About
Innovative technology leader and founder with extensive experience in IT systems, cybersecurity, and operations in the justice and social innovation sectors. Published researcher in federated learning and fault detection for edge-based IoT systems. Passionate about leveraging immersive technologies (e.g., VR) and data-driven solutions to transform justice-system outcomes and social impact in Nigeria.
Work
JV ImpactVR Initiative Ltd/Gte
|Founder / Executive Director
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Summary
Leading a social enterprise innovating with virtual reality and immersive technologies for skills training, justice system reform, and operational excellence in Nigeria.
Highlights
Authored articles such as “From “Sabificate” to Success: VR‑Powered Skills Training Takes Flight” (May 16, 2025). ([ng.linkedin.com](https://ng.linkedin.com/in/sylvesterogaogaji?utm_source=openai))
Published “From Chains to Change: Revolutionizing Nigeria's Correctional System with Blockchain and Digital Monitoring” (Dec 7, 2024), and “Valuation of the Blockchain Application… Custody‑BChain” (Nov 21, 2024). ([ng.linkedin.com](https://ng.linkedin.com/in/sylvesterogaogaji?utm_source=openai))
Published original research “Federated Learning for Fault Detection in Edge-Based IoT Systems” in International Journal of Science and Research Archive, March 2026. ([ng.linkedin.com](https://ng.linkedin.com/in/sylvesterogaogaji?utm_source=openai))
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Summary
Supporting strategy development for a leading Nigerian human rights NGO focused on closing the justice gap with technology, legal aid, and policy advocacy.
Highlights
Hope Behind Bars Africa is a Nigeria-based human rights organisation working to close the justice and inequality gap through legal aid, technology, support for incarcerated individuals, and advocacy. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hope_Behind_Bars_Africa?utm_source=openai))
Organization founded in 2018, headquartered in Abuja, with programs driven by evidence‑based justice innovation, reintegration, and tech interventions. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hope_Behind_Bars_Africa?utm_source=openai))
Nigerian Prisons Service
|Information Technology Specialist
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed IT infrastructure and systems for the Nigerian Prisons Service, including inmate data, logistics, and correctional facility e‑systems.
Highlights
Led Correctional Information Management System project (Mar 2018–Sep 2024), covering inmate identity, case management, welfare, logistics, health, and custodial e‑commerce. ([ng.linkedin.com](https://ng.linkedin.com/in/sylvesterogaogaji?utm_source=openai))
Nigerian Prisons Service
|Senior Field Service Technician
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided field IT support, hardware maintenance, and systems installation across custodial centres.
Skills
Cybersecurity & Malware Analytics
malware analysis, threat and vulnerability management, network security.
IT Infrastructure & Systems Management
system administration, vmware esxi, windows server.
Programming & Data Analytics
JavaScript, R, data mining, federated learning.
Project & Operations Management
project management, ICT project management, change management, business strategy.
Justice‑Tech Innovation
correctional information systems, blockchain, VR training, social enterprise.