CTO · Cosmopolitan University Abuja

Suleiman Hayat Tuge

Software Engineer · Educator · Systems Builder

Eight years of experience in analysis, design, and coding across web, desktop, and mobile applications — now leading technology strategy and software engineering education at Cosmopolitan University Abuja.

Get in touch +234 803 621 3021

Summary

Software developer and software engineer with eight years of experience in analysis, design, and coding using numerous programming languages. Track record spans web, desktop, and mobile applications built for universities, non-profits, and private-sector clients across Nigeria. Currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at Cosmopolitan University Abuja, alongside academic leadership and teaching duties.

Current Roles at Cosmopolitan University Abuja

Chief Technology OfficerInstitution-wide tech strategy
Lecturer IISoftware Engineering
Ag. HODSoftware Engineering
Ag. DirectorICT
Ag. HeadMakerspace
Project LeadIDEAS

Experience

Lecturer II · CTO

Cosmopolitan University, Abuja
2023 – Present · Full Time
  • Chief Technology Officer — institution-wide technology strategy and delivery.
  • Ag. HOD, Software Engineering; Ag. Director, ICT; Ag. Head of Makerspace.
  • Project Lead, IDEAS.
  • Teaching software engineering courses and supervising student projects.

Assistant Lecturer

Al-Qalam University, Katsina
2020 – 2023 · Full Time
  • Taught software engineering courses at undergraduate level.
  • Departmental examination officer; software engineering course & level coordinator.
  • Previously assistant examination officer and final-year project coordinator.

Principal System Analyst

Baze University, Abuja
2013 – 2020 · Full Time
  • Developed and maintained the Baze University web applications.
  • Oversaw the application development unit, including testing and deployment of all in-house and consultant-built software.
  • Managed university databases — schema changes, views, stored procedures, backups, and restores.
  • Improved institutional efficiency by an estimated 60% through process automation.

System Developer · Consulting

Citizens Club of Nigeria, Abuja
2015 – 2020

Developed and maintained the Club database, coached staff on the software delivered, and ran updates and patches.

Website & System Developer · Consulting

Regional Centre for Oral Health Research and Training Initiatives (RCORTIAFRO)
2019

Designed, developed, and deployed the RCORTIAFRO recruitment portal. Maintained database and ran patches on the website.

Website & System Developer · Consulting

Think Big Institute, Umuahia
2019

Designed, developed, and deployed the recruitment portal, student portal, staff portal, and admin panel for Think Big Institute.

Website & Content Developer · Consulting

Jigawa Savings & Loans
2019

Developed and maintained the database and ran backups and patches on the website.

System Developer · Consulting

1 Family 1 Footballer
2017 – 2018

Developed and maintained the academy's database, trained staff on the software, and delivered updates and patches.

Computer Engineer · National Service

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) — Directorate Headquarters, Abuja
2012 – 2013
  • Supported the Deputy Director, Planning, Research and Statistics.
  • Built a standalone redeployment-distribution application that cut working hours for that process by more than 90%.
  • Served as secretary to the Director and Deputy Directors of Planning, Research & Statistics.

Volunteer Lecturer

Baze University, Abuja
2014 – 2016

Taught Introduction to Computing and Computing for Academic Skills to freshmen, prepared lecture material and assessments, and marked exams for classes of 90+ students.

Education

Master of Information Technology

Sikkim Manipal University · Accra, Ghana
2013 – 2017

B.Sc. Software Engineering with Multimedia

Limkokwing University · Cyberjaya, Malaysia
2008 – 2011

Publications

  • H.S. Tuge; A.Z. Umar; S.Y. Abubakar. “A Token-based Attendance Management System: A Cheaper and Alternative Means to Managing Records of Lecture Attendance.” UMYU Scientifica 1(1), 2022: 409–414. ISSN Online 2955–1153.
  • A.Z. Umar, M.M. Gumel, H.S. Tuge. “Comparing Flowchart and SwimLane Activity Diagram for Aiding Transitioning to Object-Oriented Implementation.” American Journal of Education and Technology 1(2), 2022: 99–106.

Conferences

  • A.Z. Umar, I.Y. Galadima, H.S. Tuge. “Leveraging Machine Learning to Identify Success Factors in Computing Final Year Projects.” FETiCON 2024, Jun. 2–6, 2024.
  • H.S. Tuge. “AI Driven Innovation for a Digital Economy in Nigeria.” IndabaX 2024, Jun. 6–7, 2024.

Skills

Databases

MySQL MSSQL SQLite MongoDB

Backend & Languages

Node.js Express PHP C# Python Flask

Frontend & Mobile

React React Native Angular Ionic Electron jQuery

Styling

Tailwind Bootstrap Materialize Vanilla CSS

Productivity

MS Office Open Office

Contact

Email hsmltuge@gmail.com
Phone +234 803 621 3021
Based In Udidi 2, Fauziyya Estate, Katsina, Nigeria