Wahab Olalekan Lawal

Software Developer | AI Enthusiast | Digital Skills Trainer
Office 3, IICO Awqaf Building, Muazu Muhammad Road, opposite Niger State Supply Company, Minna, NG.

About

Recent graduate in Islamic Studies with a strong passion for technology and a proven track record in digital skills education, software development, and AI. Recognized as a Google Applied Digital Skills Ambassador and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, contributing to impactful projects like EduChat-NG. Currently advancing expertise through the Universal AI program at MIT, seeking to leverage interdisciplinary knowledge in innovative tech roles.

Volunteer

Google
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Applied Digital Skills Ambassador

Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Summary

Empowering individuals and communities with essential digital literacy and skills through Google's Applied Digital Skills program.

Highlights

Facilitated numerous workshops and training sessions, significantly increasing digital literacy adoption among participants.

Promoted Google's educational resources, expanding access to critical digital tools and knowledge.

Wakelet
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Ambassador

Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Summary

Advocating for innovative content curation and collaborative learning solutions using the Wakelet platform.

Highlights

Introduced Wakelet to educators and students, enhancing resource organization and collaborative project capabilities.

Provided guidance and support for effective integration of Wakelet into various learning environments.

Microsoft
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Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) & Global Partner Trainer

Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Summary

Leveraging expertise in Microsoft educational tools to train and inspire educators globally as an MIEE and Global Partner Trainer.

Highlights

Designed and delivered training programs on Microsoft education technologies, impacting a broad audience of educators.

Recognized for innovative use of technology in education, driving improved learning outcomes and engagement.

Education

University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Bachelor's Degree

Islamic Studies

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Cambridge, MA, United States of America

Professional Program

Artificial Intelligence

Courses

Universal AI Program

Awards

Winner of 3MTT Knowledge Showcase

Awarded By

3MTT (AirTel NextGen Cohort)

Awarded for outstanding innovation and presentation at the 3MTT Knowledge Showcase in Niger State with the EduChat-NG project.

Languages

English

Certificates

3MTT AirTel NextGen Cohort Fellow (Software Development Track)

Issued By

3MTT / AirTel

Skills

Software Development

Programming, Application Development, Coding.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI Concepts, Machine Learning, AI Ethics.

Digital Skills Training

Digital Literacy, Educational Technology, Workshop Facilitation, Curriculum Development.

Educational Technology

Microsoft Education Tools, Wakelet, Google Applied Digital Skills, Blended Learning.

Project Management

Project Coordination, Team Collaboration, Presentation Skills.

Cross-cultural Communication

Intercultural Competence, Global Collaboration.

Interests

AI Enthusiasm

AI Research, Emerging Technologies, Tech Innovation.

Education

E-learning, Pedagogy, Lifelong Learning.

Projects

EduChat-NG

Summary

An innovative project recognized at the 3MTT Knowledge Showcase for its potential impact.