Education:
In
Progress
Formal
Education:
In progress: PhD in Information Technology, Expected
graduation date is September
2010. Functioning as an
academic researcher at Capella University.
Initiated: 27
August 2007. As of 05 October 2009 starting dissertation
phase.
Master
of
Organizational
Leadership
and
Quality, Marian College, Fond
du Lac Wisconsin, August 2006 (MS).
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, University of Wisconsin,
Oshkosh, February 1998 (BS).
Associate of Arts and Science, University of Wisconsin, Shebang,
January 1993 (AA/S).
Formal
Education—Topical classes/seminars attended:
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
Honors and
Awards:
Chairman's Award
Sargento Foods Inc.
Dean's List
UW-Oshkosh.
Teaching Experience:
Guest speaker on networked computer
security at
Lakeland College.
Guest speaker on computer security best practices Lakeland College.
Research Experience:
Masters thesis involving the strategic
planning process for a non-profit organization, August 2006.
Statistical and Computer Experience:
Specific statistical program
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SPSS version 16
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2008-
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Specific research classes:
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Advanced survey research method
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2008
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Survey of applied research methods
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2008
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Statistical research techniques
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2008
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Professional
Experience
05
October
2009
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Present
Academic researcher at Capella
University
27
August
2007
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05 October 2009
PhD coursework in Information
Technology Capella University
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.
Grants Awarded:
None.
Publications:
None.
Conference Presentations:
None.
Professional Activities:
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Capella Colloquium--Track III
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2009
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Capella Colloquium--Track II
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2008
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Capella Colloquium--Track I
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2008
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Professional Affiliation:
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Association of Information
Technology Professionals (AITP)
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2009-
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Research
Interests:
- 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.
Teaching Interests:
Interested in teaching the within the
nexus of business and Information Technology.
Personal
business perspectives:
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.
Personal hobbies
(i.e. stress
relievers):
Sprint--Half
Iron-Man
5k--Half
Marathon
