Brian David Otte's Resume

Expected graduation date is September 2010.
Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Information Technology, functioning as an academic researcher at Capella University.

Process initiated: 27 August 2007. As of 05 October 2009 starting dissertation phase.
Tasks to complete:

Dissertation phase of program (estimated duration is 1 year).
—User acceptance of Information Technology (IT). Based on Technology Acceptance Model (TAM*), TAM2**, TAM3***, and Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT****).
—User acceptance of IT during Pre and Post implementation of IT.
—Organizational strategies and the effectiveness of these strategies on adjusting user acceptance of IT.
—Predicting user acceptance and adjusting user acceptance during all stages of the IT life cycle.

References

*Davis, F. D., Bagozzi, R. P., & Warshaw, P. R. (1989). User acceptance of computer technology: A comparison of two theoretical models. Management Science, 35(8), 982-1003.

**Venkatesh, V., & Davis, F. D. (2000). A theoretical extension of the technology acceptance model: Four longitudinal field studies. Management Science, 46(2), 186.

***Venkatesh, V., & Bala, H. (2008). Technology Acceptance Model 3 and a Research Agenda on Interventions. Decision Sciences, 39(2), 273-315.

****Venkatesh, V., Morris, M. G., Davis, G. B., & Davis, F. D. (2003). User acceptance of information technology: Toward a unified view. MIS Quarterly, 27(3), 425-478.
Seek an Information Technology job, from entry level through director level; or pursue a research focused orientation.
Significantly add value through applying Information Technology skills acquired.

MS project Level 1—Inacom
Project management basics—Inacom
EMC Advanced Technical education, ECC product suite
Perl programming—Sun educational services
Shell programming for system administrators—Sun educational services
Protocol analysis, M.A.T.C. Milwaukee
Firewall training—Certified Security Administrator—Checkpoint
VPN-1 Firewall-1 Management II NG—Checkpoint
Sun Solaris system administration I/II—Sun educational services
Solaris system performance management—Sun educational services
TCP network administration—Sun educational services
Veritas Volume manager—Sun educational services
Social styles series—Wilson learning
Microsoft IIS (web server)
NT 4.0 administration fundamentals

Strong leadership skills coupled with communication and interpersonal skills. Servant leadership style is preferred and a natural method of leading. Producing a positive working environment is always a goal, especially with internal and external customers getting the job done right the first time. Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where things change by the minute. Decision-making and implementation of IT systems are enjoyable tasks.

15 December 1997 – 01 February 2008.

Solaris system administrator.
Primary responsibilities UNIX systems administration.
Secondary responsibilities includes network management surrounding Information Security and Assurance.

Direct responsibility for Firewall and VPN systems.

Primary responsibility for all UNIX systems: selection, purchase, implementation, and maintenance.

01 June 1995 -- 15 December 1997:

Internship at Sargento Foods Inc. as an Intern. Not responsible for very much, but assigned a variety of computer related tasks.

01 August 1992 -- 01 June 1994:

Computer lab attendant. Duties include helping users with their applications, troubleshooting network problems, and other tasks as assigned by my supervisor.

01 June 1990 -- 25 February 1996:

Various factory jobs; companies like Vollrath, Kohler, and Amerequip. Some duties include draw and punch press operator, draw coat line operator, and ground coat line fill in.

07 July 1987 -- 07 July 1990:

United States Army Cannon Crew member (13B2P).
Artillery. Airborne qualified. Duties include cannon crew member tasks, such as vehicle maintenance (track vehicles, and wheeled vehicles). Ultimately acquired the rank of Sergeant.