Umar Bashir Ribadu is a highly skilled software engineer and technology leader with over 12 years of programming experience and 8 years of postgraduate experience in the development and support of large-scale systems. He specializes in cloud-based solutions, system requirement analysis, strategic planning, and full-cycle software development. His technical expertise spans various programming languages including PHP, C#, HTML, JavaScript, React Native, and Ruby, along with skills in database and server administration, project management, and mobile/web application development.

He holds a B.Sc. in Software Engineering from the American University of Nigeria, where he received the Award of Academic Excellence in 2016. Over the course of his career, Umar has held multiple leadership positions, including Co-Founder and COO of Primal Aero Limited, where he oversees company operations and leads development efforts on the Primal Aero Reservation System (PARS) for airline management.

As a Software Engineer at Flexfinity Media Limited in Abuja from January 2018 to October 2019, Umar Bashir Ribadu played a pivotal role in improving system performance and infrastructure. He continuously reviewed existing systems, identifying opportunities for enhancement through cost/benefit analysis, while ensuring the smooth operation of workstations, servers, and network infrastructures. Leading major software system updates, he served as both project manager and team lead, coordinating with internal teams to ensure project congruence and efficiency.

His project portfolio includes the development of platforms such as the Hajj Online Application Management System (HOAMS), an e-oil market point system for petroleum product distribution, e-commerce application and multiple Android applications. Umar is also experienced in team leadership, technical documentation, and performance optimization.