Education
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M.S., The Ohio State University, 1998, Computer Science
M.S., University of Akron, 1997, Computer Science
B.S., University of Akron, 1995, Computer Science
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Academic/Professional Experience
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2007
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Franklin University, Program Chair, Information Technology; Developed curriculum for ITEC 136: Business Programming Concepts, inclusive of assignments, reading materials, lab exercises, examinations and software resources; ITEC 211: Microsoft Administration, inclusive of assignments, reading materials, and software resources; ITEC 400: UNIX Administration, inclusive of assignments, reading materials, lab exercises, and software resources; and ITEC 495: Capstone, inclusive of assignments, reading materials, and course-long project.
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2006
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Franklin University, Developed curriculum for COMP 311: Data Structures and Algorithms 2, inclusive of assignments, lab activities, reading materials, examinations, and software resources.
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2005
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Franklin University, Developed curriculum for COMP 111: Introduction to Computer Science and Object Oriented Programming inclusive of assignments, lab exercises, reading materials, software resources, and six multi-media pieces; and COMP 121: Data Structures and Algorithms 1, inclusive of assignments, lab exercises, reading materials, software resources, and twelve multi-media pieces.
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2004
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Franklin University, Developed curriculum for ITEC 236: Business Applications Programming II, inclusive of assignments, reading materials, lab exercises, and software resources.
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2003-Present
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Program Chair, Information Technology, Franklin University, Columbus OH. (Undergraduate courses: Business Programming Concepts, Principles of Network Design and Administration, UNIX Administration, Microsoft Administration, Capstone)
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2003-Present
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Course Manager, Computer Science, Franklin University, Columbus OH. (Undergraduate courses: Software Design and Construction, Client/Server Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Application Server Programming, Principles of Computer Organization, Principles of Programming Languages, Principles of Operating Systems, Principles of Computer Networks)
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Associate Professor, Computer and Information Systems, DeVry University, Columbus OH. (Undergraduate courses: C programming, C++ programming, Object Oriented Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms)
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1997-1998
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Teaching Associate, Computer and Information Science, Ohio State University, Columbus OH. (Undergraduate course: Introduction to Computer Systems)
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1995-1997
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Teaching Assistant, Computer Science, University of Akron, Akron OH (Undergraduate course: Introductory C Programming)
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1994-1996
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Instructor, Center for Employee Development and Training, University of Akron, Akron OH (Non-credit courses: Introductory C Programming, Computer Diagnostics 1, Computer Diagnostics 2)
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1999-2000
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Researcher, Software engineer, Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus OH
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| Part-time Industry Experience |
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| 1995-1997 |
Systems administrator, Dept. of Mathematics, University of Akron, Akron OH |
| 1993-2005 |
Systems administrator, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Akron, Akron OH |
| 1990-1992 |
Computer Technician, ValCom Computer Center, Champaign IL |
| 1986-1997 |
Networking Specialist and Technician, Micro Computer Centre, Canton OH |
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2000-2003
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Network and systems administrator, Hottle & Co., Canton OH
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1997
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Technical training, Alltel Communications, Akron OH
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1994
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Network and systems administration, East Central Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center, New Philadelphia OH.
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Professional Development
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| 2007 |
National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Conference, May 2007, Austin TX |
| 2006-2007 |
Franklin University Leadership Development Group, Columbus, OH |
| 2006 |
National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Conference, May 2006, Austin TX |
| 2005 |
Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) Conference, February 2005, St. Louis, MO. |
| 2005 |
National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Conference, May 2005, Austin TX |
| 2004 |
Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) Conference, March 2004, Norfolk, VA. |
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Publications/Presentations
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2006
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Presentation on "What is an 'A'? Training Adjunct Faculty Using Grading Rubrics," delivered to the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), May 2006
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2005
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Presentation on "Improving Teaching and Learning via Program Review," delivered to the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), May 2005
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2004
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Presentation on "Aspect Oriented Programming," delivered to the Columbus chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery, May 2004
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2004
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Presentation on "Aspect Oriented Programming," delivered to the XP Users Group, December 2004.
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1999
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Parallel Algorithms for the Third Extension of the Sieve of Eratosthenes, Whittaker, T. A. and Liszka, K. J., Midwest Conference on Parallel Processing, August 1999.
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Community Service/Engagement
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Member, Association for Computing Machinery
Member, Central Ohio Linux Users Group
Member, Central Ohio Java Users Group
Member, Central Ohio XP Users Group
Judge for Ohio Tech Prep Showcase, April 2007
Advisory Board, Hocking College Advisory Board for Networking, 2005 - present
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