Nkwuka Chiedu
Head of Engineering | The Device Place
Asaba, Delta, NIGERIA
Exponential Technologies Champion. Tech Entrepreneur. Lifehacker. Lifelong Learner. #NewnessBeckons
Biography
Nkwuka Chiedu is the Head of Engineering of Asaba, Delta State – based technology consulting & service company, Theokaris Technology Services Limited. With over 8+ years of experience in the information technology space, he regularly consults for individuals and businesses on information technology procurement, installation, maintenance, business planning and strategy.
An avid volunteer, he worked with the N.Y.S.C/N.D.L.E.A Drug-Free C.D.S group, a government-backed initiative that aimed to reduce the incidence of drug-abuse/use of banned substances among rural youths through advocacy and sensitization and also currently serves as the President of R.C.C.G Unity Young Adult and Youth Fellowship. Chiedu also holds a Honors degree (B. Eng) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, was a N.N.P.C/ Mobil Nigeria Unlimited Scholar from 2007 - 2011 and a Zain Africa Challenge International Scholar.
A polymath and master communicator with proficiency in the three main Nigerian languages of Ibo, Yoruba and Hausa, he is looking for opportunities to contribute his expertise in new and upcoming start-ups.
Interests: artificial intelligence, disruptive technologies, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, business strategy, value investing, entrepreneurship and public speaking.
Industry Expertise (3)
Information Technology and Services
Computer Software
Computer Hardware
Areas of Expertise (11)
Networking
Leadership
Technology
Contextual Computing
Hardware Diagnostics and Repairs
Information Technology and Services
Venture Capital & Private Equity Investing
Entrepeneurial Financing
Entrepeneurship
Strategic & Business Planning
Negotiating
Accomplishments (3)
Excellence & Productivity Award (personal)
Special Award for Branding FUTA
Zain Africa Challenge Scholar (personal)
Award for Excellent Performance Representing My Country At The African Finals
MOBIL/NNPC Unlimited Scholar (personal)
Undergraduate Scholarship Award
Education (4)
Federal University of Technology Akure: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2010
Alade College, Ajase - Ipo: 2003
Federal University Of Technology, Akure: Bachelor Of Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering 2011
HP Life E-Learning: Certificate Of Completion (Finance, Marketing, Operations and Communication), Entrepreneurial Training and Support 2017
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Affiliations (2)
- IEEE
- YALI
Links (1)
Languages (6)
- French
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Hausa
- Ibo
- Yoruba
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
- Author Appearance
- Corporate Training
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