I am Paschal Odibe, an ICT and IT support professional with an engineering background and a track record of delivering secure, reliable IT services in fast-paced environments. I have proven experience across networking, systems maintenance, database administration, and technical support for institutional and government-backed projects. I pride myself on strong troubleshooting, thorough documentation, and user-centered support, with hands-on experience in web systems and AI-driven solutions. In my current role at Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO), I led the design and deployment of an AI-powered sweet potato disease detection system, spanning image data collection, model training, and mobile-based diagnosis. I also engineered practical connectivity improvements by networking 20+ IP cameras and deploying Starlink satellite Internet, while designing and maintaining an institutional website and LAN/WAN infrastructure. My ongoing focus is delivering secure, scalable IT services, backed by solid database management and proactive maintenance to support mission-critical operations.

Paschal Odibe

I am Paschal Odibe, an ICT and IT support professional with an engineering background and a track record of delivering secure, reliable IT services in fast-paced environments. I have proven experience across networking, systems maintenance, database administration, and technical support for institutional and government-backed projects. I pride myself on strong troubleshooting, thorough documentation, and user-centered support, with hands-on experience in web systems and AI-driven solutions. In my current role at Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO), I led the design and deployment of an AI-powered sweet potato disease detection system, spanning image data collection, model training, and mobile-based diagnosis. I also engineered practical connectivity improvements by networking 20+ IP cameras and deploying Starlink satellite Internet, while designing and maintaining an institutional website and LAN/WAN infrastructure. My ongoing focus is delivering secure, scalable IT services, backed by solid database management and proactive maintenance to support mission-critical operations.

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I am Paschal Odibe, an ICT and IT support professional with an engineering background and a track record of delivering secure, reliable IT services in fast-paced environments. I have proven experience across networking, systems maintenance, database administration, and technical support for institutional and government-backed projects. I pride myself on strong troubleshooting, thorough documentation, and user-centered support, with hands-on experience in web systems and AI-driven solutions.

In my current role at Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO), I led the design and deployment of an AI-powered sweet potato disease detection system, spanning image data collection, model training, and mobile-based diagnosis. I also engineered practical connectivity improvements by networking 20+ IP cameras and deploying Starlink satellite Internet, while designing and maintaining an institutional website and LAN/WAN infrastructure. My ongoing focus is delivering secure, scalable IT services, backed by solid database management and proactive maintenance to support mission-critical operations.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior ICT Engineer at Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO) – Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology
January 1, 2020 - Present
Led the design and implementation of an AI-powered sweet potato disease detection system, integrating image data collection, model training, and mobile-based diagnosis. Provided technical guidance on AI model selection, data preprocessing, and real-time diagnosis workflows. Installed and networked 20+ IP security cameras, ensuring stable connectivity and secure configuration. Deployed and networked multiple Starlink satellite internet systems, improving institutional connectivity. Designed, deployed, and maintained an institutional website, including performance optimization, security hardening, and content structuring. Installed, configured, and maintained LAN/WAN and wireless networks, including routers, switches, IP addressing, and basic firewall security, while troubleshooting connectivity issues to ensure reliable network performance. Managed small to medium-scale databases, including user access control, routine backups, data integrity, and basic performance monitoring to support
ICT Personnel (NYSC) at Stallion NMN
May 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Monitored and maintained 3 network infrastructure, firewalls, and servers, ensuring secure and reliable system operations both on-site and remotely. Diagnosed and resolved Windows operating system and application issues, improving system performance and minimizing downtime for over 150 users. Provided end-user technical support for desktops, servers, and IT infrastructure, including fault analysis and resolution. Supported server, desktop, and network upgrades, including testing, troubleshooting, and implementation of improvements. Ensured system availability, data integrity, and security through preventive maintenance, monitoring, and timely upgrades.
ICT Administrator at Marist Comprehensive College (MCCN) – Marist Brothers of the Schools
October 1, 2017 - April 1, 2018
Managed and maintained the school's ICT infrastructure consisting of over 400 PCs and desktops, ensuring high availability, data integrity, and system reliability through preventive maintenance and upgrades. Implemented and recommended network security standards to school management, improving system protection and operational stability. Designed, deployed, and maintained the school website and online portals, including the results management system. Administered databases and portals, including table creation, updates, backups, troubleshooting, and access control for over 2000 students and staff. Provided technical guidance on software development methodologies and efficient database design to support academic and administrative systems. Created graphics and multimedia content institutional use, including branding, academic materials, and digital communications.
ICT Administrator at Marist Comprehensive College (MCCN) – Marist Brothers of the Schools
May 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Managed and maintained the school ICT infrastructure, including over 400 PCs, ensuring high availability and data integrity through preventive maintenance and upgrades. Implemented and recommended network security standards to school management, overseeing the school's website and online portals, including the results management system and student/staff portals. Administered databases and portals, including table creation, updates, backups, troubleshooting, and access control for extensive student and staff populations. Provided technical guidance on software development methodologies and database design to support academic and administrative systems. Created graphics and multimedia content for branding and communications.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering at Nnamdi Azikiwe University
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026

Qualifications

Oracle Certified Database Administrator (OCDA)
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services