Academic Qualification
Academic Qualification
Institution [ Date from – to ] |
Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained: |
University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009-2011 |
Master of Science Computer Science |
Moi University, Kenya, 2004-2008 |
Bachelor of Science Computer Science |
Field of Specialization
Field of Specialization
- Computer Science
- Multi-agent Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Intelligence
- Computer Forensics
- Computer Programming
- Computer applications
- Computer algorithms
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Membership of Professional Bodies
Membership of Professional Bodies
- The Association of International Engineers (Software Engineer) (IAENG)
- The Internet Society of Kenya Chapter
- The Internet Society
- Association of Computing Machines
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Work Experience
Work Experience
Date from to |
Institution, Location (City, Country) |
Person Responsible To |
Position |
Responsibilities/Duties |
2015- up to date |
Kibabii University, Bungoma, Kenya |
Chair of Department |
Tutorial fellow |
- Lecturing Computer science Courses
- Marking scripts and recording marks
- Research and consultancy
- Coordinator industrial attachment and industrial training for the School of Computing and informatics
- Any other duties assigned
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2012-2015 |
Kenya School of Government, Embu, Kenya |
Chair of Department |
Lecturer |
- Lecturing governance and computing courses at Kenya school of government
- In charge printing of certificates
- Maintenance of computer hardware and software
- Coordination of various courses
- Coordination of various consultancies within government
- Member of security committee
- Member of examination board at Kenya school of government
- Iso auditor (iso90001:2008)
- Writing consultancy proposal
- Creating curriculum
- Lecturing Higher diploma secretarial courses
- Multi-disciplinary research
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2013-2015 |
Embu College-Jkuat program |
Chair of Department |
Adjunct Lecturer |
- Lecturing of BIT students in: Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge based Systems, Computer graphics and Transaction Processing system
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2013-2014 |
University of Chuka, Chuka, Kenya |
Chair of Department |
Adjunct Lecturer |
- Lectured Degree students in the following Courses: Computer programming ,Management information System, E-commerce, Computing for Management and accounting information systems.
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2011-2012 |
Kenya Polytechnic University College, Nairobi, Kenya |
Chair of Department |
Adjunct Lecturer |
- Lectured Degree Students in: Introduction ICT Course, Computer Applications, and Computer.programming Course, Introduction to Linux and Windows Server and Data structures and algorithms.
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2008-2009 |
Bloomberg College Eldoret |
Principal |
Adjunct Lecturer |
- Teaching computer packages
- Examining students
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Professional Research Interest
Professional Research Interest
- Multi-agent Systems
- Business Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence
- eLearning
- Computer forensics
- Governance and leadership
- Multi-disciplinary research
Research Experience and Funds Attracted
Research Experience and Funds Attracted
Year |
Position in Project |
Responsibilities/Duties |
Research/Project Title |
Amount (?, €, $, KES) |
2020 |
Deputy team leader |
Proposal writing. Implementation of the agreement between common wealth of learning and Kibabii University |
Technology Enabled Learning |
Ksh 856,000 |
Consultancy
Consultancy
Year |
Position in Consultancy Team |
Responsibilities/Duties |
Consultancy/Project Title |
Amount (?, €, $, KES) |
2018 |
Senior Consultant |
- Planning/create &develop a summary of issues to tackled
- develop descriptive measures
- Carry out the training.
- communicate findings
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The role of county administrators in public participation in budget making process Nakuru county |
6,000,000 |
2016 |
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- Training needs assessment
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Gender Mainstreaming and youth mainstreaming for Embu County Assembly |
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2013 |
Senior Consultant |
- Training need assessment for e-government in Nyeri county assembly.
- Develop training manual for e-government.
- Train the members of Nyeri county assembly.
- Monitoring and evaluation after the training.
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E-government for County Assembly of Nyeri |
4,000,000 |
2014 |
Consultant/lecturer |
- Training Needs Assessment
- Development of curriculum
- Roll out the program
- Post implementation survey and evaluation
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National Youth Service Middle Level Management Curriculum Development and Implementation |
10,000,000 |
2015 |
Senior Consultant |
- Planning/create &develop a summary of issues to tackled
- develop descriptive measures
- Carry out the training.
- communicate findings.
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Performance contracting and appraisal |
5,000,0000 |
Books and Book Chapters
Selected Publications 2015-2018: Books and Book Chapters
- Omulayi G.N. & Barasa P.W. (2015). Integrated multi-agent e-learning system as a strategy to promote access to higher education in Africa.In F.M. Nafukho B. Irby (Eds.). Research Handbook on integrating technology into higher education. New York: IGI.
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Scientific Articles Published
Selected Publications 2015-2018: Scientific Articles Published in Refereed Journals
- Nambiro A. W., Wabwoba F. and Barasa P. (2017). Mobile communications and Telecommuting: Are they a necessary evil for Business Community in Kenya? Africa International Journal of Management Education and Governance (AIJMEG) 2(4):103-111 ISSN: 2518-0827. www.sciwindex.com/wp…/1…/Mobile_communications_and_Telecommuting.pdf
- Barasa S.,Kimemia J., Motochi V. and Barasa P. (2017). Trends in Green Computing Paradigms towards Environment, Eco Friendly Technology and Future Sustainable Kenya. International Journal for research& development in technology(ijrdt). 8(1):381-387 ISSN:2349–3585 www.ijrdt.org
- Mukabi F. E. K., Nyerere J. K. and Barasa W. P. (2017). Performance Contracting and Supply Chain Service Delivery in County Governments, A Case of Embu County Kenya. International Journal of Trend in Research and Development (IJTRD) 4(1):367-373 ISSN: 2394-9333 www.ijtrd.com
- Barasa P. & Nambiro A. W. (2016). Multi-Agent Based Surveillance System for Diseases. International Journal of Trend in Research and Development (IJTRD) 3(6):286-289 ISSN 2394-9333. www.ijtrd.com
- Barasa P., Owoche P. & Nambiro A. W. (2016). E-learning Transforming Economies. International Journal of Trend in Research and Development (IJTRD) 3(6):387-389 ISSN 2394-9333. www.ijtrd.com
- Barasa P., Nambiro A. W. & Savatia E. (2016). Multi-Agent Based M-Voting System. International Journal of Trend in Research and Development (IJTRD) 3(6):364-369 ISSN 2394-9333 www.ijtrd.com
- Barasa S., Barasa P., Motochi V. & Wabwoba F. (2016). Global Information Technology Infrastructure in Addressing the Borderless Problem of Overpopulation. Journal of Computer (JoC) 1(4): 7-19 ISSN: 2518-6205
http://www.journal.computer/Publications/October2016/V1I403.pdf
- Mukabi F. N., Barasa P.W. & Chepng’eno V. (2015). Devolved Governance in Kenya; Is it a False Start in Democratic Decentralization for Development? International Journal of Economics, Finance and Management 4(1):27-37 ISSN:2307-2466. http://www.ejournalofbusiness.org
- Nyerere J. K. & Barasa P. W. (2015). The Influence of Emotional Intelligence on Service Delivery. International Journal of Economics, Finance and Management 4(1):8-13 ISSN:2307-2466. http://www.ejournalofbusiness.org
- Chirchir M. K., Barasa P. W., Ongeri G. M., Mugendi T. & Omulayi G. N. (2014). An Assessment of Citizens’ Engagement in Public Administration in Kenya. International Journal of Economics, Finance and Management 3(6):317-325 ISSN:2307-2466.http://www.ejournalofbusiness.org
- Barasa P. (2011). Multi-Agent Based Extension Support System for Horticulture. University of Nairobi: Nairobi Kenya
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