EMMANUEL REUBEN NGGADA

EMMANUEL REUBEN NGGADA

DevOps & AI Automation Engineer | Cloud Systems Architect | Humanitarian Data Specialist

Njimtilo, 600273, Maiduguri, NG.

About

Highly multidisciplinary professional with 9+ years of experience in advanced data management, system design, and emerging DevOps/AI automation engineering. Proven ability to design and deliver reliable systems in resource-constrained environments, evidenced by reducing humanitarian data errors by 40% through automated pipelines and managing 5+ concurrent donor-funded programs tracking 10,000+ beneficiaries. Currently enhancing cloud and automation capabilities through a comprehensive DevOps certification (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Prometheus, Grafana) to modernize data infrastructure and delivery at scale.

Work

Upright Nigeria Foundation

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M&E Director & Digital Systems Lead

Borno State, Borno State, Nigeria

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Summary

Architected the organization's M&E digital infrastructure, including real-time databases and automated reporting pipelines for 3+ concurrent programs.

Highlights

Architected and deployed real-time databases, automated reporting pipelines, and Power BI/Excel dashboards for 3+ concurrent program accounts.

Saved 15+ hours per reporting cycle by eliminating manual data cleaning through automated validation workflows.

Documented all systems for autonomous field replication, ensuring scalability and consistency.

Owned donor/partner communication from onboarding through reporting, maintaining 24-hour response SLAs for technical queries.

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)

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WASH Officer

Gwoza, Borno State, Nigeria

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Summary

Led weekly planning and supervision of WatSan activities in deep-field locations, ensuring alignment with project objectives and organizational standards.

Highlights

Supervised WASH facility construction, borehole-related works, and hygiene/MHM kit distributions, enforcing safety and quality standards for team members and contractors.

Oversaw beneficiary registration, crowd management, and post-distribution monitoring (PDM) for all interventions.

Facilitated FGDs, KIIS, WASHCOM formation, and capacity-building, ensuring CHS, AAP, protection, and GBV mainstreaming.

Maintained donor-compliant monitoring archives, including attendance sheets, GPS coordinates, and progress photos, for line-manager review and audits.

Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC)

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WASH Officer GFFO II Consortium

Kaga, Borno State, Nigeria

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Summary

Coordinated multi-site WatSan and Shelter/NFI activities across four high-risk LGAs, developing work plans and budgets to EU/GFFO donor standards.

Highlights

Coordinated WatSan and Shelter/NFI activities across four high-risk LGAs, developing work plans, budgets, and activity trackers to EU/GFFO donor standards.

Designed KoboCollect/ODK digital systems for 2,367 households, building automated PDM workflows for satisfaction, expenditure, and program adaptation triggers.

Managed the full logistics cycle, including procurement, RFQs, bid evaluations, vendor liaison, warehousing, inventory tracking, and asset-register maintenance.

Produced weekly, monthly, and quarterly donor reports and lessons-learned documents, and trained consortium partner staff on M&E systems.

Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC)

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WASH Field Officer — NHF Project

Magumeri, Borno State, Nigeria

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Summary

Supervised borehole rehabilitation, latrine construction, and water-system upgrades, monitoring progress against BoQs and technical drawings.

Highlights

Supervised borehole rehabilitation, latrine construction, and water-system upgrades, ensuring compliance with BoQs, technical drawings, and Sphere/WHO specifications.

Conducted site assessments, verified material quality, and supervised contractors and labourers to resolve performance gaps.

Supported emergency WatSan interventions, including rapid latrine construction, water-trucking coordination, and hygiene-kit distribution during acute need spikes.

The Rapid Action Aid Initiative (RAAI)

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MEAL Manager & Information Systems Lead

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

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Summary

Led the design and deployment of digital monitoring systems across three states, managing 10,000+ beneficiary records and reducing data errors.

Highlights

Led design and deployment of digital monitoring systems across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states, managing 10,000+ beneficiary records through automated databases and real-time Power BI dashboards.

Reduced data errors by 40% through automated DQA protocols, establishing CFM digital platforms to ensure accountability to affected populations.

Produced monthly, quarterly, and annual technical reports and case studies for multiple donor accounts, consistently meeting deadlines and quality standards.

iMMAP Nigeria

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Information Management Intern

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

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Summary

Cleaned and validated complex humanitarian datasets, developed interactive Power BI and Excel dashboards for real-time intervention tracking.

Highlights

Cleaned and validated complex humanitarian datasets for OCHA and sector coordination, ensuring data integrity.

Developed interactive Power BI and Excel dashboards for real-time intervention tracking and analysis.

Created GIS maps for geographic targeting and gap analysis, contributing to HNO 2022 analytical situation reports.

Government Technical Secondary School Njimtilo

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Education Officer II - Physics Teacher (Assistant Head of Dept, Science)

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

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Summary

Raised class Physics pass rates from 20% to 63% across 200+ students through structured, data-driven pedagogy and targeted intervention.

Highlights

Raised Physics student pass rate from 20% to 63% across a cohort of 200+ learners, transforming a student with severe memory difficulties into an A-grade achiever.

Delivered inclusive Physics/STEM curriculum for learners with ASC & SLD, designing individualized plans using visual aids and person-centred approaches.

Integrated digital tools (TPACK, Power BI, QGIS) to enrich lessons, leading STEM innovation projects and teacher training.

Recognised as 'Black Belt Teacher' (ASSEP, 2024) and 'Physics Teacher of the Year' (2022) for high-quality teaching practice.

Local Communities Development Initiative (LoC-Din)

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Information Management Officer

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed IDP camp beneficiary databases and trained national staff on digital tools and ethical data practices across 5+ camp locations.

Highlights

Managed IDP camp beneficiary databases, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.

Trained national staff and enumerators on digital tools and ethical data practices across 5+ camp locations.

Produced monitoring summaries and analytical reports, supporting proposal development with baseline data and GIS mapping for resource allocation.

Herwa Academy

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Education Officer _ Physics & Computer Science Teacher

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

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Summary

Taught Physics, Computer Science, and Data Processing, coordinating STEM events and academic competitions.

Highlights

Taught Physics, Computer Science, and Data Processing to diverse student groups.

Coordinated STEM events and academic competitions, fostering student engagement and skill development.

Supported national examination preparation, contributing to student success.

Ideal Child Foundation / Kings & Queen International School

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Education Officer _ Mathematics, Physics & Technical Drawing Teacher

Enugu / Owerri, Enugu / Imo State, Nigeria

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Summary

Delivered Mathematics, Physics, and Technical Drawing instruction, mentoring students on science fair projects.

Highlights

Delivered comprehensive instruction in Mathematics, Physics, and Technical Drawing.

Mentored students on science fair projects, guiding them through experimental design and presentation.

Conducted laboratory practical sessions, enhancing hands-on learning and scientific understanding.

Education

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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MSc Information Management

Mohammed Goni College of Legal and Islamic Studies

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
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Postgraduate Diploma (PGDE) Education Grade: Distinction

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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BSc Physics Grade: Second Class Honours

Kwari Computer Academy

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
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Diploma General Application & Computing

Awards

Black Belt Teacher

ASSEP

Recognized for high-quality teaching practice.

Teachers Capacity Strengthening Programme

World Bank & Federal Ministry of Education

Participated in a program focused on enhancing teaching capacity.

Physics Teacher of the Year

Government Technical School Njimtilo

Awarded for exceptional performance in Physics education.

Rotary Nigeria National Peace Volunteer

Rotary Nigeria

Awarded in the Specialized Peace Category for volunteer contributions.

Kingdom Propagation Award

COCIN LCC Ngomari

Received recognition for contributions to community propagation.

Stage 1 Innovator

Shell Ideas360 Competition

Recognized for innovative ideas in the Shell Ideas360 Competition.

Publications

Delivering Sustainable Safe Water and Sanitation in Fragile Settings: Lessons from the GFFO Project in Gwoza, Magumeri, and Kaga LGAs, Borno State, Nigeria

International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development (IJSRED)

Co-authored a peer-reviewed article focusing on sustainable WASH delivery in fragile settings, detailing lessons from the GFFO Project. Published in Vol. 8, Issue 6, November-December 2025.

Languages

English

Hausa

Bura

Kanuri

Certificates

Introduction to Autism Awareness & Support

Alison

Comprehensive DevOps Certification Programme (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Prometheus, Grafana)

DAREY.IO

Project DPro Foundation

PM4NGOs

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

UK Government

Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)

TRCN

Humanitarian Information Management, Communications & Media

Humanitarian Leadership Academy

TPACK Based Physics Teaching Module

GPE and UNESCO / Nigeria

TPACK Based STEM Teaching Module

GPE and UNESCO / Nigeria

TPACK Digital Skills for Teachers

GPE and UNESCO / Nigeria

TPACK Based Mathematics Teaching Module

GPE and UNESCO / Nigeria

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (PSEA)

UNICEF Agora Platform

Introduction to International Humanitarian Law

Humanitarian Leadership Academy

Basic Humanitarian Information Management (40 hrs)

iMMAP Nigeria / Univ. of Maiduguri

Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS)

Humanitarian Leadership Academy

Accountability to Affected People (AAP)

Humanitarian Leadership Academy

International Humanitarian Law (IHL)

Humanitarian Leadership Academy

Positive Frameworks: Peacebuilding Ethics & Pedagogy

Institute for Economics & Peace

Solar PV: Photovoltaics & Solar Resource

AFYEL

Solar PV: Site Assessment & Planning

AFYEL

Solar PV: Equipment & Installation

AFYEL

Associate Member (AICRPC)

Institute for Crisis Resolution, Peacebuilding & Conciliation

Solar PV Systems Design, Installation & Marketing

ICEED Foundation

Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM)

IOM / LoC-Din

Understanding Renewable Energy

YALI Network

Graduate Internship Programme in International Development

Dataville / Institute for Development Research

Diploma in Information Security & Cyber Law

Scholars Global Tech, Delhi, India

Skills

Cloud Platforms & DevOps

AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Route 53, CloudFormation), Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, n8n, Zapier, Make, API Integrations, Bash/Shell Scripting, Prometheus, Grafana, CI/CD Pipelines, Automation, Cloud Architecture, System Design, Infrastructure as Code.

Data Management & Analytics

KoboCollect/ODK, Power BI, DHIS2, QGIS/ArcGIS, SQL, Automated Data Pipelines, DQA Frameworks, Beneficiary Databases, Complaint & Feedback Mechanisms (CFM), HNO/Situation Reports, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Cleaning, GIS Mapping.

Project & Program Management

Project DPro Certified, Portfolio Management, Work Planning, Budget Monitoring, Stakeholder Communication, Donor Reporting (EU/GFFO, NHF, ECHO), SOP Development, Logistics Management.

Humanitarian & WASH Operations

WASH Field Operations, Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Borehole Rehabilitation, Latrine & Shelter Construction Oversight, BoQ Compliance, Sphere & WHO Standards, NFI Distribution, WASHCOM Formation, Water Quality Monitoring, Hygiene Promotion, CHS, AAP, IHL, PSEA, GBV Mainstreaming, Protection Mainstreaming, Peacebuilding, IDP Camp Management, Community Mobilisation, Deep-Field Operations, Remote Management, Security Protocols.

Education & STEM

Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, UK QTS Holder, TPACK Digital Integration, Differentiated Instruction (ASC & SLD), Curriculum Design, STEM Leadership, Data Processing, Science Fair Mentorship, Laboratory Practical Sessions.

Renewable Energy

Solar PV Systems Design, Installation, Maintenance & Marketing (ICEED Certified), Off-Grid Energy Solutions, Sustainable Energy Development.

References

Available upon request

References include senior colleagues from Norwegian Church Aid, iMMAP Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello University, Justice Development and Peace Commission, and community leadership.