MS / Computer Science- DePaul University May, 1982
MS / Mathematics - Northern Arizona University July, 1968
BS / Mathematics - Northern Arizona University August, 1967
As a full time faculty member at DeVry I have been responsible for teaching Mathematics, Database I (Access), Systems Analysis and Design, Small Systems Architecture, and Networking Essentials for the Business and Computer Information System Curriculum. Responsibilities include reviewing, selecting, and implementing computer based instructional software for mathematics as well as preparing and delivering instuctional materials. I have developed several computer programs in MS OFFICE (VBA macros) to produce instructional materials for the algebra students, database applications for the management of instruction, and interfaces between the databases and Excel and Word. I developed Web based forms and ASP pages to support communication between me and my students concerning course assignments, grades, and activities.
I have given a special award by DeVry for my significant contribution to the development and delivery of the Small Systems Architecture courses. When resources were scarce, I managed through industry contacts, to get hands on real projects for my students to complete. The students had the opportunity to learn and the non-profit organizations received some much needed technical assistance.
As the owner and operator of a small consulting practice, I am responsible for all of the day to day operations necessary to run a business. I am responsible for producing, marketing, and delivering products and services. During this time I have customized the Excelerator CASE tool to support the SSADM methodology as well as Real Time and embedded systems development. This involved creating screens, graph type definitions, relationships, modifying the repository schema, and production of user documentation and sales and marketing literature. Servers, workstations, and desktop computers are constructed to meet client needs. Services include System Analysis and Design, Network setup and management using NT4.0, Custom Database development in Access, Web development using Frontpage 2000 and Visual Interdev 6.0, Visual Basic 6.0 programming, and PC upgrades and repairs. I am a Kodak Developer, Microsoft OEM System Builder, AMD Resseller, and an Intel IPD member.
In addition to the product development activities, I have taught public and in house classes in real time systems development methodologies and techniques. I have provided contract training for Technology Exchange Company in the areas of Software project management, software design, software requirements and specification, and real time analysis and design.
From April 1992 through April 1993, I served as a director on the board of the Phoenix Chapter of the Independent Computer Consultants Association (ICCA). I represented the Phoenix chapter of the ICCA at trade shows, exhibitions, and at inter-professional association meetings. In April 1993 I was elected President Elect ( Vice President) of the Phoenix Chapter of the ICCA. I served as president of the of the local chapter subsequent to the resignation of the previous president. I am currently the president of the Phoenix chapter of the ICCA
I served as the Technical Program Chairman for the 2nd Annual Arizona Business and Computer Exposition and the 34th Annual ASM Southwest Systems Conference. Rainbow Events, the Phoenix Chapter of the ICCA, and the Phoenix Chapter of the ASM have requested that I serve as the Technical Program Chairman for the 3rd Annual Arizona Business and Computer Exposition and the 35th Annual ASM Southwest Systems Conference to be held in 1994.
As the Director of Engineering Products, I was responsible for the development of CASE course descriptions, generation of course instructional material, CASE implementation Consulting, XL/Doc Consulting, XL/Doc training, structured methodology training, product needs analysis, product test procedures, engineering product requirements, and product assembly.
A distributor for Intersolv products in Asia asked me to provide Excelerator training and methodology consultation for some of their clients. During the subsequent trip, I promoted Solutron Inc. as a sub-contractor, delivered Excelerator/RTS training, and delivered real time Methodology training to clients in Singapore and Taiwan. Contracts for additional training and consulting services for these clients were subsequently negotiated.
In addition to the international consulting, I have performed CASE implementation consulting for clients that were required to deliver work products conforming to government standards. The standards involved were IRM 2500, FIPS Pub 38, and FIPS PUB 64. The consulting assignments consisted of CASE tool implementation training, authoring engineering procedures manuals, authoring project standards, authoring customized versions of the Excelerator CASE tool, writing scripts for the XL/Doc tool to Extract data from Excelerator dictionary and produce specific documents, XL/Doc script writing training, and training the clients in the use and maintenance of custom XL/Doc scripts.
As a senior corporate consultant with Index Technology Corporation my responsibilities included pre-sales and post sales product support for Excelerator and Excelerator/RTS, product presentations at trade shows, product management support for Excelerator/RTS, training sales staff and customers in the use of Index technology products, representing Index Technology Corporation on industry committees, preparation and review of training materials, and the preparation and review of CASE tool specifications and requirements.
I conducted numerous training courses on methodology and the use of the Excelerator at client sites. Subsequent to the modification of the standard course on Excelerator/RTS by IBM, I was selected as the chief instructor for conducting the IBM internal course on the use of the Excelerator/RTS.
I consulted with customer project personnel and management on the implementation of CASE, application of real time methodology, application of object oriented methodology, and the use of Excelerator/RTS on their system development projects. I assisted customer management with the planning for a successful CASE implementation. With my assistance customers selected appropriate methods, tools, and determined which training courses best met their personnel's needs.
In 1989 Index Technology changed their priorities and market direction to concentrate on the MIS customer. The corporate resource dedicated to the Excelerator/RTS product was reduced to a single person. During that time I was asked to provide technical support for product management in addition to my other responsibilities. During 1989 the Excelerator/RTS sales volume increased 28% and accounted for 21% of the product shipped. Over the time I was at Index Technology Excelerator/RTS produced a 2000% return on investment. I was awarded a cash honorarium in recognition of my contribution to the success of Index Technology Corporation.
As an engineer with Sperry Commercial Flight Systems Group now a part of Honeywell Inc., I was responsible for the creation and deployment of software engineering methodologies and tools. I adapted software engineering methodologies to meet the needs of the engineering project teams building real time embedded systems, prepared and delivered courses in the real time methodology, evaluated and selected CASE tools to automate the methodology, and provided project consultation and support in the application of the methodology and tools. In addition to the internal support given to engineering projects, I made methodology and tool presentations to corporate management, customers, industry groups, and conference audiences.
I co-authored a paper on the Extended System Modeling Language with Paul Ward of system Development Concepts, Randall Jensen of Hughes Aircraft, and Dinesh Keskar of Boeing Commercial Airplane Company. ESML is a new system modeling language based on the data flow diagram.
I was instrumental in founding the Excelerator user group and was elected as president of that group for two terms. During my tenure as president of XLGROUP the organization prioritized user requests, established product advisory boards, and provided services for the membership.
I was awarded a cash honorarium in recognition of my contribution to the way in which Sperry Commercial Flight Systems did business.
At the time I resigned to pursue a career with Index Technology Corporation I was informed that Honeywell engineering management had recommended me for the prestigious H.W. SWEAT award .
As an assistant professor I was responsible for academic advising for computer technology majors, computer technology curricula development, teaching upper division courses, and managing the computer laboratory. As the manager of the computer laboratory I supervised 6 student employees, ordered supplies and equipment, and prepared budgets.
As a member of the Mathematics Computer Science Department I was responsible for academic advising for Mathematics/Computer Science majors, curricula development, teaching mathematics and computer programming courses, and representing my department on the academic computing council. During my tenure at Triton College I successfully applied for research and development grants in the area computer based instruction. These grants culminated in the production of several programs to support training in traditional mathematics courses, business management mathematics courses, and open entry / open exit courses in developmental mathematics.
I was the faculty advisor for a student organization. In addition to recreational activities, the student organization competed in shooting sports (Trap & Skeet) at the college level. The student teams won the national community college Trap and Skeet championships for three consecutive years. I was given an outstanding achievement award by Triton College for my work with the student organization.