Shehu Mohammed

shehussubnet@gmail.com • (234) 803 620 7870

Education

American University of Nigeria, Yola

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) August 2014
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) June 2013
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Maintenance October 2012

Modibbo Adama University, Yola

B. Tech (Hons) Information and Communication Technology April 2012
Second class upper (3.83)

Modibbo Adama University, Yola

Diploma in Information Management Technology May 2006
Upper Credit (3.51)

Technical Skills
• Virtualization • Cybersecurity • DNS
• Routing Protocols • Unix/Linux Admin • LAN/WAN/Wireless Admin
• Routing and switching • M365 Administration • Internet Protocols
• Network Monitoring • Firewall Administration • Networking Devices Configuration
• Mobile Device Management • IP Subnetting/Addressing •PC Hardware/Software Maintenance

Professional Experience
Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) [Registry of .ng TLD) Lagos, Nigeria
Network and Infrastructure Officer June 2021 – Present
•Migrated on premises mailing system to cloud based SaaS.
•Drafted, Designed, and Implemented of network topologies.
•Administered Private and Public cloud infrastructures of NiRA.
•Ensured functionality and effectiveness of all security solutions.
•Administered NiRA mailing system and various mailing lists.
•Delivered regular training to build up the skills of future network engineers.
•Ensured availability and security of NiRA unique identifiers (ASN, IPV4 & IPV6) on the internet.
•Deployed Network and Endpoint Security solution for Mobile Devices Management (MDM)
•Used various monitoring tools to ensure optimal performance of system and network infrastructure.
•Configured, deployed maintained and resolved system and network problems across NiRA Infrastructure.
•Managed and ensured optimal operation of all network hardware such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
•Ensured network connectivity throughout the NiRA LAN, and WAN infrastructure is at par with technical standards.

Federal Road Safety Corps, Nigeria (Corps Information Technology Office) Abuja, Nigeria
Staff Officer, Networks and Communications Nov 2014 – May 2021
•Administered and managed firewall
•Maintained routers and Switches configurations.
•Migrated on premises mailing system to Microsoft 365.
•Supported and maintained network infrastructure of FRSC.
•Resolved various network connectivity issues at the various Drivers Licence Centres
•Configured and activated Network Monitoring System used for real time monitoring.
•Configured networking devices (Routers, Switches and Modems) used for new DLC centres.
•Designed, built, and configured LANs/WLANs/WANs) that integrated with remote FRSC offices across Nigeria.
American University of Nigeria (Cisco Networking Academy) ` Yola, Nigeria
Junior Instructor Jul 2013 – Oct 2014
•Tutored Basic Office 2010 suite/internet productivity.
•Taught students IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Maintenance (A+).
•Provided quality instruction to students in classroom and laboratory settings.
•Taught students CCNA Routing /Switching and prepared them for certification Exams.
•Prepared, administered, and evaluated assessments to manage and monitor the student’s progress and performance.
•Developed student’s foundation skills (e.g. problem solving, inter-personal, etc.) through personal involvement & problem
solving.

National Service via NYSC: American University of Nigeria (Cisco Networking Academy) Yola, Nigeria
Youth Corper Jul 2012 – June 2013
• Instructed IT Essentials
•Prepared student to sit for industry certification exam.
•Instructed Basic Office Suite, Internet Productivity and Email handling.
•Assisted in setting up network laboratory and guided students during laboratory activities

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ Certified May 2023

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) December 2022
• Linux Essentials Certified September 2021
• Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) August 2021
• Mikrotik Certified Network Routing Engineer (MTCRE) August 2021
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation Certificate in IT Services Management July 2016
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Legacy September 2014
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Legacy June 2013

Awards
• Cisco Champion 2024 January 2024
• Cisco Champion 2023 January 2023
• Five years of active participation and dedicated service to Cisco Networking Academy 2021
• Cisco Networking Academy: Advance Level Instructor Excellence Award
• Federal Road Safety Commission (Board) commendation for dedication to duty and immense
contributions to success of virtual oral interview for 2019 promotion of senior officers June 2020
• Federal Road Safety Corps Management Appreciation for contribution in facilitating successful
distribution of recruitment materials February 2019
• Federal Road Safety Corps: Commendation for demonstration of expertise, loyalty, sacrifice and
commitment to duty at deployment of LAN at Post Service Scheme (PSS) September 2017
• Federal Road Safety Corps Management: Commendation as member of secretariat in capacity
building programme and 2016 CM strategic session April 2016
• Corps Marshal Federal Road Safety Corps: Commendation from for contribution towards successful
holding of 2016 CM strategic session March 2016
• Networking Academy: Instructor Excellence Award for Advanced Level instructor excellence and
overall contribution to the Cisco Networking Academy® program 2014 & 2015

Volunteer Activities
• Instructor, Cisco Networking Academy
• Member, Internet Society: Nigeria Chapter
• Member Africa Top Level Domain (AFTLD) Technical Working Group
• Free Computer Training for primary school students Aguda Lagos State