Theophilus Okpidi
Jericho,NY
Summary
Methodical and focused emerging software engineering professional with well-organized style, customer-driven attitude and analytical nature. Skilled at debugging code and solving diverse development issues. Skills in reviewing code, assessing system performance and assisting with project management requirements.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Instructor
Family Martial Arts Academy
Carbondale, IL
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Helped lower belts with techniques that they struggled with, and taught them new techniques.
- Trained the lower belts physically, mentally and emotionally, and then, with the help of other higher belts, evaluated them in order to move them up a rank.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback on their performance.
Software Engineering Intern
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Designed back-end APIs for an IoT platform to enable device communication and data logging.
- Developed automated testing scripts to authenticate software-hardware interactions, reducing system errors by 30%.
- Worked with the DevOps team to install applications on cloud infrastructure using Docker and Jenkins for continuous integration.
Intern
Footloose. Artspace 306
Carbondale, IL
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Built stage props and backdrops in the workshop that involved welding, metal cutting, wood cutting, painting, electrical engineering, and teamwork.
- Assisted the crew with making sure all the stage machinery was working and ready for play run.
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and promotional items.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering Technology
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY05-2028
Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, C/C, Java, JavaScript
- Software Development: Git, Jenkins, Unit Testing, RESTful APIs
- Hardware: PCB Design,LTSpice, Oscilloscopes
- Tools: MATLAB/Simulink, GitHub, Docker
Accomplishments
Scholarship
- Received the CCHS class of 1970 equity scholarship. In 2019, a group of classmates from the CCHS class of 1970
established this scholarship to honor the integration of Attucks, university and community high schools in the mid
1960s. This scholarship aims to promote racial equity and celebrate racial diversity - Was the 2024 award recipient
and the first male recipient; posted on The Southern Illinoisan.
Wartrace River to River Classic 5
th annual- Taekwondo Tournament. 4 Gold Medals in Sparring, Chanbara, and
Poomsae. 2024
Jackson County State’s Attorney Certificate of Commendation for commitment to academic achievement: 2023 and
2024.
Wartrace River to River Classic 4
th annual- Taekwondo Tournament. 3 Gold Medals in Sparring, Chanbara, and
Poomsae. 2023
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Volunteer Mandarin Instructor. Carbondale Illinois. 2023-2024.
Timeline
Software Engineering Intern
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
11.2023 - 12.2023
Intern
Footloose. Artspace 306
07.2023 - 07.2023
Assistant Instructor
Family Martial Arts Academy
11.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering Technology
New York Institute of Technology
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