Who is balotofi?

She is a hacker, nerd, and academic.

​Husseinat Etti-Balogun, also known as “balotofi”, is a Nigerian developer and space systems engineer currently based in Japan. She is pursuing a master’s degree in Space Systems Engineering at the Kyushu Institute of Technology in Kitakyushu.

Husseinat is actively involved in the space community. She serves as the Executive Secretary of the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), contributing to initiatives that promote space exploration and education. Her work includes developing software solutions for CubeSat systems, and she has contributed to projects within the BIRDS Open Source initiative, Librecube and other satellite projects within Kyutech.​

Husseinat sporting custom BIRDS-RPM satellite jacket at Kyutech tobata campus.

In addition to her technical endeavors, Husseinat is passionate about public speaking and content creation. She has presented at various conferences, including the International Astronautical Congress in 2023 and 2024 . She shares her experiences and knowledge through platforms like YouTube and X (formerly Twitter).​

Husseinat working in campus at Kyutech.

Husseinat’s interests also extend to open-source collaboration and advocacy for space technology, particularly within the African context. She has expressed goals such as delving into African and global space policy, assisting students in publishing papers at international conferences, and giving impactful talks on open source and space technology.​

Husseinat wearing kimono during hanami picnic 2024.

Her contributions to the field are further evidenced by her involvement in research projects, such as the LEOPARD CubeSat project, aimed at advancing lunar exploration through CubeSat innovation.​

For more information about her work and interests, you can visit her GitHub profile or her LinkedIn page.​

make a choice and work not to regret it - balotofi

Why balotofi?

Because not everything meaningful has to follow the rules. Because originality leaves a mark. Because I needed a name that sounded just like me. Because sometimes your real name isn’t big enough for your dreams. Balotofi is how I sign the things that matter.

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