Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Publications
References
Timeline
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CHRISTOPHER DENIS NTYANGIRI

CHRISTOPHER DENIS NTYANGIRI

Dar es Salaam

Summary

Strategic Leader with 15+ years of experience in international development, government relations, and project management across Tanzania and Japan. Certified Director (IoDT) with strong expertise in high-level negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and delivering complex, multi-sector development projects aligned with national priorities and SDGs. Passionate about advancing agriculture, community development, and transformative change in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Kyando Motors and Assessor Company Limited
07.2023 - Current
  • Lead strategic planning, financial sustainability, and overall operational management.
  • Oversee staff performance, risk management, and stakeholder relationships to drive growth and innovation.

Senior Adviser, Economic Cooperation

Embassy of Japan
Dar es Salaam
01.2016 - Current
  • Advised on bilateral economic cooperation, developing policy briefs and coordinating development projects aligned with Tanzania’s national development plans and SDGs.
  • Led high-level negotiations with Tanzanian ministries and stakeholders, securing agreements for multi-sector development initiatives.
  • Managed donor relations, budgets, risk assessments, and compliance for projects in health, industry, water, and education.
  • Delivered regular monitoring and evaluation reports ensuring quality, impact, and value for money.

Assistant Lecturer in Software Engineering and Web Technologies

National Institute of Transport (NIT)
01.2015 - Current
  • Teach modules including Software Engineering, Information Technology, Systems Analysis and Design, and Digital Circuits.
  • Mentor students in research, critical thinking, and evidence-based project design.
  • Served as Secretary on e-Learning Advisory and ICT Innovation committees, advancing digital learning strategies.

Project Management Consultant

Embassy of Japan
Dar es Salaam
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Led feasibility studies, business plan evaluations, and technical assessments for donor-funded development projects.
  • Managed diverse stakeholders including NGOs, local governments, and communities, ensuring compliance with grant contracts.
  • Developed project budgets, identified and mitigated risks, and delivered monitoring and evaluation reports.

Software Engineer / Embedded Systems Specialist

Yaskawa Information Systems Corporation / Yaskawa Electric Corporation / NTT Advanced Technology Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Managed requirements analysis, design, implementation, and testing of HMI and embedded software systems.
  • Supervised project planning, budgeting, acceptance testing, and development teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Acted as Technical/Research Adviser, presenting analyses of emerging protocols and advising on interoperability standards.

Education

Master of Science - Electronics Engineering

The University of Electro-Communications (UEC)
Tokyo, Japan
03-2006

Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering

The University of Electro-Communications (UEC)
Tokyo, Japan
03-2004

Japanese Language Certificate -

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Tokyo, Japan
03-2000

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -

Mzumbe Secondary School
Tanzania
05-1997

Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education

Ifunda Technical Secondary School
Iringa, Tanzania
10-1994

Ph.D. - Information Systems Management

University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership & Governance
  • Government & Donor Relations
  • Project Planning & Delivery
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
  • Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
  • Budgeting & Financial Management
  • Proposal Development & Fundraising
  • Risk Management
  • Multilingual: English, Swahili, Japanese
  • Software engineering
  • Negotiation skills

Extracurricular Activities

Chairman, Capstone Christian School Committee (2019–Present) Board Secretary, Tomodachi Investments Co. Ltd (2019–Present) Board Member, ASBLA (2019–Present) Secretary, NIT e-Learning Advisory and Technical Committee (2021–2022) Secretary, NIT ICT Innovation Hub Committee (2020–2022) Executive Member, Japan-Tanzania Food-Aid Counterpart Fund Committee (2016–2019)

Accomplishments

  • Negotiated and delivered multi-million-dollar development agreements between Tanzania and Japan.
  • Managed high-impact projects across health, industry, water, and education sectors in partnership with the Government of Tanzania.
  • Led governance reforms and strategic planning as Certified Director on multiple boards.
  • Advanced ICT education in Tanzania through curriculum development and capacity building at NIT.

Certification

  • Certified Director, Institute of Directors in Tanzania (IoDT)
  • Certified Trainer, NACTE (Competence-Based Education and Training)

Languages

English – Fluent, Swahili – Native, Japanese – Advanced

Publications

  • Mahuwi, D. T., Hayuma, B. J., Nkwera, V. S., Ntyangiri, C. D., & Mushi, M. L. (2024). Role of Bar and Restaurant Management System: Case of London Lounge, Ubungo Dar-es-Salaam. ABUAD Journal of Engineering Research and Development (AJERD), 7(2), 467–474. https://doi.org/10.53982/ajerd.2024.0702.44-j
  • Kumbo, L. I., Mahuwi, D. T., Hayuma, B. J., Nkwera, V. S., Ntyangiri, C. D., & Mushi, M. L. (2024). Review of Blockchain Technology on Data Security and Privacy: Recommendations for Advancing Tanzania’s ICT Sector. ABUAD Journal of Engineering Research and Development (AJERD), 7(2), 475–483. https://doi.org/10.53982/ajerd.2024.0702.45-j
  • Ntyangiri, C. D., Hayuma, B. J., Mahuwi, D. T., Nkwera, V. S., Kamala, J. J. and Kimaro, L. L. (2023). Factors Influencing Undergraduate Final Year Project Idea Selection: A Comprehensive Review for IT and CS Students. East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 4(6), 58-67.Doi: https://doi.org/10.46606/eajess2023v04i6.0334.
  • Muya, F., Mlay, G. B., Edward, L., Ntyangiri, C. D., Bhalalusesa, N., and Ngaiza, D. (2023). Mobile Phone Internet Usage and Students’ Achievements in Tanzania Higher Learning Institutions. East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 4(3), 63-.74 DOI: https://doi.org/10.46606/eajess2023v04i03.0278.
  • Ntyangiri, C., & Pham, C. K. (2005). A simple differential voltage comparator. IEICE Technical Report, 105(307), 5–8.
  • Ntyangiri, C., & Pham, C. K. (2005). A simple differential voltage comparator. The 2nd IEEE Tokyo Student Workshop, Tokyo Institute of Technology.

References

  • Zacharia, Mganilwa, Prof. Eng., zacharia.mganilwa@nit.ac.tz, NIT, Former Rector
  • Ally Y., Simba, Dr., asimba@eaco.int, EACO, Executive Secretary
  • Kamugisha, Kazaura, Dr., KazauraK@africa-union.org, AU Commission, Director

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

Kyando Motors and Assessor Company Limited
07.2023 - Current

Senior Adviser, Economic Cooperation

Embassy of Japan
01.2016 - Current

Assistant Lecturer in Software Engineering and Web Technologies

National Institute of Transport (NIT)
01.2015 - Current

Project Management Consultant

Embassy of Japan
01.2013 - 01.2016

Software Engineer / Embedded Systems Specialist

Yaskawa Information Systems Corporation / Yaskawa Electric Corporation / NTT Advanced Technology Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2013

Master of Science - Electronics Engineering

The University of Electro-Communications (UEC)

Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering

The University of Electro-Communications (UEC)

Japanese Language Certificate -

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -

Mzumbe Secondary School

Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education

Ifunda Technical Secondary School

Ph.D. - Information Systems Management

University of Dar Es Salaam

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