CURRICULUM VITAE William O. Okelo-Odongo, Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc. Birth: 31 January 1953. Kisumu District, Kenya Citizenship: Kenyan Current Appointment: Associate Professor in Computer Science, University of Nairobi Primary and Secondary Education: Standards 1 to 5: Mariwa Primary School, Kisumu District 1960 to 1964. Standards 6 and 7: St. Mary's School, Nairobi, Kenya, 1965 to 1966. Certificate of Primary Education awarded in December 1966. Form 1 to 4: St. Mary's School, Nairobi, Kenya., Jan 1967 to June 1970. East African Certificate of Education 'O' Level, awarded in 1969. Division 1. University of London General Certificate of Education 'O' level awarded in June 1970. Forms 5 to 6: St. Mary's School, Nairobi, Kenya, 1970 to 1972. University of London General Certificate of Education 'A' Level awarded in June 1972. Principal passes in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Physics. University Education: Undergraduate studies: Northwest Missouri State University, Missouri, USA. Aug 1972 to Dec 1975. Major in Mathematics/Computer Science, Minor in Physics. Bachelor of Science degree awarded in December 1975 with Highest Honours. Graduate studies: Stanford University, California, USA. June 1976 to April 1978. Major in Electrical Engineering with concentration in Computer and Communication Systems. Master of Science degree awarded in June 1978. Postgraduate Studies: University of Essex, U.K., 1984 to 1986. Undertook research studies leading to the degree of Ph.D. in Computer Science. Doctor of Philosophy degree awarded in June 1987. Thesis title: "A Broadcast Radio Based Computer Network for Rural Areas". Relevant Work Experience: 1. Computer Programmer. Roberts and Dybdahl, Inc., Iowa, USA. May 1977 to February 1978. Work involved the design and implementation of commercial application programs using Cobol language. Also worked the last two and a half months as a system programmer. System used: DECSystem-20.
2. Project Engineer. EG&G Geometrics, Inc., Sunnyvale California, USA. (Airborne geo-surveyors). November 1978 to October 1980. Work involved the design and implementation of real-time computer programs on micro and mini-computers dedicated to instruments control and data acquisition. Programming done mostly using Z80 assembly language. Some scientific applications programming on Univac 1108 computer system using the Fortran language. 3. Assistant Lecturer. University of Nairobi. October 1980 to March 1987. Teaching of introductory, second, and third level computer programming courses to undergraduate students. Teaching of postgraduate diploma courses and supervision of students' computer systems projects. (Three years study leave 1984 to 1986.) 4. Teaching and Laboratory Assistant. University of Essex. Oct 1984 to Dec 1986. (Part-time) Assisted in the teaching of second year computer systems course by supervising laboratory work and marking students' laboratory reports. 5. Lecturer. University of Nairobi. March 1987 to March 1994. Teaching of undergraduate computer science courses, postgraduate diploma in Computer Science courses. 6. Senior Lecturer. University of Nairobi. March 1994 to August 2006. Teaching of undergraduate computer science courses, postgraduate diploma and M.Sc in Computer Science courses. Master of Science thesis supervision. Supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate projects. Supervision of Ph.D. students. Research in Computer Science. Other academic and administrative duties. 7. Associate Professor. University of Nairobi. August 2006 to the present. Teaching of undergraduate computer science courses, postgraduate diploma and M.Sc in Computer Science courses. Master of Science thesis supervision. Supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate projects. Supervision of Ph.D. students. Research in Computer Science. Other academic and administrative duties. Postgraduate Thesis Examinations Ph.D. Thesis Internal Examiner: Thesis Title: Support Vector Machines: A Critical Empirical Evaluation, Author: Peter Waiganjo Wagacha, School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, April 2003. M.Sc. Thesis External examiner: Thesis Title: An Assessment of the Potential of Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IP-based VPN) Connectivity in Tanzania, Author: Fatuma Simba Ikuja, University of Dar es Salaam Faculty of Science, December 2004 M.Sc. Thesis External examiner: Thesis Title: On Enhancing Entity Relationship Modeling Tools with Intelligent Trap Identifiers, Author: Patrick Kagenda, Institute of Computer Science, Makerere University, Uganda, December 2004 M.Sc. Thesis Internal Examiner: Thesis Title: Development of a Microcomputer-controlled Data Acquisition System for Laser Based Instruments, Author: Robinson Ndegwa Gathoni,
Faculty of Science, University of Nairobi, March 2003 M.Sc. Thesis Internal Examiner: Thesis Title: Development of an Enhanced Graphics Terminal Based on the μpd7220a Graphics Display Controller, Author: John W. Kimaru, Faculty of Science, University of Nairobi, 2000 Ph.D. Research Students Supervision Research title: Distributed Resource Allocation with Quality of Service (QOS) Guarantees, Student: Eric M. Ayienga, School of Computing, University of Nairobi. Ongoing. Research title: Dynamic Location Management of Web Services within Federated Networks, Student: Christine A. Ronge, School of Computing, University of Nairobi. Ongoing. Research title: Sensor Network Management, Student: P.M Theuri, School of Computing, University of Nairobi. Ongoing. Research title: A Critical Diffusion Analysis of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Student: David M Nzuki, School of Business, Kenyatta University. Completed 2012. M.Sc. R & D Students Project Supervision Project title: Traffic Information System, Student: Caroline Chepkoech, School of Computing and Informatcs, University of Nairobi. Degree programme: M.Sc. Applied Computer Science. Completed in August 2006. Project title: Secure SMS Transactions, Student: Christopher Chepken, School of Computing and Informatcs, University of Nairobi. Degree programme: M.Sc. Applied Computer Science. Completed in August 2006. M.Sc. Information Systems Students Project Supervision Over 10 students projects successfully supervised by August 2006. Relevant Consultancies and Other Technical Activities: Development of computer equipment specifications, including Local Area Network laboratory equipment, for the Institute of Computer, University of Nairobi. 1991/92 Installation of the Health-net low-orbit satellite ground-station including computer, radio and steerable antenna system components. 1991/92 Participation in the specification technical evaluation tenders for supply of computing equipment for the Kenyan public universities, 1992-93. Installation, management, administration and maintenance of a wide-area network (Health-net Kenya) providing email services to over 300 health sector end users country wide 1994 1999. Design, Installation and configuration of a local area network for the Commonwealth Regional Health Community Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania. 1995 Participated in the specification and installation of Internet and intra-net services for the University of Nairobi. 1997-98 Project Director, Regional Information Technology Training Centre; A project sponsored by the
World Bank under the InfoDev initiative. June 1999 August 2000 ICT Adviser to the Steering Committee of AfriAfya Network: An ICT for community health project sponsored by the Rockefeller foundation. January 2001 to present Proposal Development for Computer, Communications and Electronics R&D Department of NSIS; Nairobi, October 2003 to March 2004 Curriculum Development B.Sc Computer Science, University of Nairobi, 1992 and subsequent 3 revisions. M.Sc. Information Systems, University of Nairobi, 1998 and subsequent revision. Regional (East Africa) M. Sc. in Computer Science, Makerere University, University of Nairobi and University of Dar es Salaam, 2004. M. Sc. Applied Computer Science, University of Nairobi. M. Sc. Computer Science, University of Nairobi Curriculum Reviews Internal Reviewer, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Presbyterian University of Kenya. July 2002. Reviewer for CHE, The Proposed Curriculum for a Major in Networks and Communication Systems, University of East Africa, Baraton, September 2002. Reviewer for CHE, Proposed Curriculum for B.Sc. Computer Science submitted by the Proposed Augustana University of Kenya, July 2005 Reviewer for CHE, Proposed Curriculum for B.Sc. Information Technology, submitted by the Kenya College of accountancy, August 2005 Conferences: "Information Technology for Developing Countries Organized by the UK Council for Computing Development, at University of Kent, 16th to 19th April 1985. Kenyan Representative to "The 3rd Session of the Inter-governmental Committee of the UNESCO Inter- governmental Informatics Programme (IIP)". Presented the Kenya IIP Country Report. Paris, France, 26-30th Nov, 1990. International Workshop on Digital Radio Technology and Applications, Nairobi 23-26th August 1992. Resource person in the Commonwealth Secretariat sponsored Regional Programme for Training of Information Analysts in Africa (REPTIAA) Seminar/ Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, August 1994 Resource person in the Commonwealth Secretariat sponsored REPTIAA Seminar/ Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya. August 1996 Computer Applications in Health Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya 26-28th October, 1996
Harnessing Information Technology for Community Health: Establishing Partnerships for African Development, Mombasa, April 5th to 7th 2000 Thesis "A Broadcast Radio Based Computer Network for Rural Areas". Ph.D. thesis, University of Essex, March 1987 Publications "Management of Technological Change: Kenya Case Study", with Rodrigues, A. J. and Scott, R. J. P. Information Technology for Development vol.4, No.2, June 1989, pp. 399-471. "Informatics in Higher Education - Kenya Case Study", with Rodrigues, A.J., Scott, R.P.J., and Moturi, C.A. UNESCO Informafrica Seminar, Lome, Togo, December 1990, pp. 41-49. Issues in Grid Computing in the Context of Education, with Opiyo E, Ayienga E Manderick B, Getao K, Nowe A, Workshop Proceedings, International ICT Workshop on Application of ICT in Enhancing Higher Learning Education, 28-39th April 2004, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. pp. 156-177 Using Multi-Agent Systems for Efficient Network Resource Allocation with Quality of Service Guarantees in Computational Grids, with Ayienga E, Opiyo E Manderick B, Getao K, Nowe A, Workshop Proceedings, International ICT Workshop on Application of ICT in Enhancing Higher Learning Education, 28-39th April 2004, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. pp.124-157 Multi-Agent Systems for Efficient Quality of Service Routing in Grids, with Eric Ayienga, Bernard Manderick, and Ann Nowe, ERCIM News No. 59, October 2004,, pp. 40 41. http://www.ercim.org/publication/ercim_news/enw59 Multiagent Systems for Grid Network Resource Allocation with Quality of Service guarantees, with Eric Ayienga, Elisha Opiyo, Bernard Manderick, Okello-Odongo, Ann Nowe 1st Annual International Conference and Workshop on Sustainable ICT Capacity in Developing Countries. August 9-12, 2005, Makerere University Kampala, Uganda. Swahili Text-to-Speech System, with Ngungi N, Wagacha P W, African Journal of Science and Technology Science and Engineering Series, vol. 6 no. 1 pp 81-91. Computing research challenges and opportunities with grid computers with Opiyo E.T. O, Ayienga E, Getao K., Manderick B and Nowé A, SREC'05 Conference REC05 Post Conference Publication, published as a chapter in the book titled Measuring Computing Research Excellence and Vitality. Fountain Publishers, Kampala. Editors: Ddembe Williams and Venansius Baryamureeba. 2006
Multiagent Systems for Bandwidth Optimization in Wireless Grids. with Eric Ayienga, Elisha Opiyo, Bernard Manderick, Ann Nowe 2nd Annual International Conference on Sustainable ICT Capacity in Developing Countries SREC06, August 6-9, 2006, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda Dynamic Priority Scheduling with the CAN MAC Protocol. Accepted for publication in African Journal of Science and Technology Science and Engineering Series, vol. 7 no. 2 to be published in December 2006. Multiagent Systems for Bandwidth Optimization in Wireless Grids, with Eric Ayienga, Elisha Opiyo, Bernard Manderick, Ann Nowe (2006). in Second annual international conference on sustainable capacity in developing countries - SREC06, AUGUST 6-9, 2006, MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, KAMPALA, UGANDA. Multi-agent systems scheduler and open grid computing standards, with Elisha T. O. Opiyo, Erick Ayienga, Katherine Getao, Bernard Manderick, Ann Nowé. (2006)., in Second annual international conference on sustainable capacity in developing countries - SREC06, AUGUST 6-9, 2006, MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, KAMPALA, UGANDA. Modeling a Multi-Agent Systems Scheduler for Grid Computing Using the Gaia Methodology, with Opiyo Elisha T. O., Erick Ayienga and Katherine Getao, Bernard Manderick, and Ann Nowé (2007)., in the Proceedings of the first International Conference in Computer Science and Informatics, School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 5-9 February, 2007. Dynamic Resource Allocation: A comparison of First Price Sealed Bid and Vickrey Auction Mechanisms in non pre-emptive, no failure situations, with Opiyo Elisha T. O., Erick Ayienga, Katherine Getao, Bernard Manderick, Ann Nowé (2008)., in the Proceedings of The Fourth International 4th Annual International Conference on Computing and Research- SREC08}, Makerere University, Uganda, 3-6 August, 2008. Searching for Optimal Schedule for Parallel Machines Using an Agent-based Technique, with.opiyo Elisha T. O., Erick Ayienga, Katherine Getao, Bernard Manderick, Ann Nowé (2008). In Proceedings of the 4th International Operations Research Society of East Africa (ORSEA) Conference, 23rd-24th Oct 2008, Nairobi, Kenya. Game Theoretic Multi-Agent Systems Scheduler for Parallel Machines with Fixed Parameters, with Opiyo Elisha T. O. and Erick Ayienga, Katherine Getao, Bernard Manderick, Ann Nowé (2008). in the Proceedings of The Fourth International 4th Annual International Conference on Computing and Research- SREC08, Makerere University, Uganda, 3-6 August, 2008. The El Farol Bar Problem Approach to Resource Allocation in Ad Hoc Wireless Networks with Erick Ayienga, Opiyo Elisha T. O., Katherine Getao, Bernard Manderick, In Proceedings of the International Conference on Research for Sustainable Development and Institutional Capacity Building, 2nd to 5th February 2009, Naivasha, Kenya
A Load Balancing Heuristic for Agent-based Parallel Machine Scheduling, with Opiyo Elisha T. O., Erick Ayienga, Katherine Getao, Bernard Manderick, Ann Nowé (2009). In Proceedings of the International Conference on Research for Sustainable Development and Institutional Capacity Building, 2nd to 5th February 2009, Naivasha, Kenya Agent Based Model For Localized Secure Payment Systems Integration, with Zablon O. Ochomo, Elisha Opiyo, (Eds) Kizza J.M., Lynch K., Nath R.., & Aisbett J. (2010). In Strengthening the Role of ICT in Development, 2010. Vol VI pp367-377, ISBN 978-9970-25-015-8. Naïve reinforcement learning as a guide for path discovery, with Elisha T. O. Opiyo, Eric Ayienga, Bernard Manderick, Ann Nowé(2011).. In The ORSEA Conference 2011, 13th and 14th October 2011, Nairobi, Kenya. Agent based realtime continuous auditing, with Tirus Mutoru, Elisha T. O. Opiyo, In The ORSEA Conference 2011, 13th and 14th October, Nairobi, Kenya. Agent-based Scheduler for Unrelated Parallel Machines using a load balancing heuristic, with.elisha T. O. Opiyo, Eric Ayienga, Bernard Manderick, Ann Nowé(2011). In UNESCO-HP BRAIN GAIN INITIATIVE Workshop (in conjunction with the 2nd Kuwait Conference on e- Services & e- Systems), April 5-7, 2011. A Decision Support Systems tool for Forest Biodiversity, Conservation and Climate Change: A Case Study of Grevillea robusta Tree in Kenya, with Samuel N. Gatiti, M. Muchiri, Elisha T. O. Opiyo, In International Conference on Trocpical Forest Resources, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Kenya. June 6-9, 2011. Game Theory and Learning at the Medium Access Control Layer for Distributed Radio Resource Sharing in Random Access Wireless Networks, with Eric Ayienga, Elisha Opiyo, Bernard Manderick, Accepted for 5th International Conference on Agents and Artificial Intelligence (ICAART 2013), 15th - 18th February 2013, Barcelona, Spain. Cloud Computing Opensource Iaas Platforms, with Peninah J. Limo, Elisha T. O. Opiyo, In the proceedings of the Unesco-Hp Brain Gain Workshop on Distributed Systems, 29th August 2012, at Kenya School of Monetary Studies in Nairobi, Kenya. Adoption of cloud computing architecture-software as a service (saas) for the development of micro, small and meduim size entreprises (msmes) in Kenya, with Collins O. Ondiek, Elisha T. O. Opiyo, In the proceedings of the Unesco-Hp Brain Gain Workshop on Distributed Systems, 29th August 2012, at Kenya School of Monetary Studies in Nairobi, Kenya. Job scheduling in grid computing using simulated annealing, with Solomon Thuo, Elisha T. O. Opiyo, William Okello-Odongo,. In the proceedings of the Unesco-Hp Brain Gain Workshop on Distributed Systems, 29th August 2012, at Kenya School of Monetary Studies in Nairobi, Kenya.
Seminar and workshop presentations "Application of Computers to Measurement and Process Control", Seminar paper for the 1991 Metrology Seminar organized by Kenya Bureau of Standards, Kisumu, Kenya March 1991. East and Southern African Network (Esanet) Kenya Country Report: Terrestrial Email", with Rodrigues, A. J. and Odeny S., Esanet Evaluation Workshop, Uganda, October, 1993 "East and Southern African Network (ESANET) Kenya Country Report: Healthnet", Esanet Evaluation Workshop Uganda, October, 1993. "Introduction to Data Communication Concepts", presented at the Commonwealth Secretariat sponsored REPTIAA Seminar/ Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, August, 1996 "Networking Concepts", presented at the Commonwealth Secretariat sponsored REPTIAA Seminar/ Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, August 1996 "Low-Cost Computer Networks: Experiences with Healthnet Kenya", presented at the Commonwealth Secretariat sponsored REPTIAA Seminar/ Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, August 1996 "Networks Integration: University of Nairobi Case Study, presented at the Commonwealth Secretariat sponsored REPTIAA Seminar/ Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, August 1996 "Computer Networking: Empowering the Health Professional in Developing Countries", presented at the Computer Applications in Health Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya 26-28th October, 1996 Areas of Interest: Computer Architectures; Distributed Computer Systems; Computer Network Security Research group: Distributed Systems and Computer Architecture Research Group, School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi. Current Research Interest Areas: High-performance Cluster Computing with Low-cost Computers. Distributed Real-time Systems Social Responsibility and Other Activities Member of Kenya National Council for Science and Technology Physical Sciences Specialist Committee. Member of and ICT Adviser to the Steering Committee of AfriAfya Network: An ICT for community health project sponsored by the Rockefeller foundation. Member of The Internet Society (ISOC) External Examiner for the following undergraduate computer science programmes :
Faculty of Science Jomo Kenyatta University College of Agriculture and and Technology, 1990-92. Faculty of Science Egerton University, 1991-93. Faculty of Science Maseno University College, 1992-93 Faculty of Information Sciences Moi University, 1995-97 Department of Mathematics Faculty of Science, Kenyatta University, 1996-98 Institute of Computer and Information Technology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2002- present. Continuing Education Programme, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2002- present. Support to Regional Institutions: Taught the following courses to M.Sc. ICT National University of Rwanda in 2005 and 2006: Computer Network Management Real-time Systems Referees: Professor Alfred V. Otieno, Dept of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Nairobi Professor R. O. Genga, Department of Physics, University of Nairobi Professor W. Ogana, Department of Mathematics, University of Nairobi Address: W. Okelo-Odongo P.O. Box 29756, Nairobi, Kenya Tel. 254-20-447870, mobile phone: 254 733-805246, email: wokelo@uonbi.ac.ke