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
- University Of Jos – Nigeria – 2024
- University Of Jos – Nigeria 2006
- Dejitech institute of technology 2004
- Government Science School Kuru 1998
- LEA Ekan Chwel-Nyap 1992
- University Of Jos, cisco academy 2011
- University Of Jos, cisco academy 2011
- University Of Jos, cisco academy 2021
- University Of Jos, microsoft academy 2012
- Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) 2017
- Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) 2017
- Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) 2017
- SKILLUP by Simplilearn 2018
- SKILLUP by Simplilearn 2018
- upGrad 2019
SECTION C: QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES
- MSC. Computer Science - 2024
- BSC. Computer Science 2006
- Advance Diploma in Computer Application and hardware maintenance 2004
- SSCE 1998
- FSLC 1992
- CCNA-Routing and Switching 2011
- IT Essential PC Hardware and Software 2012
- Introduction to Cyber Security 2021
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2012
- Data Science Fundamentals 2017
- Statistics Fundamentals 2017
- Introduction to Business Intelligence 2017
- Basics of Automation Anywhere 2018
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 2018
- Business Analytics Fundamentals 2018
SECTION D: WORK EXPERIENCE/CAREER PROGRESSION
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- New Student Registration Committee (Faculty of Social Sciences) 2017
- New Student Registration Committee (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences) 2016
- New Student Registration Committee (Faculty of Education)
- 2015
- 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.