Samaila Shuwani Yusuf

Samaila Shuwani Yusuf has a diverse work experience in the field of information technology. Samaila Shuwani started their career in 2014 as an Enterprise System Administrator/Support at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. In this role, they provided technical support for computer management systems and troubleshooting server operating systems and network errors.

In 2018, Yusuf joined CIHPNG as an Information Technology Assistant. Here, they provided network support, software installation, and hardware maintenance. Samaila Shuwani also acted as a customer liaison and Helpdesk for computing operations. Additionally, they were responsible for managing IP addressing and networking, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, and maintaining systems and databases.

Yusuf gradually progressed within CIHPNG and held the positions of Information Technology Associate and Information Technology Officer. In these roles, they continued to provide technical support and took on additional responsibilities such as administering user accounts, conducting regular data backups, and ensuring data security.

In 2022, Yusuf became the IT Manager at CIHPNG, where they conceptualized and developed a strategy for the design and implementation of applications. Samaila Shuwani also provided ICT technology infrastructures, contributed to organizational policy, and identified future needs for the organization. Samaila Shuwani managed the operations of information systems, coordinated with contractors, and scheduled upgrades and security backups.

Yusuf further advanced their career at CIHPNG and served as the Senior IT Manager/Acting Head of Management Support Services. Currently, they hold the position of Associate Director - Management Support Services, where they oversee the management and support services within the organization.

Overall, Yusuf has demonstrated expertise in IT management and support, software development methodology, information systems operations, and strategic planning.

Samaila Shuwani Yusuf's education history includes pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Cybersecurity at Nexford University from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, they obtained a Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General from Metropolitan School of Business & Management (UK) with no specified end year. Prior to that, they also acquired another Higher National Diploma in Business Administration and Management, General from the same institution, again with no specified end year.

In 2021, Samaila obtained a Certificate in Cybersecurity, specifically in Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism from Harvard University. Samaila Shuwani'searlier educational endeavors include completing a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology Minna. Samaila Shuwani also earned a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Information Technology Management from the University of Cape Town, though no start or end year are provided for these qualifications.

Moreover, Samaila has attained several certifications throughout their career. These include certifications in Financial Decision Making, IoT Foundations: Fundamentals, Accounting and Financial Reporting, Intro to Intrapreneurship and Innovation, and Operations Management Foundations. Samaila Shuwani obtained these certifications from various institutions such as Canvas Credentials (Badgr) and LinkedIn in 2023 and 2022.

Samaila Shuwani has also gained certifications in Global Business and Nexford University MBA Foundation Course from Canvas Credentials (Badgr) in 2023 and 2022, respectively. In addition, they obtained certifications in Effective Monitoring Of Human Resource Management Activities, Operations Management Strategy, and The role of Leadership in Strategic Management from Metropolitan School of Business & Management (UK) in 2023 and 2022. Furthermore, Samaila has demonstrated their expertise in Information Literacy through a certification from LinkedIn in 2022.

Prior to their current pursuits, Samaila obtained certifications in Ethics and integrity, Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and Prevention of sexual harassment and abuse of authority from UNICEF in 2021. Samaila Shuwani also acquired a cybersecurity awareness certification from ESET in 2019, an Information Technology Management certification from the University of Cape Town in 2019, and a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification from Microsoft in 2019. Lastly, they obtained a Strategic Management certification from Open Universities Australia in 2014.