Exceptional Promise - Please help rate my application plan

Good day everyone,
Please help check my application plan. I want to apply for the exceptional promise category. My tech journey started in 2020 when I was still in the university.

Mandatory Criteria (4 Items)

  1. Global Winner of the Huawei ICT Competition (2022)
    o Type: International Recognition
    o Evidence: Certificate of global win, news articles, problem statement solved, and photos/videos of the awards ceremony.
    o Why It Matters: Winning a globally recognized competition demonstrates your exceptional technical ability and positions you as an emerging leader in networking and cybersecurity.

  2. First in Sub-Saharan Africa to Pass the HCIE Datacom Lab Exam and Holder of 10 Professional Certifications
    o Type: National and Regional Recognition for Exceptional Ability
    o Evidence: HCIE certification, official communication acknowledging your “first” status, a summary of all 10 certifications, and commentary from Huawei officials on your regional impact.
    o Why It Matters: Highlights your exceptional technical expertise and significant achievements in mastering advanced technologies, making you a pioneer in the Sub-Saharan region.

  3. Recognition by Lagos State Governor for Academic and Professional Excellence
    o Type: National-Level Recognition
    o Evidence: Photos of the handshake with the governor, award certificate, and news clippings of the event.
    o Why It Matters: Public recognition by a high-ranking official emphasizes your leadership potential and contributions to the digital sector.

  4. Regional Winner of Huawei ICT Competition – Sub-Saharan Africa (2022)
    o Type: Regional Recognition
    o Evidence: Certificate of regional win, documentation of the problem statement, and photos/videos of the awards ceremony.
    o Why It Matters: Highlights your ability to succeed in highly competitive environments and showcases your emerging leadership in the field.

Optional Criteria (6 Items)

  1. Development of Custom Security Configurations for Fire Service Project at Huawei
    o Category: Optional Criterion 1 (Innovation)
    o Evidence: Network architecture diagrams, client testimonials, and screenshots showing your configurations and their results.
    o Why It Matters: Your innovation enhanced critical security for a public service, showcasing significant contributions to solving complex technical problems.

  2. Instructor and Mentor at Huawei ICT Academy
    o Category: Optional Criterion 2 (Recognition Beyond Day-to-Day Work)
    o Evidence: Screenshot of your instructor profile, training metrics (students taught, programs completed), testimonials from mentees, and evidence of global outreach through structured mentorship.
    o Why It Matters: Your role as a mentor and instructor contributes to the sector’s advancement by training the next generation of professionals and ensuring consistent knowledge transfer.

  3. Implementation of Secure IPsec and MPLS VPN for the Army
    o Category: Optional Criterion 3 (Significant Technical Contributions)
    o Evidence: Network diagrams, architecture details, and testimonials demonstrating how your work ensured secure and reliable communication for sensitive operations.
    o Why It Matters: Showcases your ability to implement cutting-edge technology in mission-critical environments.

  4. Contributions to Ministry of Interior Network Optimization Project
    o Category: Optional Criterion 3 (Significant Technical Contributions)
    o Evidence: Architecture diagrams, implementation documentation, and evidence of the project’s successful delivery.
    o Why It Matters: Highlights your leadership in solving complex network optimization challenges for a government client.

  5. Python-Based Networking Automation Scripts for Optimized Systems
    o Category: Optional Criterion 1 (Innovation)
    o Evidence: Sample Python scripts, annotated code showing functionality (e.g., automating configuration tasks, network monitoring, or security checks), and documentation of implementation in live environments.
    o Why It Matters: Demonstrates your ability to innovate through programming by automating complex networking tasks, enhancing efficiency and reliability in critical systems.

  6. Immigration Network Infrastructure Delivery Project at Huawei
    o Category: Optional Criterion 3 (Significant Technical Contributions)
    o Evidence: Client testimonials, architecture designs, and delivery reports.
    o Why It Matters: Demonstrates your expertise in deploying large-scale infrastructure critical to national operations, with tangible impacts on efficiency and security.

Thank you so much.

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Hi @Samuel_Adebayo

You should submit evidences for Mandatory and 2 Optional Criteria.

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Oh wow, thank you so much for this feedback, @Maya. I was initially thinking it would be allowed to do more than 2 optional.
Thank you so much.

Apart from that, how do you see the evidences? Do you think they are good enough for the exceptional promise?

Thank you so much.

Hi @Maya
I just edited the plan using your feedback. Please find update below.

Mandatory Criteria (5 Items)

To demonstrate recognition as a leading talent in the digital technology sector in the past 5 years:

  1. Global Winner of the Huawei ICT Competition (2022)
  • Type : International Recognition
  • Evidence : Certificate of global win, news articles, problem statement solved, and photos/videos from the awards ceremony.
  • Why It Matters : Winning a globally recognized competition demonstrates my exceptional technical ability and positions me as an emerging leader in networking and cybersecurity.
  1. First in Sub-Saharan Africa to Pass HCIE Datacom Lab Exam and Holder of 10 Professional Certifications
  • Type : National and Regional Recognition for Exceptional Ability
  • Evidence : HCIE certification, official communication acknowledging my “first” status, a summary of all 10 certifications, and commentary from Huawei officials on my regional impact.
  • Why It Matters : Highlights my exceptional technical expertise and significant achievements in mastering advanced technologies, making me a pioneer in the Sub-Saharan region.
  1. Recognition by Lagos State Governor for Academic and Professional Excellence + Dinner Invite from University VC
  • Type : National-Level Recognition
  • Evidence : Photos of my handshake with the governor, award certificate, news clippings, and invitation letter to the dinner with the VC.
  • Why It Matters : Public recognition by a high-ranking official emphasizes my leadership potential and contributions to the digital sector, showcasing my academic and professional excellence in technology.
  1. Regional Winner of Huawei ICT Competition – Sub-Saharan Africa (2022)
  • Type : Regional Recognition
  • Evidence : Certificate of regional win, documentation of the problem statement, and photos/videos from the awards ceremony.
  • Why It Matters : Highlights my ability to succeed in highly competitive environments and showcases my emerging leadership in the field.
  1. Letter of Recommendation to Back Points 1, 2, and 4
  • Type : Endorsement from Key Industry Figures
  • Evidence : Letter from a key person (e.g., senior official from Huawei or a prominent industry figure) who can confirm my achievements and exceptional contribution to the field.
  • Why It Matters : A strong, personalized endorsement from someone who can validate my impact, excellence, and leadership in the tech industry.

Optional Criteria (5 Items)

Evidence Outside Work – Contribution to the Advancement of the Sector

  1. Instructor at Huawei ICT Academy
  • Evidence : Screenshot of my instructor profile, student feedback, training metrics, and course materials.
  • Why It Matters : My role as an instructor contributes to the advancement of the sector by ensuring consistent knowledge transfer and training future tech leaders.
  1. Reference Letter from ICT Academy Coordinator
  • Evidence : Letter of recommendation from the ICT Academy coordinator, highlighting my contributions as an instructor and mentor.
  • Why It Matters : Reinforces my commitment to educating and mentoring the next generation of professionals, showcasing my influence beyond just my immediate occupation.

Significant Technical Contributions

  1. Building Immigration Campus and Data Center Network from Scratch
  • Evidence : Architecture designs, network implementation documentation, and performance metrics showing improvements in monitoring and response times.
  • Project Impact : Designed and implemented the campus and data center networks for Nigeria Immigration, refining real-time monitoring and response times by 30%, while integrating 41 border sites to boost surveillance effectiveness and national security.
  1. Contributions to High-Profile Projects (Ministry of Interior, Federal Fire Service, Army Network Construction)
  • Evidence : Project summaries, architecture diagrams, testimonials, and evidence of impact (e.g., improved uptime, network security, etc.).
  • Project Impact : Architected and executed secure, scalable networks for the Nigerian Army, which reduced downtime by 40%, improving communication across remote locations. Contributed to the deployment of network systems for Ministry of Interior and Federal Fire Service, enhancing operational efficiency.
  1. Recommendation Letter from a Senior Executive to Back Points 1 and 2
  • Evidence : Letter from a senior executive or project lead (e.g., technical lead from the Immigration project or Ministry of Interior) endorsing my contributions and their significance to national security and technology advancements.

Why It Matters : A high-level recommendation validates my technical expertise, leadership, and significant impact on national projects that have bolstered communication and security in critical government sectors.