# Haider Abdulameer Al-Essa

> Cybersecurity researcher, IT director at Al-Turath University, and founder of Erticaz Technical Solutions. Expert in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and academic systems.

Cybersecurity Researcher · Software Systems Engineer · SaaS Entrepreneur

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

- 15+ Years of Experience
- 20+ Enterprise Projects
- 2 Tech Ventures

## 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.

- **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.

### 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

## 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

- [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=olBl-pQAAAAJ&hl=ar) — View Profile
- [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8362-0524) — 0009-0005-8362-0524
- [Web of Science](https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/OGM-8299-2025) — OGM-8299-2025
- [ResearchGate](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hayder-Al-Iessa) — Hayder Al-Iessa

## 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

Stack: Laravel, MySQL, Vue.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

Stack: PHP, MySQL, Go

### 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

Stack: OJS, Koha, DSpace, EPrints, Linux

## 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

- **Erticaz for Technical Solutions** (Founder & Technical Lead): Specialized in software solutions, hosting, and automation for regional businesses.
- **ALGO-NEST** (Chief Technology Officer): AI solutions and advanced systems development platform.
- **"Tech in a Minute" YouTube Channel** (Creator): Educational content creator simplifying programming and server management in short, focused videos.

## Technical Skills

**Programming Languages**: PHP (Advanced), JavaScript / TypeScript, Go (Golang), Vue.js / Nuxt.js, SQL (Advanced, UUID design), Astro

**Frameworks & Platforms**: Laravel, REST APIs, QR Code Systems, Telegram Bot Integration

**Academic & Library Systems**: OJS (Open Journal Systems), Koha (Integrated Library System), DSpace Repository, EPrints Repository, Moodle LMS

**DevOps & Infrastructure**: Proxmox, Docker, Coolify, Cloudflare Tunnels, Linux Server Administration, LXC / Virtualization, MikroTik / UniFi Networking

**AI & Automation**: Multi-Agent Systems (n8n), Generative AI integration, DeepSeek & ChatGPT APIs, Fallback system design, Data analytics dashboards

**Cybersecurity**: Penetration Testing, University domain protection, Email security (DMARC, SPF, DKIM), Intrusion Detection Systems, Network 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

## Get in Touch

- Email: haydarabdulameer@gmail.com
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/9647906113022
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayder-abdulameer-3b632835b/
- GitHub: https://github.com/haydary1986

Arabic version: https://haydary.com/ar/