CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr.MBANZABUGABO Jean Baptiste, Ph.D

I. PERSONAL
Full Name: MBANZABUGABO Jean Baptiste
Nationality: Rwandan
Family Status: Married
orcid.org/: 0000-0001-9996-4480 / ResearcherID is: X-9166-2018
LinkedIn: dr-mbanzabugabo-jean-baptiste-phd-946b50a4
E-mail: s2baptiste@gmail.com / dean.it@utb.ac.rw

II. DEGREES

1. Doctoral Supervisor Certification Course May-August 2019, Stellenbosch

University, SA
2. Doctor of Science, Computer Science (Ph.D). Atlantic International University-
USA, 2016
3. Masters of Science in Software Engineering (Msc.SE). Annamalai University,
India, 2013
4. Master of Computer Applications (MCA). Bangalore University, 2013
5. Bachelor Science in Engineering, Computer Science (Bsc.CS). Kigali Institute of
Science and Technology. Rwanda, 2010
6. General Certificate of Education (GCE) in Computer and Management(Advanced
Level), ESAPAG,2005 Rwanda

III. KEY COMPETENCY AREAS

1. Computer Business Applications Engineering

2. Change Mining and Analysis for Data Streams
3. Cloud Computing and Data Integration
4. Machine Learning and Bio-inspired computing
5. Natural Language Processing and Natural Human Computing
6. Distributed Systems, Security and privacy
2. Business Information Analysis and Modeling Process
3. Intelligent Systems and Informatics
4. Project Management& Planning
5. Modeling and performance evaluation of concurrent systems
6. Services Computing and eCommerce
7. Specialty Information Technology (IT) Services &IoT
8. Institutional ICT Policies and Strategic Plan design
9. Training and Research & IT Consultancy
10. Curriculum Review ,development & Advisory

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IV. CURRENT ACADEMIC POSITION
1. Dean of Faculty of Business and Information Technology, University of Tourism
Technology and Business Studies (UTB) 2015-todate.
2. UTB Cisco Academy, ICDL Training and UKACC Centre Coordinator at UTB
3. E-learning development and Teaching with Digitalization coordinator at University
of Tourism Technology and Business Studies(UTB)
4. Senior Lecturer of Computer Science

V. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

7. Academic Senate Member of University of Tourism Technology and Business
Studies(UTB)
8. Doctoral Committee member at the African Center of Excellence in Internet of
Things (ACEIoT), to monitor and evaluate the progress of the PhD student at
University of Rwanda, College of Science and Technology, 2018-2022.
9. Technical Committee(TC) Member for Rwanda Standard Board(RSB) TC021:
Information and Communication Technology, ISO/IEC 30141:2018 Internet of
Things (loT); Reference Architecture;ISO/IEC 30128:2014 Information technology;
Sensor networks; Generic Sensor Network Application Interface; and ISO/IEC
30101:2014 Information technology, Sensor networks: Sensor network and its
interfaces for smart grid system; 2019-2020
10. National Electrotechinical Committee (NEC) Member for Rwanda Standard
Board(RSB) 2019-2020
11. Editorial Staff member of Journal of Hospitality Technology and Business
Management at UTB
12. Member and Team Leader of Curriculum development under the faculty of
Business and Information Technology.
13. Member and Alumina of Atlantic International University (AIU), Honolulu-USA.
2016
14. Editorial board member of American Journal of Software Engineering and
Applications, 2017-2020
15. Who is who executive professionals, 2012 ; Membership/Role: online Educational
IT support Member
16. Member of the Bangalore Android Meetsup
17. Member of Just Ask me, Online Forum for ICT Trends 2017
18. TAG (Tumba College Advisory Group), Technical Team Member Advisory 2015

19. Cisco Networking Trainer, by Cisco

20. ICDL Certified International Trainer, by ICDL Africa Ltd
21. Global eCommerce Talent Certified Trainer by Alibaba School
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VI. VISITING AND ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

1. Appointed as Doctoral Committee member at the African Center of Excellence in

Internet of Things (ACEIoT), University of Rwanda, College of Science and
Technology, 2018-2022.
2. Appointed as External Examiner for MSc Thesis at the College of Science and
Technology University of Rwanda- School of ICT.

3. Visiting as Senior Staff, HAN University, Netherland to Represent University of

Tourism Technology and Business Studies (UTB) for MoU implementations. 2017

4. Visiting as Senior Staff, Michigan University, USA to Represent University of

Tourism Technology and Business Studies (UTB) for MoU with William Davidson
Institute (DWI), 2017

5. Appointed by UTB Vice Chancellor to oversight UKACC with in collaboration with

the KYUNGDONG UNIVERSITY(KDU) president, 2018

6. Appointed as External Examiner for MSc Thesis in the School of ICT, University of
Rwanda, 2018

VII. PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES

1. Doctoral Committee member at the African Center of Excellence in Internet of

Things (ACEIoT), to monitor and evaluate the progress of the PhD researches as
External University/Industry expert for the period of 2018-2022, University of
Rwanda.
2. Senior Lecturer, School of Post Graduate Studies-Masters of Science in
Information Technology at University of Kigali
3. Dean of Faculty of Business and Information Technology at University of Tourism
Technology and Business Studies (UTB), 2015 - todate).

A. Overall coordination of the faculty

 Ensuring the Overall coordination of the faculty in accordance to the
University policies and procedures, responsible for curriculums
development and review, coordination of teaching, Learning and
Assessment, monitoring and evaluation of Lecturers, prepare strategic and
operational plans of the faculty;
 Participates in appropriate committees to develop policy and ensure that
the curriculum is supported and delivered efficiently and appropriately
 Works with various faculties, SMEs, stakeholders, trainers and other
experts in the continued development of the faculty programs.

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  Overseas the implementation of Faculty MoUs with International and sister
Universities
 Focal person for the implementation and contextualisation of Alibaba
Global eCommerce Talent program and ecommerce content development
B. E-learning management systems development and implementation of
University
 Design and Develops E- learning tools and environment including e-
learning management systems and e-learning content management
systems and web-authoring
 Develop user manuals and guidelines
 Initiates innovation and ingenuity in emerging technologies promoting e-
learning
 Supervises the e-learning implementation (infrastructure, user support and
management)

4. Senior Lecturer, University of Kigali(UoK)-Rwanda , Since 2016 todate, School

of Post-Graduate Studies for the following Modules:

i. Web Design and Usability

ii. Research Methodology for IT
iii. IT-Governance and Change Management
iv. Database Design and Development
v. Network System Security
vi. Computer programming using JAVA
vii. System Analysis and Design
viii. Data Communication and Computer Networks
ix. Multimedia and Emerging Technology
x. Project Management and Control

5. Part-time as Lecturer, University of Kigali(UoK)-Rwanda , Since 2015-2016,

"Information Technology & Architecture Faculty", Undergraduate Studies,
Computer Science and Engineering Student for the following Modules:
i. Computer Architecture
ii. Artificial Intelligence and Assembly
iii. Data Structures and Algorithms
6. Assistant Lecturer, University of Rwanda: College of Business and
Economics(CBE)-Rwanda , October 2015 – December 2015, "Business
Information Technology Department", Undergraduate Studies for the following
Modules:
i. Information Communication Technology
ii. Documentation Production II

7. Part-time as Assistant Lecturer, University of Gitwe(UoG)-Rwanda , August 2013-

November 2014, "Information Technology & Engineering Faculty", Undergraduate
Studies for the following Modules:

i. Operating System and Unix

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 ii. Software Engineering
iii. Mobile Computing with Android
iv. Theory of Automata Programming

8. Director of ICT, University of Tourism Technology and Business Studies(UTB),

2013 – 2015

1. Overall coordination of all ICT & E-learning program activities

 Prepare strategic and operational plans for the Information communications
Technology (ICT) Manage and provide oversight for the implementation of
an ICT program / Projects, systems, security strategies and disaster
recovery plan that minimizes the risk of data loss;
 Ensure development, implementation and maintenance of all policies
related to ICT services, including procurement, distribution and asset
management;
 Develop and manage the planning and budgeting for the ICT services
Department;
 Develop sourcing strategy to ensure appropriate procedures are in place to
select equipment and services vendors;
 Oversee the implementation and maintenance of technology infrastructure
in line with university, business requirements and technological
advancements
2. Network & System administration
 Oversee file management on centralized resource or on individual
workstation;
 Ensure that the network infrastructure is up and running;
 Evaluate, test, and deploy all software and hardware upgrades to the
server infrastructure (mail server, domain controller, DNS, DHCP and file
server);

9. IT Assistant Engineer, Rwanda Tourism University College(RTUC)/UTB-University,

2008-2010
10. IT Assistant, School of Finance and Banking/UR-College of Business and
Economics, 2006-2008

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VIII. POST GRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS SUPERVISED

1. NSABIMANA Evariste(2018), Effectiveness of cloud computing to the big data

management in Commercial Banks in Rwanda, Master Of Science In Information
Technology, University of Kigali
2. HABIMANA GANZA Olivier(2018), Effect Of EBM System For Increasing VAT
Collection In Rwanda, Master Of Science In Information Technology, University of
Kigali
3. HITIYAREMYE Eric(2017-2018), Road Vehicular Traffic Control Under
Technologically Connected Environment Case Of Kigali City, Master Of Science In
Information Technology, University of Kigali
4. MUKARUGIRA Chantal(2017-2018), Assessing the Use Of ICT As Tool of
Teaching & Learning In Primary Education, Master Of Science In Information
Technology, University of Kigali
5. TWAHIRWA Eric(2017-2018) ,The Use Of ICT In Small And Medium Enterprises
In Rwanda: The Case Of SMEs In Three Districts of Kigali City, Master Of
Science In Information Technology, University of Kigali
6. NAHAYO Dismas (2017-2018), Assessing The Effectiveness
Of Business Automation Of Micro-Financial Institutions, Master Of Science In
Information Technology, University of Kigali
7. HABUMUGISHA Olivier(2017-2018), Assessment of Mobile Phone Usage In
Gender Based Violence Prevention By Rwanda National Police: The Case of
ISANGE One Stop Center, Master Of Science In Information Technology,
University of Kigali
8. MUSONI Alliance (2016-2018), The Relevance of cloud technology adoption for
SMES(small and medium enterprises) in Rwanda, Master Of Science In
Information Technology, University of Kigali
9. NSENGIMANA Odon(2016-2018), Cloud technology and opportunity spotting in
Rwanda, Master Of Science In Information Technology, University of Kigali
10. MUPENZI Clement (2016-2018), effective use of E-learning in Higher learning
institutions (HLI) in Rwanda -Case of Mount Kenya University, Master Of Science
In Information Technology, University of Kigali
11. TUYIZERE Vital (2016-2018), Effects of big data analytic on organisations value
creation-BPR Rwanda, Master Of Science In Information Technology, University of
Kigali
12. BIZIMANA Théoneste (2016), Cloud Computing An Avenue For Enhancing
E-Government System In Rwanda, Master Of Science In Information Technology,
University of Kigali
13. SUBIKA Peter (2016), The Potential and challenge of big data management-ATM
visa card users in Rwanda, Master Of Science In Information Technology,
University of Kigali
14. MBONIGABA Jean Claude (2017-2018), The role of adaptive technology on
promoting participation of visually impaired citizens in reaching Rwanda’s ICT
based economy.
15. KANOBANA Abdou (2017-2018), Assessment of contribution of business
intelligence to the risk detection and management in local Government

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IX. PUBLICATIONS

 BOOKS AND MONOGRAPHS

o Data Structures and Algorithms Student Version, Edition Universitaire

Européenne, 2018, ISBN 978-620-2-28796-8
https://www.editions-ue.com/catalog/details//store/fr/book/978-620-2-
28796-8/data-structures-and-algorithms

o Data Structures and Algorithms using C Kindle Version, “Just-in-time-

erudition, learning by case in point and learning by doing and
demonstrating.”Amazon-eBooks, 2018, ISBN 9781981053759
https://www.amazon.com.au/Data-Structures-Algorithms-Baptiste-
Mbanzabugabo/dp/6202287969

 ACADEMIC RESEARCH PAPERS

1. Convolution neural network to uncover bank’s hidden patterns and

unknown correlation
http://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-0219/ijsrp-v915323.pdf
International Journal of Scientific and Research Publication (IJSRP), ISSN
2250-3153; DOI is: 10.29322

2. Cloud Computing: An Avenue for Enhancing E-Government System

http://www.ijcstjournal.org/volume-6/issue-3/IJCST-V6I3P32.pdf
3. From Traditional To Technology Based Education In Primary Schools
http://www.noveltyjournals.com/journal/IJNREL/Issue-3-May-2018-June-2018/0

4. Impact of Intelligent Road Traffic Control In A Technologically Connected

Vehicle Environment
http://ijcstjournal.org/Vol6Issue3No1.html
http://www.ijcstjournal.org/volume-6/issue-3/IJCST-V6I3P33.pdf

5. Assessing The Effectiveness Of Business Automation In Micro-Finance

Institutions: Customers Perspective,
International Journal of Information Engineering and Applications
recommended by American Association for Science and Technology
http://www.aascit.org/journal/information

6. Big Data Analytics Using Computer Hybrid Algorithms To Uncover Bank’s

Hidden Patterns and Unknown Correlation for Customer Preferences
Enhancing Business
5th International Conference on Management, Communication and
Technology-Ghana, 2017; published by
http://www.ijcstjournal.org/volume-9/issue-5/IJCST-V9I80P17.pdf
7. Survey of Computing and Future Trends: What is next in Computing?
International journal of computer science trends and technology 4 (2),
2016
http://www.ijcstjournal.org/volume-4/issue-2/IJCST-V4I2P4.pdf
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 8. Cloud Computing as a Suitable Alternative to the Traditional On-Premise
ERP and Massive Data Storage
International Journal of ICT and Management 4 (2), 2016
http://www.ijictm.org/admin/html/mail/attach/2017-01-11-14-18-06.pdf

9. Building Peace in Post-Conflict and Post-Genocide Societies

http://2017peaceconference.org/

10. Privacy and security issues: why privacy matter yet nothing to hide,
Atlantic International University- Mundi Magazine, 2015

11. Cutting-edge programming languages worth learning in education,

Atlantic International University- Mundi Magazine, 2015

12. Distributed technology: the potential for increased computational speed,

Atlantic International University- Mundi Magazine, 2014

X. CONSULTANCY

1. Member of Development Team for ICT4COM Strategy, Rwanda, 2018-2019

2. Developed Master program of Science in E-business and Digital Innovation,
Diploma Program in Information Technology for University of Tourism Technology
and Business Studies.
3. IT Advisor Engineer(2007-2009) at Eden Computer Services, 2007-2010

4. IT Private Consultant Engineer (2009,2012) of National Olympic and Sport

Committee Amahoro Stadium

5. Joint Venture Consultancy with M-Services Ltd(2016) to Train WASAC ICT Staff in
R12.x Oracle Applications

6. Joint Consultancy with Riddhi Tech - and Anspro Technologies (2017), Bangalore
on the development of Integrated University Management and planning System of
Bowie College, Gandhinagar.

7. Training and Computerization of Sage Accounting and Business

Management Software for Finance Department service of Rwanda Union of the
Blind, 2016-2017

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XI. HONOURS AND PRIZES

1. Presenter and participant award in World Peace Conference 2017, Michigan-USA

2. Presenter and participant award in International of ICT and Innovation Conference

2016, Accra, Ghana

3. Best Research Project Presenter (Master of Computer Applications). AMC College

affiliated to Bangalore University, India 2013

XII. IT PROFESSIONAL SKILLS SET PACKAGES

 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND SCRIPTING LANGUAGES

 C, C++, COBOL, JCL, APL, C#, J#, VB C++/Script, Python, Ruby, Perl,
LISP, UML, Basic with Delphi and Dark Basic.
 Java Programming using JDK7.0, J2EE/Eclipse, [JSP, Swing, Servlets,
Socket, RMI, JDBC, JMS, JNDI], STRUTS 1.3, SPRING 1.2, HIBERNATE
Frameworks
 .NET Programming (Microsoft Visual 2008/ .Net Framework 3.5 , C#.Net
,AJAX) and an Basic programming with Python
 PHP/MySQL with Pizza and Yii Framework
 Android 4.2 Jelly Bean , Android developer Tool (ADT) with Eclipse for
Mobile application development

 DATABASES AND MAIN FRAME TECHNOLOGY

 Microsoft office Access 2007, Microsoft SQL Server

2000/2005/2008/2008R2,2014, MySQL, Oracle 9i, 11G, MySQL5.5 ,
Postgres, VSAM, DB2&CICS,and TSO/ISPF Utilities, R12.x Oracle
Applications System Administrator Fundamentals

 COMPUTER HARDWARE

 Troubleshooting and maintenance, computer hardware and its

accessories’ problems
 Assembling and computer maintenance (PCs and Laptops).

 COMPUTER NETWORKING

 LANs & VLAN and Switching Protocols, configuration, maintenance and

cabling.
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  Configuring Cisco™ Routers and Switches, D-Link Switches, Linksys and
Gateway Routers
 Wireless Configuring Network and Security, Service Router Operating
System (SR OS) and IOS
 Network Administration and Intranet & Extranet implementation on the
Local area.
 Microsoft Exchange Server 2000/2003 (Setup and Configuration)

 WEB DESIGN/WEB DEVELOPMENT

 Internet Information Services (IIS) setup and configuration

 Coding with DHTML, CSS, XML, Pearl, PHP, Adobe Dreamweaver CS3,
ASP.NET
 Developing Dynamic web pages with Smarty, PHP 5/MySQL, Kohana
(HMVC PHP5 Framework), WordPress, Joomla and TYPO3 Web Content
Management System.

 GRAPHICS DESIGN TOOLS AND ANIMATION

 Adobe Photoshop CS3/5, Adobe Image ready, Adobe Illustrator CS3/5,

Macromedia Flash MX & Adobe Flash CS3/5 Professional.

 OPERATING SYSTEMS
 Microsoft Windows 9x/ME/2000/2000 / NT/XP/2003/ Server/
2003/2008/2011 Servers, Vista, Windows 7,8,10, Unix and Linux-
Installation/Settings/Administration, Z/OS, Mac for Apple Products and
Android

 OFFICE AND DESKTOP APPLICATIONS

 Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Vision, Publisher, Outlook, Nero
Express, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Project Management
2003/2007/2010/2013, Office 365

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XIII. OTHERS SKILL SETS

 Transferable Skills

 Ability to learn very quickly

 Initiative, Reliability and Creativity

 Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

 Managerial Capacity

 Prioritizing important tasks and making effective decisions

 Organizational skills and time management
 Ability and flexibility to work effectively and calmly under frequent interruptions.
 Results oriented

XIII. LANGUAGES

English: Writing (Good), Reading (Good), Speaking (Good)

French: Writing (Good), Reading (Good), Speaking (Good)

Kinyarwanda: Writing (Good), Reading (Good), Speaking (Good)

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1. Dr. KABERA Callixte, Ph.D
Vice Chancellor of University of Tourism Technology and Business Studies (UTB)
Mobile : +250788306692. Kigali, Rwanda.
E-mail: kabera_callixte@yahoo.com, vc@utb.ac.rw
2. Prof Dr.MURTHY S. Kopparthi, Ph.D
Deputy Vice Chancellor in Charge of Research and Consultancy, University of
Kigali (UoK)
Mobile: +25088737424
E-mail: drkopparthism@gmail.com / mkopparthi@uok.ac.rw
3. Dr. Damien Hanyurwimfura, Ph.D

Head of PhD studies and Research in ACEIoT

College of Science and Technology, University of Rwanda
Mobile: +250787394447

E-mail: hadamfr@gmail.com

4. Hon Dr. MBONIMANA Gamariel , Ph.D

The former Associate Dean, School of Post Graduate Studies at University of
Kigali, Rwanda
Mobile: +250788872060. Kigali, Rwanda.
E-mail: gamariel9@gmail.com

5. Prof Dr.TOMBOLA M. Gustave, Ph.D

Deputy Vice Chancellor in Charge of Academics, University of Tourism
Technology and Business Studies (UTB)
Mobile : +250788306203. Kigali, Rwanda.
E-mail: dvca@utb.ac.rw
6. Prof Dr. Pierre A. Bultez, Ph.D
Executive Vice President of Belgian Bankers Academy
Mobile : +32489233282, Brussels-Belgium.
E-mail: pierre.bultez@trainsail.com
I hereby declare that the above mentioned details are true to the best of my
knowledge. Date: December, 2019
Dr. MBANZABUGABO Jean Baptiste, Ph.D

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