Anas AbdullahiSenior Software Engineer / ICT Systems & Cloud Infrastructure Leader
Location
ICT Directorate, Sokoto State University, PMB 2134 Birnin Kebbi Road Sokoto State, Nigeria
Email
anas.abdullahi@ssu.edu.ng
Phone
+2348131395907
Nigerian
12 September 1991
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LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anas-abdullahi-031322229/
Facebook
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GitHub
github.com/aamarafa15
ORCID
orcid.org/0000-0002-9821-1679
Profile

Principal Software Developer and ICT infrastructure leader with 13+ years designing, building and scaling academic SaaS platforms for a state university including an online examination system, an LMS, and 9+ journal publishing platforms integrated with Crossref DOI registration. Full-stack engineer (Java, Python, JavaScript) with hands-on cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud) and DevOps (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD) experience, plus CCNA-level networking and security expertise. Currently leads SSU's Web Development Unit, overseeing a team of 8 developers and systems supporting 15,000+ students and 1,200+ staff.

Professional Experience
  • •Designed and built 9+ institutional software platforms (online examination system, LMS, multi-journal publishing systems) in Java/Python/JavaScript, serving 15,000+ students and 9 academic journals
  • •Led technical architecture for SSU's SaaS platforms, cutting exam result processing time by roughly 60% versus the previous manual/paper-based system
    • 2013 – presentSokoto, Nigeria
  • •Deployed and operate cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, GCP and Alibaba Cloud, maintaining 99.5%+ uptime across the LMS, CBT and journal platforms
  • •Ran security assessments and vulnerability audits across university systems, covering 10+ production systems and reducing reported security incidents by an estimated 40%
  • •Head, Web Development Unit — mentored a team of 6–8 junior developers and directed institutional web/software delivery

    • Visiting Lecturer II  —  Faculty Examination Officer, Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology
  • •Designed and delivered Computer Science curriculum and course materials to roughly 100–150 undergraduate students per semester
  • •Supervised 10–15 undergraduate research projects/dissertations in networking, AI, ML and cybersecurity
    • 2024 JanSokoto
    CEO, Marafa IT Solutions and Consultancy

    Managing and Coordinating Daily Activities of the Company

    Education
    Masters of Computer Application, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi, India

    Distiction

    2022 Jul – 2025 DecDelhi, India
    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Nims University, Jaipur, India

    First Class Division

    2015 – 2018Jaipur, India
    National Diploma In Computer Science, The Polytechnic of Sokoto State

    Upper Class Division

    2009 – 2011Sokoto, Nigeria
    Senior Secondary School, Government Secondary School, kware

    Nine (9) Credits

    2003 – 2008Sokoto, Nigeria
    Primary Leaving Certificate, Dr. Waziri Junaidu Primary School, Kware

    Pass

    1996 – 2003Sokoto, Nigeria
    Core Technical Skills
    Languages & Frameworks:

    Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, HTML5/CSS3, SQL, RESTful APIs

    Platforms

    SaaS architecture, LMS & CBT/online-exam systems, OJS-style journal management systems, WordPress/CMS, microservices

    Cloud & DevOps

    AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines

    Leadership

    Technical architecture, engineering mentorship, ICT project management, stakeholder coordination

    Certificates
    • •Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 

    •  Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) 

    •  Google IT Support & IT Security (Google Career Certificates)

    • •Alibaba Cloud Apsara Clouder (OSS deployment & cloud server operations) 
    • •Linux Administration 
    • •Certified Network Security Specialist
    • •CSEAN Master Class — Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking & Incident Response 
    • •Research Methodology, Data Analysis & Publication (Maryam Abacha American University)
    Professional Memberships & Awards
  • •Fellow, Nigerian School of Internet Governance 
  • •Member, Nigeria Computer Society (MNCS) 
  • •Member, Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (MCSEAN) 
  • •Member, International Association of Engineers (MIAENG) 
  • •Member,  Practical Artificial Intelligence Development Foundation (Paidf)
  • •CIPS Saskatchewan (Canada)
  • •Awards: Certificate/Award of Honor — Association of African Students in India (AAISA/AINSCA), 2018 
    • Key Projects
  • •SSU Online Examination System (CBT) — designed and deployed university-wide computer-based testing platform processing

    • an estimated 50,000+ exam sittings annually for 15,000+ students

  • •SSU E-Learning Management System (lms.ssu.edu.ng⁠) — built and deployed institutional LMS supporting roughly 200+ courses and 15,000+ students
  • •Multi-Journal Publishing Platform (9+ journals) — designed and launched OJS-style systems for SJMLS, AJOH, CAJOST, PaauaJS, TMBJ, SJOLLL, SJGS, Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology and Borno JMLS, with Crossref DOI integration
  • •SSU Institutional Website Redesign (ssu.edu.ng⁠) — rebuilt the university's public site, cutting page load time by an estimated 40% and improving mobile usability
  • •SSU E-Library & Campus Network Infrastructure — installed and configured network infrastructure supporting an estimated 10+ campus buildings and 5,000+ concurrent users
  • •CAMRET-OHI International Conference Platform — designed and deployed the conference website for this international academic conference

    • Additional: institutional/NGO sites for the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria, American Chemical Society Nigeria, Pakar Solutions, and NIMS International School.

    Publications

    Shehu M.  SarkinTudu , Anas Abdullahi, Anas T. Balarabe, Mahmood Umar, Salisu Modi, Urwatu Lawal, Naseer S. Ajoge, Sameera O. Barraood

    https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/cajost.v8i2.3⁠

    References
    Mrs. Anooja A, Associate Professor, NIMS UNIVERSITY JAIPUR
    Mr. Salim Yushau, ICT Director, Sokoto State University
    Zayyanu Shehu, Deputy Registrar, Sokoto State University
    Declaration
    I hereby declare that the statement furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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