Hafiz Olalekan Salau
ICT Department, National Examinations Council
Summary
Adept Principal Programmer/Data Analyst with a proven track record at the National Examinations Council, enhancing system integration and data analysis. Mastered .NET development and database management, significantly reducing result release times. Known for exceptional problem-solving skills and mentoring young developers, I consistently drive projects to success, ensuring robust, user-friendly software solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Programmer/Data Analyst
National Examinations Council
Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
01.2021 - Current
- Improved divisional cohesion by harmonizing the functions of various divisions in the department, therefore providing data required to carry out mandated functions by supervising and leading the team of developers that designed the new department integrated management system.
- Dependable script tracking and more improved complaints resolution system by the design and implementation of a digital archiving system using C#/.Net, ASP.Net Core.
- Complete avoidance of data loss during OMR data capture exercise by implementing real-time OMR data captured monitoring system.
- Supervision of software developments teams and testers.
- Encourage young developers to work hard and smart, instructing them on the need for the application of best practices in line with policies guiding software development and usage in NECO.
- Enforces the adoption of standardized software documentation at all development stages.
- Keeps up to date logs of all activities in the NECO Automated Operations System.
Senior Programmer/Data Analyst
National Examinations Council
Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Reduced the time taken to release candidates' results in major examinations by supervising and leading the team of developers that designed and implemented OMR data capture on LAN, using C#/ASP.NET Web API.
- Eliminated the nightmare in the data handling of offline candidates’ registration by optimizing the existing registration application for performance and using advanced data storage systems like MS Sql Server.
- Improved systems performance and ease of implementation and adaptability of applications in most areas of operations by converting most legacy systems to modern systems, and re-writing of legacy programs in modern and scalable languages like C#/.Net, DBMS from VFP 9 database to MSSQL Server.
- Training other end users on the latest improvements in the councils’ applications.
Computer Programmer/Analyst I
National Examinations Council
Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Created databases, data entry systems, web forms, and other applications for diverse uses.
- Configured Specialized systems for OMR data capture exercise during post examination processing
- Documented all stages of software development life cycle
- Engaged in software testing and error reporting
- Performed data analysis on students’ performance
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Federal University of Technology
Minna, Niger State, Nigeria07-2023
Skills
- Coding
- Testing and debugging
- Object-oriented programming
- Microsoft ASPNET
- Database design
- Database management software
- Windows proficiency
- Problem solving skills
- NET development
- User training
- Software development
- Reporting
Affiliations
- Member, British Computer Society
- Member, Nigeria Computer Society
Hobby
Football
Timeline
Principal Programmer/Data Analyst
National Examinations Council
01.2021 - Current
Senior Programmer/Data Analyst
National Examinations Council
01.2018 - 12.2020
Computer Programmer/Analyst I
National Examinations Council
01.2015 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Computer Science
Federal University of Technology