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Systems Engineer — Lagos, Nigeria

Samuel Ufoeze

I build the full stack of a machine — the board it runs on, the model that thinks, and the interface people touch.

LocationLagos, NG
DomainsAI · Hardware · Software
StatusOpen to Engagements
Rev2026.03
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Sheet 01 / 05 — Abstract Abstract

Most engineers pick a layer and stay there. I design the circuit, train the model that runs on it, and ship the interface that puts it in someone's hands — because the interesting problems usually live at the seams between hardware, intelligence, and software, not inside any one of them. I've worked this way as a CTO, a lead engineer, a computer-vision team lead, and an independent consultant across healthcare, security, agriculture, real estate, and robotics — including a run as the regional technical representative for C‑SEED TV, the international luxury foldable-display brand, across the African market.

Sheet 02 / 05 — Capabilities Capabilities

Three Layers,
One Engineer.

MODULE / AI-01

AI & Machine Learning

Python / TensorFlow / OpenCV / YOLO / Computer Vision / NLP / LLMs / Edge & On-Device AI / Self-Hosted Models / Voice Recognition / Conversational AI / Anomaly Detection / Multimodal AI / Label Studio / CVAT / Fine-Tuning

MODULE / HW-02

Embedded Hardware & Robotics

IoT Systems / Robotics / 6–7 DOF Robotic Arms / BCI & Neural-Band Integration / Prosthetics / Arduino / ESP32 / STM32 / Bluepill / Raspberry Pi / Jetson Nano / Sensor Integration / GPS / Firmware / CCTV Integration / 3D Modeling & Printing

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Software, Web & Automation

JavaScript / PHP / C++ / Rust / React / Node.js / Next.js / REST APIs / System Architecture / WordPress / Webflow / Wix / n8n / MySQL / MongoDB / PostgreSQL / CI/CD / Git / SEO

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Leadership & Training

Technical Team Leadership / Annotation Team Management / Engineering Strategy (CTO-level) / Curriculum Design / Mentorship & Coaching / Cross-Functional Collaboration / STEM Program Development

Sheet 03 / 05 — Signature Builds Signature Builds

Where The Layers Meet.

AI · Embedded · IoT

Offline Smart Homes, Self-Hosted LLMs

Designed, built, and deployed fully self-contained smart homes for private clients — complete offline control powered by locally hosted language models, with zero dependency on cloud connectivity.

AI · Robotics

6-DOF Embedded AI Game-Playing Arm

Built a 6 degree-of-freedom robotic arm running a locally hosted AI model capable of playing complex strategy games — chess and Nigerian draughts (Ayo) — entirely on-device, with no cloud round-trip.

Hardware · Biosensing

Bionic Prosthetics with BCI Control

Led development of bionic arm prosthetics with integrated sensor technology and a Brain-Computer Interface / neural-band array, translating neural signals into controlled motion.

AI · Healthcare · Software

AI Healthcare Management System

Designed and deployed a learning-and-booking management platform for primary healthcare providers across Nigeria, with an integrated AI chatbot handling patient questions, reminders, and appointment bookings.

+45% appointment bookings
Sheet 04 / 05 — Experience Experience

Track Record.

Chief Technology Officer— Ulue, PropTech Startup, Nigeria
Aug 2025 — Present
  • Architected an enterprise real estate platform with state-connected document verification, automated agent commission settlement, and real-time transaction tracking.
  • Owned end-to-end system architecture and API development as sole technical leader.
  • Directed engineering strategy, technology roadmap, and platform scalability decisions.
Lead Engineer— Steer.ai
Mar 2025
  • Built smart data-collection software for road and traffic data acquisition, flagging sensitive occurrences in video streams in real time.
  • Managed an annotation team, enforcing quality-control standards using Label Studio and CVAT.
  • Contributed to the computer vision pipeline powering models trained on large-scale road datasets.
Lead Engineer, On Contract— Independent AI, Robotics & Software Consultancy
Multiple Engagements
AI & Automation
  • Designed the AI Healthcare Management System and its patient-facing chatbot assistant (+45% appointment bookings).
  • Built AI-powered security firmware interfacing with CCTV for real-time threat identification.
  • Developed n8n automation workflows, cutting manual processes by 80% via custom API integrations.
Embedded Hardware & Robotics
  • Engineered an IoT livestock GPS tracking system, increasing farm efficiency by 40%.
  • Built an IoT farm surveillance system with AI-driven intrusion detection, 98% threat accuracy.
  • Served as Technical Representative for C-SEED TV across the African market.
  • Designed an offline-first smart doorbell with SMS alerting for low-connectivity regions.
  • Deployed 7-DOF robotic arms for research use across 4 Nigerian universities.
  • Built a smartphone-powered desk robot using a phone as the "brain" for locomotion and multimodal AI.
Software & Web
  • Architected a property management platform, cutting onboarding time by 70%.
  • Delivered 30+ custom websites across HTML, CSS, JS, React, Next.js, WordPress, and PHP.
  • Built Drug Nexus, a pharma-tech platform giving patients streamlined access to medication.
IT Lecturer— Aveem University, Liberia
Mar 2023 — Mar 2025
  • Taught Web Development (101/211), Database Management (101/102), and C++ Programming.
  • Built industry-aligned curriculum, achieving an 85% student internship placement rate.
Lead Developer & Coach— USCO, Nigeria
2019 — Present
  • Coached 30+ junior developers in full-stack development via a purpose-built training curriculum.
  • Built a university management system spanning registration, email, and LMS.
  • Designed AI, full-stack, and robotics curricula for Plural Code and SkyVFX (EdTech, Nigeria).
Volunteer & CSR Lead— USCO, Nigeria & Liberia
2019 — Present
  • Ran hands-on robotics, AI, and 3D-printing training for 300+ teenagers across 7 institutions.
  • Delivered STEM labs in schools and faith-based centers to encourage early tech adoption.
BSc Botany
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
2017 — 2021
Short Diploma, Begin Robotics
University of Reading
Cert.
National Diploma, Science Laboratory Technology
Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara
Cert.
Sheet 05 / 05 — Contact Contact

Let's Build
Something
That Ships.