Sichuan University, China
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🌟 Summary
Dara Thomas is a futurist with an extensive IT and Project Management background, dedicated to enhancing people management, project success, and performance through the adoption of sustainable practices, particularly ESG principles.
🎓 Education
- Ph.D. in Enterprise Management (Sichuan University, China | Sept. 2022 – Jun. 2026)
- MSc. in Project Management (University of Liverpool, UK | Sept. 2020 – Mar. 2022)
- MEng. in Architectural & Civil Engineering (Shaoxing University, China | Mar. 2018 – Jun. 2020)
- BSc. (Hons) in Computer Science (Wesley University Ondo, Nigeria | Sept. 2012 – Jun. 2016)
💼 Professional Experience
- Junior Project Manager (DUSA European Consulting & Services, Suzhou | Nov. 2021 – Aug. 2022)
- Project Lead – Student Experience & Development (Shaoxing University, Zhejiang | Aug. 2018 – May 2020)
- Project Coordinator (Edo State Sports Council, Benin | May 2017 – Apr. 2018)
- Project Coordinator (Sweet 107.1 FM, Nigeria | Feb. 2016 – Feb. 2018)
- Project Support Officer – Internship (National Engineering & Technical Company, Nigeria | Jun. 2015 – Dec. 2015)
- Project Assistant – Internship (Wesley University Ondo, Media Unit, Nigeria | Sept. 2013 – Dec. 2015)
🔍 Research Interests
Dara focuses on project success, performance improvement, sustainable management practices, and the integration of IT into project workflows for better outcomes.
Notable Publications
Explainability of artificial neural network in predicting career fulfilment among medical doctors in developing nations: Applicability and implications
Influence of Motivation-Hygiene Factors on In-Role Performance and Professional Intention Among Medical Doctors in Developing Countries: The mediating role of Job Satisfaction