Dr Karim Usman
Makurdi
Summary
Results-driven ICT Director and Senior Lecturer in Computer Science with a strong background in software engineering and academic administration. Spearheaded technology modernization efforts, optimising infrastructure and service delivery across educational environments. Committed to advancing institutional goals through effective leadership and strategic planning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ICT Director
Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University
Makurdi
02.2025 - Current
- Directed institution-wide ICT strategy and operations for Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi
- Led the planning, implementation, and oversight of core information and communication technology services across the university
- Managed ICT infrastructure, systems, and service delivery to support academic, administrative, and operational needs
- Coordinated technology initiatives to improve system reliability, user support, and digital service availability
- Oversaw the maintenance, performance, and continuous improvement of university ICT platforms and resources
- Delivered leadership on ICT governance, operational priorities, and technology modernization efforts
Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
Benue State University
Makurdi
10.2021 - Current
- Delivered teaching and research in Computer Science at Benue State University, Makurdi
- Supervised undergraduate and postgraduate students, supporting academic progress and research development
- Managed faculty examination processes in the capacity of Faculty Examination Officer
- Led a team of student developers to design and develop an eResults and Transcript Processing Package for the University
- Implemented an enterprise application for results and transcript processing, currently running on https://www.portal.bsum.edu.ng
Director of Digital Resource Center
Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB)
Makurdi
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Directed day-to-day operations and service delivery for the Digital Resource Center of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board, ensuring consistent administrative and operational support
- Led the development and coordination of digital learning resources to support basic education programmes and advance institutional objectives
- Managed the implementation of technology-driven initiatives to improve access to educational resources and digital tools across the board's activities
- Coordinated stakeholders, resources, and digital programmes to strengthen the integration of educational technology and align digital resource functions with broader education and capacitybuilding priorities
- Conducted staff verification across the twenty-three local government area of the state to identify and eliminate ghost workers from the system
- Digitalised staff recruitment processes used for the 2024/2025 staff recruitment exercise and developed and deployed a central payroll system to process monthly payments for all SUBEB staff across the state
Senior Backend Developer
DATA.FI Palladium
Nigeria Office
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Designed and developed the modular bootstrapping of the LAMISPlus Medical Record System for USAID IPs
- Implemented Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for LAMISPlus to support system integration and functionality
- Collaborated within an agile team environment to identify continuous improvement opportunities through feedback and iterative delivery
- Applied coding expertise to develop and maintain test tools and frameworks for validating unit, integration, and functional testing
- Worked closely with engineering, product, and IT teams to design automated test methodologies and enable enterprise-wide solutions for internal customers
- Expanded test automation frameworks to provide additional capabilities, including continuous integration support
Lecturer I, Computer Science
Benue State University
Makurdi
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Research and Teaching
- Supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
- Departmental Examination Officer
- Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
System Analyst I
Benue State University
Makurdi
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Provided systems analysis support for university operations, translating business and administrative requirements into effective technical solutions
- Evaluated existing information systems to identify process gaps, improve usability, and support more efficient service delivery across departments
- Coordinated with stakeholders to gather requirements and document system needs, facilitating implementation of technology-driven improvements
- Monitored system performance, investigated technical issues, and facilitated timely resolution to maintain operational continuity
- Supported the maintenance and optimization of institutional systems, contributing to data accuracy, reliability, and overall system effectiveness
- Delivered technical guidance and user support to staff, enhancing system adoption and streamlining day-to-day operational processes
Education
Ph.D. - Software Engineering
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Nigeria01-2019
Master of Science - Computer Science
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Nigeria01-2011
Skills
- JEE/EJB, Spring Boot, Microservices, Modular Bootstrapping, Database Migration, REST/RESTful API, JSONB, RDBMS, JQuery, React JS
- Cloud architecture
Accomplishments
- Efficiency Improvement, Improved transcript processing efficiency by 30% with enterprise application development.
- Cost Reduction, Reduced operational costs by 25% through strategic ICT initiatives at university.
- Resource Expansion, Increased digital resource access by 50% with successful strategy implementation.
- Cost Savings, Eliminated 800 ghost workers saving $500,000 annually at Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).
Languages
Ebira
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
ICT Director
Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University
02.2025 - Current
Director of Digital Resource Center
Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB)
01.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Backend Developer
DATA.FI Palladium
09.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
Benue State University
10.2021 - Current
Lecturer I, Computer Science
Benue State University
10.2018 - 09.2021
System Analyst I
Benue State University
10.2015 - 09.2018
Ph.D. - Software Engineering
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Master of Science - Computer Science
Nnamdi Azikiwe University