Creating the skills required for better provisioning of internet services by Eng. Mohamud Ahmed Jimale

Presented at SomNOG2 Conference in Mogadishu, Somalia
http://somnog.so/conference17/

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1. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia Creating the skills required for better provisioning of Internet services & how academia and business can cooperate for better service delivery
2. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia Contents • The Internet, How It was born • The Positive Impact of the Internet On Business • Future trends & challenges ahead • The Importance of Skilled Employees in the face of current & future trends • Skill gaps a world-wide phenomenon. • Internet & technology skill gaps. • Bridging the gap, possibilities & responsibilities • The need for cooperation to bridge the gaps • The Importance of Professional certificates • Skilled workforce for the benefit of all.
3. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia The Internet, How It was born • Started as a US government weapon in the Cold War • A revolution by its self • For many people it would be impossible to imagine life without it
4. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia The Positive Impact of the Internet On Business • New Business models, New opportunities & challenges • E-Business • E-Commerce • Social & local marketing • Behavioral targeting. • Customer relationship • Research & Information
5. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia How our companies utilize the technology? (Underutilization of resources) • For most of them core businesses only. • The technology can help you in very aspect of your business • Proper usage of ICT can result in impressive results and a sustainable competitive advantage • ICT graduates not utilized (do minor jobs)
6. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia Current status, Future trends & challenges ahead • Internet of things • Ubiquitous computing • Big Data • 1st wave, 2nd wave, 3rd wave • Other… • When things get complicated the need for skills arises!
7. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia The Importance of Skilled Employees in the face of current & future trends • Are key for innovation in firms • Can contribute to: • innovation and growth by generating new knowledge, developing incremental innovations, supporting firms in the identification of business opportunities, helping companies adapt to changing environments • Can be a source of sustainable competitive Advantage
8. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia Skill gaps a world-wide phenomenon. • Asia • Middle-east • Africa • Somalia
9. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia Skill gaps a world-wide phenomenon. ILO’s Global Employment Trends for Youth 2015
10. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia Internet & technology skill gaps.
11. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia Bridging the gap, possibilities & responsibilities • Academia • Business • NGO’s • Society • Government
12. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia One Of the challenges against internet services development: scarcity or Lack of skilled professionals
13. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia The need for cooperation to bridge the gaps • Develop talent through partnerships • Universities ensure students get proper training • Business • Contribute to get access to training • Internetship programs • U2UI – Example from Malaysia • Faculty CEO • Short-terms attachments
14. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia The Importance of Professional certificates •Ensure the competence of professionals •Provide a measurement of knowledge and skills •Show employers that you are up to date on the most recent practices that are required for your job. •Stay ahead of your peers.
15. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia Skilled workforce for the benefit of all. Preparing skilled work force in Internet & Technology will benefit: •The society •The Business •Academic institutions •Skilled Individuals •Other stakeholders
16. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia Let us Act! •The Internet technology has a lot to offer in the future, but will benefit only those who prepare for it a head of time. •The Future belongs to those who prepare for it Today. (Malcom X) •Let us create a pool of skills for our common benefit!!
17. Conference on Internet Technologies – SomNOG2 Presenter: Mohamud Ahmed Jimale, President, Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology (JUST), Mogadishu, Somalia THANK YOU! Questions, Comments