Engineering Entrepreneurship: Turning Technical Ideas into Startups
The IEEE Nigeria Southeast Subsection presents an insightful webinar on Engineering Entrepreneurship: Turning Technical Ideas into Startups.
This session is designed to equip students, young professionals, and researchers with the knowledge and practical strategies required to transform innovative engineering ideas into viable business ventures.
Participants will gain insights into:
- Identifying market opportunities from technical solutions
- Building and validating startup ideas
- Navigating challenges in engineering entrepreneurship
- Leveraging technology for scalable impact
The webinar will feature Engr. Ekene Ezeasor, Chief Technical Officer of TurboFlux Network Solutions Ltd, who will share real-world experiences and practical guidance.
The session will be hosted by Prof. Azubuike Aniedu and moderated by Engr. Sandra Nwokoye, ensuring an engaging and interactive experience for all participants.
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Engr. Ezeasor
Engineering Entrepreneurship: Turning Technical Ideas into Startups
This session will explore how engineers and technology professionals can transform innovative technical ideas into successful startups. It will cover opportunity identification, product development, business strategy, and scaling technology-driven solutions. Real-world experiences and practical insights will be shared to guide participants on their entrepreneurial journey.
Biography:
Engr. Ezeasor is a highly accomplished software engineer and a COREN-certified registered engineer. He currently serves as the Head of Research and Development under the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
With over a decade of experience in software engineering, cloud computing, and DevOps, he has played a key role in driving digital transformation within the university system. He is the brain behind impactful enterprise solutions, including the Central Information Referencing and Management System, which has significantly improved administrative efficiency and service delivery.
Beyond academia, he serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Afriwork, a global technology company, where he leads innovation and the development of scalable digital solutions. He is also the Chief Technology Officer of TFN, a leading company providing ICT-driven solutions, contributing to cutting-edge technological advancements.
His expertise spans backend development, API design, cloud infrastructure, and systems automation, with strong proficiency in technologies such as Python, Go, PHP, and modern DevOps tools.
Engr. Ezeasor is also a committed member of professional bodies, including the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the DevOps Institute, reflecting his dedication to excellence and continuous professional growth.
Passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems, he continues to drive innovations that positively impact organizations and communities.
Agenda
10:00 AM – 10:05 AM
Opening & Welcome Remarks
– Prof. Azubuike Aniedu (Host)
10:05 AM – 10:10 AM
Introduction of Speaker & Overview of Session
– Engr. Sandra Nwokoye (Moderator)
10:10 AM – 11:00 AM
Main Presentation: Engineering Entrepreneurship – Turning Ideas into Startups
– Engr. Ekene Ezeasor (Speaker)
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Interactive Session (Q&A and Discussions)
11:20 AM – 11:30 AM
Insights, Key Takeaways & Practical Steps
11:30 AM – 11:35 AM
Closing Remarks
– Prof. Azubuike Aniedu
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