DIT
Walden University, Doctorate of Information Technology
Dissertation: "Factors that Influence Throughput on Cloud-Hosted MySQL
Committee: Dr. Makrigeorgis (chair), Dr. Stryk, Dr. Case

MS
Capella University, Information Technology
Specializing in Network Architecture and Design
Thesis:"Keokuk High School Multimedia Lab Domain and File Server

March 2006

BS
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Major: Mathematics Education
Minor: Physics

May 1995

Microsoft Professional in Windows 2000 Professional (70-210)
Microsoft Professional in Windows 2000 Server (70-215)

Certified Educator in Missouri

• 5-12 Mathematics
• 5-9 Science
• 9-12 Physics

2002
2002

2008

• Administer SQL Servers
• Monitor backups.
• Test backups.
• Administer database security.
• Reducing errors and warnings in log files.
• Troubleshoot and suggest changes to improve database performance.
• Create and implement a wiki to improve documentation.
• Planned and implemented migration of CIMOR - a major database supporting the application that manages the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
• Plan and test disaster recovery for all Microsoft SQL Servers and databases for the State of Missouri consolidated agencies.
• Alternate Team Lead
• Act as supervisor when needed.
• Provide guidance and suggestions to other team members.

• Administer Linux Servers
• Manage security and access on approximately 300 Linux systems.
• Manage updates.
• Make recommendations on all system requirements.
• Update and maintain documentation.

• Manage technician schedule for maximum billing
• Troubleshoot network, hardware, and software problems on personal computers, workstations, servers, printers, and networking equipment.
• Assist in planning network, hardware, and software upgrades and implementations.
• Design and install wired and wireless networks for homes and businesses
• Assist individuals with a variety of disabilities in using assisted technology.
• Design, modify, and update databases and systems in Microsoft Acces, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and other database systems.

• Founded a non-profit computer recycling and learning center.
• Establish relationships with local businesses to recycle discarded technology.
• Taught individuals of all ages how to dissemble and assemble computers, and the many different types of hardware found in computers from many different manufacturers.
• Taught individuals of all ages how to install the Linux operating system, primarily Ubuntu, and troubleshoot installation issues.

• Courses Taught (Bold courses indicate regular course load.)
• MIS 100 - Intro to Web 2.0
• MIS 225 - Database Management Systems
• MIS 250 - Networking
• MIS 325 - Web Design
• MIS 350 - Project Management
• MIS 370 - MIS Experience
• MIS 425 - Enterprise Collaboration Tools
• MIS 450 - Systems Analysis
• MIS 475 - MIS Capstone
• ACC 412 - Advanced Productivity Tools
• BUS 580 - Systems Management
• Developed courses, curriculum, quizzes, exams, and assignments.
• Revised syllabus and course content to include the ever-changing field of information technology.
• Developed on-line courses for most on-ground classes.

• Hiring Committee - Spring 2015, Spring 2018
• Curriculum Committee - 2015-2017, Chair 2018
• Honors Committee - 2018-2021
• Ad-hoc Committee to consider digital lecture capture - Fall 2016, Fall 2017

• Taught Computer Basics, which went by several course codes during this time frame.
• Hardware Basics
• Internet Basics
• Microsoft Office Basics
• Traditional and non-traditional students.

• Math Courses Taught:
• Algebra 1
• Pre-Algebra
• Consumer Math
• Statistics
• Computer Courses Taught:
• Web Design (HTML)
• Advanced Web Design (PHP/MySQL)
• Computer Basics
• Computer Repair
• Networking
• Video Production
• Programming (Java)
• Built and managed video production studio and video editing lab.
• Supervised students building computers for lab use.
• Setup audio and video for large events such as graduation, special speakers, assemblies, seminars, presentations, and in-services.
• Built, administrate, and maintain Linux Terminal Services server and lab, web server, file servers, and domain controllers in support of the technology courses.

• Independent math lab - remedial non-credit math courses:
• MAT 090 - Arithmetic Fundamentals
• MAT 093 - Fundamentals of Algebra
• MAT 095 - Geometry and Trigonometry Review
• MAT 097 - Geometry
• MAT 099 - Intermediate Algebra
• Traditional and non-traditional students

Neo4j - The Graph Database - DevCoMo

How to Build a New Computer Lab for under $1000 - Iowa Technology in Education Conference

Using LTSP in the Classroom- North Central Linux Symposium

2018

2006

2004 & 2005

DevCoMo
Columbia MO Monthly since 2016
Description: Monthly meetings for a group dedicated to the art of software development. Talks range from different programming languages, developer operations, databases, machine learning, cyber security, block-chain technologies, and developer experiences.

Kansas City WordCamp
Overland Park, KS, June 2019
Description: Conference for users, designers, developers, and anyone else who wanted to get the most out of using WordPress

WP-Campus 2018
St. Louis, MO, June 2018
Description: Conferenced focused on the use of WordPress in higher education.

St. Louis WordCampSt Louis, MO, May 2018
Description: Conference for users, designers, developers, and anyone else who wanted to get the most out of using WordPress.

GraphConnectChicago, IL, December 2014
Description: Introductory conference to learn about Neo4j, A NoSQL graph-based database.

Electronic Frontier Foundation, 2015-Present
Member.

DevCoMo
Steering Committee Member: 2017-Present