Mohamed Abdullahi Hussein
Garowe,BR
Summary
Dynamic Senior Lecturer with extensive experience at Puntland State University, specializing in advanced networking and IT systems. Proven expertise in Cisco Networking and strategic communication, fostering student success and enhancing professional training programs. Adept at mentoring and delivering impactful courses that bridge technology and socio-political issues.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lecturer
Shoortaaye Institute for Professional Training and Capacity Building
01.2016 - Current
- Designed and delivered interdisciplinary modules in political communication, rhetoric, development studies, and advanced IT systems.
- Spearheaded professional English and network training programs for civil servants and university graduates.
Guest Lecturer in Political Science, ICT, and Communication
01.2014 - Current
- Regular speaker and academic contributor to Puntland’s higher education institutions on state-building, digital literacy, public governance, and civil service reform.
Counselor
Puntland Parliament
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Advised lawmakers on foreign relations, digital diplomacy, and strategic communication.
- Designed English language courses tailored for MPs and facilitated leadership communication workshops.
Senior Lecturer – Advanced Computer Networking
Puntland State University
Garowe
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Taught advanced-level courses in modern networking infrastructure and IT systems architecture.
- Mentored top-performing students who now work in the Somali public and private sectors.
Senior Lecturer – Public Speech & Rhetoric
East Africa University
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Delivered transformative instruction to undergraduate students in Community Development.
- Introduced modules linking classical rhetoric to contemporary Somali socio-political issues.
Chief Consulting Engineer
RamadanNet
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: (UAE & Somalia)
- Led network architecture projects and advised on internet security solutions for telecom clients.
- Trained IT personnel in technical upgrades and operational continuity across systems.
- (UAE & Somalia)
Operations & Admin Officer
Survey Action Center
Garowe
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Established the Garowe office; oversaw HR, procurement, and financial compliance.
- Submitted timely reports to SAC Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Field Officer
UNHCR
Bosaso
01.1996 - 12.1996
- Supervised refugee aid projects and prepared security and financial reports for Nairobi HQ.
- Engaged in conflict mediation and grassroots project selection.
Reconstruction Advisor
SWA & Diakonia Sweden
Garowe
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Provided strategic oversight for post-conflict community development programs.
- Conducted capacity-building trainings for local stakeholders.
Project Monitoring Officer
CARE International
01.1994 - 12.1994
- Conducted evaluations and food security surveys in conflict-affected areas.
Liaison Officer
Garowe
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Facilitated partnerships and solved disputes between international agencies and local communities.
Assistant Field Officer
ICRC
Garowe
01.1993 - 12.1993
- Coordinated field logistics, advised foreign delegates, and oversaw relief distribution.
Field Officer
MSF Belgium
Hagardera
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Supervised staffing and supply chains in a refugee hospital during a critical humanitarian period.
Education
M.Sc. - Data and Telecommunication Engineering
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Copenhagen, Denmark01.2008
B.Sc. - Electronic and Computer Engineering
Engineering College of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark01.2004
Computer Programming - C, C++, Java & Systems Development
Copenhagen Business College
Copenhagen, Denmark01.1999
European Computer Skills Card -
Copenhagen Business College
Copenhagen, Denmark01.1998
B.A. - Administration, Management and Accounting
SIDAM
Mogadishu, Somalia01.1989
Certificate - Computer Skills (User Level)
FICT Institute
Mogadishu, Somalia01.1987
Certificate - Field Work Monitoring & Project Evaluation
Somali Ministry for Water and Natural Resources
01.1986
English Language Proficiency -
Ramadan Institute of Languages
Mogadishu, Somalia01.1984
Skills
- Cisco Networking
- Network Security
- TCP/IP Architecture
- 5G/6G Systems
- Java
- C
- System Integration
- Wireshark
- Packet Tracer
- MATLAB
- MS Office Suite
Languages
- Somali, Native
- English, Fluent (speaking, reading, writing)
- Danish, Fluent
Publications
- Somalia: Another Afghanistan? State Rebuilding, the War on Terror, and Donor Fatigue, 2024, A bold, book-length political and historical critique of Somalia’s governance crisis and the parallels to Afghanistan’s collapse.
- The Club of Doom: How Elite Cartels Hijacked the Somali State, 2025, A piercing exposé of Somalia’s elite capture, grounded in personal witness, scholarly research, and civic conviction.
Personal Information
Title: Senior Lecturer | Political Commentator | Telecom Engineer | Public Intellectual
Affiliations And Interests
Member, East Africa Society for Political Studies, Mentor, Somali Youth in Technology Network, Regular speaker at civil society events and academic panels on political reform, federalism, and digital governance, Reading, Jogging, Hiking, Swimming, Fishing, Soccer, Comparative Politics, Telecom Futures
Languages
Somali
First Language
Timeline
Senior Lecturer
Shoortaaye Institute for Professional Training and Capacity Building
01.2016 - Current
Counselor
Puntland Parliament
01.2016 - 01.2020
Senior Lecturer – Advanced Computer Networking
Puntland State University
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Lecturer – Public Speech & Rhetoric
East Africa University
01.2015 - 01.2017
Guest Lecturer in Political Science, ICT, and Communication
01.2014 - Current
Chief Consulting Engineer
RamadanNet
01.2010 - 01.2013
Operations & Admin Officer
Survey Action Center
01.2004 - 12.2004
Field Officer
UNHCR
01.1996 - 12.1996
Reconstruction Advisor
SWA & Diakonia Sweden
01.1995 - 01.1996
Project Monitoring Officer
CARE International
01.1994 - 12.1994
Liaison Officer
01.1993 - 01.1994
Assistant Field Officer
ICRC
01.1993 - 12.1993
Field Officer
MSF Belgium
01.1992 - 01.1993
M.Sc. - Data and Telecommunication Engineering
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
B.Sc. - Electronic and Computer Engineering
Engineering College of Copenhagen
Computer Programming - C, C++, Java & Systems Development
Copenhagen Business College
European Computer Skills Card -
Copenhagen Business College
B.A. - Administration, Management and Accounting
SIDAM
Certificate - Computer Skills (User Level)
FICT Institute
Certificate - Field Work Monitoring & Project Evaluation
Somali Ministry for Water and Natural Resources
English Language Proficiency -
Ramadan Institute of Languages
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