Naluwadda Barbara Kayondo University of P.O. Box 182, , Email: [email protected] Tel: (+256)-775-392-161

[Education Background]  Makerere University PhD Candidate (Information Systems/ Information Security)

 Uganda Technology and Management University, Uganda (2017- 2018) Masters in Monitoring and Evaluation

 Uganda Technology and Management University, Uganda (2016-2017) Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation

 Life Academy, Karlstad, Sweden (2014-2015) Advanced Diploma in Information Communication Technology Pedagogy

 Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda (2010-2012) Masters of Science in ICT Management, Policy & Architectural Design

 Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda (2005-2008) Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

 Motese International Business School, Uganda (2004-2005) Diploma in Computer Science and Certificate in Computer Science

 Institute of Computer Science, Makerere University, Uganda (2004) Certificate in Computer Applications

 Bweranyangi Girls’ Senior Secondary School, Uganda (2003-2004) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education

 Bweranyangi Girls’ Senior Secondary School, Uganda (1999-2002) Uganda Certificate of Education

[Career Summary]  Acquired knowledge and skills in making budgets and analysing them.

Lecturer, , Uganda (2013)  Improved teaching and learning in the courses assigned to me.  Improved quality and assessment of course in accordance with the university policy.  Increased university’s visibility by participating in community outreach activities.  Created new knowledge in ICT by conducting and publishing research

Head of IT Department, University of Kisubi, Uganda (2017-2019)  Provided leadership that improved the quality of teaching and research. 1 of 4 Naluwadda Barbara Kayondo – (+256) 775 392 161 – [email protected]

 Designed a new curriculum for computer science that has benefited the department.  Assigned supervisors to different teaching roles thereby resulting in increased efficiency and productivity in the ICT department.  Organized and supervised internships that enhanced students’ learning and increased collaboration between our university and the industry.  Aligned IT interdisciplinary activities thereby saving more time, improving quality and increasing productivity.  Created an environment for working together in achieving the university’s vision

Coordinator Research and Teaching, MT Infotech Limited, Uganda (2012-present)  Initiated research study protocol that increased research productivity.  Established robust operating policies and procedures that streamlined research process.  Promoted research capacity building in community-based organisations & students  Prepared research ethics board applications  Improved data collection and analysis systems as per the research protocol  Delivers quality teaching on research that improves research quality and productivity  Developed efficient day-to-day operations of research and data collection activities

Lecturer, Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda (2012-2016)  Implemented academic policies.  Contributed to the development of the ICT department by implementing my knowledge and skills in ICT  Created a stimulating and engaging learning environment that have increased students’ creativity and productivity.  Improved the quality of teaching for courses such as Operating Systems and Computer Maintenance and Repair.

Help Desk Technician, Uganda Batteries Limited, Uganda (2011)  Provided first class technical support (to users of all PC hardware, software and associated peripherals) that increased customer satisfaction and company revenue.  Improved the Help Desk Systems and software that resulted in prompt feedback.  Created new installations and redeployed existing equipment that improved efficiency and productivity in the company  Transferred knowledge and skills to staff on how to set up systems 2 of 4 Naluwadda Barbara Kayondo – (+256) 775 392 161 – [email protected]

 Developed good tracking systems for inventory of ICT software and hardware.  Developed and implemented good procurement systems of ICT equipment that reduced costs.  Improved the installation and configuration of operating systems/software  Empowered members of the IT Support Team by delegating tasks to them to gain experience.  Developed and maintained excellent customer relationship through solving users’ complex problems related to the software and hardware.

Data Assistant, USAID/Unity Project, Uganda (2009)  Implemented an approach that reduced errors and improved the quality of work.  Streamlined the process of data entry, processing and maintaining of clients’ records.

IT Assistant, City Tyres Group of Companies, Uganda (2009)  Evaluated the performance of application server, systems, security policy.  Increased efficiency and productivity by testing and maintaining PC machines  Solved complex technical problems and saved time by recommending out of the box solutions  Improved the efficiency functioning of company systems by conducting proper installation, maintenance and repair of hardware.

Intern, Parliament of the Republic of Uganda (2008)  Compiled data based on statistical studies and analyses to justify funding requests.  Developed skills in preparing budget reports and interpreting budget directives.  Offered IT support advice that improved efficiency and productivity.

[Awards]  Awarded Gordon Action scholarship on Open Data Management (2017).

 Won an international full scholarship offered by SIDA to pursue the Advanced Diploma in ICT pedagogy in Sweden (2010).

 Awarded a highly competitive full scholarship by NUFFIC for a Master’s degree in the Faculty of Science at Uganda Martyrs University (2010).

 Awarded a competitive scholarship by Madhvani Foundation for outstanding performance in my first year of studies at Uganda Martyrs University (2007).

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[Research Productivity]  Kayondo, B. (2017). ICT essentials for secondary schools and tertiary institutes. Textbook approved by National Curriculum Development Centre, Uganda. (http://mtinfotech.net/home/index.php/ict-textbook)

 Namuyiga, N., Lukyamuzi, A., & Kayondo, B. (2013). Harnessing social networks for university education: a model for developing countries, the case of Uganda. The 6th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, November 18-20, 2013, Seville, Spain.

 Angole, R., Lukyamuzi, A., Tiragana, A., Kayondo, B., & Mirembe, E. (2013). Fast learner help novice (FLHN) approach: keeping student passion in learning computer programming. International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, July 1-3, 2013, Barcelona, Spain.

 Kayondo, B. (2012). Compliance with secure ecommerce: An evaluation of online businesses in Uganda. Master’s Thesis, Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda.

 Kayondo, B. (2008). A farms records (Information Management System): A case study of Equator Valley Farm. BSC Thesis, Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda.

[Selected Areas of Research Interest]  Information Communication Technology for Education  Security  Social Networks and ICT  Information Management Systems  Evaluation of Online Big Data Analytics

[Selected Areas of Teaching Interest]  Internet Technologies and Web Authoring  Database Management Systems  Educational Technology  System Administration and Security  Computer Maintenance and Repair  Foundations of Information Technology  Computer Applications  Operating Systems

[Community Service]  Promoted research capacity building in community-based organisations.

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[References]

References Available on Request

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