CURRICULUM VITAE

FOR

Meshack Kitungu Kawinzi.

P. O. Box 17427, 00100

Nairobi

Tel No: 0721-921-695

Email:

Profile:

A diligent graduate in computing with sound university level education, fair experience in Information systems development and implementation with remarkable ability for teamwork, unending quest for research work, an orientation for teaching and a taste for and ability in an array of sports.

Carrier objective:

My career objective is to develop myself to be an experienced scholar with a broad knowledge and in-depth understanding of my field of study, extensive research activities so that I contribute positively towards the development of my country and the world at large.

Personal details:

Name: Meshack Kitungu Kawinzi

National ID No:14575210

Postal Address:17427-00100, Nairobi

Mobile No:0721-921695 or 0710229511

Email Address:

Date of Birth:26thNovember 1977

Nationality:Kenyan

Religion:Christian

Marital status:Married

Academic history:

Postgraduate

Name of University:University of Sunderland

Degree Course:MSC. (Information Systems Engineering)

Period at University:October 2006 to November 2008

Some of the units included

  • Object Oriented Programming
  • software project management
  • Web Engineering
  • Information Systems Analysis and Design
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  • Research, professionalandlegal issues
  • Communication skills
  • E-Commerce technologies
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  • Database Systems
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Software Development

My final project: Kisukioni Dispensing Chemist Management Information System software in Oracle 9i.

Dissertation Topic: Application of database development lifecycle in automating a dispensing chemist (case study)

Project Abstract

An organization data is a valuable resource that should be safeguarded and managed in an efficient manner. Such management should involve procedures that make it possible to store, retrieve, alter and retain integrity of data. For this reasons, many organizations have invested significantly in development of information management systems that aid their daily transactions. In addition, some businesses such as pharmaceutical outlets are required by law and the pharmaceutical ethics and code of conduct to keep safely and securely the clients’ information. Cabinet filling system cannot meet these requirements hence the need for organizations to adopt electronic databases. Unfortunately, many organizations spend colossal amounts of money only to have poorly developed systems that hardly meet their requirements. This is as a result of lack of a careful approach in development process.

A research into the area of database system development lifecycle has been reviewed. Issues that arise in each phase of development process have been analyzed from varied authors’ point of views. Methods, techniques and tools such as structured system analysis design methodology (SSADM), CASE tools, interviews, questionnaires etc, appropriate for each stage of development are reviewed. A background of our client and the challenges he faces with paper-based information storage are mentioned. Oracle software and structured query language are briefly reviewed and used to develop a database system for our case study – Kisukioni Dispensing Chemist. Essential security measures for relational database systems are reviewed as part of physical design. Evidently, security risks emanate from within the organization and access to data should be limited to what is necessary to carry-out tasks for each user.

Undergraduate

Name of University: EgertonUniversity

Degree Course: Bachelor of Education (arts)

Qualifications:First class Honours Degree

Period at University: September1996 toDecember 2000

Secondary School

School attended:KangundoHigh School

Period:1991- 1994

Attained a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Primary School

School:MatithiniPrimary School

Year:1983-1990

Attained a Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Certificate

Work Experience

Currently

Fellow – UNITID

Health Informatics Track

October 2011 – November 2011

Laikipia University College (Constituent College of Egerton University)

Position:Senior Administrative Assistant,

Office of the Principal.

October 2010 – October 2011

Laikipia University College (Constituent College of Egerton University)

Position: Head of Information Communications Technology In-Charge

(Naivasha Campus)

Responsibilities:

  • Checking and ascertaining that the instructional materials (course outline) meet the stipulated standards spelled in the curriculum description
  • Preparation of teaching timetable for ICT department courses
  • Preparation of Instructional Materials
  • TeachingInformation Technology Modules in the following Courses: Master of Education, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, Diploma in Information Technology and Certificate in Information Technology
  • Supervision and Evaluation of Learners
  • Management of ICT facility in Naivasha Campus

Modules Taught:

Web engineering, Software development in Object-oriented programming – Java, Database Management Systems, System Analysis and Design, Research Methods, Database System implementation in MS-Access and Oracle, PHP and MYSQL technologies.

May 2001to 2010

Teachers Service Commission.

  • preparation of instructional materials, schemes of work, records of work covered, preparation of testing and evaluation among other duties.

May 2007 to 2010

Part-time teaching at MicroMini Computer College (Tala)

Modules taught: Web Applications, programming – Java, Database system Applications, Microsoft suit applications,and General computer applications

Research Experience

  • Research on drugs dispensation processesin retail environment with an aim of developing a database management software to aid in running a business with better efficiency and effectiveness
  • Anthropological research on cultural practices of the Masaai of I-lldamat – Narok. A detailed report of the dialogical nature the oral traditions bear and modes of the knowledge transmission down the generations
  • Research on developing an audio-visual instructional resource for teaching pronunciations and oral skills – Kapnyeberai Girls school

Software Platforms Learned and Skills

  • Programming Languages: Java, Visual Basic 6.0, PHP, JavaScript, XHTML
  • Database Management Systems: Ms Access, MySQL, Microsoft SQL 2003and Oracle10g server
  • Applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Macromedia Suite, Photoshop, Developer 2000 tools and Web Browsers
  • Operating Systems: Windows 2000, XP, Windows Starter 7

Hobbies & Interests

  • Playing football, Scrabble, Travelling, Swimming and reading the Bible.

Referees

Dr Waweru Mwangi
Director, Institute of Computer Science and Information Technology.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
P. O. Box 62 000 - 00200 Nairobi Kenya
Tel (254)-67-52181/4 Ext 2340
Mobile 0720965541
Email;

Dr. Kithuka Musau

Dean – Faculty of Education,

Laikipia University College

P. O. Box 1100,

Nyahururu.

Mobile No. 0729996721

Dr. John Kanjogu

The Director,

Naivasha Campus,

Laikipia University College

P. O. Box 629,Naivasha.

Mobile No. 0722478916

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