CURRICULUM VITAE OBJECTIVE: To obtain a dynamic challenging Information Technology Management position in an environment where my resourceful, experience, academic skills and a commitment to professionalism will add value to organizational operations through development and execution of a strategic, long-term vision, while leading the organization to achieve measurable business results and growth. I NAME: OBILOR, Benneth Chijioke. NATIONALITY: Nigerian STATE OF ORIGIN: Imo LGA Ohaji/Egbema SEX: Male PLACE OF BIRTH: Owerri MARITAL STATUS Married II PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Computing Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria PRESENT APPOINTMENT: Ag. Director WEBPAGE http://ui.edu.ng/content/acting-director DATE OF FIRST APPOINTMENT: 13 th December 1993. CONTACT ADDRESS: Computing Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria E-MAIL ADDRESS : benobilor@yahoo.com; bc.obilor@mail.ui.edu.ng GSM +2348055122215 III UNIVERSITY EDUCATION (with dates) (i) University of Ibadan, Ibadan 1988-1992 (ii) University of Ibadan, Ibadan 1995-1997 IV ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS. i. M. Inf. Sc. Information Science 1997. Class of degree: PhD Grade (62 + average) ii. B. Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science 1992. Class of degree: Second Class Upper iii. WASC/GCE O Level 1986. V PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) Executive Registration Programme,, Akure, Ondo State. 2012 ICTP-ITU course on Wireless Networking for African Trainers, 16 th -27 th January 2012, KIST, Kigali, Rwanda. Computer Network Application and Content Development Workshop by NGNOG, 16th -22 nd October 2011, OAU, Ile-Ife International Workshop and Training in mathematical modeling, neural network, Data Mining and Scientific Computing with Maple and Matlab, 23-27 th May 2011 Campus Network Design Training Workshop, Nigeria ICT forum of partnership Institutions and Network Startup Resource Centre, University of Oregon, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 11 th -15 th July, 2011. Training workshop on Cyber Security, Makere University, Uganda, April 2011 Training Course on Bandwidth Optimization and Management, (2006), Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy. Workshop on Free and Open Source Systems and Web Technologies for Development, NITDA, Abuja, Nigeria Certificate Training course on Computer Technician (2002), by The university of IOWA USA, in conjunction with the university of Ibadan, Nigeria Certificate Training course on Web Programming (2002), by The university of IOWA USA, in conjunction with the university of Ibadan, Nigeria Training Practical Workshop on Basic Micro Computer Maintenance by users, ACME Computers & Instrumentation Ltd, Ringroad, Ibadan, Nigeria Certificate Training course on Wireless Networks (2002), by the University of IOWA USA, in conjunction with the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Training Course on Formal Methods in software Development organised by International Institute for Software Development & University of Lagos, Nigeria, Consultancy unit (1999) Training Course on New trends in Programming (National mathematical Centre, Abuja, Nigeria 1996 VI. - INDUSTRIAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES. 2
1. Place: University of Ibadan Computing Centre (1993 Date). Position: Acting Director/ Chief Systems Analyst Duties: o Analysis, Design and Implementation of Computer Based Applications o Training of students and staff on Hardware and software o Coordination of seminars, workshops and Conferences. o Computer networking, assembling, repair and troubleshooting. o Administrative responsibilities o Programming and Web Design 2. Place: Management Information System Unit, University of Ibadan (June 1995 July 1995) Position: Systems Analyst Duties: Worked with the Director of the Unit in setting up the Unit and in Monitoring of the Nigeria University Commission MIS Pilot project on National University centralized record processing. 3. Place: Jigawa State College of Education.(1992-1993) Position: Lecturer Duties: Teaching and Administration 4. Place: Department of Computer Science, University of Ibadan (1997-2001) Position: Associate Lecturer Duties: Teaching. COURSES TAUGHT CSC472 Database Systems CSC301 Computer Centre Management/IT Project Management CSC392 Computer applications CSC302 Systems Analysis and Design CSC232 Structured Programming CSC272 Information Management Systems CSC231 Scientific Programming CSC221 Introduction to Operating Systems 5. Place: Africa Regional Centre for Information Science, University of Ibadan Position: Associate Lecturer Duties: Teaching (2001 2007) COURSES TAUGHT FSC 723 Introduction to Programming FSC 727 Advanced Programming techniques 6. Place: Kampala International University, Uganda (2009-2010) Position: Senior Lecturer Duties: Teaching and Research and Administrative COURSES TAUGHT UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL Introduction to Operating Systems Database Systems 3
Introduction to Computer Hardware POST GRADUATE LEVEL (MASTERS DEGREE LEVEL) CSC 710 Research Methodologies CSC 728 Database Management Systems VII VIII ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES IN THE UNIVERSITY - Member, University IT Committee - Departmental Representative, Senate Curriculum Committee University of Ibadan - Member, Committee on ICT Implementation Master Plan for the University of Ibadan - Member, Transcript Collation and Processing Committee - Member, ICT-Related Training Committee of the MacArthur Grant - Member, University Admissions Committee FELLOWSHIPS AND PRIZES Abdul Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Travel Grant (2006) Commonwealth Travel Grant (2002) VIII PUBLICATIONS (a) Published Articles Obilor B.C., 2004, The Internet as a catalyzing agent in Scientific Research Challenges and prospects, Bulletin of Science Association of Nigeria, vol. 25, pp:297-310 http://www.widernet.org/sites/default/files/nationalict3.pdf Obilor B.C. 2006, The University of Ibadan Computer Network Overview,, The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical physics, Trieste, Italy, online publication Presentation. sdu.ictp.it/lowbandwidth/program/case-studies/cs12.ppt Obilor B.C. 2008, Optimizing Internet Connectivity and Usage for Academic Research and Communication - A practical Information for University of Ibadan Network Users, Faculty of science publication, April 2008. http://www.scribd.com/doc/86186892/obilor-faculty-of-science-presentation-on- Internet-Network-Access Obilor B.C., 2009, Web Based Education In Nigerian Universities - Challenges And Prospects To University Teaches Widernet Online journal, http://www.widernet.org/sites/default/files/nationalict3.pdf (b) Conference Proceedings Obilor B.C., Impact of the Internet on the Information needs of Nigerian Nurses The first International Conference on Information and Communication Technology in Education ICTE2002, Badajoz, Spain Nov 13-16, 2002. Obilor B.C. Impact of ICT on Academic institutions in Nigeria a case study of the University of Ibadan The first International Conference on Information and Communication 4
Technology in Education ICTE2002, Badajoz, Spain Nov 13-16, 2002. VIII MAJOR SOFTWARE DESIGN PROJECT ACCOMPLISHED. 1. Symbolic Manipulation System for Solving Differentiation (B. Sc. project). 2. The analysis, Design and Implementation of a job monitoring System for the University of Ibadan Computing Centre. 3. The Analysis, Design and Implementation of Students Record Processing System for the University of Ibadan. 4. The analysis, design and implementation of a workshop monitoring system. 5. The analysis, design and implementation of an examination making system. 6. Geological Expert System for the identification of solid minerals (M. Inf. Sc. project). Workshops and Conferences Attended (International and Local) (a) International workshop on cyber Security, Makere university, Kampala, Uganda, 2011 (b) Workshop on Internalization and New technologies in Teaching, University of Ibadan, April 2012 (c) CPN Executive Registration Programme, March 2012, Akure, Ondo State (d) ICTP-ITU Course on Wireless Networking for African Trainers, Kigali, Rwanda, January 2012. (e) International workshop and training in Mathematical Modelling, Neural Network, data Mining and Scientific Computing with Maple and Matlab, May 2011, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State (f) Campus Network Design Workshop, July, 2011, OAU, Ile, Ife (g) Networking Application and content Development track, October, 2011, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State (h) International workshop on wireless Networking, Kigali, Rwanda, 2012 (i) International Workshop on Optimization and management of Bandwidth (2006), International Centre for theoretical Physics, ICTP, Trieste, Italy, Organizer: ICTP/INASP, November, 2006 (j) The International Training and Workshop on Software Project Management, United Nations University Institute for Software Development (UNU/IIST) Macau in collaboration with the University of Lagos Nigeria June 20-25, 2004. (k) The first International Conference on Information and Communication Technology in Education ICTE2002, Badajoz, SPAIN Nov 13-16,2002. (l) The International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Applied to Economic Intelligence ICTEI 2002, University of Nancy France in collaboration with 5
University of Ibadan, Nigeria (FRANCO/NIGERIA collaboration ) August 20-23, 2002. (m) The International Training and Workshop on Formal Methods in Software Engineering, United Nations University Institute for Software Development (UNU/IIST) Macau in collaboration with the University of Lagos Nigeria July 20-31, 1999. (n) Science Association of Nigeria, Annual Conference (2004), University of Ibadan (o) (p) Workshop on data manipulation and control (April, 1994), Kakanfo Inn Ibadan. Seminar on worldwide network (Internet)(June,1995), University of Ibadan. (q) One Week Seminar on the use of Nigeria University commission (NUC) software (NUMIS) (July,1995), University of Ilorin, Nigeria. (r) Workshop on Basic Microcomputer Maintenance by users, computing centre, University of Ibadan, 1996 (s) (t) 13TH National Conference, and AGM of the National Association of Computer Science (1997), Premier Hotel, Ibadan. Workshop on Year 2000 Millennium Problem (1999), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. XII MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND LEARNED SOCIETIES. (A) Member, Science Association of Nigeria (B) Member, Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) - (Provisional Chartered Member) (C) Member, Nigeria Computer Society 01378 (D) Member, Nigerian Linux Group (E) Member, Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) 5286232 (F) Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) 91249416 (G) Member, Internet Society (H) Member, The Advanced Computing Systems Organization (USENIX) (I) Member, ICT Innovations organization (J) Member, Nigeria Environmental Study Team (NEST) XIII MEMBERSHIP OF VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Member, United Nations Volunteers organization Roster Number: 530874 Member, World Teach In Africa organization Member, Online volunteering organization Member, Local Organising Committee, 13th National Conference, and AGM of the National Association of Computer Science (1997). XIV CURRENT RESEARCH INTEREST 6
1. Software Engineering. 2. Computer Networking, Data Communication and Internet Technologies 3. Artificial Intelligence Skills Software Analysis, Design, Programming and Implementation Database Design, administration and Maintenance Statistical Computing : Data Analysis and Interpretation Scientific Programming and Numerical Computation Management Information Systems (MIS): Design, Application, and Consulting Information and Communication Technology: Consulting, Training, Internet and Web Applications Development IT Project Management: Consulting, Team Leadership Competent Resource Personnel on various types of IT projects, monitoring and evaluation Network Administration Hobby Reading Engagement in IT related activities Swimming Tourism REFEREES: Prof. K.O. Adebowale Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. GSM: 234833964147 E-mail: adebowale2003@yahoo.com Prof. T. I. Odiaka Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. GSM: 08023209247 E-mail: timothy_diaka@yahoo.co.uk Prof. M. Tiamiyu Africa Regional centre For Information Science, 6 Benue Road, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria Email: mutatiamiyu@yahoo.com GSM:08055836367 Prof. J.A.O. Woods Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. GSM: 08055643416 E-mail: jaowoods@yahoo.com 7