Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
References
KEY PROJECTS
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING
Timeline
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Chidike Vincent

Sheffield,South Yorkshire

Summary

Self-driven software developer and AI prompt researcher with experience building full-stack web applications and developing human-centred AI systems. Currently contributing to a university-led UAV disaster response project involving real-time video summarisation and AI-based detection. Skilled in designing scalable backend systems, clean frontend interfaces, and crafting effective prompts across multiple AI platforms. Awarded Campus Jobs Student Employee of the Year 2025 for professionalism, adaptability, and teamwork, with a proven ability to work independently while producing well-documented, tested, and high-impact solutions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Research Developer – UAV Disaster Response

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed a live video summarisation system using YOLOv5, DeepSORT, and OpenCV on Raspberry Pi.
  • Led the technical research for video processing, hardware integration, and power-efficient communication.
  • Produced weekly reports and design documents detailing progress, design decisions, and test results.

AI Prompt Engineer

Sheffield Hallam University -SYP
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
06.2025 - Current
  • Building an AI Prompt Library from research to UI/UX design to a fully built and hosted application in production for interacting with AI prompts.
  • Curating over 150 Prompts using industry standard metrics to determine effectiveness, clarity, consistency, efficiency and how relevant an AI prompt is across multiple LLMs.

Software Developer Intern

Traavu Limited
Birmingham
06.2024 - 05.2025
  • Delivered backend and frontend features using PHP, C#, and JavaScript.
  • Participated in debugging sessions and product iterations.

Volunteer Frontend Developer

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Built user interfaces with React and Tailwind CSS; contributed to ERD design and data flow diagrams.

Education

Master of Science - Computing

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
09/2023 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering

Federal University of Technology
Nigeria
09/2010 - 12/2016

Skills

  • Web & Software Development: C#, Python, JavaScript, NET Core MVC, React, SQL, Fast API
  • Dev Tools & Platforms: Git, GitHub Projects, VS Code, Figma, Postman, Azure, Google Cloud
  • AI Prompt Engineering & Tools: Prompt crafting, Copilot Prompt Gallery, Teachable Machine, ChatGPT (35 & 4), Gemini, Claude, DeepSeek, Bard
  • Research & Communication: Technical writing, data organisation, weekly reporting, user feedback integration
  • Soft Skills: Independent problem-solving, adaptability, cross-team collaboration, technical presentation

Certification

  • Attended 5 AI-focused conferences (Sheffield Hallam & Microsoft) with continued participation in AI research events.
  • Foundational C# with Microsoft.
  • Campus Jobs Student Employee of the Year – 2025 (Professionalism, Teamwork, Adaptability).
  • SHU Gold, Silver, and Bronze Recognition Awards for engagement and leadership.

References

References available upon request.

KEY PROJECTS

  • Order Management System (Ongoing)
    Designing a logistics-focused order management app to streamline fulfilment, route optimisation, and supply reporting. Built using a modular ASP.NET Core backend with React frontend.
  • Task Management App
    Full-stack .NET Core and React app with user login, task creation, filtering, and visual dashboard.
  • Quantum Sentinel – SmartPulse Hackathon
    Designed a Raspberry Pi-based threat detection prototype using object recognition and facial intent cues. Presented live.

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING

  • Founder – Teknoozu: Created a student tech community for skill development and peer mentoring.
  • Speaker & Host – SmartPulse Hackathon, Cloud Challenge: Led sessions on quantum computing and infrastructure.
  • Student Ambassador (Accommodation Assistant): Guided prospective students and families on campus visits.

Timeline

AI Prompt Engineer

Sheffield Hallam University -SYP
06.2025 - Current

Research Developer – UAV Disaster Response

Sheffield Hallam University
01.2025 - Current

Software Developer Intern

Traavu Limited
06.2024 - 05.2025

Volunteer Frontend Developer

Sheffield Hallam University
12.2023 - 09.2024

Master of Science - Computing

Sheffield Hallam University
09/2023 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering

Federal University of Technology
09/2010 - 12/2016
Chidike Vincent