nice to meet you
Hi, I'm Shammah.
I started in IT support and software engineering, moved into programme delivery, and co-founded a venture of my own. I've studied in Nigeria, Dubai, London and now Oakland. I've always wanted to know how things work and why we build them.
Here is where I've lived and studied, plus my research papers and certifications.
Where I've lived and worked
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2016 to 2022
Lagos, Nigeria
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering at Aptech. IT support, then software engineer at Damos Animal Hospital. Software design engineer at Factorial Systems.
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2020
Dubai, UAE
BSc (Hons) Information Technology at Middlesex University Dubai. Final project: Vet Book, an Android booking app.
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2022 to 2025
London, UK
MSc at Middlesex University. Home Solution Specialist at E.ON Next. Co-founded Distraction Entertainment.
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2026 to now
Bay Area, US
MBA at Lincoln University in Oakland, and Editor-in-Chief of the Lincoln Chronicle, the student publication. Open to product and programme roles from August 2027.
Where I studied
Master of Business Administration
Lincoln University · Oakland, California
MSc Business Information Systems Management
Middlesex University · London, United Kingdom
Project: User research with restaurant managers, taken through to a prototyped management system in Adobe XD and Figma.
BSc (Hons) Information Technology
Middlesex University · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Project: A veterinary online booking application in Java and Android Studio, integrating with clinic systems for automated booking and real-time updates.
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering
Aptech Education · Nigeria
Research papers
See them on the Work pageUsing augmented reality to enhance the usability and user experience of e-commerce platforms in the retail industry
Co-written with Abdul Nabeel Renaaz for my MSc. Uses IKEA Place to look at how AR changes what a shopper can judge before buying.
Read the paperDesigning Farasha: a human-centered social connection platform for students in Dubai
A team project for my BSc. My report covers the prototype and design phase, from storyboards to high-fidelity prototypes.
Read the paperPolicy management system for the restaurant industry
Explored, analysed and prototyped an application for operational policy management in restaurants.
Read the paperVet Book: an Agile-based Android application for veterinary appointment booking
Building an appointment system across clinics that each ran their own scheduling.
Read the paperAll certifications
PMP
Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute · Apr 2025 to Apr 2028
ID 4077165
PRINCE2 7
Practitioner
PeopleCert · Apr 2025 to Apr 2028
ID GR467011418SO
Asana
Workflow Specialist
Asana · Mar 2025
ID 138675980
Figma for UX Design
LinkedIn Learning · Jan 2024
Planning a Career in User Experience
LinkedIn Learning · Jan 2023
Outside work
When I'm not at work, I'm usually reading, catching the latest film at the cinema, or at the gym. I stay active because it keeps my head clear. On a night in, it's Netflix, YouTube or a TED talk.