Academic Qualifications:

• PhD in Information Technology, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of South Africa
• Master of Technology in Information Systems, TUT
• BEng in Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, TUT
• Postgraduate Certificate in Cyber Security, MIT
• Postgraduate Diploma: Executive Management, University of the Witwatersrand

Industry Certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager
• TOGAF Certified- Enterprise Architect Practitioner
• Prince2 Certified Practitioner
• ITIL
• a number of completed training diplomas and courses in BPM, RPA, PCI DSS, COBIT, SAP ERP, etc.

Journal Articles:

1. Ngqame, L., Ruxwana, N. and Seaba, T.R., 2024. The current state of agile methodology utilisation in a South African insurance company. South African Journal of Information Management, 26(1), p.10. 
2. Lemekwane, P.M. and Ruxwana, N. 2022. Model for Assessing Mobile Business Intelligence Readiness within South African Telecommunications Industry. Journal of Engineering Research and Sciences, 1(5): 213-222. 
3. Mohlameane, M. and Ruxwana, N., 2020. Exploring the impact of cloud computing on existing South African regulatory frameworks. South African Journal of Information Management, 22(1), pp.1-9. 
4. Ruxwana, N., Msibi, M. and Mahlangu, T., 2019. Bring Your Own Device Adoption Readiness in a South African University. South African Review of Sociology, 49(3-4), pp.78-95. 
5. Mahlangu, T., January, S., Mashiane, T., Dlamini, M., Ngobeni, S. and Ruxwana, N., 2019, February. Data Poisoning: Achilles Heel of Cyber Threat Intelligence Systems. ICCWS 2019 (p. 221). Academic Conferences and publishing limited. 
6. Ruxwana, N. and Msibi, M., 2018. A South African university’s readiness assessment for bringing your own device for teaching and learning. South African Journal of Information Management, 20(1), pp.1-6. 
7. Maluleka, SM & Ruxwana, N. 2017. A framework for Cloud Computing Adoption for South African Public Sector. International Journal of Management and Applied Science (IJMAS), pp. 20-24, Volume-5, Issue-1 
8. Makovhololo, ML & Ruxwana, N. 2017. Use of DOI to establish the effects of GWEA implementation: a case of South African government. International journal of computer science and information security (IJCSIS), vol. 15, no. 9. ISSN 1947-5500 
9. Maluleka, S.M. and Ruxwana, N., 2016. Cloud computing as an alternative solution for South African public sector: a case for department of social development. New Advances in Information Systems and Technologies, 444, pp. 481-491. 
10. Mohlameane, M. and Ruxwana, N. 2016. The impact of existing South African ICT policies and regulatory laws on cloud computing. Computer Science & Information Technology journal, p.11-14. 
11. Vasisht, A., Ruxwana, N. & Olusanya-Agunbiade, Y. 2016. Reviews of E-Skills Integration into Society: An Attempt for Deploying E- Skills in South Africa. International Journal of Latest Trends in Engineering & Technology. Vol 7: 2. ISSN: 2278-621X 
12. Mohlameane, M.J. & Ruxwana, N. 2014. The Awareness of Cloud Computing: A Case Study of South African SMEs. International Journal of Trade, Economics and Finance 5 (1), 6. 
13. Ruxwana, N., Herselman, M., & Pottas, D. 2014. A generic quality assurance model (GQAM) for successful eHealth implementation in rural hospitals in South Africa. Health Information Management Journal 43 (1), 26-36 
14. Maluleka, S.M. & Ruxwana, N., 2013. A Framework for Cloud Computing Adoption in South African Government: A Case of Department of Social Development. International Journal of Academic Conference Proceedings , 11, ISSN 2164-263X 
15. Mohlameane, M.J. & Ruxwana, N. 2013. The Potential of Cloud Computing as an Alternative Technology for SMEs in South Africa. Journal of Economics, Business and Management, Vol. 1, No. 4 
16. Ruxwana, N., Herselman, M. & Pottas, D., 2011. Community Awareness and Involvement: An Overlooked Security Control. In Proceedings of the South African Information Security Multi-Conference: Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 17-18 May 2010 (p. 47). 
17. Ruxwana, NL, Herselman, ME, Pottas, D and Ouma, S. 2011. Advocating a quality assurance model for the implementation of e- health solutions in rural South Africa. Health Information Management Journal. Vol 39 No 1 
18. Ruxwana, NL, Herselman, ME and Conradie, DP. 2010. ICT applications as e-health solutions in rural healthcare in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Health Information Management Journal. Vol 39 No 1. 

Conference Proceedings:

1. Mahlangu, T., January, S., Mashiane, T., Dlamini, M., Ngobeni, S. and Ruxwana, N., 2019. Data Poisoning: Achilles Heel of Cyber Threat Intelligence Systems. In International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (pp. 221-XIII). Academic Conferences International Limited. 
2. Muronga, K. & Ruxwana, N. 2017. Naturalistic driving studies: the effectiveness of the methodology in monitoring driver behaviour. 36th Annual Southern African Transport Conference. Traffic Management, Safety and Security. 11 July 2017. 
3. Maluleka, S.M. and Ruxwana, N., 2017. A Framework for Cloud Computing Adoption in South African Government: A Case of Department of Social Development. Proceedings of ISERD International Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 28th - 29th March 2017 
4. Olofin, B & Ruxwana, N. 2017. Competitive intelligence in the banking industry a case study of a Nigerian bank. Proceedings of researchfora international conference, Lagos, Nigeria, 15th-16th September 2017 
5. Bantom, S.A., de la Harpe, R. & Ruxwana, N., 2016, September. Accessibility to Patients' Own Health Information: A Case in Rural Eastern Cape, South Africa. In Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Computer Scientists and Information Technologists (p. 4). ACM. 
6. Maluleka, S.M. and Ruxwana, N., 2016, March. Cloud Computing as an Alternative Solution for South African Public Sector: A Case for Department of Social Development. In WorldCIST (1) (pp. 481-491). 
7. Ramapuputla MA and Ruxwana N. 2016. Diversification of construction projects by implementing collaboration and information sharing tools. SBE 16 - International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment. 08-11 March 2016 
8. Maluleka, S.M. & Ruxwana, N. 2013. Cloud Computing adoption in South African government: A Case Study of Department of Social Development. International Conference on Business Management and Information Systems (ICBMIS) November 19-21, 2013. 
9. Mohlameane, M.J. & Ruxwana, N. 2013. The Awareness of Cloud Computing: A Case Study of South African SMEs. 3rd International Conference on Information and Finance-ICIF 2013, London, UK. 
10. 10 Mohlameane, M.J. & Ruxwana, N. 2013. The Awareness of Cloud Computing: A Case Study of South African SMEs. 3rd International Conference on Information and Finance-ICIF 2013, London, UK. 
11. Mokome, V. & Ruxwana, N., 2012. Critical factors affecting the deployment of IT projects in South African organizations. In ICERI2012 Proceedings (pp. 4307-4307). IATED. 
12. Ruxwana, NL, Herselman, ME, and Pottas. 2011. Exploring the Generic Quality Assurance Model (GQAM) for successful e- health adoption in rural hospitals. IADIS International Conference e-Health 2011. ISBN: 978-972- 8939-49-6 © 2011 IADIS. 20-26 July 2011, Rome, Italy. 
13. Ruxwana, NL, Herselman, ME & Pottas, D. 2011. Community awareness and involvement: An overlooked security threat driver. 4th International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security & Assurance (HAISA 2010), 17-18 May, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 
14. Ruxwana, NL, Niehaus, E, Herselman, M, Grössler, M, D'Souza, P & Ackermann, G. 2010. Rural Healthcare Resource Optimization through adoption of Spatial Decision Support System alongside with Quality Assurance. MedInfo conference. 13-15 September 2010, Cape Town. 
15. Ruxwana, NL, Niehaus, E, Herselman, M, Grössler, M, D'Souza, P & Ackermann, G. 2010. Resource Management System for Informed Healthcare Decision and Disaster Management. IASTED Health Informatics - AfricaHI 2010 conference 6-8 September 2010 – Gaborone, Botswana conference. 
16. Herselman, M.E., Niehaus, E., Ruxwana, N., D’Souza-Niehaus, P., Heyne, N., Platz, M., & Wagner, R., 2010. GIS tailored questionnaires for assisting health care management in distributing resources. IASTED Africa Health Informatics, September 2010. 
17. Ouma, S, Ruxwana, NL, Herselman, ME. 2009. An evaluation of e-health initiatives in developing countries; 4th International Conference on Broadband Communication, Information Technology and Biomedical Applications. 15-18 July 2009, Wroclaw, Poland 

Books:

• Ruxwana, N.L. 2009. Technology assessment of rural hospitals in the Eastern Cape Province: knowledge, adoption, access, and availability of e-health solutions for improved health care services delivery in rural hospitals. Publisher: Vdm Verlag Dr. Müller. 
  ISBN-13: 978-3639125962. 

Book Chapters: 

• Maluleka, S.M. and Ruxwana, N., 2016. Cloud computing as an alternative solution for South African public sector: a case for department of social development. In New Advances in Information Systems and Technologies (pp. 481-491). Springer International Publishing. 
• Mohlameane, M.J. and Ruxwana, N.L., 2016. The Impact of existing South African ICT Policies and Regulatory Laws on Cloud Computing: A Literature Review. In David C. Wyld et al. (Eds): ICAITA, CDKP, CMC, SOFT, SAI – 2016 pp. 11– 24, 2016. © CS & IT-CSCP 2016

Book Reviewer: 

• Herselman, M and Botha, A (2016), Strategies, Approaches and Experiences: Towards building a South African Digital Health Innovation Ecosystem, CSIR Meraka, Pretoria, South Africa. ISBN 978-0-7988-5632-4 (hbk); ISBN 978-0-7988-5634-8 (ebk). 
• Mtotywa, A. Conversations with Novice Researchers. AndsM Africa Media. 2019-03 | Book. ASIN: B07PX33YP2.

Digital Transformation, ICT for Development, Cloud Computing, e-Health and Cybersecurity focused on governance, risk, and compliance.

Dr Nkqubela Ruxwana brings deep expertise and established industry experience in leading solution and product development, formulating and executing digital transformation strategies and roadmaps, conducting security and compliance audits, and driving business process improvement initiatives. His professional background also spans IT service management and consultancy, business and systems analysis, project management, risk and vulnerability assessment, IT governance, and the development of comprehensive security programs. Over the years, he has held leadership and management roles across academic, private, and public institutions—including the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Tshwane University of Technology, Telkom, Vodacom, Nedbank, and several South African government departments. He is a member of ISACA, IEEE, MIT CSAIL, ISC2, EC-Council (ECE), MICSIT, MIITPSA, MICSIT & BMF.

• Business Process Management and Automation 
• Data Management and Security
• Software Development Methodologies 
• Enterprise Data Management