Christopher Weppler

 Christopher Weppler

Christopher M. Weppler

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Biography

American Public University System ALL - Information Technology

Asst Prof/Instructional Designer at Farmingdale State College of New York
Higher Education
Christopher
Weppler
Greater New York City Area
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Strategic, highly organized, and results-driven professional with broad-based management experience in all facets of the distance learning program, focusing on student-centered and adult learning. Expert in information security, online education, system implementation, technical support, maintenance, network administration, and the academic computing environment. Adept in training, strategic planning, conflict resolution, security operations, and media presentations. Equipped with excellent communications skills essential in cultivating positive relationships with individuals of various levels, ages, and backgrounds.


Experience

  • American Military University

    Instructor - Cyber Security Studies

     Act as course lead, in charge of the selection of appropriate text and course content for assigned courses and maintenance of the model site.
     Coordinate with other faculty to guarantee consistency with maintained courses.
     Conduct routine activities to teach online courses for the department.
     Function as a member of the National Security Agency (NSA) Center for Excellence Review Committee for different development teams and accreditation.
     Facilitate the teaching of different courses on Networking Fundamentals; Advanced Security Theory and Countermeasures; Information Technology; Database and Cloud Security, along with all graduate and undergraduate courses.
     Render support to students on all aspects of courses and university services as the adviser.

    Notable Accomplishment:
     Received the Teaching Excellence five times.

  • Farmingdale State College

    Assistant Professor

     Create lesson plans for upcoming semesters; and evaluate text to be used in class.
     Deliver lectures regarding computer and information security and computer systems, while rendering practical experience when applicable.
     Administer laboratory projects on forensics; computer applications; computer and network security; risk assessment; and security and policy design.
     Track grades, while providing advice to students in need of extra instruction.
     Utilize distance learning technologies to manage learning through group collaboration.
     Oversee the teaching of various courses, including Security Systems Management; Computer Forensics; Computer and Network Security; HTML Programming; Advance Microcomputer Applications; Introduction to Computers; and Management of Information Systems.

  • Farmingdale State College

    Instructional Designer

     Offer leadership to distance learning toward high-quality delivery of web-enhanced, hybrid, and online courses.
     Deliver consultations and implement strategic plan for distance learning in alignment with the college’s strategic goals for online education.
     Manage all application licensing and service contracts for distance learning-hosted applications and support.
     Collaborate with the Office of Grants Proposals to obtain funding for innovative technology expansion.
     Conduct investigation and installation of changes and new technologies for content delivery and course management systems by coordinating with SUNY Information Technology Exchange Center (ITEC); Academic Technologies and Information Services (ATIS); and Open SUNY Helpdesk.
     Take part in SUNY-wide conference calls with the instructional design community and technology leaders for strategic system planning and briefing regarding current application trends; and for discussion of current trends and innovation in quality course assurance and training.
     Carry out consultation and creation of solutions for different campus departments and centers regarding the use of Blackboard for student communication, department collaboration, and committee use.
    Notable Accomplishments:
     Introduced all helpdesk strategies to decrease call volume by 50% by providing training and distributing information to students, staff, and faculty.
     Led the migration of various course management systems integration to a new platform as the technical lead.
     Initiated security protocols and best practices for the protection of end-user information and adherence to Middle States and Higher Education Opportunity Act regulations.

     Made substantial contributions in the development and implementation of a campus-wide assessment plan and report management space for four functional areas by designing space-based criteria in coordination with the Provosts Office.

Education

  • Colorado Technical University

    DCS

    Doctor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity

  • American Military University

    Master’s Degree

    Homeland Security
    In Progress

  • American Military University

    Instructor - Cyber Security Studies


     Act as course lead, in charge of the selection of appropriate text and course content for assigned courses and maintenance of the model site.  Coordinate with other faculty to guarantee consistency with maintained courses.  Conduct routine activities to teach online courses for the department.  Function as a member of the National Security Agency (NSA) Center for Excellence Review Committee for different development teams and accreditation.  Facilitate the teaching of different courses on Networking Fundamentals; Advanced Security Theory and Countermeasures; Information Technology; Database and Cloud Security, along with all graduate and undergraduate courses.  Render support to students on all aspects of courses and university services as the adviser. Notable Accomplishment:  Received the Teaching Excellence five times.

  • University of Maryland University College

    MS

    Information Technology/Information Security

online

ISSC 431

5(1)

online

ISSC 461

3.8(4)