Curriculum Vitae - for Kyalo, Josphat Kisuo

CURRICULUM VITAE - FOR KYALO, JOSPHAT KISUO

PERSONAL DETAILS

 Mobile: +254 724 577 772; +254 733 133 933  E-Mail: [email protected]; [email protected]  P.O. Box: 222 – 00519 Mlolongo - Kenya  Date of Birth: 8th August, 1970  ID Number: 11 277 015  Gender: Male  Religion: Christian  Marital Status: Married  Nationality: Kenyan  Languages: English, Kiswahili & Kikamba (all fluent)

PROFILE

 High Regards to Self-Determination  Basically Innovative and Creative  Appreciable Occupational Discipline  Maintaining Appreciable Standards  Committed to Achieving set Objectives  Improvement on Quality of Results  Ability to work in a Dynamic Environment

ASPIRATION

. To contribute in Planning, Designing and Implementing ICT to achieve the overall Corporate Strategies; through Participation in Demonstrations, Research and Seminars

 To enhance Organizational Management, Administration, Communication and Decision - Making Processes by working conveniently in Operational Teams through Facilitation, Consultation and Negotiation.

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EDUCATION, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

2012 – To Date

Place: Kenyatta University, School of Business; Department of Management

Science: P.O. Box 43844 - 00100 Nairobi - Kenya. Tel 254 8710901

Website www.ku.ac.ke

Status: Registered Candidate in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Business Management

Information Systems (MIS), Completed Course Work by December 2013 and doing Thesis Research entitled: Determinants for ICT Integration in Management Structures of Tertiary Institutions – Case of Selected Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya.

2003 - 2007

Place: School of Computing and Informatics; University of Nairobi P.O. Box

30197 Nairobi – 00200; Tel 4447870 / 4444919 / 4446544

Email: [email protected]

Award: Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Management of Information Systems

(MIS): Research Title: Wireless Networking: A Requirements Assessment for Hot Spot Access at a Campus

ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTION

A. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

1. At KCA University

a) Bachelor of Business Information Technology

b) Diploma in Business Information Technology

2. At Kenya Water Institute (KEWI)

a) Strategic Plan for Management & Information Technology (2011 – 2015)

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b) Diploma in Computer Information Technology (DCIT)

c) Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (DICT)

d) Diploma in Business Information Technology (DBIT)

e) Certificate in Computer Information Technology (DCIT)

f) Certificate in Information and Communication Technology (DICT)

g) Certificate in Business Information Technology (CBIT)

h) Bridging Course (Maths, Chemistry, Physics and Biology)

B. STUDENT SUPPORT MODULES

Module 1: Computer Applications Software

Module 2: Systems Analysis and Design

Module 3: Database Design and Management

Module 4: Data Communication Networks

Module 5: Business Information Strategy

C. PUBLISHED BOOK(S)

1. Josphat Kyalo, (2013); Management Structures: A Framework for Wireless Networks in Tertiary Institutions. ISBN: 978 – 3 – 659 – 42881 – 4. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, AV Akademikerverlag, Saarbrücken, Germany

D. PUBLISHED JOURNALS

1. March 2014, Volume 2 No. 3: Determinants of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Integration in Tertiary Institutions. International Journal of Education and Research (IJER); ISSN: 2201-6333 (Print) ISSN: 2201-6740 (Online); www.ijern.com

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E. BOOKS TO BE PUBLISHED

S/NO. TYPE TITLE

1 Play Actors Without Scenes

2 Poems Home Coming and Other Poems

3 Prose Casualties of the Era

1992 – 1996

Place: At Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844 – 00100 Nairobi

Award: Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours (2nd Class; Upper Division)

1987 – 1990 Place: At Kitui High School, P.O. Box 38 – 90200 Kitui Award: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (K.C.S.E), Mean Grade B – (Minus); 80 out of 120 Points 1979 – 1986

Place: At Ikuyuni Primary School, P.O. Box 252 – 90200 Kitui

Award: Kenya Certificate of Primary Examination (K.C.PE); 55 out of 72 points

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

1. 3rd – 6th September 2013: Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Business Development at Kenyatta University 2. 28th – 31st May, 2013: Certificate in Teaching Methodology, Tests and Measurements at Kenyatta University 3. 27th – 28th June 2013: Certificate in Case Learning and Teaching with Cases at Kenyatta University 4. 24th – 26th September 2004: Certificate in Curriculum Development and Quality Assessment Examinations. Trained at Kenya School of Professional Studies 5. May to August 1997: Certificate in Computer Application Packages; trained at Software Technologies Training Centre. Proficiency attained through self – training

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

(A) (I) TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

CONTRACTS

1. September 2012 - To Date:

Tutorial Fellow / Assistant Lecturer: - Kenyatta University (KU); Teaching BCOM and MBA Classes; P.O. Box 43844 - 00100 Nairobi – Kenya; Tel 254 8710901. Website www.ku.ac.ke

2. February 2011 – May 2013:

Head of Department and Principal Lecturer: Management Information Technology (HOD/MIT); Kenya Water Institute (KEWI); P.O. Box 60013 - 00200 Nairobi - Kenya. Tel 254 722 207 757; Website www.kewi.ac.ke

PART-TIME LECTURER

2004 – To Date:

1. CUEA - Catholic University of Eastern Africa; Teaching Bsc (IT) Classes; P.O. Box 62157- 00200 Nairobi – Kenya; Tel 254 (020) 891 084, Website: www. cuea.ac.ke

2. KCAU - KCA University; Teaching BSc – IT and BCOM Students. P.O. Box 56808

00200 Nairobi – Kenya; Tel: 861803/861045 Email: [email protected]

3. JKUAT - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology; Teaching Bsc (IT) Classes. P.O. Box 62000 – 00200, Nairobi – Kenya. Tel 067 – 52181-4 /52711

4. KCCT - Kenya College of Communication Technology; Teaching Bsc (IT) &

Diploma Classes; P.O. Box 30305– 00100; Nairobi – Kenya; Tel 020-891949

5. KSPS - Kenya School of Professional Studies Teaching Bsc (IT), Diploma &

Certificate Classes; P.O. Box 60550 – 00200; Nairobi – Kenya; Tel 3750255-8 Email [email protected]

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UNITS TAUGHT

(i) At Degree level: Business Information Strategy; Computer Networks; Computer Security; Data Structures and Algorithms; Database Management Systems; Distributed Database Systems; Distributed Systems; Electronic Commerce; Human Computer Interface; Introduction to programming; System Analysis and Design; Knowledge Based Systems; Management Information Systems; Networking Essentials; Object Oriented Programming; Professional issues in IT; Computer Programming; Microprocessor Programming; Advanced Database Management Systems, Basic Electronics; Research Methodology; Advanced Management Information Systems; E – Commerce Systems Management; Distributed Database Systems; Artificial Intelligence; Decision Support Systems; Advanced Operating Systems; Computer Architecture; Marketing Information Systems; Software Engineering

(ii) At Diploma Level: Foundation Mathematics; Management of Information Systems; Mathematics for Science; Operating Systems; Programming Concepts; Probability and Statistics; System Analysis and Design; Information and Communication Technology

(B) Secondary Institutions

2000 – To Date:

Examiner: Marks Mathematics (Paper II) Exam Answer Sheets - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) under Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)

1997 – 2002:

Teacher: At Kisasi Secondary School, P.O. Box 3 Kisasi- Kitui, Tel 0141-8. Under

Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of Kenya

Subjects: Mathematics and Chemistry

Responsibility: Games Master.

1994 – 1994:

Principal: At Ulungu Secondary School, P.O. Box 22 - 90204 Kisasi

Responsibility: Managed School affairs, Maintained Procedures concerning Student &Teachers welfare. Teacher of Science Subjects (Mathematics and Chemistry)

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2003 – 2003: Position: Systems Analyst /Programmer (Part – Time):

Ngulamu Constructors and Engineering Consultants

Duties & Responsibilities:

 Designing, Developing and Implementing computer systems  Maintaining existing personnel and client computer systems  Reviewing systems requirements & making appropriate changes  Organizing and analyzing changes including documentation  Preparing periodic reports on systems performances  Training users on application of developed computer systems

INTERESTS

Writing: Prose, Poetry and Exchanging Information.

Sports: Football, Athletics, Cycling and Swimming.

Leisure: Adventure, Travelling, Physical Exercise.

Reading: Scientific Journals and Literature Books.

Gathering: Research, Seminars, Counselling and Guidance.

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REFEREES

1. Dr. Peter W. Waiganjo

Senior Lecturer, School of Computing and Informatics

University of Nairobi; P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi – 00200

Tel: 254 20-4444919; Cell: 0733-788 598

2. Mr. Andrew M. Gichuho

ICT Director – Kenyatta University

P.O. Box 43844, Nairobi – 00100

Cell: 0722 624 929

3. Mr. Stephen M. Kiema

Government Officer, NSIS: Mobile: 0722 – 212 136; 0733 448 233

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