Sreekumar Narayanan
Assistant Professor
Gaborone
Summary
SENIOR ACADEMICIAN Career Objective After developing a strong analytical mind with managerial skills for solving the unstructured problems and streamlining the activities, awaiting to participate in a more challenging environment, encourage new ideas and focus on new projects in a multi-disciplinary group. Profile Summary An experienced, enthusiastic, and focused academician with 23 plus years of comprehensive experience in Computer Science/ Software teaching and Education industry. Currently spearheading efforts with Botho University, Botswana as Asst. Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Technology.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Botho University
07.2019 - Current
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
- Organized workshops for students to build essential skills in programming languages, software tools, and emerging technologies.
- Published research findings in top-tier journals and presented at national conferences, contributing to the advancement of computer science knowledge.
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to students.
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Evaluated student performance through exams and assignments, providing constructive feedback to foster continuous improvement.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Established productive relationships with fellow faculty members by sharing resources, collaborating on joint projects, and providing peer support.
- Initiated collaborations with local tech companies for guest lectures and internship opportunities for students, strengthening ties between academia and industry.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations or assigned work to others.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students, providing guidance on research projects and career development opportunities.
- Enhanced student understanding of computer science concepts by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lectures.
- Introduced new teaching methodologies, such as flipped classrooms and project-based learning, enhancing student comprehension of complex topics.
- Served on department committees to improve curriculum design, faculty recruitment, and program accreditation processes.
- Advised students on their capstone projects, ensuring successful completion and showcasing their skills to potential employers.
- Advised students on matters regarding academic performance and careers in computer science.
- Contributed to the creation of an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse learning needs through differentiated instruction strategies.
- Continuously updated course content to reflect current trends and advancements in computer science, ensuring relevance for students entering the workforce.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Promoted open communication within the classroom by cultivating a respectful and inclusive atmosphere that encouraged student participation.
- Utilized active learning techniques such as group work, peer review, and problem-solving exercises to encourage critical thinking among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary courses that exposed students to the intersection of computer science with other disciplines.
- Coordinated classroom lectures with laboratory assignments.
Assistant Professor
Span
7 2019 - 12.2022
- TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) 2020
- This program enables Batswana youth to acquire skills for survival and self-employment
- The ministry of education had shifted focus to technical and vocational education and training as a capacitating strategy that could give students skills that were needed for growing economy in line with the national human resource development strategy (NHRDS)
- Recently completed Education and Training Sector Strategic Plan (ETSSP 2015-2020) underscored the relevance, to economic diversification, avenues for job creation, solutions to poverty alleviation and ultimately an answer to the beneficiation of the country’s minerals and other products endowed with to drive the economy forward
- Under TVET 2020, Programs developed for FOC are:
- Certificate in computer graphics and animation
- Certificate in Web Designing
- The above two programs are developed by keeping in mind about Module Descriptor, Milestone, SLM Slides etc
- Self-Study Document (SSD)
- Actively worked with the FOC department to prepare self-study document
- This document is used to acquire accreditation from Botswana Quality Association
- This document speaks about the programme structure, infrastructure, Hardware, Software, Student support, Staff resources etc to run a particular programme
- Curriculum Development Team (CDT)
- Core member of CDT
- Developed curriculum for distance learning programme offered by Botho University
- Developed Self Learning Material for modules Web Content Development (WCD), 3Dimensional Design (3DD)
- Self-Learning Materials includes Slides and Video Presentation.
Fellow
06.2018 - 06.2019
HOD
Botho University
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Science, Research and Consultancy
- Key Accountabilities
- Work to achieve the vision and mission of the University by developing and implementing appropriate strategies, policies and procedures
- Implement and build on the Quality Policy and Quality Management System of the institution
- Build and maintain positive and effective working relationships with colleagues across the University at all centres, partner institutions (e.g
- University partners), internal stakeholders (e.g
- Students, SRC) and external stakeholders (e.g
- Regulators)
- Should have a good understanding of the core curricula covered in the Faculty and keep himself/herself regularly updated with the latest developments in the national and international markets to provide relevant support to the students in this area
- Work with all colleagues to provide a conducive working and learning environment for all staff and students
- Take necessary steps to build and maintain positive morale and a spirit of learning and togetherness amongst staff
- Operational Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide effective leadership and strategic management of staff in all functions and activities related to this Department
- Overall responsibility for the administration, development and quality assurance of the programmes or group of modules in this Department across the institution including all branch centres Ensure that all procedures and norms as required by Botho University and partner organisations (where applicable) are followed
- Coordinate the development of and quality assure assessments, learning plans, and teaching support materials for all modules ensuring consistency and quality that promotes effective student learning through the programme
- Monitor and develop the programmes in the Department in coordination with the respective module leaders by identifying strengths and areas needing improvement
- Ensure that all procedures and norms as required by Botho University and any stakeholders including partner organisations are followed
- Propose reviews to the programme and its assessment strategy as required in the Faculty Curriculum Committee
- Coordinate the quality assurance of programme or module delivery and management together with the respective Module leaders and Team Leaders in the Department
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure that the Institution and the facilities allocated for the delivery of the programme modules have the resources (such as library books, student course material, hardware and software) necessary for running the modules
- Conduct regular minuted Programme Meetings with the module leaders and team leaders to ensure the quality and consistency of delivery across the institution
- Perform the duties of a lecturer for a limited number of batches as allocated by the Dean Manage Human Resources for the Department
- Work with the Dean to ensure that there is adequate human resources for delivery of the programme modules and manage the lecturers who are allocated to teach the programme
- Monitor and manage staff performance who are involved in the Department
- Promote and maintain high standards of work ethic and performance amongst staff
- Ensure that staff who teach in the programmes within the Department are appropriately qualified and knowledgeable and that they deliver the programme to highest quality
- Conduct regular staff development activities to build the technical and soft skills of teachers in the Department
- Promote research and staff development
- Work with the Office of Research and Quality Management and the Human Resources department to develop the knowledge and skills of staff through training, further education, and research
- Work with the Office of Research and Quality Management to source research funding and promote a culture of relevant and ethical research and innovation within the faculty
- Manage students
- Handle student queries and complaints about the programme and its delivery, involving senior members of the faculty and other departments as required
- Create and maintain effective communication with students to be aware of and manage student grievances and feedback, and to ensure that students are aware of major institutional developments, policies and procedures that concern their immediate study
- Build a culture of learning and discipline amongst the students of the faculty
- Ensure effective community engagement
- Recognise the role that the institution plays in the community and work to integrate community service into the learning, teaching, assessment, and research activities of the Department
- Work with industry and academia to provide valuable inputs to build the quality and relevance of the Department’s programmes/modules
- Regularly report to the Dean on the performance of, developments in and activities of the Department, its staff and its students
- Any other roles and responsibilities that may be allocated by the Dean or Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) from time to time.
Module Leader
WCD & 3D Design
06.2013 - 05.2016
- Work to achieve the vision and mission of the College
- Implement and build on the Quality Policy and Quality Management System of the institution
- Build and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all colleagues across the institution at all centres
- Work with colleagues to provide a conducive working and learning environment for staff and students
- Build and maintain positive morale and a spirit of learning and togetherness amongst staff
- Overall responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of one or more modules across the institution including all branch centres
- Develop assessments, learning plans, and teaching support materials to ensure that the delivery of the module helps students achieve the desired learning outcomes of the module
- Study, approve and monitor lecturers’ individual plans for internal assessment in their batches
- Use standardised methods (e.g
- Tests, interviews) to evaluate lecturers to determine competency in delivering the given module
- Conduct regular staff development activities to build the technical and teaching skill of those teaching module and others who may potentially teach the module in future
- Perform the duties of a lecturers for a limited number of batches
- Quality assures module delivery and data management using various methods including but not limited to student and staff feedback, classroom audits and batch file audits
- Conduct research into the subject area of the module to ensure that the content is current and relevant
- Propose reviews to the module and its assessment strategy as required to the Manager and Dean for consideration in the Faculty Curriculum Committee
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure that the institution and the facilities allocated for the delivery of the given module have the resources (such as library books, student course material, hardware, and software) necessary for delivering the module
- Assist the HoD and Dean in managing the lecturers who are allocated to teach the given module
- Conduct regular Module Meetings with the lecturers teaching the module to ensure the quality and consistency of delivery across the institution
- Handle student queries and complaints about the module and its delivery, involving senior members of the faculty and other departments as required
- Any other roles and responsibilities that may be allocated by the Dean or HoD from time to time.
IT Lecturer
Teeside University
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Acted as project supervisor for Teeside University student
- Responsibilities include selecting the title of the project, guiding students to complete project on time, Review meeting held 3 times with students in a semester to correct and guide their project
- 5 of my student’s projects are selected for best student’s project award conducted by industry people in and around Botswana.
IT Lecturer
Botho University
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Ensuring classroom delivery as per Botho University norms and standards
- Proper maintenance of records concerning the students and batches being taught
- Needs to be prepared well ahead of the class for the subject being taught
- Evaluate students for their appraisals as per the assigned schedule and standards
- Should focus on constant up gradation of subjects delivered at Botho
- Being a first point of contact for students for course-related and study-related advice and support, facilitating study groups where appropriate
- Assisting students when required keeping their progress in focus; ensuring that students are given correct guidance in terms of career, attendance and discipline
- Maintaining discipline in terms of punctuality, attendance, dress code, general behavior with peers and management
- Should clear the Faculty Competency Tests of the modules taught at Botho
- Taking part in staff development activities to maintain and enhance professional experience and commitment to personal development
- Perform any other task required as per the team leaders or management.
Lecturer
The Open University, Botho College
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Lecturing Software Engineering with Oops to class size of 30 students for 3 batches
- Coordinating with students to get best output academically
- Assisted students in Software Engineering projects for The Open University Size 30 Student
- Coordinator for Link’z Program-me Sep 2011 and 2013
- (Intercollegiate Technical Symposium)
Asst. Professor
SNR Sons College
07.2000 - 06.2011
Education
Ph. D - Computer Science
Bharathiar University
M. Phil - Computer Science
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
MCA - undefined
Bharathiar University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 04.2001 - 04.1996
Skills
Teaching Student Management Dynamic
Classroom organisation Communicating with pupils Target driven
Assessing students Strong persuasion skills Energetic & Self motivated
Leadership roles Mentoring skills Making learning fun
Subject specialism Excellent interpersonal skills Capacity for innovation
Report writing Tactful & articulate Long term vision
Classroom discipline Time management Inspiring student
Accomplishments
- Conference Panel Member
- College Function Coordinator
- Disciplinary Committee Member
- Panel of judge for approving papers in technical conference held in Department of Computer Science
- Deputy Warden for Hostel
- Handled various subjects for MCA, MSc., BSc Computer Science, MBA, BCA, and BCom C.A
- The subjects handled in theory and practical are as follows:
- Internet & E-Security
- Unified Modeling Language
- Introduction to Compiler Design
- Network Administration and Management
- Relational Database Management
- Object Oriented Analysis and Design
- Structured System Analysis and Design
- Artificial Intelligence
- Language papers like COBOL, C, C++, Java., Dot net
- Other Responsibilities
- Center of Excellence: Team Member of Botho Universities Center of Excellence
- PhD Curriculum Design: Active member of designing PhD curriculum in Botho University
- BUIRC: Served as resource person and reviewer for Botho University International Research Conference 2013, 2014, 2015,2016,2017,2020 and 2021
- Completed a course on IBM Mainframes and executed one project related to Insurance using Vsam, Jcl and File Aid
- Prepared Syllabus of MSc
- Computer Science undergone at Bharathiar Univeristy
- Worked as Coordinator for Anna University tie up program at SNR Sons College, the program consists of various IT courses
- Given additional responsibility as a Placement Officer
- During my tenure as placement officer, many students were placed in organizations such as Polaris, Satyam, and Wipro etc
- In charge and Editor for college magazine
- Participated in one day “International seminar in Computational Intelligence“ held at Bharathiar University on 30th December 2008
- Attended a UGC sponsored two day seminar on“Current Trends in Software “at SNR Sons College
- Attended a UGC sponsored one day seminar on “Research Methodologies” at SNR Sons College.
Affiliations
International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology.
(IACSIT) Member NO.：80336892
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Botho University
07.2019 - Current
Fellow
06.2018 - 06.2019
HOD
Botho University
06.2016 - 05.2018
Module Leader
WCD & 3D Design
06.2013 - 05.2016
IT Lecturer
Teeside University
01.2013 - 12.2015
IT Lecturer
Botho University
01.2013 - 06.2013
Lecturer
The Open University, Botho College
06.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Bharathiar University,
04.2001 - 04.1996
Asst. Professor
SNR Sons College
07.2000 - 06.2011
Assistant Professor
Span
7 2019 - 12.2022
Ph. D - Computer Science
Bharathiar University
M. Phil - Computer Science
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
MCA - undefined
Bharathiar University