Dennis Karugu Gichuki

SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST

Academic Qualification

Institution [ Date from – to ]	Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:
Kibabii University, Kenya, 2019- Date	PhD in Information Technology (ongoing)
Kibabii University, Kenya, 2014- 2018	MSc. Information Technology
Makerere University, Uganda, 2004 – 2007	Bachelor of Information Technology
St. Lawrence Citizens’ High School, Uganda, 2002 – 2003	Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) A Level
Moi Secondary School, Kenya, 1998 – 2001	Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) O Level

Field of Specialization

Membership of Professional Bodies

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) – Membership Number: 4960414 Internet Society – Membership Number: 190289 Internet Society- Kenya Chapter Membership – Membership Number: 776386 International Association for Engineers (IAENG) – Membership Number: 153646 Universal Association of Computer and Electronic – Membership Number: SM1010003317

Work Experience

Date from to	Institution, Location (City, Country)	Person Responsible To	Position	Responsibilities/Duties
Aug 2018 to date	Kibabii University,Kenya	CoD, Information Technology	Senior Technologist	Participate in the review of IT practical manuals and materials on a regular basis, updating when required within the departments to align them with market programme needs. Participate in the development and application of innovative and appropriate IT practical, delivery /demonstration techniques and materials that create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students in the department for effective learning and teaching. Transfer IT practical skills, methods and techniques to students and other stakeholders in the department. Ensure that IT practicals design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the university and the department. Supervise students computing projects, field trips and where appropriate, industrial placements and Industrial training to equip students with on job training and skills. Carry out guided research and act as a participant in the research in projects in the department.
Feb 2016 – Aug 2018	KCA University, Kenya	ICT Director	ICT Coordinator	Managing the ICT section Allocation of ICT resources Organizing ICT training for staff and students Liaising with service providers
Jan 2015 – Date	Kibabii University	COD Computer Science	Part Time Technician	Managing routine operations of the labs Preparing lab instructional materials Conducting lab sessions
Sep 2015 – Jan 2016	KCA University, Kenya	ICT Coordinator	ICT Assistant	User support System configurations ERP support
May 2015 – Aug 2018	KCA University, Kenya	Academic Coordinator	Part-Time Instructor	Managing routine operations of the labs Preparing lab instructional materials Instructing diploma courses Conducting lab sessions
Sep 2014 – Date	Kibabii University, Kenya	COD IT	Part-Time Instructor	Managing routine operations of the labs Preparing lab instructional materials Instructing diploma courses Conducting lab sessions
Sep 2011 – Apr 2012	African Institute of Research & Development Studies, Kenya	General Manager	Principal	Managing routine operations of the campus Preparing Budgets for the campus Recruiting
Jun 2010 – Aug 2011	African Institute of Research & Development Studies, Kenya	Principal	Academic Registrar	Coordinating all academic affairs of the campus Timetabling Supervising academic staff Keeping custody of lesson plans and class registers Student exam registration processing
Jul 2009 – May 2010	African Institute of Research & Development Studies, Kenya	Academic Registrar	ICT HOD	Coordinating all ICT department affairs of the campus Departmental timetabling Provision of ICT support Keeping custody of inventory
Feb 2009 – Jun 2009	African Institute of Research & Development Studies, Kenya	ICT HOD	ICT Lecturer	Instructing diploma course in IT Setting and marking internal examination Conducting lab sessions
Jan 2008 – Jan 2009	Nakuru College of Health Sciences & Management, Kenya	Principal	ICT officer & Lecturer	Instructing diploma course in IT Setting and marking internal examination Conducting lab sessions

Professional Research Interest

Research Experience and Funds Attracted

Year	Position in Project	Responsibilities/Duties	Research/Project Title	Amount (?, €, $, KES)
2014	Author	Author, Trademark East Africa	Adoption and Use of Information Communication Technologies by Small and Medium Enterprise for Trade in East African Region	Ksh 129,816.00

Consultancy

Books and Book Chapters

Scientific Articles Published

Selected Publications 2015-2018: Scientific Articles Published in Refereed Journals

Dennis Karugu Gichuki, Alice Nambiro Wechuli, (2020), Online Agricultural Extension Based on Internet Communication Principles, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJSRSET), 7(3): 442-446
Gichuki D. K, Nambiro A. W, (2019), Virtualization Performance Evaluation for Green IT Deployment in Public in Public Universities, International Journal for Computer Science and Technology, 10(3): 9-11
Gichuki D. K, Rubia S. C, Wabwoba F, (2019), Towards Philosophy of Information Technology, International Journal of Contemporary Applied Researches, 6(6): 35-42
Gichuki D. K, Nambiro A. W, Wabwoba F, (2018), An Investigation of the Impact of System Virtualization on Green ICT Deployment in Kenyan Public Universities, IJSRSET, 4(11): 25-29

Dennis Karugu Gichuki

SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST

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