Salim Yakub Alhassan
Katampe
Summary
A resilient Lead Engineer with a proven track record in financial systems, specializing in architecting robust, high-performing applications. Skilled in Python and team management, I successfully developed the PAYREP AGENCY BNKING platform and the Shinobi CORE BANKING APPLICATION, driving operational efficiency and scalability in cloud environments. Passionate about delivering innovative solutions that exceed expectations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD Engineer
XCHANGBOX TECHNOLOGIES
07.2019 - Current
- Designed and developed the system architecture for the Shinobi core banking application.
- Lead a team of five to build and deploy the core banking application.
- Lead a team to design and develop the banking mobile app using React Native.
- Designed and developed the system architecture for an agency banking platform.
- Developed the agency banking platform using Django, jQuery, and PostgreSQL, featuring a robust API and UIs.
- Advanced application performance through Django's annotate, aggregate, and F() functions.
- Developed the agency banking mobile app in Java, using Android Studio.
- Engineered aggregator platform enabling SaaS offerings for the agency banking solution.
- Designed and developed a Terminal Management System (TMS) utilizing ISO 8583 for financial transactions.
- Built a JPOS bridge for ISO8583 communications with postilion switches.
- Designed and developed a merchant collection POS application for the Morefun Terminals (H9G, H9L) and the NewPos Terminals (N7210, N7220) using the C language.
- Designed and developed a POS agency banking application for TopWise Android terminals (MP35P, T1, MP35S) using Java.
- Certified POS applications with NIBSS and maintained customization as needed.
- Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide information security plan that protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the company's data and servers.
- Ensure appropriate security measures are put in place when writing code.
- As a member of the senior management team, establish a customer service and support process, with particular responsibility for web-based services.
- Establish a process to integrate customer service and support with the software engineering process, supporting the resolution of customer issues and enhancing application usability.
Lead Engineer
RIGHT CLICK IT SOLUTIONS LTD
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Designed and architected Electronic Material Management System for NAPIMS.
- Developed and deployed ADaMs platform utilizing Django and React.
- Created EMMS application with Django and React to enhance operational efficiency.
- Deployed all systems on AWS for improved performance and scalability.
- Trained interns and junior developers to strengthen team capabilities.
Team Lead (NCC Benchmarking Project)
HD TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Planning of a nationwide QoS (quality of service) Bench marking project
- KPIs identification for 2G,3G and LTE optimization
- RF training for drive test engineers including link budget analysis
- Bench marking reports analysis and interpretation
- Interview for the recruitment of Drive test field engineers
- Planning and executions of training for TEMS Paragon and Tems Pocket
- Overseeing of operations (back office, field and administration)
Field Maintenance Engineer (MTN, AIRTEL)
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO. NIG. LTD.
01.2015 - 01.2018
- 24hrs maintenance and management of BTS sites (MTN, AIRTEL, 9MOBILE) comprising of Huawei BTS cabinets, Ericsson, Aviat and Harris Stratex, microwave radios, Emerson rectifier, Huawei and Zte hybrid power system.
- Work on Huawei RTN (600 series.900,950,950A) proficiently
- Work on Ericsson Traffic Node (2p,6p,20p,ML6692) proficiently
- Work on Aviat radios (Aviat Eclipse INue, TR6500,WTM6000) proficiently
- Ensuring network availability at 99.99 percent.
- Respond to NOC call outs to attend to power and transmission faults/alarms.
- Ensure cell site upgrades and tower maintenance in time.
- Field assets, spares and inventory management.
- New site acquisition and documentation signoff. (FAC/PAC).
- Attend to landlord/community issues.
- Analyzing and troubleshooting of NodeB and eNodeB alarms, reported at network operation center (NOC), which includes identifying, fixing and replacing of faulty boards.
- Transmission links configuration and optimization.
- Investigate and troubleshoot IP RAN related network issues.
- Daily monitoring of microwave transmission link with the view of carrying out optimization on sites.
- Product and system configuration in IP RAN/TDM Transmission sites.
- Clear RF active alarms.
Software Developer
Flexisaf NIG LTD
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Worked with a team to develop a Human Resource management system with Django.
- Creating and managing new AWS EC2 instances with load balancing capabilities
- Managing SAF HRMS github repository with GIT terminal.
- Worked with team members to Dockerize some proprietary Django apps
Freelance Developer
Freelance Developer
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Built a food delivery app using Django for start-up.
- Build and maintain a process management system for standard Grains limited with PHP (later ported to Laravel).
- Moved standard grains infrastructure to the cloud (Amazon AWS)
- Built a school management system using PHP for Albani Science Academy.
- Built websites for multiple clients using HTML, CSS, joomla and word press.
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
AHMAD BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
CCNA program -
CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY, ABU, ZARIA
CCNP program -
CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY, ABU, ZARIA
Diploma - Computer Networking
HANDS ON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (HIIT), KANO
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
DAY SCIENCE COLLEGE KANO
Skills
- Programming languages: Python, C, Java, JavaScript, React, jQuery, HTML5
- Web frameworks: Django, FastApi
- Team management
- Communication skills
- Database management: SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite
- Shell scripting: BASH, PowerShell
- Development methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban
- Containerization: Docker
- Orchestration: Docker Swarm, Kubernetes
- Continuous integration and deployment
- Software testing and monitoring
- Cloud computing: AWS
Hobbies and Interests
Sport: karate, swimming, Tennis and chess, Electronics: Embedded Technology, Computer Hacks, TECH: AI, Machine learning, rust
Affiliations
Membership: Director ICT, Movement for the Improvement of Humanity (M.I.H),
Founder of the Grass Root Education project
Languages
HAUSA
First Language
French
Beginner
A1
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Lead Engineer
RIGHT CLICK IT SOLUTIONS LTD
01.2020 - 12.2022
LEAD Engineer
XCHANGBOX TECHNOLOGIES
07.2019 - Current
Team Lead (NCC Benchmarking Project)
HD TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Field Maintenance Engineer (MTN, AIRTEL)
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO. NIG. LTD.
01.2015 - 01.2018
Software Developer
Flexisaf NIG LTD
01.2014 - 01.2015
Freelance Developer
Freelance Developer
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
AHMAD BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
CCNA program -
CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY, ABU, ZARIA
CCNP program -
CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY, ABU, ZARIA
Diploma - Computer Networking
HANDS ON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (HIIT), KANO
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
DAY SCIENCE COLLEGE KANO
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