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CURRICULUM VITAE FOR FREDRICK KANOBE (PhD)

WonderPark Estate Unit 18, First Avenue, Karen Park, Pretoria, South Africa, Cell Phone: +256782592120/+27671132176 Email Address: fred.kanobe@gmail.com

Personal Details:

First Name

: Fredrick

Last Name : Kanobe

Sex : Male

Date of Birth : 25/06/1968

Marital Status :Married

Nationality :Ugandan

Cellphone Contact : +27671132176/+256782592120

Email Contact : fred.kanobe@gmail.com

Skype Account : fred.kanobe@gmail.com

Educational Qualifications _________________________________________________________

PhD Computing (Informatics), Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), South Africa, 2019

Master of Science in Information Technology Management, Makerere University, Uganda,2009

Post Graduate Diploma Project Planning & Management, Uganda Management Institute, 2012

Post Graduate Diploma Computer Science, Makerere University (MAK) Uganda (2001)

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Makerere University (MAK) Uganda, 1994

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE), Kiira College Butiki Uganda, 1990

Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), Iganga Secondary School, Uganda 1987

Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), Kaliro Demonstration School, Uganda 1983

Professional Certifications:

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Microsoft Certified System Administrator Messaging on Windows Server (MCSAM)

Microsoft Certified System Administrator on Windows Server (MCSA)

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server

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Scholarship and Research

1. The Graduate PhD Research Work at Tshwane University of Technology focused on “Information

Security Management guidelines for mobile money systems in Uganda”. The study developed a

framework for management of information security for mobile money systems in emerging

economies taking a case study of Uganda. The study contributed to body of a knowledge by

introducing management aspect in information security of mobile money systems unlike previous

studies that focused only on technical solutions. Technical tools alone cannot fully solve information

security problem in mobile money systems. Additionally the developed framework developed offers

a yardstick to mobile money service providers for measuring the effectiveness of information

security management for mobile money systems. The study also identified Activity Theory as the

most ideal theory for studying information security management in form of activities.

2. The Masters Project in Information Technology at Makerere University was about blood donation

information management in Uganda, taking a case study of Nakasero Blood Bank and Uganda Red

Cross. The project was part of the course undertaken in 2009.

3. My Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science Project at Makerere University (2001) focused on

patience medical records management in Uganda. The project was part of the course taken.

Scholarship Awards

1. PhD TUT Scholarship award (2015-2018)

Research Interests

The following are my some of my area of research interest:

ICT for development (ICT4D)

Technology acceptance and adoption

Information Security

Big data and data analytics

Information Systems

Emerging trends in ICT

Cloud Computing

Mobile Computing

Health Informatics

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Awards Won _____________________________________________________________________________________

Best oral presentation award for ICT4AD2017 international conference, Morocco, West Africa, 2017

Best oral presentation award for Tshwane University of Technology Research day, Pretoria, South

Africa 2017

Peer Reviewed Journals Publications _____________________________________________________________________________________

1. Kanobe, F., Alexander MP and Bwalya. K.J. (2017). Policies, Procedures and Standards of mobile

money systems and their effects in Uganda: Electronic journal of information systems in developing

countries (EJISDC) 83(7), 1-15, 2017.

2. Kamanga, R., Patricia (Trish) M Alexander and Kanobe, F. (2019). Activity Theory used as an

Analytical Lens for Business Research. Electronic Journal of Business Research Methods (EJBRM)

17(4), 212-228

3. Kanobe, F., Alexander MP and Bwalya. K.J. (2020) Information security management pitfalls for

mobile money systems in Uganda: African Journal of Information Systems (under review)

4. Kanobe F. and Bwalya K.J (2020).Cracks in the management of Branchless Banking Systems in

Emerging Economies. Electronic journal of information systems in developing countries (under

review)

Peer Reviewed International Conference Publications

1. Kanobe, F., Alexander MP and Bwalya. K.J. (2017). Mobile money policies, procedures and practices

in Uganda: Second Edition of the International conference on Information and Communication

Technology for Africa Development ICT4AD17, Douala, Cameroon 2017

2. Kanobe, F., Alexander MP and Bwalya. K.J. (2017). Information security management Scaffold for

mobile money systems in Uganda: Proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Cyber warfare

and Security (ECCWS19), University of Coimbra Portugal, 2019

Contribution to the Community 1. Life Membership Volunteer- Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS), Wakiso Branch.

2. Advisor to Executive – Men of Vision (MoV), The Redeemed of the Lord Evangelistic Church (ROLEC),

Headquarters Kampala Uganda 2015 to Date

3. Chairperson – Busanda Primary School OBs and OGs Association, Luuka District, Uganda 2017 to

Date.

4. Chairperson – Men of Vision (MoV), The Redeemed of the Lord Evangelistic Church (ROLEC).

Headquarters Kampala Uganda , 2011 – 2014

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Working Experience

Date: 2019 – Todate

Organisation: Tshwane University of Technology

Position: Lecturer

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate and lectures in Principles of Research and Research Project

Continuous assessing and evaluating students progresses

Participate in developing course syllabus focusing on business information systems

Motivate and supervising of students projects and research

Interviewing and evaluating course applicants at postgraduate level

Sharing knowledge and skills with learners in University workshops

Participating in Informatics departmental activities

Conducting research and sharing research outputs through journal articles and conferences

Participating in University workshops and seminars

Making contribution to community work and activities

Students Supervision Record

Student Name Degree Title of Research Study Supervisor Co-Supervisor Status

Teffo Carron MTech A contextualized model

of Agile methodologies

adoption in software

development teams in

South Africa

Dr. F. Kanobe Mr. K. Sigama Proposal level 2019

Chauke Beatrance

MTech Deployment of Fingerprint based ATM system in South Africa

Dr. F. Kanobe Dr. Thako Foko Proposal level 2020

Thandeka Prudence Msiza

MTech Adoption Readiness of the Electronic Health Records in South African Government Hospitals

Dr. O.A. Ajigini Dr. F. Kanobe Proposal Level 2020

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Date :2011 - 2014

Organisation :Uganda Red Cross Society

Position : Assistant Director ICT/M&E

Key Responsibilities:

Providing information service management for URCS projects, monitoring and Evaluation

Review IT, operational and information systems’ risks, functions and activities in order to determine

and recommend the scope, direction and application of IT in the organization.

Developing data management tools for monitoring and evaluation

Perform testing and walkthrough procedures to determine the organization’s compliance to

international IT standards

Oversee the implementation of all hardware and software for URCS

Process, analyse, interpret, report project monitoring activities' information

Planning, managing and coordinating ICT services for URCS

Ensure systems requirement needs from the time of development to implementation are met

Making quarterly reports and making presentation to the board of direct

Conduct vulnerability system assessments and controls to find weaknesses and analyze existing

control effectiveness and suggest remedial action to management

Take lead in the development of ICT policies and standards for the organization

Evaluation of technology and identification of the most appropriate controls

Mentoring and managing a team of IT technical staff

Strengthening the IT infrastructure through implementation of new technologies

Oversee and supervise the entire ICT functions at all levels – Headquarters, Regional and Branch

offices.

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Date : 2008 - 2010

Organisation : Uganda Red Cross Society: Headquarters Kampala Uganda

Position : ICT Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

(a) Management of information technology and computer systems

Effective strategic IT planning and oversight of IT performance, Coordination and management of IT

projects and vendor contracts/assignments, Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations

of information systems and electronic Data processing (EDP, Develop and implement ICT policies and

procedures for electronic data processing and computer Systems operations, Coordinate the designing,

developing and administering of web-based Information Systems for Uganda Red Cross Society to

support programming and reporting, Interact with directors and managers to discuss system

requirements, specifications, costs and timelines, Provide technical advice, establish and manage the

Uganda Red Cross Society Information systems, focusing on data and Facilitating the creation of data

collection tools for Uganda Red Cross Society

(b) Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software

Coordinate and supervise the Installation and management of computer systems and networks both at

headquarters, regions and branches, Troubleshoot hardware, software and network operating system,

Provide orientation to new users of existing technology, Train staff about potential uses of existing

technology, Provide recommendations about accessing information Systems, Maintain current and

accurate inventory of technology hardware, and software resources.

(c) Monitor and maintain technology to ensure maximum access

Conduct research on ICT current and potential resources and services, Troubleshoot technology

malfunctions, Provide network access to all legal users of the Network, Connect, set up hardware and

load all required software, Provide network accounts and passwords as required, Monitor security of

technology in use, Advise staff on security breach and/or change password or security status, Identify

and prepare hardware for disposal when appropriate, Ensure hardware is stripped and secured before

disposal, Analyzing project progress and provide situation, quarterly and monthly reports to

management, Provision of backup end user support, Administration and management of the

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Organization’s servers at the headquarters and Regular system and data backup and restoration and

plan for business continuity

Date :2002 - 2009

Organisation : Uganda Red Cross Society: Headquarters Kampala Uganda

Position : IT Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Management of IT projects vendor contracts and assignments

Monitoring the application of the IT policies for Uganda Red Cross Society at all levels

Designing, developing and administering M&E data management tools

Maintenance and management of hardware and software applications

Providing technical specifications for bids and procurement of the Society’s hardware and software.

Provide technical advice, establish and manage the Uganda Red Cross Society Database

Facilitating the creation of data collection tools for Uganda Red Cross Society Health component

Building capacity of Uganda Red Cross Society personnel for data collection, entry and management

Advise on appropriate computer software packages and computer maintenance systems

Collaboration and Network with Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS), Centre for Disease

Control (CDC) and other relevant bodies harmonizing and disseminating blood donor recruitment

data

Analyzing project progress data and provide situation, quarterly and monthly reports to

management

Implementing ICT guidelines and policies for Uganda Red Cross Society

Get involved in research and generation of analysis reports and their dissemination.

Date :2000 - 2002

Organisation : K2 Informatics, Kampala, Uganda

Position : Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinating the production of feasibility studies for potential computer development projects

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Develop customized software packages for clients, Carry out the implementation of any software

applications developed by K2-Informatics

Designing and regular updating of K2-Informatics web site

Supporting institutions/clients in the installation of software developed by K2-Informatics and other

software and their maintenance

Provide user support to ICT users at all levels

Administering and maintenance of the K2-Informatics Servers,

Developing proposals for future software development projects

Carrying out system studies and analyses for software design and development,

Developing system analysis reports as part of software development projects

Writing and debugging of program codes as part of software developments

Performing any specialized computer training for clients’ users

Perform any software engineering tasks necessary to provide backup for and maintenance to

software applications developed by K2-Informatics

Representing K2-Informatics at meetings with clients and making presentations at workshops

Any other duty assigned by the technical and commercial manager

Date :1996 - 1999

Organisation : Makerere Polytechnic Systems

Position : Computer Lecturer

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting ICT training needs for the organisation

Evaluating performance of the project/Clients trained

Take lead in information needs assessments for clients’ projects

Supervise all data and information management processes

Take lead in customers’ project design and evaluations

Take lead in developing proposal proposals for various projects handled by the firm

Develop and conducting of baseline surveys and reports for various customer projects

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Supervise all phases of the software development processes, adhering to agreed standards and

methodologies both local and global

Taking lead in developing reviewing TOR for IT projects, vendor management and contract

management for IT related projects

Supervision, orientation, training, mentoring, appraisal and support of IT team

Development, review and implementation of IT strategic plan and budgets

Preparing and presentation of regular technical reports to management and board

Successful Selected Research Assignments outside Academia

2019 – Conducted baseline survey for UNESCO on the project; strengthening the capacity of the teaching workforce in primary and secondary schools for conflict-sensitive education in the districts of Arua, Moyo and Yumbe. My responsibilities included proposal writing, development of data tools, data analysis and report writing.

2018 – Team leader for the project; development of Database to track South Sudanese refugee teachers needed to bolster primary education in the refugee settlement camps and host communities in West Nile Region funded by UNESCO – Uganda project office.

2018 – Conducted project evaluation for feed the future agriculture commodity production and marketing activity in the districts of Kayunga, Kamuli and Kaliro for Feed the Future Uganda funded by USAID. My responsibilities included development of the evaluation tools, team leader during data collection and report writing.

2017 – Developed competency profile for head teachers and teacher educators at various levels, UNESCO’s Capacity Development for Education (CapED) project, UNESCO, Kampala Project Office. My role included proposal writing, development of data tools, and review of literature, data analysis

and report writing.

2016 – Impact Assessment for Uganda Farm and Agro-Based Workers Union in farmers working environment and equitable treatment – Uganda Farm and Agro-based trade Union (UFABWU). My roles included data tools development, data analysis and report writing.

2015 – Technical leader on the following project: facilitation blood donation with personal digital assistants (PDAs), online rapid disaster assessment, emergency tracing services and direct cash transfer to beneficiaries, Uganda Red Cross Society.

2015 -Developed guidelines and standards for monitoring and evaluation of projects ranging from health, disaster management, reproductive health, gender based violence

2014 – Developed and implemented ICT inventory management system for Uganda Red Cross Society. My role included system analysis, testing of the system, system documentation and training of system end-users

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2010 – Team member, baseline survey for the project; mobilizing communities to minimize HIV/AIDS an integrated project for the internally displaced and servicemen in a post conflict context in Kapelebyong – Uganda Red Cross

2002 successfully facilitated training in customized Management Information Systems developed by K2 Informatics for the staff of the following organizations: Forest Secretariat, Directorate of Public Prosecutions, Rakai Local administration, Save the Children Norway and Ministry of water, lands and environment.

2002 - Designed and developed a computerized data resource and Management Information System for HURIPEC project, Faculty of law Makerere University. My responsibilities included systems study and analysis, system quality assurance, system testing, training of system end-users and end-user technical support.

References:

1. Dr. Kalema M. Billy, Former Head of Department, Tshwane University of Technology Pretoria, South

Africa. Email Address: bkalema@gmail.com

2. Prof. Joseph Bwalya Kelvin, Deputy Dean College of business and knowledge management,

University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 524, Auckland Park, 2006, Email Address: kbwalya@uj.ac.za

3. Dr. Wanyama Seperia, Senior lecturer, School of Business, College of Business and Management

Sciences, Makerere University P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda. Email Address:

swanyama@bams.mak.ac.ug or seppez@yahoo.co.uk