Consultant leading research and artificial intelligence initiatives in tobacco control and agriculture across multiple countries.
Mohammed Maikudi
Mohammed Maikudi
Resume
Experience
2023 – Present
Development Gateway: An IREX Venture
Washington DC
2025 - 2026
UNICEF
Sokoto State, Nigeria
Digital Education & Inclusion Advisor (Contract) leading UNICEF’s Digital Village Initiative in Sokoto State, including a digital learning hub, e-learning platform, and learning modules for 250 vulnerable learners.
2024 - 2025
UNDP
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Digital Platforms and Content Advisor, Innovation Hub (Contract).
2023 - 2025
Police Reform and Transformation Office (PORTO)
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Programs and Strategy Advisor leading reform initiatives in policy, institutional restructuring, training, and systems strengthening under the Office of the President of Nigeria.
2018 – 2022
Reboot
New York City & Abuja, Nigeria
Senior Program Manager leading governance reform, civic tech, and digital transformation projects for international development clients.
2014 – 2018
GMC Logistics
Nigeria
Chief Technology Officer overseeing technology strategy and digital infrastructure for logistics operations.
2013 – 2019
Nano Strix (Jumia Logistics)
Abuja, Nigeria
Founding Director of a logistics technology company that became part of Jumia’s delivery infrastructure in Nigeria.
2011 – 2013
Federal University Kashere
Gombe, Nigeria
Senior Assistant Registrar and Special Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor.
2009 – 2011
Abuja Investments
Abuja, Nigeria
Head of Research driving investment analysis and strategic planning for the Abuja investment authority.
2006 – 2008
Goldman Sachs
New York City
Technology and Finance Analyst in the global investment banking division.
Education
2002-2006
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Anthropology
Skills
Artificial Intelligence, Data & Evidence
- Applied AI strategy and prototyping
- Data governance and interoperability
- Mixed-methods research
- Monitoring & evaluation
- Evidence-informed policy
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis
Research, Strategy & Facilitation
- Design research
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Co-creation workshops
- Knowledge management
- Policy translation and cross-sector convening
Languages
- English — Native proficiency
- Hausa — Native proficiency
- Spanish — Basic proficiency
Digital Transformation & Public Systems
- GovTech and digital public infrastructure
- Product strategy and service design
- Systems integration
- Digital health and civil registration
- Electronic procurement
- Public-sector reform
Sector Expertise
- Tobacco control
- Digital agriculture
- Health systems
- Governance and accountability
- Democracy and civic engagement
- Youth development and inclusive digital education
Leadership & Delivery
- Program and product management
- Agile delivery
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Partnership building
- Donor and government engagement
- Capacity building across multi-country initiatives