Dr. Elijah I. Omwenga, PhD

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1 Director, ICT Centre & Snr. Lecturer, School of Computing Informatics University of Nairobi P. O. Box NAIROBI, KENYA Dr. Elijah I. Omwenga, PhD tele: , cell: +254 (0) fax: +254 (0) mail: Personal Information Summary Current Position Nationality: Kenyan Date of Birth: 23 rd March 1967 Married A computer science lecturer, researcher and Director of ICT Services; An effective team player committed to achieving best practice; A Seasoned Information Technology professional with over 17 years of relevant teaching and industry experience in Computer Science, ICT and E learning with an organization that strives to be a leader in its industry through the deployment of relevant technologies; Well grounded in the design & implementation of a wide range of information systems on Web, UNIX, Windows NT / Win2K platforms; the design and implementation of Networks; A highly skilled computer Analyst/Programmer; Playing an active role in the ICT for education initiatives in Kenya and the African region through UNESCO; A researcher in ICT for Education, elearning, and Information Systems May 1 st 2006 Present: Appointed Director, ICT Centre of the University of Nairobi April 1 st 2006 Present: Promoted to the Position of Snr. Lecturer, School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi Other Key Roles March 2008 To date: Elected President of the African Association for Teachers Educators (AATE) and the African Representative to the World Federation of Association of Teacher Educators (WFATE) Feb 2009 To Date: Elected Chairman of the Board for the African Virtual Open Resources Initiative (AVOIR), Headquartered at the University of Western Cape in RSA April 2004 To Date: Appointed Team Leader, ICT and Open Learning Projects in the Belgian Funded Programme for ACP countries under the Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR) : Appointed External Examiner Makerere University Faculty of Computing and IT, Uganda Page 1 of 11

2 2007 To Date: Appointed External Examiner Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Computer Science, Kenya Currently Member of Various steering committees and task forces at the University of Nairobi including: - Member Committee to Review the University of Nairobi Strategic plan for the period Chairman, Central Administration Disposal Committee - Chairman Central Administration Inspection for Goods and Services Committee - Member of the Central Development Committee for the ISO certification process of the University of Nairobi Notable National / International Assignments Feb 2008 To date: Serving in various key roles in a committee commissioned by the Minister for Education to look at various ICT issues in a major institution in Kenya 2008 To date: Member of coordinating team for the implementation of Internet Protocal V6 (IPV6) in the country 2006 To date: Member of the Management Board, Kenya Education Network (KENET) 2005 To date: Rapporteur General of UNESCO s Bi Annual Conference of Vice Chancellors, Provosts and Deans from African Universities (COVIDSET) Employment History Feb/1998 April 2006 University Of Nairobi (UON), Nairobi, Kenya Lecturer, School of Computing and Informatics Teaching computer science courses to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Courses taught: - Computer Architecture - Computer Networks - Software Engineering - Programming Languages/Techniques - Operating Systems - Data Structures and Algorithms - Information Systems - Organization and Management - Systems Analysis and Design - Database Management Systems Supervising postgraduate and undergraduate student theses and projects - Produced 1 PhD student - Currently supervising 2 PhD students - over 12 MSc. theses in the last five years supervised successfully Page 2 of 11

3 - over 5 Postgraduate Diploma theses in the last five years supervised - Supervised several undergraduate projects Convener of the Accreditation and Extension Sub committee for the School Carrying out research in computer mediated Learning Other Relevant Duties Designing, developing and implementing electronic learning environments for university use Actively engaged in curriculum development - Participates in the development and review of all curricula at the School of Computing and Informatics - Developed a Teachers Guide for teaching a module in a certificate course in Computer Science Providing professional consultancy services in the following areas: - ICT: E learning, Computer networking, software and hardware solutions - Data analysis using professional statistical packages including interpretation of complex statistical data and reports - ICT for Education issues : Patron of the Nairobi University Computer Science Students Association March August 2005: Chaired sub committee on Model for Sharing income from Accreditation Programmes of the University of Nairobi. April/1994 Jan/1998 University Of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya Chief Analyst/Programmer, Institute of Computer Science Responsible for the design, development and implementation of IT systems, which addressed diverse requirements within the university: Specifically Human Resources and Students Information Systems. - Harmonised a conceptual framework for the development of an MIS for the university. - Optimised Rdb/VMS database performance and reduced processing times by over 40%. - Designed and implemented with much success the first working Human Resource Information System; Served as Database Administrator Played a role in writing systems procurement documents Page 3 of 11

4 Prepared Technical and user Documentation manuals 05/ /1994 University of Nairobi (UON), Nairobi, Kenya Snr. Analyst/Programmer, Institute of Computer Science Carried out preliminary Studies and specifications for an MIS for the University that led to the design of the corporate Management Information Systems of which I became the team leader and database administrator Served in the technical committee of the software and hardware procurement team Jan 1992 April 1992 Eldoret Polytechnic, Eldoret, Kenya Computer Science Lecturer Appointed Lecturer of Computer Science at the Eldoret Polytechnic by the Teachers Service Commission Academic Qualifications Oct/1998 Nov University of Nairobi / University of Brussels under a VLIR Scholarship PhD In Computer Science Thesis entitled Modelling and Analysing a Computer mediated Learning Infrastructure. Feb/1996 Dec/1997 National University of Science and Technology (NUST); Bulawayo, Zimbabwe under a Commonwealth Scholarship A two year MSc. (Computer Science) Title of thesis: A web enabled Multimedia Courseware development and delivery tool Achieved DISTINCTION Oct/1990 Oct/1991 University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science ( PGDCS) Achieved CREDIT May/1987 May/1990 Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya; Under Government of Kenya Sponsorship Bachelor of Education (Science) in Maths & Physics 2nd Class (Hon) Page 4 of 11

5 Feb 1984 Dec/1985 Kisumu Technical High School, Kenya Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (Maths Physics and Chemistry) 3 Principles and 1 subsidiary Jan/1980 Dec/1983 Kisumu Technical High School, Kenya Kenya Certificate of Education 1 st Division of 16 points 1979 Nyamecheo Primary School, Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Maths: A, English: A, General Paper: B+ (34 of Max 36 Points) Academic Awards Oct 1998: The Commonwealth Best project award for the MSc. Degree Oct 1998: Oct 1998: Jan 1980: The National University of Science & Tech. Book Prize for the Best MSc. Degree result The Vice Chancellor s Prize for the Best Overall MSc. Degree result. The Best Certificate of Primary Education results award in my former primary school Relevant Professional Training 22/01/05 30/01/05; Cape Town, South Africa: Training on the Model View Controller (MVC) Architecture on software design and construction collaboratively using Concurrent Version Systems (CVS) 3/05/ /06/2002; Brussels, Belgium: A two month Research Visit to the University of Brussels. Conducted a seminar on E learning and presented a paper entitled The Epicenter of Learner Empowerment 22/02/ /04/2001; Brussels, Belgium: A two month Collaborative Research Visit to the University of Brussels. Theme of the Visit: Collaborative Research on Pedagogical Models for E learning. 18/ 02/00 18/04/2000: Two month Research visit to the University of Brussels (VUB), Belgium: Co taught a course on ICT and Educational Sciences Page 5 of 11

6 to MSc Educational Research Students 4/2/1999 4/4/1999: Two month study visit to the University of Brussels, Belgium to Study the use of ICT for off campus learning. Conducted a technical Benchmarking, Testing and Evaluation of the Use of ISDN Videoconferencing Technology for Virtual Learning between the University of Brussels and Lafayette College, USA. 15/07/ /08/ 2000; Nairobi, Kenya: A course on Unix System Administration at the University of Nairobi. 20/08/ /09/2000; Nairobi, Kenya: A course on Introduction to Oracle DBMS 16/April/ /April/1996, National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe: A course on Fundamentals of UNIX System V Feb 1994, Protect (K) Limited: A course on Management of Information Systems Projects Recent Publications 1. Oboko, R. O., Wagacha, P. W., Omwenga, E. I., Odotte Z. (2009). Non Obtrusive Determination of Learning styles in Adaptive Web Based Learning. The East African Journal of Information Sciences (EAJIS) VOL 1 No.002 (2009). 2. Gakuu, C. M., Libotton, A., Omwenga, E. I., Kidombo, H. J. (2008). Factors that influence lecturers participation in Distance Education: the case of the University of Nairobi. Journal of Educational Fountain, School of Education, University of Nairobi. 3. Gakuu C.M., Libotton A., Omwenga E.I. (Feb. 2007). Towards enhancing readiness to adopt distance education and e learning by University of Nairobi Lecturers. Proceedings of the 1 st International Conference in Computer Science and ICT COSCIT 2007, 5 7 th February 2007, Nairobi, pp Omwenga E.I., Waema T. M. (Dec. 2006). Towards Development of a Model Expressing a set of E learning Variables. Reviewed Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Technology Supported Learning and Instruction (Online Educa Berlin), Nov 28th Dec 1 st 2006, Berlin, Germany pp Omwenga, E. I., Rodrigues A. J. (March 2006). Towards an Education Evaluation Framework: Synchronous and Asynchronous E learning Cases. Journal of the Research Centre for Educational Technology, Kent, Page 6 of 11

7 6. Omwenga, E. I., Chepken C.K., Bishar D. (August 2005b). Complexity reduction in the formative evaluation process using the QuizIntegrator. In Sustainable ICT capacity in developing countries. Makerere University, Kampala, Elsevier Publishers pp Omwenga, E.I., Njoroge, M.M., & Ngahu E. K. (June 2005a). A Novel Approach to e Content Development Process: Complexity Reduction and Process Automation. In: Kommers P, Richards G. (eds.), World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications. ED MEDIA Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Montreal, Canada, pp Omwenga, E., Waema, T., & Eisendrath, G., Libotton A. (June 2005b). Development and Application of an Objectives driven E content Structuring and Deployment Model (ODC SDM). In: Kommers P, Richards G. (eds.), World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications. ED MEDIA 2005, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Montreal,Canada, pp Omwenga, E.I., Waema, T.M., & Eisendrath, G.P.C., Libotton A. (2005). Development and Application of an Objectives Driven Econtent Structuring and Deployment Model (ODC SDM), African Journal of Science and Technology (AJST), Science and Engineering Series 6(1), pp Omwenga, E., Waema, T., & Wagacha, P. (June 2004). A model for introducing and implementing e learning for delivery of educational content within the African context. African Journal of Sciences and Technology 5(1) Omwenga E.I., Waema T. M., Eisendrath G.E. (Nov. 2002). Modelling an E learning Infrastructure with a Content Calibrator within a Resource constrained Environment. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Technology Supported Learning and Instruction (Online Educa Berlin), Nov 27th Dec 3rd 2002, Berlin, Germany pp Omwenga E. I., Waema T. M. (Dec. 2001), An asynchronous framework for a flexible web driven courseware development and learning environment. Proceedings of the International Conference on Transformation of Higher Education Management Nov , Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya pp Omwenga E I., and Dzidonu C. K., [Nov. 1999], An interactive Infrastructure for Facilitating Learner Participation within a Web enabled Courseware Delivery Environment: Proceedings of the World Internet Society conference (INET 99) June in San Jose, Carlifornia. 14. Dzidonu C.K., Mulvey, M., and Omwenga E I., [Nov 1998], An infrastructure for a Web based courseware Development System: Proceedings of the 3rd Berlin International Conference on Technology Supported Learning, Berlin Dec Page 7 of 11

8 Select Relevance Workshops, Seminars, & Conferences Feb 3 rd 2009: Presented a paper entitled ICT4ED: econtent Development Challenges and Experiences at the VLIR Closing Event Research conference at, Morendat Naivasha, Kenya. May 2007: Presented a paper Entitled Pedagogical Issues and E learning Cases: Integrating ICTs into Teaching and Learning process at the second e learning conference for Africa, Safari Park Hotel, Kenya. Dec 19th 2007: Presented a paper entitled The Use of ICT in Distance Education: E Learning Techniques and Procedures at the UN Water Virtual learning Centre conference, Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi. 18 th 22 nd March 2006: Key resource person on Sensitisation Workshop on ICT in Education for University of Zambia Management Board members, Siavonga, Zambia, and the ICT in Education Workshop for faculty members, Lusaka, Zambia. 14 th 16 th Feb 2006, Havana, Cuba. Attended and presented a paper during the 1st International Conference on Virtualization in Higher Education. organised by UCLV as part of the 5th International Congress on Higher Education: "Universalization of the University for a Better World" in Havana (Cuba) 17 th 26 th July 2005, Boston, USA, University of Tufts: Carried out an evaluation of an e learning technology at the University of Tufts earmarked for pilot implementation in a joint UON/University of Tufts project in faculties of Medicine and Vet Medicine in both Universities Jan. 10 th th Jan 2005, Addis a Baba, Ethiopia, Sponsored by UNESCO: Served as a key resource person in an e content development workshop for Science and Engineering university lecturers Oct 20 th th Oct 2005: Kigali Institute of Sc. And Technology, Rwanda; Sponsored by UNESCO: Served as a key resource person in an e content development workshop for Science and Engineering university educators April. 28th th Apr 2005, Dar es salaam, Tanzania, Sponsored by VLIR IUC UON: Presented a paper on Model for introducing and implementing E learning for delivery of educational content within the African context in an International symposium on ICT and Education Page 8 of 11

9 25/10/2002 1/11/03; Accra, Ghana; Sponsored by InfoDev through the ICANN At Large Organisation: Attended as a participant the International Conference organised by the Internet Consortium for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). (Elected Contact Person to represent the East African Region in the Regional At Large Organisation a partner organisation for ICANN) July , Kaduna, Nigeria, Sponsored by InfoDev through ABANTU: Presented a paper titled "The partnership model for Strengthening the ICT capacities of African Women's Organisations". Participants drawn from 17 different NGOs in Northern Nigeria. July , Accra, Ghana, Sponsored by InfoDev through ABANTU: Presented a paper to participants drawn from 13 different NGOs entitled "The partnership model for Strengthening the ICT capacities of African Women's Organisations". 10/03/ /03/2002; Accra, Ghana; Sponsored by CTO, London: Attended as a participant an International Conference organised by the Internet Consortium for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). 13/11/ /11/2001; Nairobi, Kenya: Attended as a Participant and Resource person a three day International Conference on Transformation of Higher Education Management, Kenyatta University. Presented a paper entitled A flexible webdriven Courseware Development and Learning Environment. Dec 1st 1998: Attended seminar on Strategy and Innovation: Leading the Revolution, Kenyatta University, Nairobi October 1998; Bulawayo, Zimbabwe: Attended as a Participant a three day seminar on Solving the Y2K problem. Jul 30th Aug 25th 1995: Attended as a participant and resource person the Second Regional Programme for Trainers of Information Analysts in Africa (REPTIAA) held in Nairobi; organised and sponsored by the Commonwealth Secretariat Aug 1st 26th 1994; Nairobi, Kenya: Attended as a resource person the First Regional Programme for Trainers and Analysts in Africa (REPTIAA), Nairobi, Kenya. Seminar organised and sponsored by the Commonwealth Secretariat Page 9 of 11

10 Select Major ICT Projects Involved in 2008 Sept To date: Convenor of a Sub committee to design, develop and implement a new information system for a key government institution in Kenya. Sep/Oct 2008: Developed Technical Specifications for Modernisation of the ICT facilities for a key Government of Kenya Institution project worth over 1,000,000 October 2003: Appointed UNESCO Training Coordinator to organise and implement a training programme on E content development for Science and engineering Subjects for Universities in Africa. A five day workshop for participants from 8 Universities from 6 African countries. March 15 th 2003 June 10 th 2003: Appointed UNESCO consultant to conduct a needs assessment survey on the use of ICT for Education in supporting educational Programs in faculties of Science and Engineering in the East African Universities (UON, JKUAT, MOI, Dar and MAK). 9th Dec. 2003: Appointed Team Leader for 5 years in the Open and Distance Learning Project in Phase II of the VLIR IUC UON Kenya Belgium Interuniversity Cooperation programme. - As part of my brief in this project I have organised and facilitated successful training workshops in E content development, Research Methods and Student Support Systems within the University of Nairobi. Oct 4 th Dec 20 th 2002: Appointed a consultant by UNESCO to design and implement a computer based information system that analyses dynamic survey data on the state of science and technology training institutions in Africa. Jun 27 th th July 2002: Appointed a consultant by InfoDev (a UN agency) to evaluate ABANTU for Development s Strengthening the ICT Capacities for women organisations in Africa. The evaluation spanned four countries Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and UK. May 2000 October 2000: Appointed project leader to oversee the implementation of the University of Nairobi cooperative society s (Chuna SACCO) computer based information system. Feb 2001 Dec. 2002: Designed, Developed and Implemented a Web Based E learning Environment Currently being Page 10 of 11

11 implemented at the University of Nairobi. Feb 1994 Feb1996: Designed, Developed and Implemented the First Computer Based University of Nairobi Human Resource Information System on a VAX/VMS, WAN platform running Rdb/VMS Database Management System. Professional memberships Other Membership Interests / Hobbies Referees Member Institute of Analysts and Programmers (UK) Member Computer Society of Kenya Member Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) Silver Member of the University of Nairobi Alumni Association Chess Football Prof. Timothy M. Waema School of Computing and Informatics University of Nairobi P. O. Box Nairobi, Kenya waema@uonbi.ac.ke Prof. Anthony Rodrigues School of Computing and Informatics University of Nairobi P. O. Box Nairobi Kenya tonyr@uonbi.ac.ke Prof. Joseph G. M. Massaquoi Director, UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science & Technology in Africa P.O. Box Nairobi Kenya joseph.massaquoi@unesco.unon.org Prof. Clement Dzidonu Chairman, Computer Science Department Valley View University P.O Box AN Accra North, Ghana dzidonu@iniit.com Page 11 of 11