Nicholas Kipkurui Kiget

CURRICULUM VITAE DR. NICHOLAS KIPKURUI KIGET --Personal Details _________________________________________________________________ Enthusiastic Lecturer of Information Technology who is technically certified in Cisco stuff with an experience of over 20 years in management of computer systems, administration of computer systems and networks. I am passionate in bridging the gap between the theoretical aspects of IT, practicals and the industry. I have been a high school trainer, technical institution trainer, lecturer and ICT administrator. Academician and researcher in grid computing, computer networks, IoT and ICT policies. Professional Experience _________________________________________________________ 2015 - Present Lecturer and COD, Department of Information Technology, School of Information Sciences - Moi University Mar 2015 - 2015 Coordinator - Kapsabet Study Centre, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology 2013 - 2015 Lecturer - Computer Science Department, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology 2009 - 2013 Network Administrator - ICT Directorate, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology 2007 - 2010 Senior Technician Computer Science Department, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Oct. 2003 - 2007 Graduate Teacher - Ol’lessos T.T.I. – Lessos Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Education _______________________________________________________________________ 2014 – 2018 PHD in Information Technology (IT) Kibabii University Title: Grid Adoptability Model for Collaborative Research in Universities 2009 - 2012 Master of Science in Information Technology (MSC - IT) Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Title: Usability of E-learning systems in Kenyan Universities: A case of Kenyatta University 2003 - 2004 Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Computer and Mathematics – Credit One - Kenyatta University 1996 - 2000 Bachelor of Science BSC (Science) Computer and Statistics - 2nd Class Honors Upper Division Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology (JKUAT) 1991 - 1994 KCSE - Grade B (Longisa High School) 1981 - 1990 KCPE - Grade B+ (Kongoi Primary School) 1|Page Professional Projects & Experience ________________________________________________ 2017 Innovation Platform for the Value Chain Research Incubation Centre for Nandi County (ASDSP Programme) 2011 UNESCO-HP Brain Gain Initiative, Advanced Training and Scientific Workshop in grid computing (application porting), CSIR Meraka Institute , Pretoria, South Africa (Technical Lead) 2010 UNESCO-HP Brain Gain Initiative grid computing workshop - configuring grid nodes, Hewlet Packard (HP) headquarters, Johannesburg, South Africa Professional Growth ______________________________________________________________ 2023 Leadership Training – Moi University 2022 Cybersecurity Online Course - KENET 2019 Capacity Building for Lecturers and Supervisors Programme - CERM-ESA 2018 Public Speech – ICTs in SMEs – Kenya Industrial Estates Limited 2016 One-Health E-Learning – Eldoret 2014 Curriculum Development, Review and Implementation - Kakamega 2013 Campus Wireless and Bandwidth Optimization – KSMS, Nairobi 2012 IT Essentials and CCNA Instructor Course – AFRALTI Nairobi 2011 ICT Policy and Strategic Planning - Diplo Foundation 2011 Wireless Campus Network Design and Operations – USIU Nairobi 2011 Grid computing in the framework of the UNESCO-HP Brain Gain Initiative Pretoria South Africa 2011 Implementation of ISO 9001:2008 –Kakamega 2011 ICT Policy and Strategic Planning - Diplo 2009 Accelerating Access, Use and Management of E-Resources 2008 Microsoft Certified Program (MCP) - Strathmore University, Nairobi 2006 CCNA –Computer Pride, Nairobi Courses Taught ______________________________________________________________ Computer Networks, Systems Administration, Software Project Management, Software Metrics, Data Communications, Internet, Emerging issues in Computing, Network Design and Management, Network Standards and Protocols, Systems Design and Development, ICT and Development, Information Security and Assurance, Grid and Cloud Computing, Database Administration, Information Security and Assurance, Innovations and Entrepreneurship, amongst others. Professional Affiliations ______________________________________________________ 2|Page     Association of Computing Practitioners Kenya (ACPK) – Member, Registration Number 0006 Internet Society - Global Member, Registration Number 432253 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) – Member, Registration Number- Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) – Associate Member, Registration Number – 31220 Publications on Journals______________________________________________________ Yego J., Kiget N., Samoei D., (2022). A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach to Modelling an Intrusion Detection System Using Asynchronous Advantage Actor-Critic (A3C) Algorithm. Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education Volume 6Issue 1, Page 441 – 452. ISSN-. Kiget N., Karume S., Mugeni G. (2017). Grid Computing Adoptability Model for Collaborative Research in Universities. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Engineering Research Volume 5, Issue 7, July (2017) ISSN:- Kiget N., Karume S., Mugeni G. (2017). Grid Computing: Distributed Computing Paradigm for Collaborative Research. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge Volume 2 Issue 7, July 2017 ISSN:- Kiget N. K, Aselemo I.P. & Prof. Wanyembi G. (2014). Evaluating Usability of E-learning Systems in Universities. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications. Vol. 5, No. 8, 2014 Kiget N. K, & Mugeni G.B (2014). Is it time for the Philosophy of ICT? International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Research. ISSN-. Pp. 299-303. Volume 4 No. 8, August 2014 Research Areas______________________________________________________________  Usability of E-learning Systems  Agribusiness Incubation  Grid Computing  IoT and Cloud Computing 3|Page