Cybersecurity Researcher · Software Systems Engineer · SaaS Entrepreneur

Hello, I'mHaider Abdulameer Al-Essa

Academic researcher and software engineer with 15+ years of experience leading digital transformation, academic systems development, and cloud infrastructure management.

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Academic Biography

About Me

I am a researcher and academic specializing in software engineering and IT management, with over 15 years of experience leading digital transformation, developing academic systems, and managing cloud infrastructure.

I currently serve as the Head of IT Department at Al-Turath University, and work as a technical consultant for several distinguished educational institutions across Iraq.

My work bridges three layers: cybersecurity research, practical systems engineering, and SaaS entrepreneurship — turning academic ideas into production-ready platforms.

Educational Background

M.Sc. in Computer Engineering

Software Engineering / Computer Systems

Karabuk University

B.Sc. in Software Engineering

Software Engineering

Baghdad College of Economic Sciences University

Memberships & Accreditation

Iraqi Engineers Syndicate

Chartered Engineer (Mujaz) — accredited membership

Cybersecurity Researcher

Focused on intrusion detection systems, anomaly detection, and applying machine learning to network traffic analysis.

Systems Engineer

Hands-on expert in Proxmox, Docker, Coolify, Cloudflare Tunnels, and large-scale academic infrastructure.

SaaS Entrepreneur

Founder of Erticaz Technical Solutions and CTO of ALGO-NEST — building products, not just systems.

Cybersecurity & Intrusion Detection

Research

Master's Thesis

Developing an Intrusion Detection System Using Behavioral Analysis Techniques

Methodology

Network traffic data collection
Machine learning algorithm application
Performance evaluation (Accuracy / Precision / Recall)

Target Publication Venues

Cybersecurity Journals
Network Security Conferences

Research Interests

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Anomaly Detection

Network Traffic Analysis

Machine Learning for Cybersecurity

Real-time Monitoring & Analytics

Academic Profiles

Systems I've designed, built, and shipped

Featured Projects

Coupon Management System

A SaaS-ready platform with QR code generation, financial reporting, and multi-partner architecture.

QR code generation
Financial reports
Companies & partners system
SaaS-ready architecture

LaravelMySQLVue.js

University Archival System

Document management with barcode indexing, temporary sharing, and full print/scan support.

Document management + barcodes
Temporary secure sharing
Print and OCR scanning support

PHPMySQLGo

Student Identity Management

End-to-end ID system with Excel import, photo management, and WhatsApp notifications.

Excel data import
Data & photo editing
WhatsApp notifications

Analytics Platform

Real-time user analytics tracking IP, device, and location with interactive dashboards.

User tracking (IP / Device / Location)
Interactive data visualization
Live dashboards

ERPNext Integration

Full ERP integration linking student records, HR, and payment pipelines.

Student records integration
HR module connection
Payment gateway integration

Multi-Agent AI Systems

Building intelligent multi-agent workflows with n8n, DeepSeek, and ChatGPT APIs.

n8n orchestration
Multi-source AI fallback design
DevOps automation

Academic Publishing & Repository Platform

Deployment and administration of open-access scholarly infrastructure for universities — peer-reviewed journals, an institutional repository, and a full library catalog.

OJS journal hosting & editorial workflows
DSpace / EPrints institutional repositories
Koha integrated library system (ILS)
DOI, indexing & open-access compliance

OJSKohaDSpaceEPrintsLinux

Academic & administrative leadership

Experience

Head of IT Department

Al-Turath University

Oversee the university's entire digital infrastructure.
Manage and develop academic and administrative systems (LMS, Student Portals).
Coordinate technical updates across faculties with academic and technical teams.
Manage Plesk, cPanel, Proxmox and MikroTik/UniFi networking.
Design analytics dashboards and internal tools (PHP / MySQL).

Technology Consultant & Systems Developer

Private & Public Iraqi Universities

Delivered multiple projects across private and government universities in Iraq.
Designed and deployed LMS platforms, student portals, archival systems, and identity management modules.
Modernized infrastructure and integrated ERP / analytics layers tailored to each institution's needs.

Academic Ranking Specialist

Independent Consultant

Specialist in improving university visibility in international rankings — Webometrics, UI GreenMetric, THE.
Expert in automating promotion calculations and research activity tracking for Iraqi academics.

Member · Website Quality Committee

Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research — Iraq

Appointed member of the national committee reviewing Iraqi university websites for quality and compliance.
Contribute to national standards on performance, accessibility, SEO, and international-ranking readiness.
Advise institutions on technical remediation and continuous-improvement workflows.

Entrepreneurship

Founder & Technical Lead

Erticaz for Technical Solutions

Specialized in software solutions, hosting, and automation for regional businesses.

Chief Technology Officer

ALGO-NEST

AI solutions and advanced systems development platform.

Creator

"Tech in a Minute" YouTube Channel

Educational content creator simplifying programming and server management in short, focused videos.

Tools I use to ship real systems

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

PHP (Advanced)JavaScript / TypeScriptGo (Golang)Vue.js / Nuxt.jsSQL (Advanced, UUID design)Astro

Frameworks & Platforms

LaravelREST APIsQR Code SystemsTelegram Bot Integration

Academic & Library Systems

OJS (Open Journal Systems)Koha (Integrated Library System)DSpace RepositoryEPrints RepositoryMoodle LMS

DevOps & Infrastructure

ProxmoxDockerCoolifyCloudflare TunnelsLinux Server AdministrationLXC / VirtualizationMikroTik / UniFi Networking

AI & Automation

Multi-Agent Systems (n8n)Generative AI integrationDeepSeek & ChatGPT APIsFallback system designData analytics dashboards

Cybersecurity

Penetration TestingUniversity domain protectionEmail security (DMARC, SPF, DKIM)Intrusion Detection SystemsNetwork traffic analysis

Technical Vision

Transforming legacy systems into modern SaaS platforms

Building intelligent solutions powered by AI

Developing integrated university systems (ERP + Identity + Analytics)

Focusing on automation and minimizing human intervention

Tech in a Minute

Digital Presence

"Tech in a Minute" — Educational Content

I create short, focused educational videos on programming, server management, and infrastructure. The goal: make complex technical concepts accessible in under a minute.

YouTube

Open to collaboration and consulting

Get in Touch

Whether you're a university looking to modernize your systems, a startup building a SaaS product, or a researcher working on cybersecurity — I'd love to hear from you.