Qualifications

B.Sc (Maths and Applied Maths), B.Sc(Hons)(Maths), M.Sc(Maths) (Unitra), PhD(Maths) (Rhodes University)

Career Overview

I taught Mathematics at High School and now at University ,I am lecturing Pure and Engineering Mathematics. I’ve attended and presented papers in national and international Mathematics conferences.

Courses/Modules taught

B.Sc Mathematics I, II and III

Courses taught:

Single & Multivariable Calculus

Differential Equations

Real Analysis I & II

Linear Algebra I & II

Complex Analysis

Abstract Algebra (Group & Ring Theories)

Engineering Mathematics I,II,III and IV

With a career that bridges both industry and academia, Dr. Olutoyin Olaitan brings a wealth of practical and scholarly experience to her work. She is currently a Senior Lecturer at Walter Sisulu University, a position she has held since 2019. Her transition into a full-time academic career was preceded by key roles that solidified her expertise. She served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Fort Hare and as a Contract Lecturer for MBA and postgraduate programs at the Management Institute of South Africa (MANCOSA). Previously, she gained foundational experience in the industry, notably at Business Connexion Ltd Pty, where she was part of the team on a Performance Information Audit Project for a government Department in the Eastern Cape. Her professional background also includes roles as a Customer Services Director and Manager. This diverse history provides Dr. Olaitan with a unique and grounded perspective that enriches her teaching and research in Information Systems.

Courses/Modules taught: Management Information Systems; Financial Information Systems; End User Computing.

reas of research interests: IT Governance; Data Governance; Emerging Technologies; Industry 4.0; Educational Technologies

Undergone a 4 year apprenticeship at Nestle; Obtained a BSc(Applied Mathematics & Physics) and BSc(Hons)(Applied Mathematics) degrees. Lectured Mathematics N4 and Mechanics N4 at East London Technical College( now BCC). Lectured Mathematics at Border Technikon and now lecturing Engineering Mathematics at WSU at the Diploma and Advanced Diploma level.

Miss Thembakazi Kangapi is a Lecturer in the Department of Applied Informatics and Mathematical Sciences at Walter Sisulu University. She has over 15 years of teaching experience in Information and Communication Technology, Information Systems, and End User Computing. Her research interests focus on learning analytics, e-learning, and cybersecurity, with a particular emphasis on how digital innovations can enhance student engagement and academic performance. She is passionate about integrating technology into teaching and learning to promote digital transformation within higher education.