INUWA ABDURRAHMAN

PhD Candidate & Technology Leader
Hadejia LGA, NG.

About

As a PhD candidate in Computer Science with a First-Class academic background, I leverage expertise in AI, machine learning, and data science to develop impactful digital systems for development. My experience spans teaching, project supervision, and implementing data-driven solutions for critical sectors including governance, health, and agriculture. I am dedicated to driving technological innovation that addresses real-world challenges and fosters community empowerment.

Work

Locals Technology Empowerment Centre
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Manager

Jigawa State, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Summary

Directed community-focused ICT outreach programs, empowering local populations with essential technology skills.

Highlights

Led the development and execution of 5+ community ICT outreach programs, reaching over 200 participants annually.

Designed and implemented grassroots tech skills curricula, including basic computer literacy and digital tools for local entrepreneurs.

Fostered digital inclusion by providing accessible technology training to underserved communities, enhancing local capacity.

Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic Hadejia
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Lecturer II

Hadejia, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Summary

Led academic instruction and project supervision within the Computer Science department, while also managing critical examination infrastructure.

Highlights

Taught diverse undergraduate computer science courses to over 150 students annually, covering areas like AI, data science, and programming.

Supervised 20+ student research projects, guiding successful completion and practical application of technical concepts.

Administered the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre, ensuring seamless operation for over 500 examinations per semester.

Developed and implemented curriculum enhancements to align with industry trends and optimize student learning outcomes.

Baze University / Jigawa State Government / NITDA
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Facilitator, Emerging Technologies Diploma

Jigawa State, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Summary

Delivered specialized training programs focused on digital technologies and mobile survey platforms for diverse participants.

Highlights

Trained over 100 participants on critical digital technologies and mobile survey platforms, enhancing their technical capabilities.

Facilitated practical workshops on data collection tools like KoboCollect and ODK, improving data literacy across cohorts.

Contributed to a government-backed initiative to upskill the workforce in emerging technologies and digital literacy.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) & Malaria Consortium
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ICT4D Training & Technology Administrator (TTA)

Jigawa State, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Summary

Oversaw the deployment and training for mobile technology tools crucial for large-scale health campaigns.

Highlights

Managed the deployment and maintenance of mobile technology tools for 2 major health campaigns (SMC & ITN), ensuring operational efficiency.

Delivered comprehensive digital training to 50+ field personnel, significantly improving data collection accuracy and efficiency.

Provided critical technical support, reducing downtime and optimizing technology utilization in remote settings for health initiatives.

Mai Zare CBT Centre
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Data Analyst & IT Support

Jigawa State, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided essential data management and technical support, ensuring smooth operation of the CBT Centre's systems.

Highlights

Performed extensive data cleaning and validation for large datasets, improving data integrity by 25% for accurate reporting.

Provided backend support and system troubleshooting, maintaining 99% system uptime for critical operations.

Optimized data processing workflows, reducing manual effort by 15% and enhancing reporting accuracy.

New Incentives
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Field Officer

Jigawa State, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Summary

Facilitated CCT-linked maternal health data collection and engaged communities for sensitization initiatives.

Highlights

Collected and managed CCT-linked maternal health data from over 500 households, contributing to public health programs.

Conducted community sensitization campaigns in 10+ rural areas, increasing awareness and participation in health initiatives.

Ensured data accuracy and timely submission, supporting evidence-based decision-making for health interventions.

Action Against Hunger
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Data Clerk

Yobe, Yobe State, Nigeria

Summary

Executed household survey data collection and maintained electronic data entry for critical humanitarian projects.

Highlights

Participated in household survey data collection for 3+ major humanitarian projects, gathering insights from 1000+ respondents.

Managed efficient electronic data entry, ensuring high accuracy and timely processing of survey results.

Supported data quality initiatives, contributing to reliable reporting for program evaluation and donor requirements.

Education

Federal University Dutse
Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria

M.Sc.

Computer Science

Grade: Second Class Upper

Federal University Dutse
Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria

B.Sc.

Computer Science

Grade: First Class

Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse
Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria

National Diploma

Computer Science

Grade: Upper Credit

Languages

English

Certificates

Data Analyst with R

Issued By

Udemy

MySQL Database Admin

Issued By

Udemy

Python & SQL Programming

Issued By

Udemy

Spreadsheets, Command Line, Data Modeling

Issued By

IBM Skills Network

IoT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Coding

Issued By

OpenClassrooms

Skills

Programming Languages

Python, SQL, Java, C/C++, PHP.

Data Analysis & Visualization Tools

R, PowerBI, MS Excel, MySQL, KoboCollect, ODK.

Emerging Technologies

IoT, Mobile Data Systems.

General & Soft Skills

MS Office Suite, Data Cleaning, Training Facilitation.

Interests

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

AI, Machine Learning.

Internet of Things (IoT) for Industry and Agriculture

IoT, Industry 4.0, Smart Agriculture.

Big Data Analytics & Smart Governance

Big Data, Data Analytics, Smart Governance.

Remote Monitoring & Predictive Diagnostics

Remote Monitoring, Predictive Diagnostics.

References

Prof. A.Y Miyim

Dean, Faculty of Computing, Federal University Dutse, 08064980045

Dr. Najeeb G. Abdulhamid

Senior Lecturer, Jigawa State Polytechnic, 08034554478

Projects

Development of CBT examination system for Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic

Summary

Development of a comprehensive Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination system.

Chronic Kidney Disease Measures on Prevention Using AI

Summary

Application of Artificial Intelligence for the prevention and early detection of Chronic Kidney Disease.

Development of Computerized Death and Pension Benefits for Jigawa State Local Government Employees

Summary

Computerization of death and pension benefits administration for local government employees.

Crop Prediction System Using Machine Learning

Summary

Research and development of a machine learning-based system for crop yield prediction.

Secondary School Students' Record Management System for Mega School Hadejia

Summary

Development of a record management system for secondary school students.

Use of Smart Agriculture to Boost Crop Produce in Hadejia/Auyo Regions

Summary

Research and application of smart agriculture techniques to enhance crop production.

Clinic Management System Using Java Remote Method Invocation (RMI)

Summary

Development of a clinic management system utilizing Java RMI technology.