1.0 CAREER HISTORY/ EXPERIENCE

2021 Todate

Project leader – VLIR-UOS aimed at Strengthening ICT infrastructure to Enhance Research, Teaching and Learning under the program of Strengthening Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology Capacity in Natural Resource Management, Food Security and Health

May, 2019- May 2022

Project Coordinator: Commonwealth Digital Education Leadership Training in Action (C-DELTA) Project

May, 2018- May 2022

Project Coordinator: Implementing Technology Enabled Learning (TEL) at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology

01/04/2021- Todate

Position: Associate Professor – School of Informatics and Innovative Systems- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Bondo, Kenya.

Duties: Lecturing undergraduate, master and supervision of MSc. Research and PhD students in area of Information Systems and Technology. Students academic advisor, curriculum development, Initiating and conducting fundable research projects and any other duties assigned by the university.

2020 Todate

Director- Centre for E Learning- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.

2016 Todate

A reviewer for key International Journals, including IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science, International Journal of Network Security, International Journal of Computer and Technology, Journal of Emerging Trends in Computing and Information Science, Journal of Creative Communications, Educational Research, Journal of Research in International Business and Management (JRIBM), Universal Journal of Education and General Studies (UJEGS), Herald Journal of Education and General Studies (HJEGS)

08/11/2016- 5/3/2021

Senior Lecturer- School of Informatics and Innovative Systems- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.

2015 – 2020

DEAN- School of Informatics and Innovative Systems- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.

Duties:

To offer administrative, technical, scientific and academic guidance at the Faculty.
Up-holding the activities of the Faculty in the realization of the set goals for academic, research and outreach functions .
Strengthen undergraduate and postgraduate training.
Initiate human capacity development for staff.

Chair

School Board Meetings
School Examination Board

Member

Senate
Deans Committee
Graduation Committee
Centre for E Learning Board
Library and Bookshop Committee
School Board
School Board of Examiners

2014-2015

Ag Director- Institute of Open and Distance Learning- Africa Nazarene University.

2013- 2014

Senior Lecturer/ Teaching and Learning Resource Production Coordinator – Africa Nazarene University.

2012 -2013

DEAN- Faculty of Applied Science and Technology- Kampala International University- Dar-es salaam College.

Develop a strategic plan for the advancement of Teaching and Learning within the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology that aligns with the priorities of the Faculty and the University.
Collaborate and communicate with Department Chairs, faculty and students on the development and implementation of the activities recommended within the Teaching and Learning Strategic Plan for the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology.
Provide leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs for faculty, students and staff that support the advancement of teaching expertise and student learning.
Provide leadership to incorporate high-impact educational practices, based on research, into teaching and learning experiences and environments within the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology.
Ensure that teaching and learning related programs and initiatives within the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology are consistent with the strategic priorities of the Faculty and the University.
Ensure that policies and procedures that affect teaching and learning activities within the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology support faculty in their teaching and students in their learning.
Establish and maintain performance indicators to ensure benchmarking of faculty teaching performance. Work closely with Departments to review and evaluate existing performance indicators.

LECTURER AND E- LEARNING RESOURCE CO-ORDINATOR– Kampala International University- Dar es salaam College Institute of Open and Distance Learning
2010- 2012
Responsible for carrying out teaching and research duties. Involved in the administration of degree and postgraduate courses as well as responsible for organizing lectures and supervising tutorials.

Involved in the research and designing of new courses and materials.
Assessing students’ course work and material.
Involved in the set up of exams and the marking of results.
Responsible for the departmental administrative tasks.
Providing mentoring, advice and support to students on a personal level.
Implementing University research projects and involved in its publication.
Actively leading class discussions and encouraging debate.
Developing teaching modules used for distance learning.
Disseminate information to the distance learners from the institute and vice versa.
Submit monthly reports on the progress at the institute.
Develop a frame work for suitable instructional design that can be adopted for university use within the current virtual learning environment.
Attend board meetings of the Institute and discuss matters as per the agenda.

Director Marketing and Public Relations – Kampala International University

2010 – 2011

Create, implement and oversee communications and marketing strategies that promote the University.
Disseminate information regarding Kampala International University through newspapers, periodicals, brochures, electronic media and other forms of communication including organized University functions and exhibitions.
Responsible for the University public relations that include writing press releases, speeches, maintaining attractive and vibrant website, planning University events.
Coordinate all the liaisons offices through out Tanzania and Southern Africa.

ASSISTANT LECTURER and E- LEARNING SURPORT SPECIALIST – Kampala International University- Dar es salaam College.

2009 -2010

Delivering lectures to groups of students and using advanced teaching techniques to inspire and motivate them for higher level qualifications and then employment. Responsible for organizing departmental book days and giving demonstrations to students and visitors on the colleges commitment to high quality education and training.

Organized, implemented and monitored programmes and assessments.
Was responsible for preparing learning material for courses and devising relevant practical activities.
Carried out progressive assessments, develop a marking scheme for courses taught and mark examination scripts.
Involved in course team activities and curriculum development for students.
Participated in the interviewing of potential students.

TUTORIAL FELLOW– Kampala International University- Institute of Distance Learning (IODL)- Main Campus Uganda
2009

Delivering Tutorials to groups of students and using advanced teaching techniques to inspire and motivate them for higher level qualifications and then employment.
Advise students and colleagues on appropriate subject matters consistent with my academic background.
Issue modules, timetables and learning materials to learners.
Assist in preparation of workshop and seminar organized by IODL.

1.1 Experience as a visiting professor/adjunct positions

Visiting Professor, Department of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, April- October 2021
Visiting Professor, Department of Computing and Information Technology, Kenyatta University, November, 2021
Visiting Professor, Department of Information Technology and Computer Science, Kabarak University

1.2 Experience in strategic and business planning

Chairman:- Chancellor’s Nomination Committee- December 2023

Appointed by the Vice Chancellor to chair a Chancellor’s nomination committee that produced a list of preferred chancellor in order of merit to be adopted and discussed by the University Senate.

Team Leader, August- November 2021

Abeka. S., Otieno. A. and Okuro S.

Development of the Directorate of Governance, County of Kisumu Strategic Plan 2021-2026

On behalf of the Directorate of Governance and Administration- County Assembly of Kisumu

Member, 2017-2019

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology Strategic Plan Implementation Committee (SPIC).

Oversaw the implementation of the Strategic Plan and communicates progress of the overall plan to Council, Senate and Stakeholders.
Spearheaded the review of the 2010–2016 Plan and the subsequent development of the 2016-2021 Plan

Member, 2017

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology Management Review Committee (MRC)

Participated as a member of the team that reviewed management structure of the University

Team Leader, 2016

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology School of Informatics and Innovative Systems Strategic Plan

Led the team that developed the first ever Strategic Plan for the School of Informatics and Innovative Systems 2016- 2021

Team Member, 2013

Kampala International University, Dar es salaam Campus.

Participated as a member of the team that developed a Strategic Plan for Kampala International University, Dar es salaam Campus 2013- 2018.