Paige Adewakun
925-***-**** **************@*****.*** https://linkedin.com/in/paige-adewakun
EDUCATION
University of Rochester Rochester, NY
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, GPA: 3.53 Expected May 2026 Awards/Honors: First Robotics Scholarship, Dean’s List Relevant Coursework: Linear Algebra with Differential Equations, Circuits & Signals, Logic Design, Calculus I & II, Multivariable Calculus, Intro to C/C++ Programming, Electricity and Magnetism, Waves and Modern Physics. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages: C, C++, Python, HTML
Software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MS Office (Advanced), Visual Studio, CSS, Git, Canva Concepts: Circuit Analysis, Signal Processing, Embedded Systems WORK EXPERIENCE
KPMG Lagos, Nigeria
Technical Intern Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
● Supported cross-functional tech teams to maintain equipment compliance and troubleshoot systems company-wide.
● Reformatted and reprogrammed over 40 laptops, installing secure OS images in line with firm protocols.
● Gained exposure to enterprise system maintenance and operational uptime practices. National Geographic San Francisco, CA
Extern Jun 2024 – Jul 2024
● Participated in a 6-week externship, studying the marine ecosystem and conservation.
● Contributed to data collection and analysis on over 50 marine species and habitats. Assisted in conservation projects impacting 5 coastal communities.
IBM Lagos, Nigeria
Technical Intern Jun 2022 – Aug 2022
● Built and deployed a secure educational website hosted on IBM’s internal servers.
● Designed a support chatbot for real-time assistance, boosting user engagement by 30%
● Collaborated on system performance testing, simulating user loads and optimizing backend functions. PROJECTS
FinTech Future Hackathon Project (Python, JavaScript, Figma)
● Developed a mobile app with a savings tracker and motivational chatbot, pa¢.
● Created a complete mockup of the app using Figma. Geoguessr Bot (Python, TensorFlow, OpenCV)
● Created a bot for GeoGuessr that predicts locations by continent from Google Maps images, with ongoing development for country-level classification.
LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Management Leadership for Tomorrow
Career Preparation Fellow Jan 2025 – Present
● Accepted into a selective 18-month professional development program for high-achieving diverse talent.
● Complete business case studies and assignments to grow leadership and technical skills.
● Attend conferences hosted by industry leaders, such as Deloitte, LinkedIn, and Target. University of Rochester, National Society of Black Engineers Rochester, NY Business Manager & First-Year Representative Aug 2023 – Present
● Managed a $25,000 budget, reducing expenses by 15% through cost-saving initiatives, and securing $4,500 in external sponsorships, resulting in a 25% increase in event funding.
● Co-launched an orientation program, assisting in onboarding 50% of new members and fostering a more inclusive community.
ACTIVITIES/ INTERESTS
Languages: American Sign Language (Intermediate), Yoruba (fluent), French (basic) Organizations: National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), SEO Career, Women in Computing- Minority in Computing
(Wic-Mic), ColorStack