Olaoluwa Owolabi | Software Engineer

Hi, I'm Olaoluwa

Engineering the next generation of intelligent infrastructure.

Systems Infrastructure and AI

james.olaoluwa@philander.edu

Little Rock, AR

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Over 3+ years of experience

My Experience

May 2026 - August 2026

Software Engineering Intern

Product Engineering Org - Details in Resume

May 2025 - August 2025

Microsoft

AI Compiler/Hardware Engineering Intern

AI/ML Platform Team - Details in Resume

March 2024 - August 2024

Dell Technologies

Software Engineering Intern

Worked with the Infrastructure Solutions Group(ISG) - Details in Resume

August 2023 - January 2024

NASA Glenn Research Center

Student Research Intern

Research on food preservation technologies - Details in Resume

Bachelor's Degree and Various Online Courses

Education

Expected May 2027

Philander Smith University

Computer and Information Sciences

Learning Advanced C++ and Python Concepts

Present

Online Courses

AI/ML Models, Web Development, Python, SQL, and C++

Completed various Codepath, Coursera, and Udemy courses

3+ Years of Experience

My Resume

2022 - Present

Leadership

President, Computer Science Organization

Philander Smith University (Aug 2024 - Present)

4.7/5.0

Coordinating events (workshops, guest speakers, networking) to foster community and academic growth among CS students, increasing participation by 60% through engaging activities and skill-building sessions.

Residential Assistant

Philander Smith University(2024 - Present)

4.9/5.0

Ensured exemplary cleanliness in supervised dorms by conducting bi-weekly inspections resulting in a 70% reduction in contraband incidents and improving living standards

Executive Board Member, Worship in Spirit and Truth (WIST)

Jan 2024 - Present

5.0/5.0

Organizing and leading worship sessions and outreach initiatives to strengthen faith and community engagement among students.

Executive, Game Development Club

Philander Smith University(2023 - Present)

4.6/5.0

Executive member of the Delta Synchronous Game Development Club @ PSU, helping recruit new team members to develop 3D games using The Unreal Engine

Student Ambassador

Nordstrom(2023 - Present)

4.75/5.0

Led 7 students while participating actively in workshops and training sessions, acquiring in-depth knowledge of fashion-tech, trend forecasting, customer service excellence, and effective merchandising techniques

2015 - Present

Society

Community Volunteer

Dunbar Community Center · Apprenticeship (Jan 2025 - Present)

4.9/5.0

Leading and volunteering with the #DaretoDoGood initiative to support homeless individuals in Little Rock, providing shelter, food, clothing, and resources to aid over 50 people, while building community support and compassion.

Knitting Charity Circle

Philander Smith University(2024 - Present)

5/5.0

Led a charity knitting circle that compassionately crafted and distributed warm clothing to homeless individuals and orphanages in the Little Rock area, focusing particularly on the Dunbar community, significantly enhancing the well-being and comfort of those in need.

Thrivent's Homeless Support Initiative

Thrivent(March 2024)

4.95/5.0

Participated in a significant outreach event with Thrivent during the 2024 HBCU Battle of the Brains Hackathon in Austin, Texas, where we assembled and distributed essential care packages and uplifting poster cards to over 3,500 homeless individuals and children, fostering community support and engagement.

UNICEF's Sustainable Future: SDG Empowerment Initiative in Nigeria

UNICEF(2021 - 2022)

4.70/5.0

Conducted voluntary research aimed at enhancing strategies across 12 areas of the Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to global dialogues and implementation endeavors in Nigeria, an effort that led to our selection to present our findings at the 2021 UNO/WHO event in Abuja, Nigeria.

Features

Top Design Skills

Hardware & Compiler Architecture

85%

HTML & CSS

80%

AI & Machine Learning

75%

Systems Design

88%

ALGORITHMS DESIGN

80%

Features

Top Development Skills

Python

86%

C++

78%

JAVASCRIPT

65%

SQL(MYSQL)

70%

OS(Linux, Windows, MacOS)

89%

2021 - Present

Scholarship Awards

IIE x Generation Google
Scholarship

Reception Date: October 7, 2025

5.0/5.0

Awarded for academic excellence, leadership, impact, and clear potential to become a technology leader.

Splunk HBCU Tech Academic Scholarship

Reception Date: April 18, 2025

5.0/5.0

Awarded for outstanding academic achievement and leadership in technology at an HBCU, supporting further studies and professional development in computer science.

eBay x HBCU Battle of the Brains Scholarship Award

Reception Date: March 16, 2025

5.0/5.0

Awarded by eBay at the 2025 HBCU BOTB Hackathon, recognized for innovation, leadership, and potential for change in the tech field.

Thomas Mason Scholarship

Reception Date: August 15th 2023

4.5/5.0

Recipient of the prestigious Thomas Mason Scholarship at Philander Smith University, awarded in recognition of exceptional academic achievement and community service, covering full tuition for the duration of my undergraduate studies.

NSBE CSP Scholarship Award

Reception Date: April 16, 2025

5.0/5.0

Recognized by the National Society of Black Engineers for academic excellence and commitment to STEM leadership and community service.

Entergy PYF Scholarship Award

Reception Date: April 16, 2025

5.0/5.0

Awarded a scholarship by Entergy for outsanding academic excellence in technology and commitment to diversity & inclusion among peers.

High School Valedictorian

Reception Date: October 2, 2021

5.0/5.0

Graduated as Federal Government Boys' College Abuja, Class of 2021's Assembly Prefect & Valedictorian, recognized for exceptional academic excellence and leadership throughout high school.

2020 - Present

Honor Awards

1st, HBCU Founders Initiative On-Campus Pitch Competition

Reception Date: November 19, 2024

5.0/5

Secured first place for an innovative campus pitch, demonstrating entrepreneurial leadership and creative problem-solving.

1st, JP Morgan Chase Data for Good Hackathon

Reception Date: April 6, 2025

5.0/5.0

Led a team to victory in a data-driven hackathon, developing impactful solutions for non-profit, The Concilio Group.

3rd, AAAS Innovation and Marketing Pitch Competition for SDGs

Reception Date: September 15, 2024

5.0/5.0

Recognized for innovative marketing strategies supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

McKinley Newton Honors Academy

Reception Date: April 3, 2024

5.0/5.0

Awarded membership in the McKinley Newton's Honors Academy at Philander Smith University, recognizing academic excellence and leadership potential through rigorous selection criteria

Rise NextGen Intern of the Year (2024)

Reception Date: April 3, 2024

5.0/5.0

Featured in Rise's NextGen Interns: Class of 2024 spotlight as a Dell intern for academic excellence, leadership, and contributions to the tech community.

Finalist @ 24/25 HBCU Battle of the Brains Hackathon

Reception Date: March 10th 2024

4.40/5.0

Finalist in the HBCU Battle of the Brains Hackathon for two consecutive years, showcasing competitive innovation out of 30 participating HBCU schools

3rd, Commonwealth of Nations Science Competition

Reception Date: March 11th 2020

5.0/5.0

Achieved 3rd place in the prestigious Commonwealth of Nations Science Competition in a competition requiring exceptional proficiency, innovation in scientific research and problem-solving on an international stage.