Mr. Irvin Kiplagat Kilot

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PERSONAL DETAILS

Designation: Tutorial Fellow
Department: Computer Science and IT

SUMMARY

Irvin Kiplagat Kilot is a Tutorial Fellow and doctoral researcher in IT Security and Audit at Kabarak University, Kenya. His research focuses on responsible Generative AI adoption in higher education, particularly security, governance, assurance, and institutional risk management in African contexts. His doctoral work seeks to develop a multi-layered maturity model to support institutions in assessing and strengthening their readiness for responsible GenAI adoption.

He holds a Master of Science in IT Security and Audit from Kabarak University and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. His earlier research examined the use of Internet of Things technologies for monitoring school children.

Irvin has over four years of undergraduate and diploma teaching experience, alongside professional experience in enterprise IT support and security. His academic responsibilities include teaching, undergraduate research supervision, curriculum development, assessment moderation, and student mentoring. His teaching emphasizes student-centred learning, practical application, critical thinking, and ethical computing practice.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Philosophy in IT Security and Audit — ongoing
Kabarak University, 2025–present; expected completion: 2027.
Proposed research: A Multi-Layered Security, Governance, and Assurance Maturity Model for Responsible Generative AI Adoption in Higher Education Institutions.
Master of Science in IT Security and Audit
Kabarak University, 2024.
Thesis: An IoT-Based Surveillance Model for Monitoring School Children.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2012–2016.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Professional certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) — May 2026. Foundational knowledge of AI and machine learning, responsible AI, computer vision, natural language processing, generative AI, and Microsoft Azure AI services.
Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) — April 2026. Technology integration in teaching and learning, digital pedagogy, and student engagement.
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate — April 2025. Eight-course programme incorporating practical work in Python, Linux, SQL, security monitoring, intrusion detection, and risk mitigation.
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) — April 2025. Security principles, network security, access control, risk management, and incident response.

Professional development

Microsoft AI Faculty Skilling Program, Cohort 4 — June 2026. Completed an eight-week programme focused on AI integration in education and research and responsible AI adoption in higher education.

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Information Technology Security and Audit.
Generative AI Governance in Higher Education.
Security, Governance, and Assurance Maturity Models.
Information Systems Risk Management and Compliance.
IT Security Architecture and Design.
Computer Forensics and Criminalistics.
Digital Pedagogy and Technology-Enhanced Learning.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Tutorial Fellow — Kabarak University
May 2025–present | Full-time

Teach undergraduate courses in IT Security Architecture and Design, Computer Forensics and Criminalistics, Operating Systems, and Visual Programming using VB.NET. Supervise undergraduate research projects, contribute to curriculum development and course review, design and moderate assessments, and provide academic mentoring and advising.

Part-time Lecturer, IT Department — Kabarak University
September 2021–present, as recorded in the CV

Teach undergraduate courses in Information Technology, Computer Science, and Computer Security and Forensics. Supervise undergraduate research projects and design, administer, and moderate assessments.

IT Support Assistant — Kenya Power & Lighting Company
April 2017–June 2021

Supported enterprise IT operations, including network security, access management, and incident response. Assisted with firewall configuration, endpoint protection, and secure remote access. Delivered user awareness training on phishing, secure computing practices, and acceptable use policies.

ICT Support Intern — National Housing Corporation
January 2016–April 2016

Provided user support, network troubleshooting, and infrastructure maintenance, supporting organisational IT operations and system reliability.

KEY PROJECTS

Doctoral Research: Responsible Generative AI Adoption in Higher Education
Kabarak University | Ongoing

Research towards a multi-layered security, governance, and assurance maturity model for responsible Generative AI adoption in higher education institutions. The project focuses on institutional capabilities, governance challenges, security risks, and assurance requirements.

Master’s Research: IoT-Based Surveillance for Monitoring School Children
Kabarak University | Completed, 2024

Investigated an Internet of Things-based surveillance model for monitoring school children. The research produced a master’s thesis and a related journal publication.

View master’s thesis

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Generative AI governance and responsible adoption in higher education institutions.
Security, governance, and assurance maturity models.
Responsible and gender-inclusive artificial intelligence.
Information systems security audit and assurance.
Institutional risk management and regulatory compliance.
AI policy, regulation, and institutional capacity building in African contexts.
African agency and pedagogical sovereignty in AI-enabled education.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Peer-reviewed journal article

Kilot, I. (2024). IoT Surveillance Model for Monitoring School Children. International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research (IJCATR).

Read journal article

Master’s thesis

Kilot, I. (2024). An IoT-Based Surveillance Model for Monitoring School Children [Master’s thesis, Kabarak University]

View thesis in the institutional repository

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Kilot, I. (2026). Beyond Access: African Agency, Pedagogical Sovereignty, and Responsible AI in Kenyan Education Systems.
Paper presented at the SGAS–VAD Conference, University of Basel, Switzerland.
Kilot, I. (2026). Generative AI in Higher Education Institutions: Analysing Security, Governance, and Assurance Requirements.
Paper presented at the DU-BRAINS AI Conference, Daystar University, Main Campus, Athi River, Kenya, 15–17 July 2026.

TEACHING AREAS

IT Security Architecture and Design.
Computer Forensics and Criminalistics.
Operating Systems.
Visual Programming using VB.NET.
Information Technology and Computer Security.

My teaching approach combines student-centred learning with practical application of theoretical concepts. I integrate digital tools, including Moodle, to support learning and assessment, and encourage critical thinking, ethical awareness, and problem-solving in computing.

Our Moral Code

As members of Kabarak University family, we purpose at all times and in all places, to set apart in one’s heart, Jesus as Lord. (1 Peter 3:15)