Summary
Haruna Zango is a technology leader and founder with nine years’ experience building scalable software and steering innovation across government and private sectors in Nigeria. As Special Assistant for Artificial Intelligence and Innovation to the Honorable Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, he advises on leveraging AI and digital tools to preserve cultural heritage, boost creative industries, and drive inclusive socio-economic outcomes. He also serves as Chief Innovation Officer at Bowyard Partners and founded Bemitela Africa, where he builds education-focused technology solutions and leads cross-functional engineering teams. Haruna’s background spans full-stack development, DevOps training, and delivery of enterprise systems (from ERPs to EMRs), plus hands-on policy and CDCU program delivery within the federal government. Known for blending technical depth with public-facing strategy, he often connects emerging tech with cultural and educational impact initiatives that go beyond typical CTO playbooks.
8 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Diploma, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Diploma, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Himma ICT College
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science at Bayero University, Kano
SSCE, SSCE at El Buhaj Royal Academy