Instructor

• Aug 2017 - Present

Lead Instructor Networking & Computer Information Technology

• Jan 2013 - Aug 2017

Teach many IT classes, serve on committees, advise and register students, support Information Technology Alignment Project (ITAP), maintain computer lab and all infrastructure necessary for instruction, provide oversight for adjunct instruction, assess student learning outcomes in all classes in compliance with SACSCOC standards, provide support and instruction for Facebook's Data Center Institute (DCI), oversee curriculum updating as it relates to technology programs, select appropriate textbooks and other support materials in support of learning outcome achievement. Show less

Lead Instructor Networking & Computer Information Technology

• Aug 2001 - Dec 2012

Taught many IT classes; served on committees, e.g., Curriculum Improvement Project (CIP), SACSCOC, Website, Technology, Library, Student Advising, Marketing, and Curriculum Committees; advised many on the use and implementation of technology; academically advised and registered students; trained in the areas of Quality MattersTM, a model for assessing and assuring the quality of online courses and use of technology in education; trained faculty/staff in the use of distance learning techniques; served as club advisor; developed and managed budgets for two curriculum programs, Networking Technology and Computer Information Technology; and managed technology associated with the CISCO networking/VMware Academy lab and taught/designed content for courses Show less

Computer Consultant

• May 2000 - Aug 2001

Provided leadership/management for computer consultants; developed a tracking system to monitor project progress and workload distribution; supported computers/networks in a diversity of settings; performed system analysis to meet client needs; troubleshot computer problems including those related to the maintenance and installation of Novell, Linux, and Microsoft servers; installed new system hardware, peripheral devices, and software; upgraded hardware and software; wrote procedure manuals; developed and facilitated training seminars for staff; performed cost analysis for projects; purchased equipment appropriate for job sites; developed and implemented plans for business continuity and disaster recovery; and installed and configured systems. Show less

Computer Consultant III

• Mar 1999 - Aug 1999

Maintained about two hundred computers; recommended computer purchases to meet the needs of a variety of computer users throughout the organization; troubleshot a diversity of computer problems including those related to the maintenance and installation of Novell, Linux, and Windows servers; installed new system hardware, peripheral drivers, and software; upgraded hardware and software; wrote procedure manuals; developed and facilitated training seminars for staff; coordinated the migration from GroupWise to an open source email system; and installed and configured systems. Show less

Computer Consultant II

• Oct 1997 - Feb 1999

Installed new system hardware and peripheral drivers; installed and configured systems; installed application software such as MS Office, Corel Suite, Netscape \& Eudora, etc; installed and configured network software, upgraded hardware such as memory, hard drives, sound cards, CD readers, motherboards, etc.; diagnosed and repaired problems; evaluated new hardware for purchase recommendations; developed and refined guidelines and procedures to ensure consistency among all computer support consultants; conducted workshops as requested for the Office of Information Technology general training program. Show less

Computer Support Technician

• Feb 1994 - Sep 1997

Surveyed and recommended hardware and software that met the requirements for support of automated records and registration office systems; coordinated the selection, acquisition, installation and maintenance of computing systems; aided in the daily operations of all data processing; assisted in the interpretation of data requests from university departments; wrote, tested and verified FOCUS 4GL procedures; trained office personnel in computer implementations and applications; established and maintained a Linux server for the academic affairs division to aid in cross platform file sharing; assisted in preparing information for auditors; researched technology to facilitate the migration from microfiche to document imaging; provided data for reporting to state and federal governments; served as only one of four people with write access to student academic transcripts; and served as a technical resource person for committees, e.g., Calendar Committee. Show less

Manager/Designer

• Aug 1993 - Feb 1994

Developed methods of organizing and producing residential and light commercial construction documents, established a library of details and graphic components to expedite the production of construction documents, met and consulted with clients, determined client needs, developed drafting services to meet client needs, wrote computer programs, set-up new computer users, trained computer users, wrote computer use guidelines, installed and removed computers, backed up files, maintained adequate space on hard drives, and archived computer files and records. Show less

Designer/CAD Operator

• Jun 1991 - Apr 1993

Developed methods of organizing and producing residential and light commercial construction documents, established a library of details and graphic components to expedite the production of construction documents, met and consulted with clients, determined client needs, developed drafting services to meet client needs, wrote computer programs, set-up new computer users, trained computer users, wrote computer use guidelines, installed and removed computers, backed up files, maintained adequate space on hard drives, and archived computer files and records. Show less

Manager/Designer

• Nov 1990 - Jun 1991

Maintained responsibilities for client relations/customer service, inventory control, office management/supervision, computer administration and operations, job scheduling, logo design and layout, and staff training. Maintained responsibilities for client relations/customer service, inventory control, office management/supervision, computer administration and operations, job scheduling, logo design and layout, and staff training.

CAD Operator

• Feb 1990 - Nov 1990

Produced construction specification documents using AutoCAD and word processing software. Wrote LISP macros to increase productivity in the production of construction documents. Produced construction specification documents using AutoCAD and word processing software. Wrote LISP macros to increase productivity in the production of construction documents.

CAD Operator

• May 1989 - Feb 1990

Used AutoCAD to digitize industrial/commercial drawings. Used AutoCAD to digitize industrial/commercial drawings.

Architectural Draftsperson

• Jun 1985 - Aug 1986

Maintained repository of architectural details and running of blueprints. Maintained repository of architectural details and running of blueprints.