C u r r i c u l u m V i t a e MAGUTU OBARA PETERSON P. O. Box 22427 00100 GPO, Nairobi-Kenya: Telephone 254 722 109137 / 254 725 701622 Email: magutumop@yahoo.com / magutumop@uonbi.ac.ke PERSONAL DETAILS Nationality: Sex: Marital status: Religion: Kenyan Male Married Christian ACADEMIC BACKGROUND 2007 To Date University Nairobi a PhD Candidate in Management Science: Operations Management Now Working On Research Proposal/Paper: Factors that Influence the Choice Supply Chain Management Type in Manufacturing: A Case Study Large-Scale Manufacturing Firms in Kenya 2006/2007 2007/2008 York St. John University Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice 2004 2006 University Nairobi Masters in Business Administration (MBA); Management Science (Operations Management and Management Information Systems) Project: A survey Benchmarking Practices in Higher Education in Kenya: The Case Public Universities 1999 2004: University Nairobi Bachelor Education Degree (Honours), Pure Maths major and Economics minor SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER AWARDS 2004 2006 University Nairobi, School Business. WORK EXPERIENCE Full Scholarship for a Master s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)- Management Science (Operations Management/Management Information Systems). April 08 On going University Nairobi, School Business Lecture in Management Science Courses: Electronic Data Processing, Fundamentals Information Systems, Research Methods, Information System development, Management Mathematics and Materials Management - 1 -
July 06 On going University Nairobi, School Education & External Studies Part-Time Lecturer Extra Mural Studies Courses: Research Methods and Materials Management August 07 April 2008 Kabarak University, School Business Full-Time Lecturer Commerce Courses: Computer Programming for Business, Operation Research, Management Mathematics and Project Management. November 07 Dec 2008 Egerton University, School Business Part-Time Lecturer Commerce and Business Courses: Computer Programming II, Business Mathematics, Computing for Management and Project Management (MBA). Oct 04 Dec 2006 University Nairobi, School Business Graduate Assistant Management Science Facilitating Tutorials (undergraduates): Invigilating Undergraduate Students (Examinations, Group Assignments, etc) Courses: Fundamentals Computer Systems, Computer Programming I & II, Research Methods, Operations Management and Materials Management Sept 04 Dec 2006 Research Assistant to a PhD student (Nixon Muganda UCT) Research Title: e-government implementation in Kenya Jan 06 Dec 2006 - Chief Trainer at Litonet Management Consultants Responsibilities: Taking an active role and transmitting knowledge on specialized areas training such as change management, leadership, diversity management, communications and technology; To ensure soundness materials used in training; Explore on new ways and tricks training and work.; To enhance sound integration between the external trainers and the client s own pool trainers; To organize and give projections on large in-house training staff Jan 06 Dec 2006 Management Consultant at Moplao and Co. Ltd Responsibilities: Proposal Writing, Customer Survey Questionnaire Design, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Report Compiling, Information Systems Development and Design, Logo Design and Business Letter heads Sept 03 Sept 04 St.Lukes Ekware Sec. School Board Teacher/Head Mathematics Reporting to Principal: Day-to-day fice management, Originating training and teaching proposals & reports: Research, collecting and preparing teaching model and material; Preparing, facilitating and coordinating teaching, seminars and workshops; Providing consultants to members department with requisite support as may be required. NATIONAL DUTIES 2007 To date Member, Ad Hoc Taskforce on Public Service Reforms and Performance Contracting. Trained and warded a certificate as a national performance evaluator. Training, Negotiating, Evaluation and Reporting on all issues to do with Performance Contracting in the Public sector (Ministries, Parastatals and any other public institutions. - 2 -
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: Modeling the Effects E-Commerce Adoption on Business Process Management: Case study commercial banks in Kenya ; Communications IBIMA, volume 8, 2009 ISSN: 1943-7765, available at: - http://www.ibimapublishing.com/journals/cima/cima.html Formulation and Implementation Of Operation Strategies Used In Solid Waste Management: Case Study Of City Council Of Nairobi ; IBIMA publishing, Journal Of African Research In Business And Technology; IBIMA publishing; vol.2020 2010, article Id 842702, available at: - http://www.ibimapublishing.com/journals/jarbt/jarbt.html A survey Benchmarking Practices in Higher Education in Kenya: The Case Public Universities At The 3rd International Operations Research Conference August Journal 4-6, 2006 - Kampala Uganda (peer reviewed, revised, edited and now with the chief editor, Higher Education Quarterly) "Quality Management Practices in Kenyan Educational Institutions: The Case the University Nairobi" Peterson Obara Magutu, Isaac Meroka Mbeche, Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Onserio Nyamwange, Richard Nyaanga Ongeri, and Thomas Ogoro Ombati, 2009: 12th IBIMA Conference, Cairo-Egypt: Check Publication:-www.ibima.org E-Commerce Products And Services In The Banking Industry: The Adoption And Usage In Commercial Banks In Kenya Peterson Obara Magutu, Michael Mwangi, S.Onserio Nyamwange, Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Margaret Kagu, Kipngeno Mutai, Henry Kilonzo and Peninah Nthenya. Presented at 13th IBIMA Conference on Information Management in the Modern Organizations, Kenzi Farah Marrakech Hotel, Morrocco, IBIMA Conference proceedings are ISBN and ISI (Indexed by Thomson Scientific) 9 Nov 2009 The Adoption Strategic Human Resource Management Practices In Commercial Banks: The Process And Challanges In Kenya George O. Omondi, Peterson Obara Magutu, and Linda A. Abong o. Presented at 13th IBIMA Conference on Information Management in the Modern Organizations, Kenzi Farah Marrakech Hotel, Morrocco, IBIMA Conference proceedings are ISBN and ISI (Indexed by Thomson Scientific) 9 Nov 2009 Pritability Of Momentum Strategies In Emerging Markets: Evidence From Nairobi Stock Exchange : Josephat Lisiolo Lishenga, Joseph Lumumba Barasa, and Peterson Obara Magutu: Presented at 13th IBIMA Conference on Information Management in the Modern Organizations, Kenzi Farah Marrakech Hotel, Morrocco, IBIMA Conference proceedings are ISBN and ISI (Indexed by Thomson Scientific) 9 Nov 2009 A Survey Personal Goals and Perceptions Entrepreneurial Ability among Students at the School Of Business, University Of Nairobi : - Jackson K Maalu, Stephen M Nzuve & Peterson Obara Magutu: Presented at 13th IBIMA Conference on Information Management in the Modern Organizations, Kenzi Farah Marrakech Hotel, Morrocco, IBIMA Conference proceedings are ISBN and ISI (Indexed by Thomson Scientific) 9 Nov 2009-3 -
Papers Being Co-Authored for Publication: The effectiveness Electronic Tax Registers in Kenya: A case Study Businesses in Kisii Town With Benard Matibe Obong o. Research Done in 2007 The Effect Benchmarking on Performance Among Schools in Nairobi Province With Rose Rithunya: Research Done in 2006 The Level Tax Compliance amongst Small Businesses in Kirinyaga District, Kenya With Wanjohi Migwi J. Research Done in 2006 RESEARCH SUPERVISION: Masters: Information Systems Implementation Challenges In Public Sector: A Case Study Of Kenya Revenue Authority; By Charles Borura. MBA, 2009: Co-Supervised with Joel Lelei Electronic Data Interchange Challanges And Applications In Kenya: Case Of Kilindini Water Front Project. By Ali Okiti Nanjira. MBA, 2009: Co-Supervised with Joel Lelei Undergraduate: Intergrating Information Technology In Manufacturing Supply Chain Management: A Case Study Of Brewing Firms In Kenya; By John-David Odhiambo, Mwangi David Chege, Owalla Javan, Irungu B. Mwangi & Thairo Oscar. B.Com (Management Science), 2009 The Benefits And Challenges Faced By Banks In Implementing E-Commerce Products And Services: A Case Study Of Commercial Banks In Kenya; By Margaret Kagu, Kipngeno Mutai, Henry Kilonzo & Peninah Nthenya. B.Com (Management Science), 2009 Diploma: Challenges In The Implementation Of Information Security Management Systems In The Telecommunication Sector In Kenya: A Case Study Of The Leading Mobile Communication Service Providers: By Lucas B. Kosen, Diploma In Strategic Security Studies (NIA), Faculty Arts, University Nairobi, 2009 Impact Of Cybercrime On Security In Nairobi, Kenya: By Christopher Jilo Ipu, Diploma In Strategic Security Studies (NIA), Faculty Arts, University Nairobi, 2009 Implications Of Information Communication Technology (ICT) On The Banking Sector In Kenya: A Case Study Of Commercial Banks: By Seko Juma, Diploma In Strategic Security Studies (NIA), Faculty Arts, University Nairobi, 2009 Factors Contributing to High Market-Growth Used Cars in Kenya By Mashira Peter: Diploma in Sales and Marketing University Nairobi: 2007 The Effective Motivational Incentives and Benefits on the KWS Sales Team Performance By Julian Mungoti: Diploma in Sales and Marketing University Nairobi: 2007 Factors Affecting Customer Satisfaction in the Kenyan Private Hospitals: The case Avenue Hospital By Murithi David: Diploma in Sales and Marketing University Nairobi: 2007 Challenges Facing Network Marketers in Kenya: The Case TIENS Network Distributors By Kennedy Mwaniki: Diploma in Sales and Marketing University Nairobi: 2007-4 -
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Travelling, hiking, photography, reading & theatrical works: Deeply interested in investment and banking: Research activities and ICT development. LANGUAGES Pricient / Fluent in English, Swahili, and Kisii - (spoken and written): Basic knowledge other local (Kenyan) languages. REFEREES Madam, Kate Litondo, Lecturer / Consultant science, management University Nairobi Cell phone: 0733 223635 Email klitondo@yahoo.com Mr. Stephen O. Nyamwange Lecturer / Consultant management science, University Nairobi Cell phone: 0722 255279 Email Steveonserio@yahoo.com Charles Njuguna Kariuki Chairman/Lecturer / Consultant management science, University Nairobi Cell phone: 0722 898502-5 -