ISMAILA ALIYU ABUBAKAR
IT manager
Sokoto,SO
Summary
I have consistently spent the last 10 years developing the capacity of youth in Sokoto State on Information Communication Technology (ICT). I have supported several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to resolve challenges related to hardware and software, including Change Initiative, USAID, and others. I am currently working at Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) Characters as ICT Manager and Consultant at Smile Technology for Business Intelligence and ICT. Smile Technology is a leading tech company in Sokoto State, providing business and tech solutions to clients in the health, pharmaceutical, NGO, and research sectors. The company specializes in installation and maintenance of CCTV, networking, system repair, and Vsat satellite technology.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ICT Manager
Justice Development and Peace Characters
No1 Aliyu Jodi, St Bakhita SecreteriatRoad Sokoto , Sokoto
05.2017 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: Bakhita Initiative NGO
- Manage information technology and computer systems.
- Plan, organize, control, and evaluate IT and electronic data operations.
- Manage IT staff by recruiting, training, and coaching employees.
- Develop, implement, and coordinate systems, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure data security, network access, and backup systems.
- Align user needs with system functionality to support organizational goals.
- Identify and implement strategic solutions to ICT challenges.
- Audit systems and assess outcomes.
- Redesign and maintain the organizational website to international standards.
- Provide hardware and software repairs, manage network printers, internet, emails, and ICT capacity building.
- Bakhita Initiative NGO
Director of Business Intelligence & ICT
Smile-Tech Computer Universal Service Ltd.
No2 Bello Way Area Sokoto State, Sokoto
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided ICT consultancy and services to organizations such as Coollink Star ISP, Hyperia ISP, Clicksat ISP, JDPC Sokoto, Hamdala Medical Center, Change Initiative, Malaria Consortium, IMC, ST Bakhita Secretariat, and others.
- Administered systems/network installations, maintenance, upgrades, and general ICT support.
- Designed and networked 500 computer systems for JAMB CBT Center, Sokoto State.
- Oversaw technology operations, evaluated systems, and recommended upgrades.
- Coordinated banking applications, servers, CCTV, routers, and other networking devices.
ICT Manager
Rural Woman Child Education Development
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Repaired and upgraded software/hardware.
- Conducted ICT capacity-building trainings.
- Developed and maintained database backup procedures.
- Administered corporate systems (SQL, Universal platforms).
- Ensured security of data and systems.
- Maintained telecommunications systems and CCTV.
IT Officer
Change Initiative NGO
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Sokoto State Independent Power Plant Project
- Conducted network and data security evaluations.
- Updated and maintained software/systems.
- Developed IT policy and manuals.
- Delivered workshops and staff training.
- Managed IT projects and budgets.
- Sokoto State Independent Power Plant Project
Head of Admin Department/IT Support
Volcan Elvaton Ltd. Nigeria / MJB Masaood John Brown
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Gas Turbines International
- Coordinated the administrative department.
- Provided network support services.
- Managed confidential files and systems.
- Coordinated schedules, meetings, and company communication.
- Configured and troubleshot VoIP, multimedia systems, and Vsat KA/Ku Band antennas.
- Participated in proposal writing and cybersecurity monitoring.
- Gas Turbines International
Education
BSc - Information Communication Technology
National Open University
Abuja, FC 01.2023 - 05.2025
HND - Business Administration
Sokoto State Polytechnic
Farfaru Airport Road Sokoto 01.2013 - 01.2014
National Diploma in Computer Science
Abdu Gusau Polytechnic
Talata Mafara Zamfara State 01.2016 - 10.2017
ND - Business Administration
Sokoto State Polytechnic
Farafaru Airport Road Sokoto State 01.2011 - 11.2012
Skills
Team collaboration
Information confidentiality
Risk mitigation planning
IT risk management
Interests
Reading
Exploring gadgets
Surfing the internet
Basketball
Other Training And Short Courses
- Certificate of Course Completion on IT Technical Support, Google, 05/22
- Diploma in Information Technology, Homel ICT, 05/10
- Diploma in Computer Engineering, Precious Computer Universal Service, 05/07
- Certificate in Data Quality, USAID, 05/20
- Certificate in M&E Fundamentals, USAID, 05/20
- Certificate in Data Use for Program Managers, USAID, 05/15
Honours And Awards
- Certificate as Resource Person for Server Security, Homel ICT Solution, 05/20
- Instructor, NYSC Info Tech CDS Club, 05/15
- Outstanding Support for the Youth in Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, 05/19
- Award of Honour, National Association of Catholic Corps, 05/15
- Award of Meritorious Service, National Association of Catholic Corps, 05/18
Key Qualities
Adamawa State, English, Hausa
Timeline
BSc - Information Communication Technology
National Open University
01.2023 - 05.2025
Director of Business Intelligence & ICT
Smile-Tech Computer Universal Service Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2022
ICT Manager
Justice Development and Peace Characters
05.2017 - 02.2021
National Diploma in Computer Science
Abdu Gusau Polytechnic
01.2016 - 10.2017
ICT Manager
Rural Woman Child Education Development
01.2015 - 01.2017
IT Officer
Change Initiative NGO
01.2014 - 01.2015
HND - Business Administration
Sokoto State Polytechnic
01.2013 - 01.2014
ND - Business Administration
Sokoto State Polytechnic
01.2011 - 11.2012
Head of Admin Department/IT Support
Volcan Elvaton Ltd. Nigeria / MJB Masaood John Brown
01.2009 - 01.2013
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