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Hilkiah Okula

Infrastructure Engineer

I design and automate resilient enterprise infrastructure across network and cloud environments, with a focus on AI-driven NetDevOps, agentic automation, observability, assurance and secure operations. An IEEE Graduate Member deeply interested in production-ready solutions across network engineering, embedded systems and renewable energy infrastructures.

Hilkiah Okula - Professional headshot

Areas of Expertise

A multi-disciplinary skill set focused on building and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure.

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Capability

Network

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Network Engineering

Design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure, routing protocols, and security frameworks.

Cisco TechnologiesNetwork Security
  • Cisco Technologies
  • Network Security
  • SD-WAN
  • Routing & Switching
  • Automation
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Capability

Embedded

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Embedded Systems

Development of IoT solutions, microcontroller programming, and real-time system design for industrial applications.

Microcontrollers - ATMegaIoT Development
  • Microcontrollers - ATMega
  • IoT Development
  • Real-time Systems
  • Hardware Integration
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Capability

Energy

03

Renewable Energy Systems

Sustainable solar energy design, and energy management system development.

Solar PV SystemsEnergy Storage
  • Solar PV Systems
  • Energy Storage
  • Energy Management
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Capability

Cloud

04

Cloud Engineering

Cloud infrastructure design, DevOps practices, and scalable solution architecture for modern applications.

AWSAzure
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP
  • DevOps
  • IaC
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Capability

Workspace

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Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace

Enterprise collaboration platform administration, security management, and productivity optimization.

M365 AdministrationGoogle Workspace
  • M365 Administration
  • Google Workspace
  • Security & Compliance
  • User Management

Education

My academic background and commitment to continuous learning.

Qualification01

Advanced Computer Networks (MSc)

Birmingham City University – Birmingham, UK

Completed

September 2025

Qualification02

Electrical & Electronics Engineering (BEng)

University of Benin – Benin City, Nigeria

Completed

October 2017

Featured Projects

A curated set of work samples presented in a compact, gallery-style format.

Project Gallery

Agentic AI Network Automation Ecosystem Stack (MSc Dissertation)

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AAProject

A lightweight, modular AI-powered automation system for enterprise network management using LLMs, MCP mechanisms, decentralized agents, intent-aware auto-remediation, and NetDevOps workflows. Completed as an MSc in Advanced Computer Networks dissertation at Birmingham City University.

MSc DissertationAgentic AINetwork AutomationMCPLLMsn8nBatfishNetDevOps
Project Gallery

Innovative Challenge Against Indoor Air Pollutants — 2021

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KiCad circuitry for the ekipa indoor air pollutants project
FreeCAD enclosure for the ekipa indoor air pollutants project
ICProject

Worked with the InCleair team, now Clusterwink, on the ekipa and tesa challenge in Germany and emerged 3rd place.

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Enterprise Network Optimization

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ENProject

Reduced latency and increased throughput by 35% by redesigning network topology using Cisco and MikroTik devices for an educational institution.

CiscoMikroTikNetwork DesignOptimization
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Enterprise Network Design & Automation

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ENProject

Designed and automated a scalable OSPF, BGP & EIGRP routing solution for a multi-site organization, improving deployment time efficiency by 75%.

OSPFBGPVPNAutomation
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Microsoft365 Tenant Migrations

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MTProject

Migrated multiple 500+ user organizations from G-Suite to Microsoft 365, ensuring zero data loss and seamless user adoption.

Microsoft365 MigrationG-SuiteData MigrationPowerShell
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MEDCOM Bank Wireless Network

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MBProject

Proposed and designed a secure, high-performance wireless network expansion covering the entire bank premises across two floors.

Wireless NetworkingNetwork SecurityInfrastructure DesignWireless Site Survey
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IoT-Based Smart Home Solution

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ISProject

Developed an IoT system for centralized control of home devices, using C and embedded systems with a focus on air quality monitoring.

IoTC/C++Smart HomeSensor IntegrationAir Quality Monitoring
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Cloud Migration for SMEs

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CMProject

Spearheaded cloud migration projects for multiple small and medium-sized enterprises, integrating Microsoft 365 and Google Suite.

Cloud MigrationMicrosoft 365Google WorkspaceSME

Published Works

Research outputs and preprints connected to ongoing work in AI-driven network engineering.

ResearchGate Preprint01

The Era of AI Agents for Network Engineering: Intent-Aware Auto-Remediation for Network Disruption or Failures Using AI Agents, Large Language Models (LLM) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mechanisms

Presents an intent-aware remediation approach for network disruption and failures using AI agents, LLMs, and MCP mechanisms for autonomous decision support in network engineering.

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ResearchGate Preprint02

A Design Science Approach for Agentic AI in Network Engineering: Autonomous Network Management Using AI Agents, Large Language Models (LLM) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mechanisms

Details a design-science methodology for building an agentic AI ecosystem for autonomous network management with modular agents coordinated through MCP mechanisms.

Under ReviewRead Preprint

Events and Highlights

A curated gallery of conferences, exhibitions, awards, and milestones.

3rd Place

Innovative Challenge Against Indoor Air Pollutants — 2021 (ekipa & tesa, Germany)

I worked with the InCleair team, now Clusterwink, on the Innovative Challenge Against Indoor Air Pollutants and emerged in 3rd place.

Date: 2021
Venue: ekipa & tesa
Location: Germany
Certificate for 3rd place in the ekipa and tesa indoor air pollutants challenge
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Bronze Medal Finalist

PGXPO 2025 (Postgraduate Innovation Exhibition)

An inspiring event where I will showcase my project, share innovative ideas, and compete for medals and prizes.

Date: Friday, 19th September 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Venue: STEAMhouse, CST006/007/008, Birmingham City University, United Kingdom
Location: Birmingham City University, United Kingdom
PGXPO 2025 exhibition hall photo

Connect With Me

I am currently open to new opportunities and collaborations. The best way to reach me is through my professional networks.