Experience

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  Southern New Hampshire University

  • Instructor

    • Jan 2019 - Present

    Teach Introduction to Scripting (Python)

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  The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

  • Laurel, MD

  • Curriculum Developer, Lecturer

    • Jun 2017 - Present
    • Laurel, MD

    Wrote and teach Web Development courseTeach Introduction to Algorithms

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  Baker College Online

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Faculty and Course Developer

    • Sep 2001 - Present

    • Teach Computer Operating Systems and Maintenance, Microsoft Office, Information Systems Threat Assessment, HTML, Advanced HTML (DHTML, CSS, XML), jQuery, CGI Scripting, Web Server Administration (Apache), Introduction to WWW Design, Database Management Using SQL, Intermediate Database Management (Oracle), Data Structures and Algorithms, Scripting for Network Administrators, Java Programming, Advanced Java Programming, Java Enterprise Edition (EJB, JDBC, Servlets, JSP), Linux, Perl Programming, Python, C++, OOP w/C++, C#, Visual Basic, RPG IV, iSeries CL and File Design, Adv. Computer Architecture, Adv. CGI Scripting (PHP/MySQL), Web Application Development Programming, Web Application Development Tools, Web Usability, Web Portals, Web Enterprise Applications. • Curriculum Development and Conversion. • Mentor.

  • Dean of CIS and Technology, Department Chair, Instructor, Course Developer

    • Jan 2003 - Jun 2014

    • Advised and mentored students. • Instructed classes. • Developed curriculum. • Created a cyber defense team.• Planned course offerings and locations for academic year. • Actively participated in curriculum meetings. • Upgraded the CS, IS, Web, and Technology programs. Initiated new programs. • Recruited advisory board members, ran advisory board meetings. • Developed relationships with local businesses. • Maintained budgets; managed programs, classrooms and classroom resources. • Applied for and maintained grants.• Focused on student retention and process improvement. • Brought the ABET accredited Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering program to the Jackson campus. • Helped implement learner centered instruction, assessment, and curriculum development initiatives. • Developed blended, hybrid, and ground courses.• Lead cross-functional teams to increase student retention and enrollment through process improvement and customer service.• Collaborated with local organizations to develop mutually beneficial initiatives. • Recruited, hired and mentored instructors for information systems and technology based courses. • Proven problem solver and negotiator for student, instructor, and administrative issues.

  • Faculty

    • Sep 2001 - Jan 2004

    HTML, Advanced HTML, Web Scripting (JavaScript and DHTML), Multimedia Design for the Web (PhotoShop and Flash), Introduction to WWW Design, Intro to Programming, Java, C++, OOP w/C++, Visual Basic .NET. Academic advisor.

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  Wyeknot, inc.

  • Consultant, Analyst, Developer

    • Jan 1998 - Present

    • Advise and mentor IT organizations, helping with infrastructure, systems analysis, research, analytics, and personnel.• Provide systems analysis and design for clients in a variety of industries.• Lead cross-functional teams to improve information and network infrastructure for moves to new facilities.• Managed a number of projects, personnel, and budgets including: a portal for a university; classroom scheduling for a local K-12; a document tracking/retention system for a regulatory agency.• Write custom applications for a variety of clients using desktop, Web, and mobile technologies, including C#, ASP.NET, Python, PHP, MySQL, and SQL Server .

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  University of the People

  • Instructor

    • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

    Teach Programming Fundamentals (Python)

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  ImproMed, LLC

  • Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

  • Web Developer

    • Jun 2014 - Feb 2015
    • Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

    • Built Web sites and applications using MVC, WCF, WPF, Entity Framework, .NET, C#, HTML, SQL Server, TFS, jQuery, JSON, XML, JavaScript, and other Web technologies.• Implemented projects using Scrum.• QA. • Scrum master.

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  Jackson Community College

  • Faculty

    • Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

    Desktop Publishing (PageMaker), HTML, Visual Basic, Introduction to Information Technology (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Introduction to the Internet. Member of the Learning Strategies Committee.

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  ReCellular, Inc

  • Manager

    • Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

    Responsible for all aspects of computer information technology within the organization.• Improved shipping and receiving processes, including the introduction of using bar codes and automating shipping using UPS.• Established improved personal and remote infrastructure services between satellite offices in California, Mexico and home office in Ann Arbor.• Maintained all operational systems areas with 99.9% uptime.• Purchased, maintained, and updated computer equipment and software at four separate locations for various functional areas.• Created first Web presence.

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  Valenite, Inc

  • Manager PC Systems

    • Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

    Established a personal computer department and personal computer standards. Duties included: personnel management; planning and budgeting; systems purchasing, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and training.• Purchased, maintained, and updated desktop and portable computers, printers, scanners, and software at three separate locations for various functional areas.• Introduced and implemented intelligent email system.

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  Business Productivity Solutions, Inc

  • President

    • Jan 1986 - Jan 1994

    Consultant, Various customers (1990 – 1994)Designed systems, managed projects, wrote custom programs, resolved information technology problems, provided research and analytics. Installed, supported, and trained various printing/publishing businesses with complete desktop publishing systems. Developed curriculum and delivered training for manufacturing and warehousing.Consultant, Ford Motor Company (1990)Developed curriculum and trained nine administrative assistants to provide support for a Unix based system.Instructor/Course Developer, Plymouth/Canton Schools, Plymouth, Michigan (1989 - 1993)Taught typing, DOS, Lotus, and WordPerfect. Wrote and instructed classes in Lotus, Excel, and PageMaker. Resolved computer related problems for instructors and staff.Consultant, Parke-Davis, Ann Arbor, Michigan (1989)Provided training and technical support for approximately 700 desktop computer clients. Consultant, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan (1986 - 1988)Provided technical support for approximately 75 desktop computer colleagues. Accessed, converted, and managed data from MVS, Unix, and VMS systems. Technical writer.

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  Fortune Systems

  • Dearborn, MI

  • Supervisor/Systems Engineer

    • Aug 1983 - Sep 1986
    • Dearborn, MI

    Supervisor (1986)Supervised systems engineers.Instructor/Systems Engineer, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan (1985)Supported Unix based systems and taught new engineers how to support the systems.Systems Engineer, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan (1984)Supported Unix based systems. Wrote Unix scripts.Programmer, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan (1983)Wrote device drivers and special applications in C for a Unix based system.