African Leadership University

Faculty

Faculty Profiles

Claudine Ukubereyimfura

Foundations Learning Coach

Arnaud Michel Nibaruta

BEL Program Manager

Marvin Ogore

Software Engineering Learning Coach (Machine Learning)

Herve Musangwa

Software Engineering Learning Coach

Wakuma Tekalign Debela

Software Engineering Learning Coach (WebStack)

Angelique Ishimwe

Foundations Learning Coach

Silas Gasasira

Foundations Learning Coach

Claudine
Ukubereyimfura

Foundations Learning Coach

Masters in Politics and International Relations, BA in International Studies

Claudine Ukubereyimfura earned her BA from Yonsei University in International Studies and completed her Master’s from the Yenching Academy of Peking University, where she majored in China Studies (Politics and International Relations). In South Korea, Claudine had a diverse experience: interning with Seoul Metropolitan Government, volunteering at the Citizen’s Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR), and teaching which is so passionate about.Claudine aspires to become a scholar who will use her knowledge and experiences to help bring East Asian countries and her country (Rwanda) closer together.

Programmes/Modules Taught:
Learning Processes, Reflective Thinking and SDL modules

Arnaud Michel
Nibaruta

BEL Program Manager

Master of Development Practice
Bachelor of Healthcare Management with a Concentration in Global Perspectives

Arnaud Michel Nibaruta is a Burundian-Rwandan educator and healthcare entrepreneur. He works as the Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Leadership Program Manager at the African Leadership University. He is also the co-founder of Dotpharma, a digital platform of e-pharmacy and virtual health that addresses the challenges of isolation caused by stigma, reduced and delayed accessibility to healthcare products and services, as well as healthcare illiteracy. Arnaud holds a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Management with a Concentration in Global Perspectives from Southern New Hampshire University and a Master of Development Practice from Regis University.

Programmes/Modules Taught:
Professional Skills Lab

Marvin
Ogore

Software Engineering Learning Coach (Machine Learning)

BSc. MSc, PhD in progress, NVIDIA Certified DLI instructor, TinyML Facilitator

Marvin is a Machine learning specialist with vast knowledge and experiences developing and implementing AI solutions scaled at revolutionizing how we solve African challenges. When Marvin is not busy creating the next AI uprising, you will find him engaging and soaking in the beauty that is in this world.

Programmes/Modules Taught:
Introduction to Software Engineering Machine Learning Specialisation Modules

Herve
Musangwa

Software Engineering Learning Coach

Bachelor in computer science

Herve Musangwa is a Rwandan native and engineering enthusiast, who graduated with honors from The African Leadership University with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science. He began his technical career as a web developer who specialized in backend technology before finally switching to Dev Operations. With this knowledge, he has excelled in his previous roles as an IT Consultant at IMS Ventures and is currently the Software Engineering learning coach at the African Leadership University, where he and his team are educating young moral leaders to give them the skills they need to develop sustainable software solutions for the continent and the rest of the world. Herve values collaboration in cross-functional teams, and knowledge sharing to deliver results. .

Programmes/Modules Taught:
Introduction to Linux and IT tools,
Introduction to Python Programming and Database

Wakuma Tekalign
Debela

Software Engineering Learning Coach (WebStack)

BSc. In Software Engineering

Wakuma Tekalign earned his BSc. in Software Engineering from Adama Science and Technology University. He started his career as a system engineer and later transitioned to DevOps engineering roles, where he deployed and managed infrastructure for various software projects. Wakuma’s passion for teaching and helping others learn new skills led him to his current role as a WebStack learning coach at ALU. In this role, he helps instruct students in web development technologies and best practices. Wakuma’s goal as an instructor is to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in their future careers. He places a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and project-based assignments to complement theoretical lessons. Outside of teaching, he enjoys staying up-to-date on emerging web technologies and spending time with his family. He is excited to share his passion for software and help the next generation of developers and engineers advance in their technical proficiency.

Programmes/Modules Taught:
Intro to Front-end web development 
Web Infrastructure
Enterprise Web Development

Angelique
Ishimwe

Foundations Learning Coach

BA in Communications with a concentration in Business

Angelique is a graduate in Communications with a concentration in Business. After landing a work study in facilitating at my university in 2017, that is when I knew that getting involved in learning as a facilitator, trainer, and designer was my passion.It has been more than 5 years now working in education and career development and I really enjoy the fact that students get to learn from me, but I also get to learn from them while pursuing their Foundations pathway.

Programmes/Modules Taught:
Learning Processes, Reflective Thinking, SLTD, Responsible Enterprise, Communicating for Impact modules

BEL Pathway Methods: Who’s Who & Tools of Trade

Silas
Gasasira

Foundations Learning Coach

BA in Logistics and Operations

Silas Gasasira is an experienced education professional specializing in early childhood development and peer education models. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in logistics and operations from Southern New Hampshire University. he has made a significant impact in the field for over six years. His passion for youth advocacy, Silas founded What If Rwanda” initiative, providing mentorship and sponsorship to less fortunate children. Inspired by personal growth and well-being, he is dedicated to making positive contributions in education and youth advocacy for a better society.

Programmes/Modules Taught:
Learning Processes, Reflective Thinking, SLTD & SDL modules