Bernard Amoah

About Bernard Amoah

I am a Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering at Auburn University, specializing in wireless communication, RFID systems, IoT sensing, and AI-driven network optimization. At the Auburn RFID Lab, my research focuses on designing scalable, secure, and intelligent RFID protocols that combine dynamic frequency hopping, frequency/time division, and context-aware key exchange to improve multi-reader collaboration in dense environments.My journey spans over 12 years in the telecommunications, IT, and fintech industries, where I served as Chief Technology Officer, Senior Project Manager, and Director of Projects. I have successfully managed programs valued between $100K and $20M, led cross-functional global teams of 50+, and partnered with governments, NGOs, and multinational corporations to deliver high-impact digital infrastructure.Highlights of my professional track record include:Deploying 200+ rural telephony and solar-powered sites, bringing connectivity to underserved communities.Delivering 1,500 Wi-Fi hotspots through the Microsoft “Close the Digital Divide” initiative, connecting people.Implementing core banking systems for 10+ major financial institutions across West Africa.Achieving 99.98% network uptime and reducing downtime by 25% through network optimization at Glo Mobile Ghana.My unique value lies in bridging research with deployment. I combine hands-on expertise in RFID, SDRs, IoT, and fiber optics with executive leadership in IT and telecom transformation. I am passionate about solving real-world problems in wireless systems, secure IoT, and smart infrastructure while mentoring the next generation of engineers.My long-term goal is to serve as a research leader or technology executive at the intersection of academia, industry, and global development, driving innovations in wireless communication, RFID security, and AI-enabled connectivity.

Experience

1. Doctoral Researcher

   Auburn University Rfid Lab

   Aug 2023 — Present · Auburn, AL, US

   Examine experiment results to identify potential underlying causes forscientific findings.• Collaborate with other researchers both in-person and virtually.• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data using data analysis tools toidentify and validate research conclusions.• Prepare reports on findings from research activities for internal andexternal stakeholders.

Education

• Mfantsipim School

  SSSCE, General Science

  2002 — 2005

• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi

  Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Telecommunications Engineering

• Auburn University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical Engineering

• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Engineering

  2006 — 2010