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Oluwaseun Bolarinwa Akinyemi

Company: Agric Research Council Of Nigeria

Position: Knowledge Manager | Data Scientist | Asst Chief Agric Officer

Expert Summary

Oluwaseun B. Akinyemi is an experienced Information Scientist and Data Analyst with over a decade of experience in the agricultural research sector. Currently serving as an Assistant Chief Agricultural Officer at the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, Oluwaseun specializes in data organization, analysis, and utilization, with a strong focus on improving organizational decision-making processes.

Key highlights of Oluwaseun's profile include:

  1. Extensive experience in agricultural research and management, including collaboration with international donors and government stakeholders.
  2. Strong technical skills in data science, including proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI.
  3. Proven track record in project management, cross-functional leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
  4. Master's degree in Information Science
  5. Continuous professional development through various courses and certifications, including:
    • Basic and Advanced Data Science
    • Google Data Science certification
    • Multiple Data Science courses completed
    • Certified Knowledge Manager for Agricultural Development - KM4AgD
  6. Professional affiliations: Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK), Nigerian Institute of Management, KM4AgD.

 

Oluwaseun's unique blend of agricultural expertise, data science skills, and information management capabilities positions him as a valuable asset in driving data-driven decision-making and innovation in the agricultural research sector.




Education

Master of Information Science, University of Ibadan, Oyo State

Bachelor of Science Botany, Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos


Experience

KM4AgD Focal Point/ Assistant Chief Agric Officer

  • Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria 2010 – Present Assistant Chief Agricultural Officer (Office of the Executive Secretary) Selected Achievements
  • Served as Member, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Website Committee on Redesign and Development of ARCN Website.
  • Speraheaded the development of a digital reporting tool for the Budgeting Unit of the Council to streamline data collection process from 32 Institutions.
  • Interface with donors & and senior government stakeholders across the Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDAs), National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) and Federal Colleges of Agriculture (FCAs) on policies and projects.
  • Coordinated all knowledge/Information gathering process for the Executive Secretary’s decision-making, Oversee the operations of the Office of the Executive Secretary and coordinate the team of support staff in the office.
  • Assisting in planning the development of a Data analytic program to manage data pipiles and ensure smooth collection of data from across multiple sources.

 

Principal Research Officer (Knowledge Management Department)

  • Served on Team of 5 member that conducted research into all released Agricultural Research Technologies across the National Agricultural Research Institutes, with a compendium of Agricultural Research Technologies between 2010 and 2020.
  • Coordinated interactions with the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF/WECARD), Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Africa Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI) etc.
  • Member, ARCN Gender Policy Draft Committee: Earned a letter of Commendation for development and launch of the Gender Policy and Strategy: A framework for Gender Inclusiveness in the Agricultural research Council of Nigeria System.
  • Negotiated the training of 40 staff on the Uptake and Usage of CABI digital compendium and other information resources.

Senior Agricultural Research Officer (Knowledge Management Department)

  • Assist in the coordination of the extension services of the National Coordinator in data collection across over 500 data points and monitoring of outreach activities in Agricultural Research Outreach Centres (AROCs) and Adopted Villages that reached over 20 communities.
  • Served as Technical Assistant to the National Coordinator on NCRP Socio Economic Programme of the West African Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP)
  • Served on team that facilitated the Report of ARCN Systems Gender Policy and Strategy (2020 – 2030) which informed the development of the Gender Policy for over 15000 staff that cuts across Research, Academic, Technical and Non-Academic/Technical cadres in the NARS.
  • Oversee the operations of the Director, KM&CD’s Office and coordinate the team of support staff in the office.

EARLIER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Agricultural Research Officer I | Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, FCT Abuja | 2014 – 2016

Agricultural Research Officer II | Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, FCT Abuja | 2010 – 2013

Field Representative | Gapbridge Micro Finance Bank, Victoria Island Lagos, | 2009 - 2010











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