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Team

Contact Info
Phone: +234 8069699318
email: ishayan@unijos.edu.ng
Ishaya N. Joshua
Deputy Director/Web Administrator

CURRICULUM VITAE

SECTION A:    PERSONAL DATA

Name Ishaya Nuhu Joshua

Date of Birth:                   12 January, 1980.

Place of Birth:                  Jos

Local Government Area:   Mangu

State of origin:                  Plateau State

Nationality:                           Nigerian

Marital Status:                    Married

Gender:                                   Male

Religion:                               Christianity

Phone Number:                    08069699318

Email Address:                 ishayan@unijos.edu.ng

Contact Address: Web Admin. & eService, ICT Directorate, University of Jos

SECTION B:    EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES

  1. University Of Jos – Nigeria –          2024
  2. University Of Jos – Nigeria          2006
  3. Dejitech institute of technology          2004
  4. Government Science School Kuru                     1998
  5. LEA Ekan Chwel-Nyap 1992
  6. University Of Jos, cisco academy 2011
  7. University Of Jos, cisco academy 2011
  8. University Of Jos, cisco academy 2021
  9. University Of Jos, microsoft academy 2012
  10. Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) 2017
  11. Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) 2017
  1. Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) 2017
  2. SKILLUP by Simplilearn 2018
  3. SKILLUP by Simplilearn 2018
  4. upGrad 2019

SECTION C:    QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES

  1. MSC. Computer Science -             2024
  2. BSC. Computer Science          2006
  3. Advance Diploma in Computer Application and hardware maintenance          2004
  4. SSCE          1998
  5. FSLC 1992
  6. CCNA-Routing and Switching 2011
  7. IT Essential PC Hardware and Software 2012
  8. Introduction to Cyber Security 2021
  9. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2012
  10. Data Science Fundamentals 2017
  11. Statistics Fundamentals 2017
  12. Introduction to Business Intelligence 2017
  13. Basics of Automation Anywhere 2018
  14. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 2018
  15. Business Analytics Fundamentals 2018

SECTION D:   WORK EXPERIENCE/CAREER PROGRESSION

  1. Assistant Director, University of Jos – 2022 – Date

                        Responsibilities:

  • Support the Director in developing and implementing ICT strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Ensure the smooth operation, maintenance, and security of ICT infrastructure and systems.
  • Help develop and enforce ICT policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Identify and mitigate ICT-related risks, ensuring data security.
  • Liaise with other departments or units to support ICT needs and initiatives.
  • Provide guidance and training to junior developers, helping them improve their programming skills and understanding.
  1. Principal System Analyst, University of Jos – 2018 – 2022

Responsibilities:

  • Develop detailed system designs and workflows that align with organizational needs and technical standards.
  • Prepare comprehensive system documentation including functional specifications, process flows, and user manuals.
  • Provide expert analysis and solutions for complex system issues and user problems.
  • Guide team members on best practices, methodologies, and problem-solving techniques.
  • Identify and mitigate ICT-related risks, ensuring data security.
  • Liaise with other departments or units to support ICT needs and initiatives.
  1. Senior Programmer, University of Jos       – 2015 – 2018

Responsibilities:

  • Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in existing software systems to maintain optimal performance.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation for application development processes and system features.
  • Administer CBT examinations and test.
  • Maintain the university’s website.
  • Analyze and optimize application performance for speed, scalability, and efficiency.
  • Any other task as assigned by the director or head of unit
  1. Programmer I, University of Jos – 2011 – 2015

Responsibilities:

  • Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in existing software systems to maintain optimal performance.
  • Taught Diploma courses in computer science and application.
  • Work closely with other units to ensure cohesive and integrated system solutions.
  • Provided training and support on LMS for staff and students.
  • Administer CBT examinations and test.
  • Any other task as assigned by the director or head of unit
  1. Programmer II, University of Jos – 2009 – 2011

Responsibilities:

  • Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in existing software systems to maintain optimal performance.
  • Monitor and maintain website and web resources.
  • Work closely with other developers to ensure cohesive and integrated system solutions.
  • Analyze and optimize application performance for speed, scalability, and efficiency.
  • Provide Training and support for staff and students.
  • Administer CBT examinations and test.
  • Any other task as assigned by the director or head of unit

 

SECTION E:    STATUTORY/STANDING COMMITTEES

University of Jos web team committee

SECTION F: UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENTS UNDERTAKEN/AD HOC COMMITTEES

  1. New Student Registration Committee (Faculty of Social Sciences) 2017
  2. New Student Registration Committee (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences) 2016
  3. New Student Registration Committee (Faculty of Education)
  4. 2015
  5. ICT E-mail Policy Committee

SECTION G: CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED WITH DATES

1. Cisco African Academy Safari Conference 2009. Jos

2. Cisco African Academy Safari Conference 2010. Abuja. IT Capacity Building – The Role of Cisco in e-Education.

3. Cisco African Academy Safari Conference 2017. Jos

4. 12th International Conference Of The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) 2015. Information Technology for Inclusive Development Akure

5. 9th International Conference Of The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) 2012. Towards a Cashless Nigeria: Tools & Strategies. Akwa Ibom

6. 25th International Conference Of The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) 2021. Innovative Systems for Digital Economy. Akwa Ibom.

7. Nigerian Network Operators Group (ngNOG) Conference and workshop 2018. Abuja

8. Nigerian Network Operators Group (ngNOG) Conference and workshop 2016 Lagos

9. 2018 Annual Information Technology Professionals’ Assembly. Professionalism in Information Technology: Past, Present, and Future. Abuja

SECTION H:    PAPER PRESENTED AT WORKSHOPS

Cyber Security and Data Privacy in an Accounting Environment– Nigerian College of Accountancy NCA  

SECTION I:    PUBLISHED/UNPUBLISHED MATERIAL

  • Flight Delay Analysis and Prediction using Hybrid Machine Learning Technique. Unpublished
  • Applying Reinforcement learning model in training an Automobile in difficult terrain.                    Unpublished
  • Brain Tumor Detection in Children using Hybrid LSTM-CNN with Ant colony optimization.           Unpublished
  • Early detection of Cancer cell and prediction using deep learning.                    Unpublished

SECTION J:   MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

  • Computer Professional [registration Council] of Nigerian (CPN)
  • Nigerian Computer Society (NCS)
  • Internet Society of Nigeria (ISOC)

SECTION K:   COMMUNITY SERVICES

  • Secretary: Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Men Fellowship CMF Regional Church Council RCC Howl-Jos – 2021 - Date
  • Secretary/Record keeper: Imin Gilau (IG) CCDP (Multipurpose Cooperative Society) Hwolaza – 2020 - 2023
  • Financial Secretary: NCS Plateau State Chapter – 2022 - 2024
  • Chairman: ICT Committee: COCIN LCC Hwolaza – 2012 - 2024

SECTION L:   COMMENDATION

Letter of commendation from the Vice Chancellor on University of Jos Website remodeling.

SECTION M:   HOBBIES

Web content Analysis, reading, researching, data analysis.

 

 

 

 

Education
BSc. Computer Science - Unijos
MSc. Computer Science - Unijos
Rank
Deputy Director
Department
WAS