Badejo Adegoke Timothy
Plant Scientist & Agricultural Technologist
Plant scientist with a B.Agric. in Plant Physiology and Crop Production (2nd Class Upper, FUNAAB) and over a decade of hands-on experience in crop management, farm systems analysis, and agricultural operations. Complemented by four years of professional software engineering — including mobile application development, API integration, and data-driven systems design — uniquely positioned to bridge plant science and computational methods in pursuit of precision agriculture research. Research goal: to apply this interdisciplinary background to graduate research focused on crop performance monitoring, smart farming systems, and data-driven agricultural decision-making to address food security challenges in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.
- Precision agriculture and smart farming systems
- Crop performance monitoring using IoT and remote sensing
- Agricultural data analytics and decision support systems
- Mobile and digital tools for smallholder farmer empowerment
- Food security and sustainable crop production in tropical environments
Education
Bachelor of Agriculture (B.Agric.) — Plant Physiology & Crop Production | 2nd Class Upper Division | CGPA 3.85 / 5.00
2010 – 2014Degree: Bachelor of Agriculture (B.Agric.) in Plant Physiology & Crop Production
Class: 2nd Class Upper Division | CGPA: 3.85 / 5.00
Undergraduate Thesis: "Effects of Organomineral Fertilizer on Early Varieties of Zea mays" — investigated the influence of combined organic-mineral nutrient inputs on maize growth, development, and early-season yield performance.
Core Coursework:
- Crop Physiology & Agronomy
- Soil Science & Plant Pathology
- Agricultural Statistics
- Genetics & Plant Breeding
- Farm Management & Economics
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) — 2014–2015: Served as Biology and Mathematics teacher at Silver Secondary School, Imo State, demonstrating strong communication and scientific instruction skills.
Professional Experience
Sonik Farms — Ifo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Led all farm operations covering crop cultivation, livestock management, and equipment maintenance across multiple production units. Analysed operational data to drive data-informed decisions that improved productivity and reduced waste.
- Led all farm operations covering crop cultivation, livestock management, and equipment maintenance across multiple production units
- Analysed operational data — crop yields, livestock health records, financial documents — to identify inefficiencies and recommend data-driven improvements
- Designed and implemented planting and harvesting schedules; conducted regular soil and water quality tests to inform agronomic decisions
- Managed procurement and inventory of seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides; oversaw supplier relationships and cost optimisation
- Supervised and trained farm staff; ensured strict compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
- Prepared financial reports and collaborated with senior management on budget planning and production targets
- Managed marketing and sale of farm produce including vegetables, fruit, dairy, and grain
Calm Global Information Technology Ltd — Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
Developed and maintained cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter and Dart for real-world client deployments. Integrated Firebase, third-party APIs, and RESTful services into production apps with high code quality standards.
- Developed and maintained cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter and Dart for real-world client deployments
- Integrated third-party APIs, Firebase backend services, and RESTful services into production applications
- Collaborated with UX/UI designers to implement pixel-accurate design specifications; conducted code reviews to maintain quality standards
- Debugged and optimised existing codebases for performance, stability, and scalability
- Authored software documentation and contributed to team knowledge-sharing sessions
Lagos State Pig Farm — Oke-Aro, Lagos, Nigeria
Assisted in full-cycle swine production operations including daily feeding routines, health monitoring, breeding support, and facility maintenance. Gained hands-on expertise in livestock management protocols and veterinary procedures.
- Assisted in swine production operations: daily feeding, health monitoring, breeding support (AI, heat detection, pregnancy checks)
- Administered medications and vaccinations under veterinary supervision; maintained detailed health and breeding records
- Operated farm machinery (feeders, manure spreaders); performed general maintenance of facilities and equipment
9mobile Experience Centre — Mushin, Lagos, Nigeria
Provided high-quality frontline customer support at a major telecommunications call centre. Consistently met KPI and customer satisfaction targets while resolving complex customer issues and maintaining accurate records.
- Provided high-quality frontline support at a major telecommunications call centre; consistently met KPI and customer satisfaction targets
- Maintained accurate client records; resolved complex customer issues; collaborated in team-based service delivery
Technical Skills
Certifications & Professional Development
Flutter & Dart — The Complete Guide
Udemy (Maximilian Schwarzmüller)
Medium of Instruction (English)
FUNAAB
Languages
English
Excellent — spoken and written. Medium of Instruction certificate available from FUNAAB.