4315 Golf Club Road #6205
Auburn, AL 36830
(256)434-6424
dzf0015@auburn.edu

EDUCATION
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, August 2016
PhD Student – Management Information Systems, Harbert College of Business
Research – Smart City Antecedents: A Technological Perspective

Auburn University, Auburn, AL, May 2015
Master of Science in Information Systems, Area of Specialization: Information Sys Management
Project Paper: “Can Fiber to the Home Increase the speed and the quality of government
services without significantly increasing the cost of doing business? Yes it can!”
GPA: 3.89

Athens State University, Athens, AL, May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Management of Technology, minor in Information Systems Management
GPA: 3.3

TEACHING INTERESTS
Project Management, Business Intelligence, Technology in a Business Environment, Risk Analysis, Knowledge Management, Operations Management, Resilience/Continuity Planning, Leadership Qualities, Cyber-Security policy issues

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Technology Instruction, Axiom Systems Consulting, 1999 – 2005

• Plan worksheets, slides, and notes for class of up to 20 clients on various Microsoft Office products and HBOC/McKesson Physicians Management Software
• Use instructional technology to add diversity to presentation of material

Technology Instruction, Limestone County Commission, 2006 - Present

• Plan worksheets, slides, and notes for class of up to 40 employees on various Microsoft Office products, email usage, project management, and various 3rd Party Software
• Use instructional technology to add diversity to presentation of material

Intro to MIS, Auburn University, 2017 – Present

• Prepare syllabus, exams, assignments, case studies, and class presentation for two sessions for a total of 96 students.
• Use the latest in-house audio and video presentation equipment, online videos, and various software to provide the various methods of delivering course material.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Independent Researcher, Department of Management Info Systems, Aviation and Supply Chain Mgmt., Auburn University, Spring 2013 – Spring 2015
Research Advisor: Dr. Dianne J. Hall

• Conducted study on the socio-economic impact of installing fiber optic cable to homes and maintained by the local governments
• Analyzed and created statistical charts and graphs depicting economic impacts
• Presented this research to a national conference in March 2015
• Used by Traveller, Inc./City of Huntsville as its schema for the High-Speed Wireless Initiative

COMMUNITY SERVICE

ePortfolio Ambassador, Auburn University Writing Center, Auburn, AL, 2017 – Present

• Promote the use of ePortfolios by creating my ePortfolio, visiting classes and student organizations
• Planning and attending events on behalf of the ePortfolio Project.

Mentorship Program, Auburn University College of Business, Auburn, AL, 2017 – Present

• Mentoring a Senior interested in the field of Information Systems, attend mentorship luncheons and events
• Communicate with my mentoree on a regular basis

Board of Directors/Volunteer, Boys & Girls Club of Madison/Limestone County’s, Athens, AL, 2005 – 2013

• Assisted in the volunteer work for fund raising events; car show, banquets, doughnut sales, BBQ competition
• Reviewed and approved clubs expenditures, Setting Goals and planning for future expansions

Board of Directors/Volunteer, Southern Crossroads of Limestone County, Athens, AL, 2006-2013

• Assisted in the volunteer work for the fund raising event: BBQ Pro/Amateur cook-off competition, approximately 80 competitors
• Reviewed and approved clubs expenditures, Setting Goals and planning for future events

Industrial Advisory Board, Athens State University, Athens, AL, 2014-Present

• Meet with ASU professors and peers from the IT industry to consult regarding industry needs from the students
• Serve in an advisory role in to quantify and qualify ASU courses and classes

Young Alumni Advisory Council, Athens State University, Athens, AL, 2015

• Assist in the fund raising events for the YAAC group
• Assist YAAC peers and ASU faculty with ASU events such as; Graduations & Fiddlers

PUBLICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
Local Government Leadership: What they didn’t tell you about! Fall 2016, Co-Author, Published through the Public Technology Institute and Rutgers University Press
Cyber-Security: Why Should I Worry? Presentation to the Alabama State County Administrators, May 2015, based on the Cyber policies and procedures I created for Limestone County
Video Hearings: Using Technology for Video Arraignments, Presentation to the National Association of Counties Technology Summit Meeting, 2010, based on the implantation of Video Hearings for Limestone County

AWARDS and HONORS
Smart Government Award, 2009, presented by the RDS Group, implementation of Video Hearing and paperless workflow for Initial Appearance Hearings in Limestone County & 39th Judicial

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access, Outlook; Dreamweaver; ArcView; Cisco Network equipment, DNS & DHCP servers, Active Directory, Linux, Fiber Optic splicing, Network Topology,
ITILv3 Certified

REFERENCES
Dr. Dianne J. Hall
Professor of Information Systems Management
Department of Info. Sys, Aviation and Supply Chain Management
Auburn University
410 Lowder Business Building
Auburn, AL
334-844-6443
halldia@auburn.edu

Dr. Casey Cegielski
Professor of Information Systems Management
Department of Info. Sys, Aviation and Supply Chain Management
Auburn University
410 Lowder Business Building
Auburn, AL
334-844-6445
cegieca@auburn.edu