Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Current Research Interests
Appointments
Professional Memberships
Scholarships Grants Awards
Current Position
Local Government
Publications
References
Training
Leadership Experience
Personal Information
Timeline
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Usman Hamza

Usman Hamza

Katsina

Summary

Usman Hamza, PhD, an indigene of Katsina State held from Marmara Malumfashi LG is currently the Head of Department, Software Engineering and Cyber security, College of Computing and Information Sciences, Al-Qalam University Katsina, and is the Chairman Local Organising Committee for May, 2025 International Conference on AI by Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management in collaboration with Al-Qalam University Katsina and Katsina Directorate of Information Communication Technology. He was Appointed as the Director ICT from 2016 to 2019, and several other appointments and responsibilities, , before then, I worked with Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic Katsina from 2007 to 20214 as an Asst. Lecturer. He attended Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto for his BSc Computer Science, from 2001 to 2004, MSc Computing at Manchester Met University, UK, from 2011 to 2012 and PhD at Universiti Sains Malaysia from 2019 to 2023. He works with Hassan Usman Katsina polytechnic, Department of Computer Science from 2007 to 2014 and Al-Qalam University From 2014 to date. Usman Hamza Married to two wives, five (5) children.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Department, Software Engineering and Cyber Security

Al-Qalam University Katsina
Katsina
01.2024 - Current

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Zantau Software Development Gallery and Information Technology Services LTD
01.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: We concentrated on 'coding today for securing tomorrow' in software development and IT services
  • We develop high cost-effective applications for a variety of organization's demands, the government sector, and for personal use, both on premises and online
  • We concentrated on 'coding today for securing tomorrow' in software development and IT services
  • We develop high cost-effective applications for a variety of organization's demands, the government sector, and for personal use, both on premises and online

Director of MS II ICT Centre

Al-Qalam University Katsina
Katsina
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Appointed as ICT Director, I learnt how to plan, direct, and lead the development, operations, and maintenance of a big organization's ICT resources and infrastructure, as well as oversee the delivery of its ICT programmes and projects
  • I have learned how to protect and secure organisation’s IT infrastructure against hackers

Lecturer

Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic
Katsina
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • I gained experience in creating and distributing course materials to students
  • I also assess the progress of students and offer relevant criticism
  • Grade student projects, tests, and assignments
  • Give students academic advice
  • Research specific topics of interest within their curriculum
  • Participate in departmental events and faculty meetings
  • Keep track of student attendance, grades, and other relevant data
  • Arrange and schedule the lectures and course materials
  • Work together to develop courses with other faculty members

Customer Service Representative

Manchester United Football Club
Manchester
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • I worked as a customer service representative for Manchester United Football Club, and I appreciate the importance of responding swiftly to customers, customising the customer experience, and learned taking the effort to help before being asked

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Software Engineering

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
01.2023

MSc. - Computing

Manchester Métropolitan University
UK
01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Usman Danfodio University
Sokoto, Nigeria
01.2004

West African Examination Council (WAEC) -

Government Special Science Secondary School
Dutsinma, Katsina, Nigeria
01.1998

Skills

  • Public speaking
  • Problem-solving
  • Numeracy skills
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Self-motivation
  • Flexible
  • Time management
  • Reliable
  • Hausa
  • English
  • Arabic

Current Research Interests

  • Software Engineering: Software Development Methodology and Operations (DevOps)
  • Cloud Computing

Appointments

  • Local Organizing Committee Chairman, International Conference on ICT for Sustainable Development, 05/04/25
  • Head of Department, Software Engineering and Cyber Security, 01/01/24
  • Vetter for Final year Student Results, 01/01/23
  • Member of the Committee for Space Allocation and Timetable, 01/01/22
  • Examination Officer, 01/01/22
  • Director, Mohammad Sanusi II ICT Centre, 01/01/16
  • Program Coordinator, 01/01/12
  • Academic Staff, 01/01/07
  • Examination Officer, 01/01/09
  • Ag. Head of Department, Computer Science, 01/01/13
  • Assistant Examination Officer, 01/01/07

Professional Memberships

  • IAENG society of Data mining, 2012, 118505
  • IAENG Society of Artificial Intelligence, 2012
  • IAENG society of computer science, 2012
  • IAENG society of Internet computing and web services, 2012
  • IAENG Society of Information system Engineering, 2012
  • IAENG Society of Software Engineering, 2012
  • IAENG society of scientific computing, 2012
  • IAENG society of wireless Network, 2012
  • International Association of Engineers (IAENG), 2011
  • National Association of Computer Science Students (Nigeria), 2001, Sales Director

Scholarships Grants Awards

  • 2019, Al-Qalam University award for PhD (Software Engineering)
  • 2015, International Conference to United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
  • 2014, International Conference to Bali, Indonesia
  • 2010, Education Trust Fund (ETF), TO Study in the United Kingdom
  • 2001-2004, Katsina State Scholarship Board, Nigeria

Current Position

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Zantau Software Development Gallery and Information Technology Services LTD, 01/01/21 - Present, We concentrated on 'coding today for securing tomorrow' in software development and IT services.

Local Government

Malumfashi

Publications

Cloud-Based Application New Methodology, Usman Hamza, 2016, LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 978-3-659-79541-1

References

  • Asso. Prof. Mohammad Surajo Aliyu, Department of Computer Science, Federal University Dutse, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria, muhammadsirajo@yahoo.com, +2348036110071
  • Dr. Musa Ahmed Zayyad, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Umar Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, P.M.B. 2218, Dutsin-ma Road, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria, zayyad19@yahoo.com, +2348063440008
  • Mrs. Maryam Abdullahi, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria, aishatandfati@gmail.com, 08166041107

Training

  • New Run Time Adaptations for Cloud-Based Applications, International Academy of Arts, Science & Technology, Bali, Indonesia, 12/08/14
  • Cloud-Based Systems, International Academy of Computer & IT Engineering, 03/14/15 - 03/15/15, Dubai (UAE)
  • DEVOPS ADOPTION GUIDELINES, CHALLENGES, AND BENEFITS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW, 4th International Research Conference on Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology 2023, 05/28/23, Putrajaya, Malaysia
  • Organisational Leadership Challenges in Adopting DevOps in Northern Nigeria SMEs, 7th International Conference on Social Sciences, Humanities and Technology 2023, 05/28/23, Putrajaya, Malaysia
  • Exploring The Benefits, Challenges And Guidelines Of DevOps Adoption: A Systematic Literature Review And An Empirical Study, Journal of Mathematical Sciences and Informatics, 10/01/24
  • Leadership in action, Manchester Conference Centre (UK Vitae), 01/01/11
  • The professional Development framework for researchers, Northwest Enterprise School, Preston, UK, 01/01/12
  • CyberSecurity Workshop, Digital Bridge Institute, Abuja, Nigeria, 01/01/17
  • International ICT Capacity Building Conference, Digital Bridge Institute, Abuja, Nigeria, 01/01/17
  • Capacity Building for Academic and Senior Non-Academic Staff, AUK Katsina, Nigeria, 01/01/18
  • 1st Internal Retreat for Academic, Senior Non-Academic and Junior Staff, Zanfara, Nigeria, 01/01/18
  • 2nd Internal Retreat for Academic, Senior Non-Academic and Junior Staff, Kaduna, Nigeria, 01/01/19
  • Computer Science Postgraduate Colloquium CSPC 2019, Pinang, Malaysia, 01/01/19
  • Computer Science Postgraduate Colloquium CSPC 2020, Pinang, Malaysia, 01/01/20
  • Computer Science Postgraduate Colloquium CSPC 2021, Pinang, Malaysia, 01/01/21

Leadership Experience

  • Youth Leader, African Democratic Congress party (ADC), 01/01/07 - 12/31/07
  • Deputy Governorship Contestant, Katsina State, 01/01/07

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Katsina, Nigeria
  • Date of Birth: 05/10/78
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Head of Department, Software Engineering and Cyber Security

Al-Qalam University Katsina
01.2024 - Current

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Zantau Software Development Gallery and Information Technology Services LTD
01.2021 - Current

Director of MS II ICT Centre

Al-Qalam University Katsina
01.2016 - 01.2019

Customer Service Representative

Manchester United Football Club
01.2011 - 01.2012

Lecturer

Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic
01.2007 - 01.2014

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Software Engineering

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

MSc. - Computing

Manchester Métropolitan University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Usman Danfodio University

West African Examination Council (WAEC) -

Government Special Science Secondary School
Usman Hamza