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Nouman Amjad

Perth,WA

Summary

A research-driven IT academic with strong experience in network infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and systems administration. Proven expertise in teaching and coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate computing courses, integrating industry practice with academic rigor. Experienced in curriculum design, academic content development, and student mentoring. Research interests include HCI, AI-enabled network security, cloud infrastructure, and intelligent systems. Committed to teaching excellence, research impact, and continuous professional development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lecturer, Computer Science

Kaplan Business School
Perth, WA
03.2024 - Current
  • Deliver lectures and tutorials to undergraduate and postgraduate IT students as per curriculum guidelines.
  • Develop lesson plans, teaching materials, and assessments aligned with course objectives for improving student achievement.
  • Provide academic support through consultations, feedback sessions, and online communication to address student concerns.
  • Integrate real-world industry insights into teaching based on practical IT experience to bridge theory and practice.
  • Manage learning resources and student engagement via digital platforms and learning management systems.
  • Collaborate in faculty meetings to review and improve course content and academic standards.
  • Guide students' academic development by identifying needs and recommending appropriate learning strategies/resources.
  • I teach following units: Introduction to Cybersecurity, Information Systems in Business, Bitcoin, HCI, Introduction to Information Networks, AI and Machine learning, Database and IT Capstone.

Lecturer, Computer Science

Murdoch University
Perth, WA
05.2023 - 11.2024
  • Design and deliver interdisciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate teaching that integrates computer science, digital technologies, and creative practice.
  • Develop and coordinate innovative curricula at the intersection of computing, AI, HCI, digital systems, and artistic applications, ensuring academic quality and industry relevance.
  • Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
  • Evaluated student performance through assignments and exams.
  • Participate in academic service, including committee work, moderation, peer review, and contribution to program development.
  • Mentor and supervise students in research projects, honours, capstone, and postgraduate theses, providing guidance in research methodology, academic writing, and ethical practice.

Network Security Engineer

British Pertroleum
Perth, WA
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Implemented, tested, validated, and maintained networking services according to solution designs
  • Configured CISCO routers, switches, and other hardware to deploy and manage LAN, WAN and wireless networks (Cloud Computing) including hardware devices i.e Printers
  • ITIL Process practice to prove high level of satisfaction and excellent customer support
  • Eradicated multi-faceted network issues involving hardware, software, power, and communications
  • Provided hands-on troubleshooting, routing, and switching to resolve issues with 100% efficiency and customer satisfaction
  • Installed and maintained Vo IP and VTC devices, checking customer availability for various networks with customer satisfaction
  • Managed and maintained the local network infrastructure, including servers and networks. Administered user accounts and permissions through Active Directory to ensure proper access and security.
  • Configured IP-enabled telecommunications equipment using data network communications protocols.

Lecturer, Computer Science

Preston University
Islamabad, Fedral
02.2016 - 03.2018

Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical lab sessions in subjects such as programming, data

structures, algorithms, databases, networking, AI, cybersecurity, etc.

• Develop course materials, assessments, and teaching resources aligned with curriculum standards.

• Design, administer, and grade assignments, projects, quizzes, and examinations.

• Advise and mentor students on academic, research, and career-related matters.

Mentored students in programming languages and software development practices.

Education

Master of Information System and Technology -

Curtin University
07.2021

Bachelor of Information Technology -

University of Gujrat
01.2016

Skills

  • MS Office, Microsoft Azure and 365
  • Competent and Confident in Communication, Presentation, Discussion Skills
  • HCI, Interactive design and multimedia
  • ITIL ticketing
  • MySQL and rational databases
  • Curriculum development
  • Academic advising
  • Infrastructure Planning and Network connectivity
  • Network Maintenance and Network Security
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Network Hardware and Software
  • System User Support, Multitasking, Customer Satisfaction
  • SQL server, Windows OS and server implementation
  • Network Troubleshooting and hardware configuration (modem, switches, routers)
  • Network Maintenance and Repair
  • Verbal and Writing Communication

Accomplishments

  • SAP basic training and Final Project winner
  • Designed and built Agri Drone in Final Project with distinction
  • Final Thesis in Social commerce security with distinction
  • Database project of Hospital Management System
  • Australian Computing Society member
  • Hayatian IT society member
  • Power BI

Certification

• Dell hardware support license - 2022

• Lenovo support training - 2022

• Vetassess Skill assessment.

Amjad, N., Mumtaz, A., Abbas, S., & Hayat, U. (2024). Performance Improvement Scheme of NIDS Through Optimized Intrusion Pattern Database. International Journal on Robotics, Automation, and Sciences, 6(1), 64-69.

Hashmi, A., Amjad, N., Ullah Satti, M. M., Hayat, U., & Mumtaz, A. (2025). Exploring Big Data Management Approaches and Applications: A Case Study of Real-Time Data Analytics in Air Traffic Management. Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering, 4(2), 339–352. https://doi.org/10.33093/jiwe.2025.4.2.21

Timeline

Lecturer, Computer Science

Kaplan Business School
03.2024 - Current

Lecturer, Computer Science

Murdoch University
05.2023 - 11.2024

Network Security Engineer

British Pertroleum
08.2021 - 07.2023

Lecturer, Computer Science

Preston University
02.2016 - 03.2018

Master of Information System and Technology -

Curtin University

Bachelor of Information Technology -

University of Gujrat
Nouman Amjad