Itauma Itauma
Professor | Data Science & Business Analytics | AI in Education Research | Advancing Student Success | Pickleball Enthusiast & APP Medalist
- Role
- Faculty at Northwood University
- Location
- Midland, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Itauma Itauma
I am an educator, researcher, and lifelong learner dedicated to advancing teaching, learning, and analytics in higher education. My work focuses on integrating data science, machine learning, and innovative pedagogical approaches to improve student success and foster critical thinking. Through teaching, mentorship, and applied research, I strive to empower learners to connect theory with real-world problem-solving, preparing them to lead in an AI-driven world.Beyond academia, one of my great passions is playing pickleball. Over the past 18 months, I\'ve enhanced my performance by prioritizing structured drilling over casual play, developing muscle memory, precision, and discipline that translated into earning a Bronze Medal in the APP Men\'s Singles 4.0 tournament. The focus and strategic mindset I bring to the court mirror the same qualities I value in education and research: preparation, adaptability, and collaboration.
Experience
Faculty
Aug 2025 — Present
Education
Harvard University
Certificate, Business Analytics Program
2019 — 2020
Harvard Business Analytics Program
Certificate, Business Analytics
2019 — 2020
University of Pennsylvania
Certificate, Data Science Methods for Digital Learning Platforms
University of Ilorin, Nigeria
B.Eng, Electrical Engineering
1999 — 2003
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Instructional Design and Technology
2015 — 2019
Wayne State University
Master of Science (MSc), Computer Science
2013 — 2015
Quantic School of Business and Technology
Executive MBA, Executive Master of Business Administration - MBA
Istanbul Technical University
M.Sc, Computer Engineering
2009 — 2012
Skills
- Educational Technology
- Video
- Algorithms
- Video Production
- Communication
- Pattern Recognition
- Machine Learning
- Instructional Technology
- Education
- Ecl
- Educational Leadership
- Robotics
- Object Oriented Design
- Robot Programming
- Hpcc
- Opengl
- Leadership
- Sql
- Linux
- Teaching
- Qt
- Javascript
- Uml
- Film Production
- Computer Science
- Software Design
- Video Editing
- Data Mining
- Public Speaking
- Instructional Design
- Java
- Php
- Computer Vision
- Image Processing
- C
- Programming
- Artificial Intelligence
- C++
- Oop
- Mysql
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