Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT - NCC Education
leading to
MSc Strategic Business Information Technology - University of Portsmouth - UK

Prestigious Facilitators


Professor Ajit Narayanan, Head of the
School of Computing, University of Portsmouth

Professor Ajit Narayanan was born in Madurai, India and came to the UK at the age of seven. He studied computer science and linguistics at the University of Aston and completed my PhD in philosophy at the University of Exeter in 1976. After working as a lecturer in philosophy for the University of Aston in Birmingham, he became a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Exeter in 1980. He was elected Head of Department twice (1987 and 2004), Dean of Science (1996) and Dean of Undergraduate Faculty (1998).
In September 2005 he was appointed Head of the School of Computing at the University of Portsmouth. His aim is to ensure that the School of Computing provides the basis for ensuring that all students will be well prepared for long careers not just in the IT sector but also in areas where computing has so far not had a major impact, such as the life sciences and, in particular, systems biology.

 

Mr Fred Garlick
DL.RMNCC Research Methodology and
DL.PJNCC Dissertation
Fred has over twenty years' experience in the field of electrical engineering, working in the Royal Navy and Marines as well as teaching at a number of educational establishments. Fred's main research interests are in problem-solving strategies and rapid application development.

Academic Qualifications: -

  • MSc, Information Systems and Technology, City University, (1988), United Kingdom.
  • BA, (Honours), Mathematics and Computing, Open University, (1986), United Kingdom.
  • Cert Ed, Certificate in Education, CNAA, Portsmouth University, (1980), United Kingdom.
  • HNC, Electrical Engineering, Institution of Electrical Engineers, Gwent College of Technology, (1966), United Kingdom.

Professional Experience: -

  • Apprentice Maintenance Engineer, Southwales Switchgear Ltd, Blackwood, (1957-1962), United Kingdom.
  • Maintenance Engineer (Electrical), Southwales Switchgear Ltd, Blackwood, (1962-1965), United Kingdom.
  • Cable Design Engineer (Telecommunications), Standard Telephones and Cables Ltd, Newport, (1965-1969), United Kingdom.

Dr.N.KRISHNAMOORTHY B.E, M.Sc (Engg), Ph.D.
Dr. Krishnamoorthy holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India; a M.Sc in Engineering and a B.E (Electrical and Electronics) from the Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India.

Currently, he is the Senior Lecturer of Informatics Computer School, Graduate Study Department. Prior to this, he has served as Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science of Avinashilingam University, India (1988-1996) and a Senior Lecturer with the Govt. College of Engineering, Salem, Madras University from 1975-1988.

Other prestigious past assignments include being the Chairman Board of Studies with the Department of Computer Science and Computer applications; Member of the Academic Council in Avinashilingam University; Member - Board of Studies, B.E Computer Science and Engineering in Madras University and Examiner for the University of Madras, Computer Science and Computer Engineering.
Besides these, he has 27 years of experience in computer system maintenance, system development and software consultant.

Dr. Krishnamoorthy has co-written a book titled "Stability analysis of Power System", Omega Scientific Publishers, New Delhi and published many journals and conference papers.

LAKSHMAN Shimoga
Mr. Shimoga holds a Master of Computing from Griffith University, Queensland, Australia; a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University, India and a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Computing, from Central Queensland University, Australia.

With 2 professional certifications under this belt (Microsoft Certified Professional in Windows NT 4.0 and the Certified Novell Engineer (CNE 5.0)), he is currently pursuing the Oracle Certified Professional Database Administration certification.
Currently working as an IT Consultant, he is involved with the training and development of Networking, Internet and computer security and database courses for his company.

Prior to this, Mr. Shimoga brought with him many years of enriching experience from being a R & D Senior Engineer (Software) for Wireless Handheld Devices; a Computer Programmer and Consultant with an Australian publishing firm "Phone Directories Co Pty Ltd" and a Systems Analyst in Digital Equipment (India) Ltd., Bangalore, India.

Since 1997, he has been a Senior Lecturer at Informatics Computer School delivering Oxford University curriculum to both full time and part time Advanced Diploma Students studying Pascal, C/C++, Database System Development, Software Engineering, Advanced Networking, Computer Security, Networks and Internets, and Computer Architecture. He is also the course facilitator for University of Portsmouth Bachelors (Hons) modules in Distributed Networks, Database Design & Management and Project. Finally, he has published papers in the International and National Journals and Conferences.

YUSRA Anas
Yusra holds a Master of International Business degree from the University of Wollongong, Australia, a Master of Science (Financial Economics) from the University of London, UK and an MBA (Investment and Finance) from the University of Hull, UK. His first degree was from the National University of Singapore where his attained his Bachelor of Science (Computer and Information Sciences).

Yusra has a practitioner’s view on the development of computer-based solutions for industry application. He has also been a consultant for many years with vast industry experience, providing advice on debt restructuring, financial benchmarking, portfolio management and other advisory services. With his varied background, in both information systems development, as well as in business and financial consultancy, he brings a wealth of experience from an industry perspective. These are valuable viewpoints to bring to bear on a programme of this nature. Yusra has been a lecturer and online facilitator for many years, and has a great rapport with this students.