Kato Samuel Namuene (PhD) Lecturer of Forest Engineering & Technology
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I am a University Lecturer, Database Developer, Web Developer, Data Scientist, IT Expert, Forest Informatics expert, highly skilled in statistics, web development, database development, data science, computational Forestry, climate finance, climate change and governance, ready to travel at any time. I have a PhD in Botany (Forest Informatics) from the University of Buea, 3 certifications in Climate Finance, Climate Change and Governance from Transparency International, 10 certifications in Statistical Analysis/Data Science with R Statistics from DataCamp, 4 certifications in web development from FreeCodeCamp, 3 certifications in Relational Database from Stanford University Online and International Computer Driving License (ICDL).

Subjects

  • Software Development Beginner-Intermediate

  • Forestry Bachelors/Undergraduate-Doctorate/PhD

  • Web Design and Development Beginner-Intermediate

  • SQL and Data warehousing Beginner-Expert

  • Forest Informatics Bachelors/Undergraduate-Doctorate/PhD

Experience

  • Resource person of Advanced Level Wood Processing – Mechanical Transformation of Logs (Nov, 2022–Nov, 2022) at Cameroon GCE Board Syllabus Development for Technical and Vocational Educational Examination (TVEE)
    Resource person of Advanced Level Wood Processing – Mechanical Transformation of Logs, to develop a syllabus and scheme of work which students will adopt from the class of Form 3
  • Web developer (Aug, 2021–Oct, 2021) at Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon Country Project Office (CCPO)
    Developed the MoneyTrees donors-recipient website: available at: www.moneytrees.cm
  • Head of Service for Admissions and Records, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine (Jul, 2021–Present) at University of Buea, Cameroon
    I enter marks in the Students Records database to manage continuous assessments and exam marks for results production.
  • Expert Speaker (Mar, 2021–Present) at WWF Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
    Expert speaker on the topics:
    1. Innovations in Technology for Conservation of Biodiversity and
    2. ICT as a driver of transformation for a Green Economy
  • Expert Speaker (Mar, 2021–Present) at WWF Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
    Expert speaker on the topics:
    1. Innovations in Technology for Conservation of Biodiversity and
    2. ICT as a driver of transformation for a Green Economy
  • Software developer (Feb, 2018–Nov, 2018) at Mount Cameroon National Park, Buea
    - Developed the Mount Cameroon National Park website
    - Developed a park management software for Mount Cameroon National Park
  • Lecturer (Sep, 2017–Present) at University of Buea, Cameroon
    Senior Lecturer of Forest Engineering and Technology. I teach forestry and statistics from undergraduate to PhD.
  • Computer Science trainer (Sep, 2016–Present) at Intensive Vocational Training Centre (IVTC) Buea
    - Trained National Employment Fund and University of Buea interns to create models in biological sciences using computers
    - Taught Microsoft Windows, DOS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher, Computer Maintenance and networking
    - In charge of computer lab
    - Member of Board of Directors, Chief of exams, Chief Jury, Jury Member of National Diploma Exams and also supervised students.
  • Researcher (Feb, 2010–Mar, 2013) at Institute of Agriculture Research for Development (IRAD), Cameroon, at CEREPAH La Dibamba
    - Worked on the improvement of Palm species (Elias guineensis Jacq.) to produce better yield disease resistant hybrids, as part of the IADM project goals
    - In charge of IRAD-Indonesia Palm Oil Board (IPOB) and IRAD-CDC relations with IRAD La Dibamba
  • Capacity Building Trainer (Oct, 2007–Present) at Programme for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (PSMNR) Buea Cameroon
    - Trained Infrastructure staff to create architectural models
    - Trained GIS/MIS staff to create GIS database packages to integrate with GIS and mapping software
    - Trained communication officer to create YouTube channel and integrate it in PSMNR website
    - Trained Korup Rainforest Conservation Society (KRCS) and Knowledge Management staffs in electronic file management, Internet, MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
  • Computer Science Trainer (Aug, 2007–Sep, 2007) at Pan African Institute for Development-West Africa (PAIDWA)
    - Hired by PAID-WA as part of team to train SONARA staff. I taught Microsoft Outlook
  • IT Consultant at PSMNR and Mount Cameroon, Korup, Takamanda, Bakossi and Banyang Mbo national Parks (Oct, 2006–Present) at Programme for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (PSMNR) Buea
    - Developed the PSMNR Logging traceability software to manage timber exploitation in the South West Region
    - In charge of developing database objects and maintenance of the GIS database software in the GIS/MIS unit
    - Regularly verify and update Anti-Virus software, and general maintenance/troubleshooting of IT equipment
    - Web Master, in charge of the PSMNR and Mount Cameroon National Park websites
  • IT Consultant of the NEWTEC Radio Program (Feb, 2005–Sep, 2011) at CRTV Mount Cameroon FM Buea
    - Updated the Cameroonian public on new developments in Information Technology and answering questions from listeners
  • Graduate Teaching assistant / Examiner / Holiday Job (Sep, 2004–Sep, 2005) at University of BueaGraduate Teaching assistant / Examiner / Holiday Job
    - Was graduate teaching assistant, lecturing practical and tutorials under the supervision of the course instructor
    - Was part of IVTC team hired to set, mark and interview secretariat job applicants
    - Worked in the library to manage books
  • Database Developer (May, 2004–Aug, 2004) at Globalstar Rubber and Tyre Restoration, Douala
    - Developed Globalstar website
    - Developed the Globalstart tyre management software
  • Database developer/Teacher (Feb, 2004–Apr, 2004) at IT Centre PCC, Synod Office Buea
    - Developed the Students, Inventory Control and Invoices database management software packages
    - Taught Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Windows
  • Science Trainer/ Computer Science Trainer / Administrator (Sep, 2001–Oct, 2003) at Cameroon Higher Institute of Computer Studies (CHICS) Buea
    - Taught Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher
    - Discipline Master, Librarian and also supervised students

Education

  • Databases: Modelling and Theory (Oct, 2022–Nov, 2022) from Stanford University Online
  • Advanced Topics in SQL (Sep, 2022–Oct, 2022) from Stanford University Online
  • Databases: Relational Databases and SQL (Aug, 2022–Sep, 2022) from Stanford University Online
  • Responsive Web Design Certificate (Mar, 2022–Apr, 2022) from FreeCodeCamp
  • JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures (Feb, 2022–Mar, 2022) from FreeCodeCamp
  • Data Visualization (Jan, 2022–Feb, 2022) from FreeCodeCamp
  • Importing and Cleaning Data with R (Mar, 2017–Jul, 2017) from DataCamp USA
  • Data Analyst with R (Mar, 2017–Jul, 2017) from DataCamp USA
  • Data Scientist with R (Mar, 2017–Jul, 2017) from DataCamp USA
  • R Programmer (Mar, 2017–Jul, 2017) from DataCamp USA
  • Intermediate R (Mar, 2017–Jul, 2017) from DataCamp USA
  • R Programming (Mar, 2017–Jul, 2017) from DataCamp USA
  • Data Manipulation with R (Mar, 2017–Jul, 2017) from DataCamp USA
  • Machine Learning with R (Verification (Mar, 2017–Jul, 2017) from DataCamp USA
  • Statistics Fundamentals with R (Verification (Mar, 2017–Jul, 2017) from DataCamp USA
  • Data Visualization with R (Mar, 2017–Jul, 2017) from DataCamp USA
  • Introduction to Climate Finance Governance (Jul, 2016–Aug, 2016) from Transparency International/UN REDD+
  • Climate Finance Corruption and Solutions (Jun, 2016–Jul, 2016) from Transparency International/UN REDD+
  • Building Integrity in REDD+ (Apr, 2016–May, 2016) from Transparency International/UN REDD+
  • PhD in Botany (Forest informatics) (Oct, 2009–Nov, 2016) from University of Buea, Cameroon–scored 3.74/4
  • Master of Science in Botany (Forestry) (Mar, 2003–Oct, 2006) from University of Buea, Cameroon–scored 2.02/4
  • Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology (Sep, 2001–now) from The University of Dschang(Cameroon)–scored 13.04/20

Fee details

    XAF500,000–2,000,000/month (US$812.78–3251.13/month)

    - I charge 500,000 XAF per month for short courses of about 2 hours a day, 4 days a week
    - I charge 1,000,000 XAF to 2,000,000 per month for long courses of more than 2 hours per day and more than 4 days a week

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