Senior Professional Officer, ioT

The responsibilities of this role are:

1. Design and teach labs & practice modules.
2. Mentor students in Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP).
3. Lead or co-lead innovation projects with industry.
4. Manage labs and equipment to support academic programmes and applied research.
5. Ensure safety in labs.

The ideal candidate will need to have the following qualities and experience:

1. A good degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering from a recognised University. Possessing a Master’s or PhD degree will be advantageous.
2. Deep technical specialist with 10 or more years of working experience as a Solution Architect or Principal Engineer for WSN, IT/OT convergence and IoT related projects.
3. Strong technical know-how and practical competencies in the IT Systems, Networking and Data Communications.
4. Must have a firm grasp and understanding of the emerging IoT and Cloud Technology.
5. Experience in Machine Learning and AI would be advantageous.
6. Experience in Information / Cyber and or Cloud Security would be advantageous.
7. Keen interest to support research and academic project work, with demonstrated ability in developing software solutions to technical problems.
8. Possess strong supervisory skills, enjoy working closely with students in an educational environment.
9. Demonstrate proficiency to keep abreast of developments in the field and pursue professional certification programs. Possession of industrial certifications in relevant areas will be an added advantage.
10. Professional Officers appointed at senior levels may need to have demonstrated managerial responsibilities.