TIJJANI IDRIS

Cybersecurity & AI Automation Specialist
Bauchi, NG.

About

A results-oriented professional with a robust foundation in financial auditing, transitioning expertise into cybersecurity and AI automation. Leveraging strong analytical capabilities and hands-on experience in network security, threat analysis, and no-code AI platforms, I am dedicated to building secure systems and optimizing operational efficiencies to drive digital transformation and enhance organizational resilience.

Work

Loubby AI
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AI Automation Mentor

Summary

Guided learners in AI automation and workflow development, leveraging no-code platforms to optimize business processes and API integrations.

Highlights

Mentored individuals on developing AI automation and workflow solutions using Airtable, Make, Zapier, and n8n, enhancing their practical application skills.

Supported learners in creating projects focused on data collection, synchronization, and task management through no-code integrations.

Facilitated understanding of API integrations and business process optimization, empowering mentees to build intelligent and efficient automated workflows.

UK-Nigeria tech hub, nerdz factory and The people practice
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Digital Innovators Fellow

Nigeria

Summary

Participating in a prestigious fellowship designed to equip young professionals with advanced digital, innovation, and hands-on skills for community and industry transformation.

Highlights

Engaging in a program focused on driving digital transformation within emerging markets, acquiring cutting-edge skills in innovation and technology.

Developing practical digital solutions to address real-world problems, enhancing employability and fostering career transition opportunities through peer and industry leader networking.

Awarri AI technology limited
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Data Annotator

Summary

Contributed to the development of Awarri, the first African artificial intelligence large language model, through comprehensive text translation and voice recording.

Highlights

Translated and reviewed extensive English text into Hausa, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance for AI model training.

Performed high-quality voice recordings in both English and Hausa, providing critical audio data for the development of Awarri's advanced speech capabilities.

Supported the foundational data collection and annotation efforts for a pioneering AI project, directly impacting the model's ability to understand and generate content in multiple languages.

3MTT Fellowship - NITDA / Federal Government of Nigeria
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3MTT Fellow (Cybersecurity Track)

Nigeria

Summary

Completed an intensive cybersecurity fellowship, mastering essential tools and applied concepts through hands-on labs and project sprints.

Highlights

Participated in over 10 hands-on lab sessions, gaining practical mastery of cybersecurity tools and applying concepts relevant to threat analysis and network security.

Contributed to 2 live project sprints, encompassing planning, execution, user feedback integration, and presenting demo solutions to enhance practical project management skills.

Developed foundational skills in a selected tech track, preparing for advanced roles in cybersecurity and digital innovation.

Office of the state auditor general
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Pension Auditor

Summary

Conducted comprehensive pension audits, ensuring financial integrity and compliance, and optimizing benefit calculations for government employees.

Highlights

Identified and recovered overpayments in retirement benefits, reducing financial leakage by 25% compared to the previous year.

Analyzed pre-retirement indebtedness, leading to a 20% reduction in financial leakage through timely deductions from benefits.

Calculated block benefits for deceased employees, ensuring accurate and compliant distribution of entitlements.

Performed detailed salary progression computations, maintaining accurate financial records and compliance with regulatory standards.

Education

Data Science Nigeria
Nigeria

Training Program

3MTT Deeptech_ready

UK-Nigeria tech hub, nerdz factory and The people practice
Nigeria

Fellowship Program

Digital Innovators Fellowship

Courses

Digital Transformation

Innovation Skills

Hands-on Tech Skills

ATBU, BAUCHI
Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria

B.Tech

Accounting

Grade: Second Class Upper Division

Courses

Financial Analysis

Financial Records Management

Audit Principles

Languages

English
Hausa

Certificates

DSN Certificate of Completion on No-code ML

Issued By

Data Science Nigeria

Ethical Hacker

Issued By

Cisco Networking Academy

Loubby AI Certificate of Completion on No-code/Low Code AI Automation Workflow

Issued By

Loubby AI

Introduction to AI in Azure

Issued By

Microsoft

Digital Forensic Basics

Issued By

Cybrary

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path

Issued By

Cisco Networking Academy

3MTT Physical and Applied Learning Certification (Cybersecurity Track)

Issued By

3MTT

CC by ISC2

Issued By

ISC2

Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Associate

Issued By

Cisco

Skills

Technical Skills

Network Security Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Social Engineering, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Protection, Malware Analysis, Information Gathering, AI Automation.

Tools

Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Snort, Splunk, VirusTotal, Zapier, Airtable, n8n, Make.

Soft Skills

Attention to Detail, Risk Assessment, Critical Thinking, Incident Documentation, Collaboration, Communication.

References

References

Referees are available upon request.

Projects

AI-Powered Workflow Automation System

Summary

Developed and implemented an AI-powered automation workflow on Loubby AI, integrating Airtable, Make, Zapier, and n8n to streamline data collection, synchronization, and task management.