Brian D. Otte as of 14 May 2009

Contact Information:
Brian David Otte
919 Fremont Street
Kiel WI 53042-4821
Brian.Otte@verizon.net (920)894-4013

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.

Formal Educational—Degrees:
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

SPSS version 16
2008-
Specific research classes:

Advanced survey research method
2008
Survey of applied research methods
2008
Statistical research techniques
2008

Professional Experience

05 October 2009 - Present
Academic researcher at Capella University

27 August 2007 - 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:

Capella Colloquium--Track III
2009
Capella Colloquium--Track II
2008
Capella Colloquium--Track I
2008
Professional Affiliation:

Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
2009-

Research Interests:
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

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