CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Prof. Karume Simon Maina (PhD) Designation: Associate Professor School: School of Science and Applied Technology Department: Department of Computing and Informatics Address: P.O Box 15232 – 20100 Nakuru Mobile Phone: +254722499397 Email : [email protected] and [email protected]
BRIEF PROFILE:
Associate professor in Information technology with over 18 years experience working in the ICT industry as a computer instructor in high school, technical institute instructor, University lecturer, ICT researcher and ICT administrator. A seasoned academician and researcher in information technology with extensive research experience in IT security and audit where I have participated in: design and development of: (i) a smart water meter using zigbee technology, (ii) a driver road safety index model to curb road carnage in Kenya, (iii) a risk exposure index for SMEs in Kenya, (iv) a threat matrix for smart devices in a Campus LAN and (v) adoptability model for digital evidence (vi) lecturers workload monitoring system. A Member of ISACA, internet society Kenya chapter and ITU-T focus group on Digital currency including Digital Fiat Currency (FG DFC). Current research in ICT include: designing a Risk Appetite model for organizations, Information Compliance Metric for Cyber laws among others
Education:
Period Qualifications Institution 2011 – 2014 PhD in Information Technology (PhD IT) Masinde Muliro Uni of Science. and Technology 2004 – 2006 Msc In Computer based Information Systems Sunderland University (CBIS) 1997 – 2001 Bsc In Mathematics and Computer Science Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture (1st Class Honors ) and Technology
1990 – 1992 Diploma In Science Education (1st Class) Kenya Science Teachers Training College
1 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE a) Teaching and Research
January 2020 to date Kabarak University Associate professor in IT on sabbatical appointment Nov. 2016 to date Laikipia University (LU) Associate professor in IT
Jan. 2014 to Nov. 2016 Laikipia University (LU) Senior Lecturer in computer science and IT Oct 2013 – Jan 2014 M.M.U.S.T Senior Lecturer in computer science and IT Jan 2010 to Oct 2013 M.M.U.S.T Lecturer in computer science and IT August 2008 to date Ermis Africa NGO Research collaborator in ICT for development projects Nov 2007 – Dec 2009 M.M.U.S.T Assistant lecturer in computer science and IT Jan 2007 to Nov 2007 J.K.U.A.T Nairobi Campus part-time Lecturer in computer science and IT Sept 2005 to Nov 2007 Kabete Technical training Institute Lecturer in computer science (KTTI) Sept 2002 – Sept 2004 Njoro Boys High School Head of Computer studies June 2001 to Sept 2002 Emining Secondary school Head of Computer studies b) Administrative and Other Special Assignments January 2020 to date Kabarak University Msc/PhD in IT and IT security academic leader on sabbatical appointment Oct 2016 to January Laikipia University (LU) ICT Head and Chairman Department of computing 2020 and informatics Mar 2016 to Oct 2016 Laikipia University (LU) Examination officer department of mathematics and computer Science Oct 2015 to Mar 2016 Laikipia University (LU) Senate Representative Sch. of Sc. and Applied Tech. Jan 2009 to August Masinde Muliro University of Sc. ICT Director 2014 and Tech. (M.M.U.S.T)
CONSULTANCIES
January 2020 Cooperative University of Bsc in Data Science Curriculum development Kenya September 2019 University of Kabianga Msc and Bsc Computer science Curriculum development and review Nov 2017 to date University of Kabianga External examiner in comp. Science and IT
April 2016 to date Kisii University External examiner for Msc in IT thesis
April 2016 Cooperative university college Curriculum development stakeholders’ forum of Kenya February 2016 to date Meru University of Science and External examiner in comp. Science and IT Technology (MMUST) August 2015 to date University of Eldoret (UOE) External examiner in comp. Science /IT
2 February 2015 to date Nairobi Institute of Business IT Degree programs Academic Advisor/consultant studies (NIBS) October 2014 to Date Garissa University college External examiner in comp. Science /IT
January 2011 National Environmental Consultancy services in E-waste management management Authority guidelines (NEMA) Jan 2006 – Sept 2007 Kabete Technical Training Web developer Institute July 2004 – august 2004 Merlin international Networking of Merlin kisii office (Technical advisor) Jan 2003 – Dec 2003 Njoro High School IT infrastructure development and School computerization project Technical advisor
COPYRIGHT
Copyright NUMBER LT-015118 in the Literary category entitled LECTURER’S WORKLOAD MONITORING SYSTEM, registered in the name of KABARAK UNIVERSITY ,EVANS OMBATI, MOSES MWANGI THIGA AND SIMON MAINA KARUME of NAKURU County.
AWARDS AND MARKET CERTIFICATION 2019 , Huawei Certificate of appreciation for active participation in Huawei ICT academy management board 2017, Certificate of excellence in integrating CISCO IOT content in Laikipia University Computer degrees curriculum 2013, Certificate of participation PhD Students’ workshop University of Zurich Switzerland 2012, Certificate of Appreciation for customization of KOHA library Management system for MMUST 2011, Certificate of Outstanding performance Step e-waste summer school Eindhoven Netherlands 2009, certificate of participation, workshop for MMUST university council deans and directors 2009, Hp Servers Administration
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Project Title Time Client role
Customization of Orange H.R.M 2012 - 2013 Masinde Muliro University project director Examination management System 2011-2012 Masinde Muliro University project director Customization of KOHA Library Management 2010-2012 Masinde Muliro University project director system Academic Management Information systems 2009- 2011 Masinde Muliro University project director
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RESOURCE MOBILIZATION PROJECTS
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION PROJECTS AND MOU’S INITIATED a) Income Generating Projects Initiated
January 2020: Bargained for establishment of Huawei Instructor Development Centre at LU August 2018: Laikipia Unveristy and Zalego software academy Youth innovation program in ICT (Total income: 3 million – funds used to set up an IOT lab for robotics practicals) March 2019: Lakipia Univesity Huawei Academy (: Total Amount Raised to date: Kes 400,000) November 2015: Laikipia University CISCO Academy and Internal attachment program: Total Amount Raised to date: 3.5 million - (purchased ICT equipment for training worth 1.5 million) b) Funded Research Projects Authored / Co- Authored
Decmber 2019: Huawei IP Network equipment totaling to KSH 6.4 million. October 2018 to date: NRF collaborative research grant on disaster mitigation IOT model, partners (Kes 15 million): MMUST, Strathmore University, Kibabii University and Laikipia University June 2017 – June 2018: Laikipia university Google grant for Professional development of Computer Science teachers in High School (CS4HS 2017 amount 1400 Euros); Project Title: Professional development program for computer studies teachers in High schools within and around Laikipia County ; Project Author and Leader 2016 –2017: NRF Innovation grant; Project Title: A Zigbee Model for Water Flow telemetry – project Co-author and Supervisor (amount 600,000); Institution: Kabarak University, Sponsor: National research Fund. 2016 to Date: PhD Project Co-author and Supervisor (amount 600,000); Project Title: Optimization of Transition Mechanisms For Operational Excellence In Transiting From Ipv4 To Ipv6; Institution: Kibabii University, Sponsor: National Council for Science and Technology
2016- January 2017, Msc IT project Co-author and Supervisor (amount Ksh 70,000) ; Project Title: Designing a model that Computes Driver Road Safety Index (DRSI) for Management of Road Carnage in Kenya 2017; Institution: Kabarak University; Sponsor: National Council for Science and Technology
2012-2014, Project Title: Sustainability Assessment Model to Mitigate E-waste Threat in Developing Nations (amount Ksh 571,000); Sponsor: National Council for Science and Technology ; PhD Project Author and Principal investigator 2010-2013: Project Title: Computational Science: utilizing ICT in Chemistry (amount USD 150,000); Sponsor Hewlett Packard; Project co-author and IT lead administrator;
4 2009- 2011: Project Title: Utilization of E-infrastructure to reverse brain drain to brain gain (amount USD 45,000); Sponsor UNESCO: Project Leader and Principal Investigator.
THESIS SUPERVISED TO COMPLETION AND ONGOING (Msc IT, Msc in IT Security and Audit, Phd in IT and PhD in Computer Science)
a) Since Becoming Associate professor in November 2016
Completed Thesis: PhD in Information Technology
Thesis title: A fused Anomaly-based Distributed Denial of Service Intrusion detection Model for Provision of Smart Healthcare. (Student- Kirori Mindo Gathuo: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – Graduate in December 2019) Thesis title: Transition Mechanisms For Operational Excellence In Transiting From Ipv4 To Ipv6 Networks : (Student- Samuel Barasa: Institution- Kibabii University: Status –Graduated in November 2019) Thesis title: Grid Computing Adoptability Model for Collaborative Research in Universities (Student- Nicolas Kiget: Institution – Kibabii University:– Completed December 2017 graduated 2018
Completed Thesis: Msc IT and Msc IT Security and Audit
Thesis title: Blockchain Based Smart Contract Model For Housing Market In Kenya (Student- Alex Kibet: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – thesis completed examined and passed – to graduate In December 2019) Thesis title: A Web Based Model For Monitoring Inter Institution Teaching Workload For Lecturers In Institutions Of Higher Learning In Kenya Student- Maoncha Evans Ombati: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – thesis completed examined and passed – to graduate In December 2019)
Thesis Title: A Web-Based Model to Determine Security Risk Exposure Index Among Savings And Credit Cooperative Societies In Kenya (Student – Mutai Joshua Kiprotich : Institution - Kabarak University : Given letter of Completion: to Graduate in December 2018 Thesis title: Developing A Threat Matrix For Smart Devices In A Campus Network Towards A Secure Local Area Network Ecosystem : (Student- Irene Wanja Wanjiru: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – thesis examined and passed to graduate in December 2018 ) Thesis title: Adoptability Model for Digital Forensic Evidence in Kenya (Student- Chepkwony Joyce Chepkemoi: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – thesis examined and passed to graduate in December 2018 Thesis title: A Web-Based Model to Determine Cybersecurity Readiness Index For Hospitals Towards Adoption Of E-Health Student- Aiyabei Kiplimo Edwin: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – thesis examined and passed to graduate in December 2018)
5 Thesis Title: A Cloud Computing Architecture for Deploying Information Technology Services in Public Universities: Case of Kenya (Student – Justin Oguta : Institution - Kabarak University : Graduated in
December 2017
Ongoing Thesis: PhD in Information Technology
Thesis title: A Multi-Platform Digital Forensic Evidence Extraction Process Model And Metrics For Mobile Devices Student – Gilbert Gilibrays Ocen: Institution- Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology: Status – at external examination)this Thesis title: An Internet of Things Cyber Security Assessment Model and Metrics Student – Matovu Davis: Institution- Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology: Status – at external examination)
Thesis title: Application of device serial numbers for device identification in wireless LANs : (Student- John Chebor: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – proposal defense passed- at experimentation stage) Thesis title: Interfacing Micro-Controller and RFID Towards A Secure Embedded Car Parking Model : : (Student- Justin Oguta: Institution- Kabarak University: Status – experiment done, thesis writing ongoing ) Thesis title: Thesis Title: An Information Security Maturity Model for Universities Based On ISO 27001: (Student- Daniel Makupi: Institution- Kabarak University: Status –experiment completed thesis writing ongoing) Thesis title: Integration of Web 3.0 and Social Media Technologies In Government Portals For Personalized Integrated Service Delivery (Student- Mwai Josphat Karani Institution- Kibabii University: Status – at examination stage)
Ongoing Thesis: Msc in IT Security and Audit Thesis title: A Blockchain Based Smart Contract Model For Tendering, (Student- : Denis Kiyeng, Institution- Kabarak University: Status – at experiment and data collection stage) Thesis title: Enabling Secure Maternal Health Information Exchange Using Blockchain, (Student- : Antoony Guya Musabi, Institution- Kabarak University: Status – at examination stage)
b) Thesis Supervised Since Becoming Senior Lecturer in 2013
Completed Thesis: PhD in Computer Science (Texila American University)
Thesis title: A Model for assessing effect of broadband on innovation : (Student- Rajab Philip Muchiri:
Institution- Texila American University: Status –Graduated in 2016)
6 Completed Thesis: Msc IT
Thesis Title: Zigbee Model for Water Flow telemetry (Student – Kirori Gathuo Mindo: Institution -
Kabarak University : Graduated in December 2016)
Thesis Title: Reducing Road Carnage Using a Web Based Model for Monitoring Road Traffic Crime
(Student – Makupi DanielKirori: Institution - Kabarak University : Graduated in December 2016)
Thesis title: Human computer interaction framework for visually challenged students in Kenyan public universities: (Student- Savatia Mahanga: Institution – Kibabii University – Graduated in December 2016)
Thesis title: evaluation of learnability for mobile wireless information systems application software for children in Kenya : (Student- Bethuel Sigot; Institution – Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology – Graduated October 2016 ) Thesis Title: A Multi-Stakeholder Framework to Evaluate The Quality Of University Websites (Student- Ronald Ochieng Ojino- Institution – Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Graduated December 2013) Thesis title: Evaluation of Data Security Measures in a Network environment: Towards developing security guidelines a case of Mumias Sugar Company (Student- Ayub Shirandula- Institution – Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology- Graduated December 2013)
c) Thesis Supervised Since Becoming Lecturer in January 2010
Msc In IT Thesis
Thesis Title: A Framework to Measure Corporate Intranets Use in Institutions of Higher Learning: Case of Kenyan Public Universities (student - Omieno, Kelvin K -. Institution – Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology - Graduated December 2012)
THESIS EXAMINED a. Masters In Information Technology – Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Thesis Title: Service Oriented Reference Architecture to Improve Functionality of Web-based E-learning Systems (student- Raphael Agulu MMUST)
Thesis Title: An Evaluation Model for Information Systems Service (student-Sarah Wanja Njoroge – MMUST)
Thesis Title: Assessment Framework for Internet Banking System Reliability (Faith Mueni Musyoka- MMUST)
Thesis Title: Assessment Framework for Cyber Security in Government Ministries in Kenya (student- Alice Nambiro Wechuli- MMUST) 7 b. Masters In Information Science – Kisii University
Thesis Title: Evaluation of ICT usein the management of information resources in county government libraries: case of Kajiado county (student- Ramadhan Sifuna Rajab) Thesis Title: User Performance of Enterprice Resource Planning Information Systems in Kenyan Universities: Case of Machakos University college (student- Martin Maliti Mauye)
PUBLICATIONS a) Publications Since Becoming Associate Professor in 2016 Journal Papers
Mugeni G , Omieno K. Wabwoba F. Karume S. M. Mabele L. Otanga D., (2020) Determinants for the Adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) for Flood and Drought Disaster Management in Kenya. ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science, 09 (89), 342-354, Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS http://t- science.org/arxivDOI/2020/09-89/PDF/09-89-43.pdf
KARANI J. M, KARUME S. M. MAKOKH J.W. (2020) Transforming Service Delivery in Government through Integration of Web 3.0 and Social Media Technologies: A Case for Developing Countries, Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology 8(3): 57-65, 2020 http://www.hrpub.org DOI: 10.13189/csit.2020.080301
KARANI J. M, MAKOKH J.W. KARUME S. M. , (2020) A Framework For Integration of Web 3.0 And Social Media Technologies In Government Portals For Personalized Integrated Service Delivery, International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT) – Volume 68 Issue 5 – May 2020, ISSN: 2231-2803, http://www.ijcttjournal.org
KARANI J. M, KARUME S. M. , MAKOKH J.W. (2020) Social Media and Service Delivery in government portals: An Analysis of how Government of Kenya uses Social Media for service delivery, IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering (IOSR-JCE) e-ISSN: 2278-0661,p-ISSN: 2278-8727, Volume 22, Issue 2, Ser. II (Mar - Apr 2020), PP 07-15 www.iosrjournals.org
Kirori M.,. Karume S, Thiga M. (2019), Designing a Fused Machine Learning Model for the Provision of Smart Health Care in MANETS, Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology, ISSN 2415-6272(Print)|ISSN 2415-6264(Online), DOI:10.36348/SJET.2019.v04i09.005 : http://scholarsmepub.com/sjet/
8 Kibet A., Thiga M. Karume S. (2019), Towards A Blockchain Based Smart ContractsModel Design For Housing Market Applications, International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Engineering & Technology (IJARCET) Volume 8, Issue 8, August 2019, ISSN: 2278 – 1323, www.ijarcet.org Kirori M.,., Thiga M. Karume S (2019) Implementing a Fused Machine Learning Model for the Provision of Smart Health Care in MANETS. International Journal of Computer Science and Information Security (IJCSIS), Vol. 17, No. 9, September 2019, ISSN 1947-5500 https://sites.google.com/site/ijcsis/, Ocen, G. G., Mutua, M. S., Mugeni, G. B., Karume, S., & Matovu, D. (2019). An Algorithm and Process Flow Model for the extraction of Digital Forensic Evidence in Android Devices. ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science, 04 (72), 1-10. Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2019.04.72.1 Gilbert G. O, Mutua S., Mugeni G. B. Karume S. M, Matovu D (2019). .Evaluating factors responsible for inconsistencies in mobile devices digital forensic evidence extraction process model, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, Vol 5 Issue 6, ISSN: 2454-132X, Available online at: www.ijariit.com OMBATI E.M.,. KARUME S.M, THIGA M.M (2019), Effectiveness of Quantitative Factors Used in the Evaluation of Lecturer’s Teaching Workload, Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy, ISSN 2523-2665(Print)|ISSN 2523-2223(Online) Scholars Middle East Publishers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Kibet A, Karume S., (2018) A Synopsis of Blockchain Technology, International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Engineering & Technology (IJARCET) Volume 7, Issue 11, November 2018, ISSN: 2278 – 1323 Barasa S.W., Mbugua S.M. & Karume S.M. (2018) , An Optimized Model for Transition from Ipv4 to Ipv6 Networks in a Cloud Computing Environment, International Journal of Computer Networks and Communications Security, Vol. 6, No. 8, August 2018, pg. 182–195, E-ISSN 2308- 9830 (Online) / ISSN 2410-0595 (Print) Barasa S.W., Mbugua S.M. & Karume S.M. (2018) , A Map of the Various Configuration Attributes from IPv4 to IPv6 Networks for Dual Stack, 6 to 4 Tunnelling and NAT: Modelling Designs in OPNET Modeller, International Journal of Computer Science and Mobile Computing, Vol.7 Issue.7, July- 2018, pg. 32-44, ISSN 2320–088X Masese N.B. & Karume S.M. (2018), “Consistency as Indicator of Usability for Social Software.”, International Journal of Computer Engineering In Research Trends, 5(5):pp: 148-154, May-2018, E-ISSN: 2349-7084: available https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Consistency-
9 as-Indicator-of-Usability-for-Social-%E2%80%99-Masese- Karume/63ef1990b2edd7014ebcc2444f232d2cb9d9882c Karume S.M. & Masese N.B (2018), Software and User Based Factors Influencing Social Software Learnability, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) Volume 7, Issue 1, ISSN (Online): 2319-7064 (www.ijsr.net) paper available at https://goo.gl/7kYa6W Karie, Nickson menza 275404 and Karume, Simon Maina Prof. (2017) "Digital Forensic Readiness in Organizations: Issues and Challenges," Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law: Vol. 12 : No. 4 , Article 5. Available at: https://commons.erau.edu/jdfsl/vol12/iss4/5 Kiget K.N. Karume S.M. & Mugeni G.(2017), Grid Computing Adoptability Model for Collaborative Research in Universities, International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Engineering Research (IJETER) Volume 5, Issue 7, ISSN: 2454-6410: available at http://www.ijeter.everscience.org/vol-5-issue-7.html Barasa S.W., Mbugua S.M. & Karume S.M. (2017) , A Survey of Transition Mechanisms and Models for Transiting from IPv4 to IPv6 Networks International Journal of Research in Information Technology, Volume 1, Issue 2, Dec 2017, Pg: 1-20, ISSN (Online): 2001-5569 Savatia E.M.,. Ikoha A.P. & Karume S.M. (Nov-dec 2016) Specialized ICT Tools for Use by Visually Challenged Students in Kenyan Public Universities, International Journal of Trend in Research and Development, Volume 3(6), ISSN: 2394-9333
Conference Proceedings
Kirori M, Thiga M, Karume S. (2019), Weaknesses and Security Obstacles in The Application of MANETs for Provision of Smart Health Care, Proceedings of the Kabarak University International Conference on Computing and Information Systems. 14th – 15th October 2019 Nakuru, Kenya. OMBATI E.M.,. KARUME S.M, THIGA M.M (2019), The Role of Technology in Monitoring Inter-institutional Lecturers’ Teaching Workload in Kenya, IST-Africa 2019 Conference Proceedings Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds) IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2019 ISBN: 978-1-905824-62-5 Kirori M., Thiga M., Karume S. (2017), A scalable Zigbee WPAN for water flow telemetry, IST- Africa 2017 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2017, Pages 1-12, ISBN: 978-1-905824-57- 1, IEEE Xplore Conference Publications. Available at http://www.ieeeexplore.ws/document/8102385/
10 b) Publications Since Becoming Senior Lecturer in 2013
Book
Karume S.M. (2015), Sustainable Computing Model to Manage E-Waste from Low-Cost Computers , LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing ISBN 978-3-659-71334
Online Handbooks licensed under Creative Commons Copyright License
Karume S. M. (2016), Advanced Database Management Systems (1st edition), Students handbook for Msc in Information Technology, Kabarak University , under Creative Commons Copyright License
Karume S. M. (2016), Research methods in computer science and Information Technology(1st Edition), Students handbook for Msc in Information Technology, Kabarak university , under Creative Commons Copyright License
Journal Papers
Karume S.M. (2016), Transforming Governance through Mobile Technology in Developing Nations: Case of Kenya, Journal of Computer and Information Science - Canadian Center of Science and Education ; Vol. 9, No. 4; November 2016 ISSN 1913-8989 E-ISSN 1913-8997 available at http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/cis/issue/view/1681
Karume S.M. (2016), A Sustainability Monitoring tool for Computers in Learning institutions in Kenya , International Journal of Engineering Inventions e-ISSN: 2278-7461, p-ISSN: 2319-6491 Volume 5 Issue 8 [Sep. 2016] PP: 01-12 available at: http://www.ijeijournal.com/v5i8.html
Makupi D. , Karume S.M. (2016) Addressing Road Carnage Challenges using a Web Based Model to Compute the Driver Index, Mara Research Journal of Information Science & Technology Vol. 1, No. 1, October 2016, Pages 53 – 65, ISSN 2518-8844, available at http://lit.mrjournals.org/index.php/MRJIST/article/view/7/12
Makupi D. , Karume S.M. (2016) The Impact of Driver Behavior on Road Accidents and the Need for a Driver Road Safety Index (DRSI) in Kenya , Mara Research Journal of Information Science & Technology Vol. 1, No. 1, October 2016, Pages 66 – 77, ISSN 2518-8844, available at http://lit.mrjournals.org/index.php/MRJIST/article/view/8/13
Karume S. M. (2015), Factors Inhibiting The Implementation of Digital Villages In Kenya, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN (Online): 2319-7064 Volume 5 Issue 10, October 2016 available at https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v5i10/ART20162025.pdf
11 B. K. Okelo, S. M. Mbuguah, S. M. Karume (2015), Evaluation of the Learnability Principles of Mobile- Wireless Information Systems’ Application Software for Children in Kenya, Journal of Emerging Trends in Computing and Information Sciences, Vol. 6, No. 6 June 2015 ISSN 2079-8407
Idah V., Karume S. M.(2015) , Simulation Model for Public Transport Vehicles for Towns: Case of Nakuru Town, Kenya, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 4 Issue 5, May 2015, ISSN: 2319-7064
Conference Proceedings
Muchiri R. P., Karume S. M., (2016). "The Role of Broadband in Spurring Innovations in Kenya". 3rd International Scientific E-Conference 2016 conducted by Texila American University, George Town, Guyana. South America, November 21st 2016 to November 24th 2016. http://www.texilaconference.org/conference-topics/20/2016/3/computer-science.html
Undergraduate Training Manuals
Karume S. M. (2015), Computer Architecture and Organization, Laikipia University undergraduate students manual for BICT and Bsc. Computer Science, Karume S. M. (2015), Students Handbook for computer projects, Laikipia University undergraduate students manual for BICT and Bsc. Computer Science, c) Publications Since Becoming Lecturer in January 2010
Journal Papers
S. M. Karume, S. Omuterema, G.M Muketha (2013), Factors Affecting sustainability of Low Priced Computers for Learning in Kenya, International Journal of Emerging. Sciences., 3(2), 182-199, June 2013 ISSN: 2222-4254
Ojino R., Mich L., Ogao P., Karume S. (2013), The Quality of Kenyan University Websites: A Study for the Re-engineering of the Masinde Muliro University Website, Journal of e-Learning and Knowledge Society, v.9, n.3, 169-176. ISSN: 1826-6223, e-ISSN:1971-8829
Mbugua S. & Karume M.S. (2013). Trends in Electronic Money Transfer in Kenya: : Journal of Emerging Trends in Computing and Information Sciences, Vol. 4, No. 1 Jan 2013, ISSN 2079-8407
Shirandula A.H., Wanyembi G., Karume S.M., (2012). Evaluation of Data Security Measures in a Network Environment Towards Developing Cooperate Data Security Guidelines, International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, Vol. 3, No. 3, 2012 ISSN: 2158-107X
12 Karume M.S. & Mbugua S. (2012). Trends in Adoption of Open Source Software in Africa: Journal of Emerging Trends in Computing and Information Sciences VOL. 3, NO.11 Nov, 2012 ISSN 2079-8407 Omieno, K.K & Karume M.S. (2011) Adaptability of Intranet Grids in HEIs to Leverage Dream of Africa Connect: International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Research Volume 1 No. 7, November 2011 ISSN-2223-4985 Karume M.S. & Omieno, K.K (2011) Synergizing E-infrastructures Initiatives to Foster e-Research in Higher Education Institutions in Africa: Journal of Emerging Trends in Computing and Information Sciences VOL. 2, NO. 11, October 2011 ISSN 2079-8407 Conference Proceedings
Karume M.S., Muchiri G. (2012). Accelerating Research in Africa through Sustainable Virtual Research Communities, Proceedings and report of the 5th UbuntuNet Alliance annual conference 2012, ISSN 2223- 7062 pp23- 38 Karume M.S., Omieno, K.K., & .Ogao J.P (2011) A framework to measure intranet Usage in HEIs: A case of Selected Kenyan Universities. Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Computing and ICT Research in Special Issues on ICT for Development 2011, ISSN: 2223-490-8-1. Pp-182-197 Karume, S., Omieno, K.(2010). Open knowledge resources and Research: The role of grid computing for knowledge creation and sharing, Proceedings of the 2nd International conference on Internationalization of Higher Education and Research in Africa: Responding to Opportunities and Challenges, Kampala, Uganda. 4th -5th November, 2010.
Omieno, K.K., Karume M.S., & .Ogao J.P (2011) The Grid as a driving force for e-learning and OERs. Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Computing and ICT Research in Special Issues on ICT for Development 2011, ISSN: 2223-490. Pp-298-312
Karume S.,& Omieno K. Grid Computing technology as a driving force for E-learning and Open Educational Resources in Africa, IST-Africa 2011 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2011, ISBN: 978- 1-905824-24-3
Omieno K. K, Karume S.M., & Ogao P.J. (2011). Use of intranet grids in higher education institutions to leverage Africa grid connect Initiative.12th Strathmore University Annual ICT Conference. 2nd and 3rd September 2011.
Karume S (2010), ICT for Environmental Sustainability: Euro-Africa e-Infrastructures Conference Helsinki, Finland, 9th to 10th December 2010
13 Karume, S. (2011) Sustainable technology strategy to mitigate electronic waste peril for low cost computers in developing nations, proceedings of the 3rd StEP e-waste summer school, Eidhoven Netherlands 11 - 22 September, 2011
Karume M.S. & Omieno, K.K (2011) Synergizing E-infrastructures Initiatives to Foster e-Research in Higher Education Institutions in Africa: UbuntuNet Connect Conference in safari park hotel Nairobi, November 23-25 2011: EXHIBITIONS AND WORKSHOPS UNESCO-HP Brain Gain Initiative grid computing workshop - configuring grid nodes, Hewlet Packard (HP) headquarters, Johannesburg, South Africa, 14th to 18th December 2010 UNESCO-HP Brain Gain Initiative, Advanced Training and Scientific Workshop in grid computing (application porting), CSIR Meraka Institute , Pretoria, South Africa, 22-26 March 2011 National E-waste conference 2010 Nairobi, Kenya, green technology curriculum in e-waste management - Exhibitor Computer managers’ Congress organized by Computer Society of Kenya, Turtle Beach Clubs, Malindi, 23-26 August 2011 ICT and Network Security Seminar, Reef beach Hotel North Coast Mombasa Kenya, 19th -23rd March 2012. Masinde Muliro University in-house software (AMIS, EXAM-MIS, e-learning system Moodle and venue booking system) Training Workshops for efficient service delivery- Organizer and facilitator The ICT directors Forum, Safari Park Hotel Nairobi, 23 November 2011 4th MMUST Academic staff seminar “using ICT to improve and enhance teaching and learning in higher education” 7th January 2010 – Facilitator COMMUNITY SERVICE period Institution Role 2015 - Date Muririchua Secondary Chairman - Board of Management 2012 to date Visions in Christ Church Baruk Local church elder in charge (Associate Pastor) August 2011- August 2014 Miti Mingi Secondary Member – Board of Management 2000 - 2002 Family Media Contributing Partner
MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL BODY Member of Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Associate Member Computer Society of Kenya Member ISOC Kenya Chapter Member ITU-T focus group on Digital currency including Digital Fiat Currency (FG DFC)=
14 MEMBERSHIP TO STANDING COMMITTEES OF UNVERSITY SENATE 2017 Chair of ERP task force : to investigate reasons behind failure of worldspan ERP at Laikipia University and recommend an exit strategy 2019 Chair of ERP Implementation Committee to steer the implementation of ABNO UNISOL ERP at Laikipia University
REFEREES
1. Prof Wanjiku Chiuri 2. Prof. Isaac Odeo Ipara. Former DVC Academic and Research Vice Chasncellor Kibabii University Laikipia University P.O Box 1699-50200, Bungoma Box 1100 – 20300 Mobile: 0725429397 Nyahururu, Kenya Email: [email protected] Mobile +254722613776 Email: [email protected]
3. Prof. John Ochola 4. Prof Thomas Sakwa Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics Registrar Academics Masinde Muliro University Kabarak University of Science and Technology Private Bag - 20157, Kabarak - Kenya P.O. Box 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya Mobile +254723904787 Mobile: 0721791159 Email: [email protected] Email:
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