Umar Abdullahi Mashi hails from Katsina state, Nigeria. He is a graduate of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi where he was the best masters student in his class. Umar took appointment with Hassan Usman Katsina polytechnic in 2015 and rose to the rank of senior lecturer in the department of technical education. Through a dint of hard work, perseverance and dedication, he was appointed assistant examination officer 2015-2019, examination officer 2019-2020, students work experience scheme SIWES coordinator 2022 – to date, secretary, research and conference committee of the college of vocational and technical education, CVTE 2022-to date, assistant secretary and member, editorial team of Hassan Usman Katsina Journal of vocational and technical education HUKJOVTED. He has successfully supervised many undergraduate students in their final research project. Umar has attended various local and international Conferences, capacity building workshops, he was a member of some professional bodies.