my best friend at African Night SP2023

Music Performance Event Planning

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Jan 2022 - now Volunteer, Vice President & Musician Black Students Alliance (BSA), SDSU Music

Prepared and performed solo and 6 duet songs with BSA leaders for the Step Show (March 2023)
Collaborated with 8 BSA members to learn, rehearse and perform a complex group choreography
Performed live music at BSA Open Mic Nights (Spring/Fall 22) and Brookings city Juneteenth celebration
Volunteered at Taco Prep (American Indian Student Center), 2023 Wacipi festival, and MLK Marade
Designed and built website for the 2024 MLK Marade

Music Performance Choreography Event Planning Volunteering Community Service Graphic Design Brand Design

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Jan 2019 - Nov 2021 Pianist & Guitarist Parish Choir, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Catholic Church Music

Accompanied the choir on guitar and piano during Sunday masses, contributing to the congregation's worship experience
Consistent at weekly rehearsals, providing musical keys and rendering intros and interludes for music

Music Piano Acoustic Guitar Performance

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Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 Pianist & Member of High School Choir School Choir, GAI Music

Contributed to the student choir as a tenor singer, adding vocal depth and harmony to performances
Performed as pianist and singer at daily assemblies and school events including valedictory and Christmas programs

Music Piano Performance Singing

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Jul 2024 U and AI: OMAA Edition – AI Training Workshop Office of Multicultural Affairs & Accessibility, SDSU AI/ML

Led hands-on AI training workshop for 12 OMAA staff on administrative tools. Created pre-workshop survey to tailor content. Covered 5 AI tools including use cases, ethical considerations, and best practices.

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Jan 2025 Future Innovators Award South Dakota State University AI/ML

Awarded $5,000 to develop AMBER, a real-time hazard detection system for autonomous vehicles

May 2026 Dean's List - Spring 2026 South Dakota State University Academics

Recognition for academic excellence (GPA > 3.5)

May 2024 Dean's List - Spring 2024 South Dakota State University Academics

Recognition for academic excellence (GPA > 3.5)

May 2023 Dean's List - Spring 2023 South Dakota State University Academics

Recognition for academic excellence (GPA > 3.5)

Jan 2023 National Society of Collegiate Scholars NSCS Academics

Inducted as member for outstanding academic achievement

Dec 2022 Dean's List - Fall 2022 South Dakota State University Academics

Recognition for academic excellence (GPA > 3.5)

May 2022 Dean's List - Spring 2022 South Dakota State University Academics

Recognition for academic excellence (GPA > 3.5)

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Skills

Languages and frameworks

Python C C++ TypeScript JavaScript Astro Django Flutter

AI, data, and vision

Machine Learning Computer Vision OpenCV YOLOv8 Object Tracking Pandas Data Visualization

Embedded and hardware

STM32 FreeRTOS Azure RTOS ThreadX Azure RTOS FileX ESP32 nRF52840 Raspberry Pi 5 Bluetooth Low Energy

Developer tooling and delivery

Git GitHub Actions GitLab Testing Pytest CI/CD Documentation Command Line Interface PlatformIO

Things I solder

Circuit Design Edge Computing Embedded Development FPGA Hardware/Embedded Raspberry Pi 5 Raspberry Pi Pico Real-Time Systems Sensor Fusion Soldering Teensy 4.1 Combinational Logic Finite State Machines Sequential Logic STM32 ESP32 nRF52840 FreeRTOS Azure RTOS ThreadX Azure RTOS FileX SD Card Storage PDM Audio GPDMA Bluetooth Low Energy Wi-Fi

Things I play

Acoustic Guitar Agogo Banjo Banjolele Bawu Flute Bongo Claves Conga Drums Dizi Flute Djembe Drum EWI Harmonica Hulusi Flute Irish Tin Whistle Jaw Harp Kalimba Kazoo Lyre Harp Mandolin Melodica Mini Accordion Ocarina Panflute Piano Shekere Tambourine Ukelele Xiao Flute Xylophone

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About

I like problems where the constraint is real: 32,000 satellite files, a microcontroller with no room to spare, a deadline in eight hours.

Computer Science graduate at South Dakota State University, Software Engineering minor, starting my M.S. this month on a Graduate Administrative Assistantship. Eleven years of work across tech, education, retail, and design.

First-generation student in the US. I speak four languages, play 29 instruments, and bike through South Dakota winters. I once wrote a Python script to generate 150 Juneteenth bingo cards, then played banjo at the event it was for.

Clarifying questions are a feature, not a bug.

john_akujobi

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Leadership and community

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