S.M. Alejandro, Page | 1 Curriculum Vitae SHERWIN M. ALEJANDRO Al-Khoud, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Mobile Number: +968-920-41807 Email Address: awin_sher@yahoo.com ACADEMIC PROFILE • Ability to develop goals and objectives and implement strategies through lesson planning and teaching experience • Proficient in English languages as a medium of instruction in the class • Proven skills in using educational technology in the classroom as tool for teaching like E-Learning using Moodle, Video Tools, Office Presentation Tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Network and Internet Tools, Email. • Highly experience in teaching through academic teaching and administrative experience and educational qualifications. • Good skills in classroom management and faculty development. EDUCATION • M.S., Information Technology, Saint Paul University. Philippines, 2003 • B.S., Information Technology major in Computer Science, Saint Paul University, Philippines, 1999 ACADEMIC /TEACHING EXPERIENCE • Lecturer, Computer Science Department, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, 2010 to Present • Technical Instructor, Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Manpower-Salalah College of Technology, Sultanate of Oman, 2008-2010 • Foundation Program IT Course Coordinator and ICDL Administrator, Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Manpower-Salalah College of Technology, Sultanate of Oman, 2009-2010 • Instructor, College of Computer Science, Angeles University Foundation, Republic of the Philippines, 2006-2008 • Head of IT Trainings, Trainer and Support, Yi Ecomodern Solutions, Sdn. Bhd., Negara Brunei Darussalam, 2005-2006 • Associate Dean and Lecturer, IT Education Department, University of the Immaculate Conception, Republic of the Philippines, 2002-2005 • Assistant Dean, M.S. in Information Technology and Information Management Programs (Graduate School), University of the Immaculate Conception, Republic of the Philippines, 2002-2005 • Instructor and Computer Science Department Coordinator, AMA Computer University-Republic of the Philippines, 1999-2002 • Data Operator, CMSRAM Computer Services, Republic of the Philippines, 1999-2002 • Membership Supervisor, Meganet Philippines, Inc., Republic of the Philippines, 1999 JOB DESCRIPTION • Designed and implemented learning objectives and activities to meet student's outcomes. • Delivered a high quality learning experience to learners which were met with consistently positive feedback. • Taught IT subjects and directly responsible in facilitating, managing, monitoring, and evaluating teaching-learning activities. • Prepared and updated course syllabus for the department. • Produced and utilized instructional materials. • Generated new knowledge through research and developed the student's research capabilities. • Participated community extension services. • Created learning modules in the development of student learners. COURSES TAUGHT • Undergraduate Computer Fundamentals, Windows Operating Systems, File Management and Operations, Office Applications(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Access, Publisher), Web Development using MS FrontPage, Web Expressions, HTML, CSS, Clouding Computing, Management Information Systems, ECommerce/E-Business, Systems Analysis and Design, Programming Languages(Java, C/C++, Visual Basic, FoxPro, Python, .NET), Final Year Project and Thesis Writing, Project Management, Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Methods of IT Research, Internet Technologies S.M. Alejandro, Page | 2 • Graduate Advanced Systems Analysis and Design, Final Year Project, Database Management using ERD and UML, ECommerce, Advanced Management Information System, Programming Languages, Internet Technologies CERTIFICATIONS • Certified Internet and Core Computing Skills (IC3), CERTIPORT United States of America, 2009 • Certified Instructor, Internet and Core Computing Skills (IC3), CERTIPORT United States of America, 2009 • Certified, International Computer Driving License (ICDL) , European Computer Driving License(ECDL), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2009 • Certified Data Encoder, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Republic of the Philippines, 2001 • Passed, Civil Service Sub-Professional Examination, Civil Service Commission, Republic of the Philippines, 2001 • Records of Achievements, Diploma in Computer Studies, National Computing Center, United Kingdom, 2000 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Member, Computing at School (CAS) Working Group, United Kingdom, 2010 – Present • Member, Multimedia for Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching, Californian State University, United States of America, 2010-Present • Technical Panel, Quality Assurance Team for Information Technology Education in the Philippines Region 12, Commission on Higher Education, 2002-2005 • Member, Council of Deans of IT Educators in the Region 12, Republic of the Philippines, 2002-2005 • Officer and Member, Philippine Computer Society, Republic of the Philippines, 2000-2008 • Officer Member, Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators, Republic of the Philippines, 2000-2010 • Member, Computing Society of the Philippines, 2002-2010 • Member, Computer Science Teachers Association, United States of America, 2000-Present • Member, Council of Deans of IT Education in Region 2, Republic of the Philippines, 2000-2002 • Member, Association of Computing Machinery, United States of America, 2000-Present • Member, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education/Society for Information Technology and Teachers Education, Waynesville, NC 28786, United States of America, 2010-Present PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Conferences Attended • "Free Open and Source Software Conference", Information Technology Authority and Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, 2013 • "International Information Systems Conference", Sultan Qaboos University, College of Commerce and Economics, Sultanate of Oman, 2011 • "Explore I.T. Fusion: Fostering Unity and Sharing Information for an Outstanding Nation", Clamshell 2, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines, 2008 • "Regional Student Assembly on IT Education", San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines, 2007 • "International Seminar and Workshop Leadership and Knowledge Management", Angeles University Foundation, Philippines, 2007 • "Philippine Summit on the Information Society (PSIS)", Commission on Information and Communications Technology Medco, Bajada, Davao City, Philippines, 2005 • "7th Philippine Society of I.T. Educators National Convention-ICT Education: Equipping Graduates to Survive", Dynasty Court Hotel, Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines, 2005 • "Public Hearing on Addendum to the IT Graduate Policies and Orientation on the Draft of IT Curriculum Syllabus", Technical Panel on IT Education for Higher Education, Dynasty hotel, Philippines, 2005 • "National Conference of I.T. Educators 2004", University of Cordilleras, Baguio City, Philippines, 2004 • "Philippine Society of I.T. Educators 6th National Convention – “ IT Educators’ Challenge: Building an IT-Enabled Nation”, Philippine Society of IT Educators (PSITE) Foundation Inc., Traders Hotel Manila, Philippines, 2004 • "2nd Mindanao Conference on IT Education", Philippine Society for IT Education and Council of Deans for IT Education, Davao City, Philippines, 2004 • "2nd Computing Society of the Philippines, Visayas-Mindanao Research Conference", Computing Society of the Philippines, Iligan City, Philippines, 2004 • "4th Philippine Computing Science Congress", Computing Society of the Philippines, University of the Philippines, Laguna, Philippines, 2004 • "First Mindanao Conference in Information Technology Education", Philippine Society of IT Education, University of the Immaculate Conception, Philippines, 2003 S.M. Alejandro, Page | 3 • • • • • • • "1st Computing Society of the Philippines, Visayas-Mindanao Research Conference", Computing Society of the Philippines, Iligan City, Philippines, 2003 "Educators Forum", The Center for Educational Measurement, Inc., Asian Institute of Management, Makati City, Philippines, 2002 "Consumer Education and Information", AMA Education System, Philippines, 2002 "Regional E-Link: Development of a Client Server Application using VB and SQL, Macromedia Flash, C#.NET", Commission on Higher Education and Saint Paul University, 2002 "Three-Day Annual Conference of the Council of Deans of Region 2", Commission on Higher Education, Philippines, 2001 "Region 2 Online 2001: Active Server Pages (ASP), MS Visual FoxPro Programming", Saint Paul University, Philippines, 20001 "Region 2 Internet World 2000 (E-Business, Java, Visual FoxPro, Adobe PageMaker, Visual Basic)", Saint Paul University, Philippines, 2000 Trainings/Workshops • "Implementation and Evaluation of Educational Technology", MIT via Edx, 2015 • "Foundations of Virtual Instruction", UCI Extension-University of Californian-Irvine through Coursera, Certificate by Professor John Doe, 2015 • "Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom", UCI Extension-University of Californian-Irvine through Coursera, Certificate by Laura Soule, MA, 2014 • "K-12 Online and Blended Learning", University System of Georgia through Coursera, Statement of Accomplishment by Anissa Lokey Vega, PhD and Jordan P. Cameron, 2014 • "Performance Assessment in Virtual Education", UCI Extension-University of Californian-Irvine through Coursera, Statement of Accomplishment by Instructor Raquel Nedden, MA, 2014 • "Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom", Statement of Accomplishment from Coursera conducted by Melissa Loble, Ma, MBA, University of California, Irvine, 2013 • "Internet History, Technology and Security", Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction from Coursera conducted by Dr. Charles Severance of University of Michigan, 2013 • "Foundations of Virtual Education", Statement of Accomplishment by Coursera conducted by Cindy Carbajal of University of California, Irvine, 2013 • "CloudU Certificate Curriculum", by CloudU Rackspace Hosting, United States of America, 2013 • "Microsoft Word 2010", Certificate of Completion, Alison Advanced Learning Interactive Systems Online, Ireland, 2013 • "Microsoft Excel 2010", Certificate of Completion, Alison Advanced Learning Interactive Systems Online, Ireland, 2013 • "Microsoft PowerPoint 2010", Certificate of Completion, Alison Advanced Learning Interactive Systems Online, Ireland, 2013 • "HTML 5", Certificate of Completion, Alison Advanced Learning Interactive Systems Online, Ireland, 2013 • "Internet History, Technology and Security", Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction by Coursera conducted by Charles Severance, Associate Professor, School of IT, University of Michigan, 2013 • CISCO Training and Workshop, Salalah College of Technology, Sultanate of Oman, 2009 – 2010 • "IT Research Seminar and Workshop", Council of Deans for IT Education/Commission on Higher Education, Ateneo De Davao Unviersity, Philippines, 2005 • "One-Day CHED – Region 11 Orientation of Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) Members on Evaluation Procedures of Higher Education Programs", Commission on Higher Education, Grand Men-Seng Hotel, Davao City, Philippines, 2004 • ".NET Curriculum Workshop", Microsoft Asia, University of Baguio, Philippines, 2004 • "Training Workshop on Web Database Development", Council of Deans for IT Education, Davao City, Philippines, 2004 • "Zonal Training and Orientation of Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) Members and Supervisors for IT Education", Royal Mandaya Hotel Davao City, Philippines, 2003 • "Showcasing Integration in the 2002 Basic Education Curriculum via New Teaching Strategies", Phoenix Publishing House, Inc, Holy Spirit Academy, Malolos Bulacan, Philippines, 2003 • "e-Learning: Anytime, Anywhere" , PSITE Region 11-University of Mindanao, Philippines, 2003 • "Effective IT Project Management", PSITE Region 11-University of the Immaculate Conception, Philippines, 2003 • "Zonal Training and Orientation of Regional Quality Assessment Team Members and Supervisors for IT Education", Commission on Higher Education, Philippines, 2003 • "Cisco 3 – WAN Technologies and Cisco 4 – Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing", AMA Computer University, Philippines, 2003 • "Cisco 1-Networking Basics Train the Trainer Program and Cisco 2 – Router Technology Train the Trainer Program", GECC, Pasig City, 2002 • "Workshop on Table of Specifications", AMA Education System, Philippines, 2002 • "Smartforce/E-Learning Seminar-Workshop", AMA Education System, Tarlac City, Philippines, 2001 S.M. Alejandro, Page | 4 • • • • • "Competency-Based Curriculum Development Seminar-Workshop ", Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Cagayan Province, Philippines, 2001 "Computer-Based BEUK International Calculation (BIC) System", Technical Education Skills and Development Authority, Tuguegarao City, Philippines, 2000 "Second CHED Regional-Saint Paul University Professional Development Programs", Saint Paul University, Philippines. 1999 "Microsoft Visual Basic Programming", Saint Paul University, Philippines, 1998 "North Luzon Summer Training Conference", Saint Louis University, Philippines, 1997 Seminars • "World Peace Through Education" , Angeles University Foundation, Philippines, 2008 • "Sharpening Your Creative Skills Using Photoshop", Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Philippines, 2008 • "Flaming with Fireworks: An Edge in Graphic Design", Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Philippines, 2008 • "Teaching Methodologies for IT Professors", Angeles University Foundation, Philippines, 2007 • "Managing Stress in the Workplace", Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Philippines, 2007 • "Speech Enhancement Workshop", Angeles University Foundation, Philippines, 2007 • "The Art of Questioning", Angeles University Foundation, Philippines, 2007 • "Handling Undergraduate Research Work", Angeles University Foundation, Philippines, 2007 • "On Acting, On Teaching, On Teaching, Acting", Saint Paul University Quezon City, Philippines, 2007 • "Values Alignment Program"- October 25, Human Resources Development Center, Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Philippines, 2006 • "Test Construction Seminar ", University of the Immaculate Conception, Davao City, Philippines, 2004 • "Effective IT Project Management", Philippine Society of IT Education, University of the Immaculate Conception, Philippines, 2003 • "E-Learning Anytime, Anywhere", Philippine Society of IT Education, University of Mindanao, Philippines, 2003 • "Macromedia Flash Seminar", University of the Immaculate Conception, Philippines, 2003 • "Seminar on Work Attitude and Productivity", AMA Education System, Philippines, 2002 • "Consumer Education and Information", AMA Computer College, Philippines, 2002 • "Advanced AUTOCAD Seminar", AMA Computer College, Philippines, 2002 • "Seminar on Work Attitude and Productivity", AMA Computer College, Philippines, 2002 • "AUTOCAD Enhancement Seminar", AMA Computer College, Philippines, 2002 • "E-learning", AMA Education System, Philippines, 2001 RESEARCH, ARTICLES, BOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS • • • • • • • • • Co-Author, "Basic Computing Skills", Foundation Program IT course, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, 2010-Present Co-Author, "Web Development using Web Expressions", Advanced IT Skills, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, 2012-Present Co-Author, "Lecture Portal Professional Subjects of the College of Computer Studies", Angeles University Foundation, Republic of the Philippines, 2008 Author, "Crisis and Opportunities of Computer Science in the Philippines", published in IT Journal of Angeles University Foundation, Republic of the Philippines, 2007 Author, "Training Modules on Web Development Tools", used in the CRPS project conducted at Brunei Universiti under the supervision of IT Center, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Telecommunications, Negara Brunei Darussalam, 2005-2006 Author, Course Materials: "Introduction to Information Systems, Data Structure, File Organizations, Database Systems, Introduction to Computing, Data Structures, Knowledge Works and Presentation Skills, Thesis Writing, File Processing and Database Management Systems, College of Computer Studies", AMA Computer University, Republic of the Philippines, 2002-2005 Author, "A Web Development for E-Commerce", a final year project presented to the School of Information Technology for the degree M.S. in Information Technology, Saint Paul University, Republic of the Philippines, 2003 Author, "A Proposed Network Architecture", a final year project presented to the School of Information Technology for the degree M.S. in Information Technology, Saint Paul University, Republic of the Philippines, 2003 Author, "A Computerized Accounting System", a Thesis presented to the School of Information Technology for the degree B.S. in Information Technology major in Computer Science, Saint Paul University, Republic of the Philippines, 1999 S.M. Alejandro, Page | 5 RESEARCH INTEREST AND SKILLS • Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Web Development, Educational Technologies, E-Learning, Virtual Learning Environment • Programming Languages (Java, C/C++, Visual Basic), Office Presentations(MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Project, SharePoint, FrontPage), Web Expressions, Adobe Photoshop TRAININGS CONDUCTED AND SPEAKERSHIP • Trainer, “Adobe Photoshop CS4”, conducted to the students of Salalah College of Technology, Sultanate of Oman, 2009 • Trainer, “Computer Literacy Program On Productivity Tools”, conducted to the Public school teachers of Angeles University, Republic of the Philippines, 2008 and 2009 • Trainer, "Microsoft Productivity Tools Seminar", Angeles University Foundation, Philippines, 2007 • Guest Speaker, “Information Technology Week: Technology And Beyond”, conducted at Systems Technology Institute, Republic of the Philippines, 2005 • Speaker, "Career Guidance Orientation Program", Philippine Society of I.T. Educators (PSITE) Foundation Inc., Region 11, NCCC Mall of Davao, Davao City, 2005 • Speaker, “Unified Modelling Language(UML)”, conducted during the Workshop for Philippine Society for IT Educators (PSITE), Republic of the Philippines, 2004 • Trainer, “Computer Literacy Orientation”, conducted to freshman students of AMA Computer College, Republic of the Philippines, 2002 • Speaker, “Windows Application And Ms Office Computer Awareness Seminar For Parents”, conducted to students’ parents of AMA Computer College, Republic of the Philippines, 2002 • Speaker, “E-Business Seminar Workshop”, conducted to teachers of AMA Computer College, Republic of the Philippines, 2001 • Speaker, "Internet and Web Designing", AMA Computer School, Philippines, 2001 • Speaker, “Windows Application And MS Office Computer Awareness Seminar For Parents”, conducted to students’ parents of AMA Computer College, Republic of the Philippines, 2000 • Speaker, "Internet and Web Page Designing", AMA Computer School, Philippines, 2000 COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT • Exam Preparation, Timetabling, Website, Newsletter, Laboratory Helpdesk, Book Committees, Foundation program Unit and Computer Science Department, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, 2010-Present • Laboratories Management, Timetabling, Foundation Program, IT Coordination, Department of Information Technology, Salalah College of Technology, Oman, 2008-2010 • Programming Competition(Chairman), Inter-Collegiate Quiz Bee(Chairman), College Quiz Bee(Chairman), Community Development Program(Chairman), College of Computer Studies, Angeles University Foundation, Philippines, 2006-2007 • Trainings and Seminar(Chairman), Student Recognition Day(Chairman), IT Olympiad(Chairman), Syllabus(Member), Research(Member), Computer Club(Member), Training(Member), National Computing Center-UK(Chairman), Outreach Program(Member), Databank(Member), College Sports Day(Team Adviser), AMA Computer College, Philippines, 2000-2003 OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Adviser, Research and Thesis Writing for computer science graduating students, Angeles University Foundation, Philippines, 2007-2008 • Panelist, Final Year Project(Thesis) Oral Defense, IT Education Program Department, University of the Immaculate Conception, Philippines, 2005 • Penelist, Thesis Oral Defense, M.S. in Information Technology Program, University of the Immaculate Conception, Philippines, 2005 • Panelist, Final Year Project(Thesis) Oral Defense, Computer Science Department, University of Mindanao, Philippines, 2004 • Adviser, Final Year Project(Thesis) for B.S. Computer Science graduating students, IT Education Program Department, University of the Immaculate Conception, Philippines, 2003-2005 • Adviser, Final Year Project(Thesis) for B.S. Computer Science graduating students, Computer Science Department, AMA Computer College, Philippines, 2000-2002 S.M. Alejandro, Page | 6 REFERENCES • • • • Dr. Badria Ibrahim Al-Shihi, Head of Foundation Program, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, Email: bshihi@squ.edu.om Dr. Zuhoor Al-Khanjari, Head of the Computer Science Department, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Email: zuhoor@squ.edu.om Dr. Mary Jane Aragon, Head of IT Department, Shinas College of Technology, Sultanate of Oman, Email: mary@shct.edu.om Dr. Ma. Eliza Linda Taeza-Cruz, Associate Professor, Academic Development Officer, College of Economics, Management Information Systems, University of Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman, Email: mariacruz@unizwa.edu.om