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I am a results-driven software developer and educator with over a decade of experience delivering ICT solutions for government bureaus, education authorities, and startups in the Horn of Africa. I have led application development, ICT strategy, and team mentoring across projects from biometric attendance to transport and property management. I enjoy turning complex requirements into robust, secure software while guiding teams toward modern development practices.
As a senior lecturer and mentor at several universities, I balance rigorous technical work with practical teaching, helping students and early-career developers grow their skills. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about sharing knowledge, delivering value to clients, and building sustainable software and learning ecosystems.
Skills
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Intermediate
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Language
Somali
Fluent
Amharic
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced
English
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Oromo
Advanced
Work Experience
Case Team Coordinator - Application Development at Civil Service Bureau
December 31, 2016 - October 13, 2025Led ICT project implementations including the Wored Video Conferencing infrastructure for the Somali Region; maintained data centers across 49 districts; prepared and executed regional ICT action plans; supervised licensing processes for ICT-related activities.
IT Project Supervisor & Developer at Oztrade (South Sudan)
January 31, 2014 - October 13, 2025Led tank monitoring and gas station fuel management system development; contributed to ICT projects in Juba during periods of local instability.
Independent Consultant / Owner at Self-employed
January 1, 2016 - PresentDeveloped a Remittance System for the Somali Microfinance Institution (SMFI); led remittance-related projects for Somali regional bureaus; provided technology strategy and project execution.
Senior Lecturer at Hope University
January 31, 2012 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT and related courses; supervised final-year projects; delivered courses to first through fourth-year students.
Senior Lecturer at New Generation University College
July 31, 2012 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT courses; supervised final-year projects; educated students across multiple years.
Senior Lecturer at New Generation University College
June 30, 2019 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT courses to fourth-year students and supervised graduating projects; contributed to curriculum delivery.
Senior Lecturer at Abaars o-Tech University
June 30, 2019 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT and related courses; supervised final-year projects; instructed fourth-year students.
Application Development Case Team Coordinator at Civil Service Bureau
December 31, 2016 - October 13, 2025Worked on the Wored a Video Conferencing infrastructure for the Somali Region; maintained the regional data centers; prepared and executed the regional ICT action plan; supervised licensing for ICT-related businesses as mandated by MICIT.
IT Project Supervisor & Developer at Oztrade
January 31, 2014 - October 13, 2025Led Tank Monitoring and Gas Station Fuel Management System; oversaw project activities in South Sudan, including web-based remittance initiative components; contributed to system design and deployment.
Independent Consultant / Owner at Independent / Home-based
January 1, 2016 - PresentProvide ICT strategy, development, and project management services; developed Remittance System for SMFI and biometric attendance systems for multiple bureaus; led several web-based deployments for clients.
Senior Lecturer at Hope University
January 31, 2012 - October 13, 2025Lecturer in ICT, responsible for teaching and supervising final-year projects; contributed to curriculum delivery and student mentorship.
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer at University of Hargeisa
July 31, 2012 - October 13, 2025Lectures in College of Computing and Information Technology; supervised final-year projects; engaged in course leadership and student mentoring.
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer at University of Hargeisa
August 31, 2024 - October 13, 2025Lectures and course delivery across ICT programs; continued teaching and mentorship in later years.
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer at New Generation University College
July 31, 2012 - October 13, 2025Lectures in ICT; supervised final-year projects; mentorship for graduating students.
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer at New Generation University College
June 30, 2019 - October 13, 2025Lectures in ICT; supervised final-year projects; mentorship for graduating students.
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer at Abaars o-Tech University
June 30, 2019 - October 13, 2025Lectures in ICT; supervised final-year projects; mentorship for graduating students.
Application Development Case Team Coordinator at Civil Service Bureau
December 31, 2016 - October 13, 2025Led ICT initiatives in the Somali Region, including management of the Woreda Video Conference infrastructure and oversight of to 49 districts' ICT installations. Administered the region's only data centers at the time and helped develop and execute the regional ICT action plan aligned with Bureau budgets. Supervised the licensing process for ICT-related businesses as mandated by the Ministry of Communications and IT. Key project: Employee Attendance Management System (EAMS) involving database design, UI development, and integration with a fingerprint scanner using C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, and related tools; performed unit testing.
IT Project Supervisor & Developer at OzTrade
January 31, 2014 - October 13, 2025Led Tank Monitoring and Gas Station Fuel Management System development. Addressed demand from Kenya-based fuel importers by delivering a system to monitor underground tanks and sales. The project progressed during the period leading up to and during the Ethiopian–South Sudan context; contributed to system design, data modeling, and integration efforts.
Independent Consultant / Owner at Self-employed
January 1, 2016 - PresentDeveloped new ICT projects and strategies; supervised project execution for various clients. Provided general technology consulting and delivered Remittance System for Somali Microfinance Institution (SMFI). Implemented Biometric Attendance Management System (BAMS) and consulted for clients including Somali Revenue Authority, Education Bureau, Agro-Pastoral Research Institute, and Pastoral Community Development Program (PCDP).
Senior Lecturer at Hope University
January 31, 2012 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT courses for the Department of ICT. Guided and supervised final-year projects; contributed to curriculum delivery for undergraduate students.
Senior Lecturer at New Generation University College
July 31, 2012 - October 13, 2025Taught undergraduate ICT courses; supervised final-year projects in the Department of ICT.
Senior Lecturer at New Generation University College
June 30, 2019 - October 13, 2025Taught undergraduate ICT courses; supervised final-year projects in the Department of ICT.
Senior Lecturer at University of Hargeisa
July 31, 2012 - October 13, 2025Lectured in ICT-related courses; mentored final-year projects; contributed to curriculum development and student supervision.
Senior Lecturer at University of Hargeisa
August 31, 2024 - October 13, 2025Lectured in ICT-related courses; mentored final-year projects; contributed to curriculum development and student supervision.
Senior Lecturer at Abaarso Tech University
June 30, 2019 - October 13, 2025Lectured in ICT-related courses; mentored final-year projects; contributed to curriculum development and student supervision.
Case Team Coordinator, Application Development at Civil Service Bureau
December 31, 2016 - October 13, 2025Worked on the Woreda Video Conferencing infrastructure in the Somali Region; maintained most of the 49 districts with Woreda network installed; administered the region's data centers; prepared and executed the regional ICT action plan for budget years; supervised licensing for ICT-related businesses.
IT Project Supervisor & Developer at Oztrade
January 31, 2014 - October 13, 2025Tank Monitoring and Gas Station Fuel Management System project; designed and implemented data storage and UI components; unit testing; project progress affected by regional instability (civil unrest) during the period.
Independent Consultant / Owner at Self-employed
January 1, 2016 - PresentDeveloped Remittance System for Somalia Microfinance Institution; developed Biometric Attendance Management System; provided general technology consultancy; led new project development and strategy; supervised implementations for multiple clients.
Senior Lecturer at University of Hargeisa
July 31, 2012 - October 13, 2025Taught courses for the College of Computing and Information Technology; students mostly in the fourth year; supervised final year projects.
Senior Lecturer at New Generation University College
July 31, 2012 - October 13, 2025Lectured ICT courses; taught first, second, and third year students; supervised final year projects.
Senior Lecturer at Hope University
January 31, 2012 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT courses; supervised final year projects; contributed to curriculum delivery.
Senior Lecturer at Abaars o-Tech University
June 30, 2019 - October 13, 2025Lectured ICT courses across first to fourth year students; supervised final year projects.
Senior Lecturer at University of Hargeisa
August 31, 2024 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT courses; supervised final year projects; contributed to ICT education in Somaliland.
Case Team Coordinator, Application Development at Civil Service Bureau
December 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025Led design and administration of ICT infrastructure for the Somali Region; administered data centers; prepared and executed the regional ICT action plan; supervised licensing for ICT-related businesses as mandated by MCIT; contributed to the Employee Attendance Management System project, including DB design, UI, and testing.
IT Project Supervisor & Developer at Oztrade (Juba, South Sudan)
January 1, 2014 - October 13, 2025Led the Tank Monitoring and Gas Station Fuel Management System; designed data base and UI, conducted unit testing; coordinated team efforts; project faced civil war disruptions ending in 2014.
Independent Consultant / Owner at Self-employed (Home-based)
January 1, 2016 - PresentDeveloped a Remittance System for Somalia Microfinance Institution (SMFI); built Biometric Attendance Management System deployed to five Somali regional bureaus; provided IT consultancy and training to clients.
Senior Lecturer at Hope University
January 31, 2012 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT courses; supervised final-year projects; contributed to curriculum development.
Senior Lecturer at New Generation University College
July 31, 2012 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT; supervised final-year projects; engaged in academic program development.
Senior Lecturer at New Generation University College
June 30, 2019 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT; supervised final-year projects; contributed to ICT department activities.
Senior Lecturer at Abaarso Tech University
June 30, 2019 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT; supervised final-year projects; mentored students in ICT courses.
Senior Lecturer at University of Hargeisa
July 31, 2012 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT; supervised final-year projects; guided student research and practical projects.
Senior Lecturer at University of Hargeisa
August 31, 2024 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT; supervised final-year projects; contributed to ICT curriculum and outreach.
Case Team Coordinator, Application Development at Civil Service Bureau
December 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025Led attendance system project and managed ICT infrastructure; designed and implemented attendance DB, UI, and app in C#, ASP.NET, and SQL Server; supervised data centers and licensing processes; delivered unit tests and documentation.
IT Project Supervisor & Developer at OzTrade
January 1, 2014 - October 13, 2025Led tank monitoring and fuel management system development; built backend and UI using C#, ASP.NET; engaged in data modeling and reports; supported deployment amid challenging conditions; used Visual Studio 2008, Crystal Reports, SQL Server 2005/08, LINQ to SQL.
Independent Consultant / Owner at Independent / Self-employed
January 1, 2016 - PresentDeveloped new ICT projects and strategies; supervised project execution; provided general technology consultancy; delivered remittance system for Somali Microfinance Institution (SMFI) and biometric attendance system; replaced wall-mounted fingerprint devices with scalable solutions; training and knowledge transfer.
Senior Lecturer at University of Hargeisa
July 1, 2012 - October 13, 2025Taught courses for the College of Computing and Information Technology; supervised final year projects; contributed to curriculum development and student mentorship.
Senior Lecturer at University of Hargeisa
August 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Continued ICT instruction and supervision; updated course materials; oversaw graduate projects and research.
Senior Lecturer at New Generation University College
July 1, 2012 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT courses; supervised final year projects; supported program development.
Senior Lecturer at New Generation University College
June 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT courses; supervised final year projects; supported program development.
Senior Lecturer at Hope University
January 31, 2012 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT courses; supervised final year projects; contributed to department goals.
Senior Lecturer at Abaarso Tech University
June 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025Taught ICT courses; supervised final year projects; contributed to department goals.
Case Team Coordinator, Application Development at Civil Service Bureau
December 31, 2016 - October 22, 2025Led ICT initiatives including a Video Conferencing infrastructure for the Somali Region; maintained data centers across 49 districts; prepared and executed regional ICT action plans for budget years; supervised the licensing process of ICT-related businesses as mandated by MCIT; delivered key projects in the bureau.
IT Project Supervisor & Developer at Oztrade
January 31, 2014 - October 22, 2025Designed, implemented and tested IT projects, including tank monitoring and gas station fuel management systems; built data layers and conducted unit tests; collaborated with cross-functional teams in Juba, South Sudan.
Senior Software Developer / Consultant at Talasan Consultancy
December 31, 2025 - October 22, 2025Led development efforts across multiple client projects, including biometric attendance systems, offline-first constitutional content delivery, trucking/fleet management, billing, and property management. Mentored DP World - Berbera software development team in 2023 and contributed to system design, security, and auditability.
Senior Lecturer at Hope University
January 31, 2012 - October 22, 2025Taught ICT courses and supervised final year projects; contributed to curriculum development and student mentorship across multiple terms.
Senior Lecturer at New Generation University College
July 31, 2012 - October 22, 2025Lectured and supervised final year projects in ICT; supported student development and research activities.
Senior Lecturer at New Generation University College
June 30, 2019 - October 22, 2025Re-joined to deliver ICT courses and supervise graduating students; contributed to department governance and course delivery.
Senior Lecturer at Abaars o-Tech University
June 30, 2019 - October 22, 2025Lecturer in ICT, supervising final year projects and delivering coursework across multiple terms.
Software Development Team Mentor at DP World - Berbera
December 31, 2023 - October 22, 2025Provided hands-on technical guidance and mentoring to the DP World Berbera software development team, promoting best practices in web application development and software engineering.
Senior Lecturer at University of Hargeisa
July 31, 2012 - October 22, 2025Lecturing ICT courses and supervising student projects; contributed to departmental strategy and capacity building.
Senior Lecturer at University of Hargeisa
August 31, 2024 - October 22, 2025Rejoined to teach ICT and supervise capstone projects; supported research and teaching excellence initiatives.
Education
Bachelor at Addis Ababa University College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Secondary School at Dire Dawa Comprehensive Secondary School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002Bachelor at Addis Ababa University College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Secondary Education at Dire Dawa Comprehensive Secondary School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002Bachelor's degree at Addis Ababa University College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Bachelor's degree in ICT at Addis Ababa University College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Bachelor's Degree at Addis Ababa University College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Bachelor at Addis Kidan Misikir College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Bachelor at Addis Ababa University College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Bachelor's Degree at Admas University College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Very Great Distinction Merit Certificate at Admas University College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Qualifications
Data Center Administration - Basic Training
June 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025Google Africa Developer Scholarship
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Very Great Distinction Merit Certificate
January 1, 2007 - October 13, 2025Data Center Administration - Basic Training
June 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025Basics of Journalism
July 1, 2007 - July 15, 2007The Role of Journalists and Media Practitioners in Combatting Harmful Traditional Practices and Female Genital Mutilation
March 17, 2008 - March 22, 2008The Role of Religious Leaders in Combatting Harmful Traditional Practices and Female Genital Mutilation
March 17, 2008 - March 22, 2008The Role of Media Practitioners in Combatting Harmful Traditional Practices
March 17, 2008 - March 22, 2008Data Center Administration - Basic Training for VCS, E-Learning, E-Library, E-mail, UPS, Generator, Firewall, Server and Storage
June 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016Google Africa Developer Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Very Great Distinction Merit Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Very Great Distinction Merit Certificate
January 1, 2007 - October 13, 2025Bachelor's Degree
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Very Great Distinction Merit Certificate
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Education, Government, Financial Services, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Other, Computers & Electronics, Transportation & Logistics
Skills
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Intermediate
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