Dr. Kadir Alpaslan Demir
Professional Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Teaching Techniques, Curriculum and Program Development Certificate
Navy Training SchoolSep, 2009- Oct, 2024 -
Technology, Leadership, and Innovation
Naval Postgraduate SchoolJan, 2005- Oct, 2024 -
Defense Software Systems Safety
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Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO), NSTISSI No. 4014
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Information Systems Security Professional, NSTISSI No. 4011
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Systems Administration in Information Systems Security, NSTISSI No. 4013
Naval Postgraduate School
Experience
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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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Texas, United States
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Professional Assistant Professor
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Sep 2022 - Present
I am teaching graduate and undergraduate courses on Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Object-Oriented Programming, and Computer Networks. I am teaching graduate and undergraduate courses on Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Object-Oriented Programming, and Computer Networks.
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Assistant Director of Research and Development
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Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
I am responsible for the coordination of Navy’s Research and Development (R&D) projects from initiation to completion. The R&D project portfolio consists of more than 30 R&D projects costing millions of dollars. Research and Development Strategy Building for the Navy Coordinating R&D Activities with a Wide Range of National Companies and Partners Coordinating and Managing Various R&D Projects Investigation of Emerging Technologies I am responsible for the coordination of Navy’s Research and Development (R&D) projects from initiation to completion. The R&D project portfolio consists of more than 30 R&D projects costing millions of dollars. Research and Development Strategy Building for the Navy Coordinating R&D Activities with a Wide Range of National Companies and Partners Coordinating and Managing Various R&D Projects Investigation of Emerging Technologies
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Program Manager
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Feb 2020 - Sep 2021
Program management of three large scale software-intensive systemsStakeholder management in large scale projectsRequirements engineering of various large scale software system projectsRequirements elicitation of various large scale software system projectsProactive risk management at all levelsTracking of open issues in system-level requirementsResolution of conflicts with stakeholdersManagement of quality assurance and testing activitiesBringing project visions to realityCoordinated many functional teams from different engineering departments.Identified and solved cross-functional and inter-team challenges and issues. Show less
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Business Process Manager
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Mar 2019 - Aug 2020
Responsible for the development of a business process software solutionResponsible for the development of a Microsoft Sharepoint Application SetResponsible for an enterprise software solution adoption throughout the organizationInvestigated various DevOps and Agile Development/Process Software Solutions including GitLab, Alfresco, Activiti, etc.
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Education and Training Coordinator
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Sep 2013 - Sep 2019
I managed the education and training activities for the departments of software development and systems engineering.Identification of education and training needs of department personnel.Planning all aspects of educational and training activities of the departments.Coordination of international scientific conference participations.Mentoring and coaching of novice researchers and engineers.Teaching courses related to software engineering, systems engineering, project management and software and systems engineering standards. Show less
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Program Manager
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May 2017 - Mar 2019
Program management of a large scale defense system (Navy Combat Management System)Requirements engineering of various large scale software system projectsRequirements elicitation of various large scale software system projectsTracking of open issues in system-level requirementsResolution of conflicts with stakeholdersManagement of quality assurance and testing activities
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Assistant Program Manager
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Sep 2014 - May 2017
Program management of various large scale software system projectsRequirements engineering of various large scale software system projectsRequirements elicitation of various large scale software system projectsTracking of open issues in system-level requirementsResolution of conflicts with stakeholdersManagement of quality assurance and testing activitiesCoordinated many functional teams from different engineering departments.Identified and solved cross-functional and inter-team challenges and issues. Show less
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Test and Quality Assurance Manager
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Apr 2016 - Jan 2017
Responsible for overseeing quality assurance activities in a large-scale software-intensive mission-critical system consisting hundreds of applications and multi-million lines of codeMember of the program management teamProviding consultancy to program risk management
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Executive Program Manager
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May 2014 - Sep 2014
Responsible for the program management of a number of projects under the portfolio managerCoordinate various activities across a number of departments and external stakeholdersProvide consultancy to higher level executives on creating the right strategies for successful project implementationsCoordinated many functional teams from different engineering departments.Identified and solved cross-functional and inter-team challenges and issues.
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Project Manager
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Dec 2012 - May 2014
Managed a systems integration project.Developed and modified various software interface modules.
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Software Developer
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
I have various roles during this post. I participate in most aspects of systems development from requirements engineering to testing.I also conduct activities related to software process improvement.I participate quality assurance activities as well as project management activities.Project 1 (Completed): (8 months)Project Team Member: Member of a software process improvement (SPI) effort. Developed the system engineering processes of the organization. Provided consultancy to higher level executives. Developed the templates for the documentation. Project 2 (Completed): (18 months)Project Team Leader: Singlehandedly developed a critical piece of a software module for a mission critical system. Coordinated the activities of the development team. Provided the estimates for completion of the project. Analyzed risks and proactively sought resolutions. Project 3 Completed : (6 months)Executive Enterprise Architect: Visioning an enterprise architecture solution. Show less
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University Erasmus Program Coordinator
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Aug 2009 - Jul 2011
Coordinated international university student and faculty exchange activitiesProvided consultancy to university president regarding Erasmus programsManaged all Erasmus activities on behalf of the universitySuccessfully increased and diversified Erasmus exchanges
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University Bologna Process Coordinator
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Aug 2009 - Jul 2011
Bologna Process aims at ensuring comparability in the standards and quality of higher-education qualificationsManaged and coordinated the Bologna Process related activities of the universityProvided consultancy to the university council related to quality in higher education vision of the Bologna Process
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Lecturer / Assistant Professor
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Mar 2009 - Jul 2011
During this position, I teach graduate and undergraduate courses. I advised graduate and undergraduate students. Among the courses I teach:- Project Management (IT and general)- Software Engineering- Systems Engineering- Software Specification and Design- Research Methods in Engineering- Programming (C , C++, Java)- Microprocessors- Computer Security- Computer Networks- Distributed SystemsI was the coordinator for graduate level research seminars.I was in graduate thesis committees. Show less
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Visiting Professor
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
As a visiting professor, I taught Software Specification and Design course. It was a rewarding experience. My students still contact me and ask for my guidance on various technical topics and career advice. As a visiting professor, I taught Software Specification and Design course. It was a rewarding experience. My students still contact me and ask for my guidance on various technical topics and career advice.
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Naval Postgraduate School
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Monterey, California, USA
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PhD in Software Engineering
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Mar 2005 - Dec 2008
I got my PhD in Software Engineering with the dissertation titled "Measurement of Software Project Management Effectiveness". I got my PhD in Software Engineering with the dissertation titled "Measurement of Software Project Management Effectiveness".
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Editor of IEEE/AIAA P1633 -2008 - Recommended Practice for Software Reliability
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Apr 2006 - Sep 2007
Editor of the IEEE Standard - Recommended Practice for Software Reliability Member of Working Group Managed the balloting process of the standard Managed the resolution of conflicting change request Managed the draft creation process Editor of the IEEE Standard - Recommended Practice for Software Reliability Member of Working Group Managed the balloting process of the standard Managed the resolution of conflicting change request Managed the draft creation process
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Education
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2005 - 2008
Naval Postgraduate School
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Software Engineering -
2014 - 2019
Gebze Technical University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategic Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship -
2003 - 2005
Naval Postgraduate School
M.S., Software Engineering -
2003 - 2005
Naval Postgraduate School
M.S., Computer Science - Specialty in Computer Forensics -
2003 - 2005
Naval Postgraduate School
M.S., Completed all the coursework for the MS degree, Electronic Systems Engineering -
1995 - 1999
Naval Academy
B.S. in Computer Engineering, 3.71/4,00 -
Eskisehir Anatolian High School
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