Paul-Ben Ajene
Makurdi
Summary
Dynamic Backend Developer with proven expertise at Benue Digital Infrastructure Company LTD, specializing in PHP and database management. Successfully enhanced application performance and security while fostering team collaboration. Adept at IT training coordination, empowering over 2,000 staff and students to elevate their technical skills and improve user experiences.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Backend Developer (Remote)
Benue Digital Infrastructure Company LTD
Makurdi, Nigeria
11.2023 - Current
- Developed robust backend solutions for client applications.
- Collaborated with frontend teams to integrate APIs and enhance user experiences.
- Optimized database queries to improve application performance and reliability.
- Implemented security protocols to safeguard sensitive data within applications.
- Developed and maintained back-end applications using PHP, Laravel, Mysql and Javascript.
Principal Network Administrator
Benue State University
Makurdi
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Managed daily operations of Training Unit, reporting directly to Director.
- Developed comprehensive training proposals for various activities and curricula within and beyond University.
- Coordinated technical IT training for over 2,000 staff and 6,000 students, enhancing IT literacy.
- Configured and administered Moodle E-learning platform, facilitating synchronous and asynchronous learning.
- Deployed e-Voting system for undergraduate student elections, analyzing data sets to ensure credibility.
- Collaborated with external vendors to develop API for integration of identity card generation system.
- Provided insights from analysis of technology deployment scenarios to improve ICT training initiatives.
- Served as JAMB CBT center manager at Benue State University, overseeing operational efficiency.
Senior Network Administrator
Benue State University
Makurdi
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Oversaw daily operations of Training Unit, reporting directly to Director.
- Served on Selection Board, analyzing candidate data for vice chancellor, Bursar, and Librarian positions.
- Created dashboards using MySQL and Microsoft Excel for management presentations on user charge trends.
- Deployed Chat-bot on University Portal and trained support staff to enhance user experience.
- Developed smart spreadsheet for admission processing, reducing time and increasing stakeholder satisfaction.
- Introduced QR codes for document validation in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Generated comprehensive reports on assigned tasks for supervising officers and management.
- Managed JAMB CBT center at Benue State University, ensuring efficient operations.
Network Administrator1
Benue State University
Makurdi
09.2012 - 10.2015
- Managed day-to-day operations of Training Unit, reporting directly to Director.
- Conducted training for over 1,000 staff on ICT technologies, enhancing tool adoption for teaching.
- Served as anti-plagiarism administrator, training over 700 academic staff in effective tool usage.
- Communicated insights from anti-plagiarism tool reports, reducing plagiarism in submissions.
- Introduced Computer Based Testing for University Aptitude tests, increasing revenue and reducing costs.
- Analyzed portal registration data using MySQL, Python Pandas, and Microsoft Excel for efficient exam batching.
- Compiled and presented results from computer-based tests to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
- Automated management meetings to optimize time and reduce associated expenses.
Revenue Management Officer/Network Administrator
Benue Internal Revenue Service
Makurdi, Nigeria
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Managed email and online resource servers to ensure optimal performance.
- Reviewed data sets for revenue reconciliation using Microsoft Excel, ensuring accountability of tax records.
- Developed an automated inventory management system with HTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL, reducing costs and enhancing accountability.
- Assisted in configuring and deploying fibre optic Local Area Network using CISCO, Mikrotik, and Juniper devices to enhance communications.
- Interfaced with service providers and stakeholders on infrastructure deployments and ongoing vendor services.
- Trained over 1,000 contract staff on Microsoft Office applications across four local government areas to improve capacity and service delivery.
- Communicated all tasks effectively through reports submitted to supervising officers.
Information Officer/Network Administrator / Lead Instructor
Emerging Trees LTD.
Kaduna
10.2009 - 07.2011
- Trained and examined over 800 candidates for TOEFL and IELTS, achieving high success rates.
- Certified over 300 individuals in CISCO, MCITP ICDL, and ORACLE programs, facilitating their professional advancement.
- Expanded local area network capacity from 25 to 100, increasing revenue through additional testing and learner workstations.
- Collaborated with local and international partners to secure test vouchers for certifications for over 300 candidates.
- Developed IT skills in over 50 NNPC staff through a partnership with Emerging Trees Ltd.
- Delivered comprehensive reports on training outcomes to enhance program effectiveness and stakeholder engagement.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Electrical Engineering
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria04.2008
Skills
- Problem solving
- Backend development
- IT training coordination
- PHP programming
- Team collaboration
- Database management
- Web development
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Affiliations
- 2023, Member Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) (CPN)
- 2017, Council for Engineering Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
- 2016, Member Nigeria Computer Society (MNCS)
Certification
- 2024, Google Cybersecurity Foundations
- 2020, IC3 Digital Literacy Certifications (Key Applications and Living online)
- 2011, Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA-JUNOS)
- 2011, Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC)
- 2011, Juniper Unified Threat Management (JUTM)
- 2011, International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
- 2009, Oracle Certified Database Administrator (OCA)
Consultancy Volunteership Freelance Experience
- Course Coordinator, Benue State Technology Skills Program, Course coordinator for Cybersecurity and IT Support Training.
- Contributor, 3MTT-PET/ Proficiency Tool, https://github.com/Paul-Ben/Proficiency-Tool-PBA, Contributor to The Proficiency evaluation tool for Tech Talent in Nigeria.
- Desk Officer/Instructor, Benue State E-learning and Virtual ICT Resource Center, Instructor on UNICEF Nigeria Learning Passport(NLP).
- Volunteer M&E Officer/Freelance Web Developer, Cheerful Hands Initiatives (NGO), https://cheerfulhandsinitiatives.org, Developed a website/CMS with HTML,Bootstrap, CSS, JavaScript, PHP Laravel., Managed and maintained website hosting and all MySql and Postgresql Databases.
- Volunteer/Freelance Web Developer, Community Links & Human Empowerment Initiative (NGO), https://communitylinks.org.ng, Redesigned the existing website with HTML, Boostrap, CSS, PHP Laravel, MySql., Built a Wordpress blog site and incorporated it with the redesigned website., Successfully set up and conducted a social media campaign with a reach of over 5000 views and a 65% conversion rate on registered views.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Backend Developer (Remote)
Benue Digital Infrastructure Company LTD
11.2023 - Current
Principal Network Administrator
Benue State University
10.2018 - 10.2021
Senior Network Administrator
Benue State University
10.2015 - 10.2018
Network Administrator1
Benue State University
09.2012 - 10.2015
Revenue Management Officer/Network Administrator
Benue Internal Revenue Service
07.2011 - 09.2012
Information Officer/Network Administrator / Lead Instructor
Emerging Trees LTD.
10.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelors Degree - Electrical Engineering
Ahmadu Bello University