Resume

• 2011

  - Served on Local Spiritual Assemblies in South Bend IN

  Syracuse NY

  Waukegan IL

  Waukesha WI

  and Nashua NH\n - Previous member of the District Teaching Committee of New Hampshire

  1979-1982\n

  Bahá’í Faith

  South Bend

  IN 46601

  Networking

  Leadership

  Analysis

  Instructional Design

  Computer Hardware Assembly Instruction

  Management

  Program Management

  Program Development

  E-Learning

  Research

  Employee Training

  Classroom

  Distance Learning

  Curriculum Design

  Proposal Writing

  Educational Technology

  Community Outreach

  Training

  Adult Education

  Strategy

  Challenges in the Evaluation and Assessment of Online Distance Education Programs

• 2007

  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting and Conference of the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT)

  October 17-21

  Washington DC.

  The Emergence of Educational Technology in North America

  L. Lu

• 2005.

  Paper presented at the 19th Annual Edward F. Kelly Evaluation Conference

  SUNY University at Albany

  Albany NY

  April 1

  Challenges in the Evaluation and Assessment of Online Distance Education Programs

  The Implications of EDP Documentation for the Internal Auditor

  Review of book written by P. C. Murrell Jr.

  State University of New York Press.

  Book Review: African-Centered Pedagogy— Developing Schools of Achievement for African-American Children

  EDP Documentation Management: Its Definition and Managerial Implications

  Chapter in The Handbook of Research in Technoethics

  Lippicini and Adell

  editors.

  Educational Technoethics

  Chapter in The Encyclopedia of the Social and Cultural Foundations of Education

  Eugene F. Provenzo

  Jr.

  editor

  Visual Instruction Movement

  Chapter in the The Encyclopedia of the Social and Cultural Foundations of Education

  Eugene F. Provenzo

  Jr.

  editor

  History of Audio Visual Education

  Paper presented at the 2005 Technology & Learning Symposium @ New York University

  New York City NY

  April 1-2

  Quality Assurance in Distance Education: Student Issues / Administrator Challenges

  Entrepreneur

  Business Consultant

  IT Professional

  and Educator\n\n\nJ. José Cortez is the founding and managing member of The CSDA Group

  LLC

  with offices in South Bend IN and Chicago IL. \n\nHe earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Loras College; a Master of Science degree in Educational Technology from University of Dayton; and

  has doctoral-level course credits earned at Syracuse University with specialty in instructional design

  development

  and program evaluation. He is an Association for Education and Communications Technology (AECT) 2005 Conference Internship Award alumnus. Additionally

  he is a military veteran

  college-level instructor

  author; and

  information technology professional with over 30 years of Fortune 500 experience.\n\n\nProfessional with Experience in Information Systems and Technology Fields: \n\n•\t­Experienced

  as a project manager and systems analyst

  in banking

  discrete and process manufacturing

  wholesale distribution

  retail; and

  instructor and academic department chair in higher education.\n\n•\tGained in-depth knowledge and experience that with comes with working for a major computer vendor— hardware and software architectures

  product research and development

  new product launches and marketing

  competitive product analysis; and

  computer industry trends and directions. \n\n•\tExperienced customer briefing center manager

  providing executive-level briefings on new product development

  IT system solutions

  and emerging computer hardware and system software technologies.\n\n\nHigher Education Teaching Experience: \n\n• Interim Academic Chair Appointment at community college level.\n\n• Have experience in teaching in a variety of post-secondary programs:\n\n• Have taught in adult education

  job skills training

  and post-secondary environments with diverse student populations involving varied age

  socio-economic

  racial

  and cultural contextual attributes in urban

  suburban

  rural

  and tribal (Seneca Nation of Indians

  NYS) locations.

  J. José

  Cortez

  The CSDA Group

  LLC

  Niagara County Community College Small Business Development Center

  Bryant & Stratton College

  Ivy Tech Community College

• 2003

  Association for Computer Machinery (ACM)

  IEEE Computer Society

  Society of Philosophy & History of Education

  Society for Philosophy & Technology (SPT)

  Society for History of Technology (SHOT)

  2005 AECT Conference Internship Program alumnus

  Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT)

  Association for Advancement of Computers in Education (AACE)

  Summer Scholarship

  NELS:88 Database Seminar. Tuition and travel award.

  National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES)

  Certificate of Achievement

  Core 4 Small Business Planning Boot Camp

  Illinois SBDC / Duman Entrepreneurship Center

  Annual Conference Internship: Cochran Award

  Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)

  Graduate Research Assistantship

  September 2000 – May 2002.

  School of Education and Allied Professions

  University of Dayton

  African-American Fellowship

  2002-2003

  Syracuse University

• 2002

  Working toward earning a Ph.D. degree

  Instructional Design

  Development

  & Evaluation

  Syracuse University

• 2000

  Masters of Science

  Technology in Education

  University of Dayton

• 1981

  International Business Machines Corporation

  Syracuse University

  Various

  Gained in-depth knowledge and experience that with comes with working for a major computer vendor— hardware and software architectures

  product research and development

  new product launches and marketing

  competitive product analysis: \n\n•\tBriefing Manager at the IBM Mid-Range/370 Briefing Center in Endicott NY

  providing executive-level briefings on new IBM system solutions and emerging computer hardware and system software technologies. \n\n•\tAt IBM’s Glendale Laboratory (located near Endicott NY)

  reported directly to the manager of Mid-Range/370 Strategy and Product Requirements

  as a Product Planner. Developed marketing requirements and plans for mid-range computer products; and

  involved in analysis of architectural

  technology

  and engineering of competitor products. \n\n•\tAt an IBM National Accounts Division headquarters’ location in White Plains NY

  had responsibility for Competitive Marketing Support for mid-range products — providing headquarters support in key

  competitively contested sales situations. \n\n•\tIn support of the new Engineering and Scientific Marketing Group

  located in Dallas TX— assisted in development of competitive marketing support for technical computing applications and high-performance super-mini computer technologies. \n\n•\tIn Norwalk CT

  was a Project Manager and member of a corporate-wide team responsible for IBM’s internal migration to DB2 and SQL databases. Primary responsibility centered on data element definition

  standards

  and naming conventions. \n\n•\tAs an Instructor at IBM’s Systems Science Institute (SSI) in Chicago IL

  developed and taught project and data center operations management seminars directed at IBM customer executives and project managers. \n\nFrequent recipient of awards

  letters of commendation

  and monetary recognition. While serving in line management positions at field sales offices

  teams merited annual attendance at Systems Engineering Symposia recognition events.

  Institute Instructor

  Competitive Marketing

  Product Planning

  Briefing Manager

  & Project Manager

  International Business Machines Corporation

  South Bend

  NY

  CIS Environment

  Region 2 - South Bend. Ivy Tech Community College (ITCC) is a 2-year state college system

  with campuses located throughout the State of Indiana. Students can choose from 2-year and certificate programs in computer science

  information systems

  and information technology— including Cisco

  Microsoft

  and CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification programs; and

  the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art classroom technologies

  computer equipment

  network devices and tools; and

  system and application software products. Blackboard LMS. \n\nResponsibilities. Instructor and Interim CIS department chair for ITCC’s North Central Region 2 in the City of South Bend and with satellite campuses in Elkhart and Warsaw. CIS had 7 computer labs

  6 full-time faculty

  12 adjuncts

  and 325 students across the 3 campuses. Cisco and Microsoft academies. Participated in developing the department and division budgets. Most courses served to prepare students for CompTIA A+ and Network+

  Microsft

  and Cisco certifications.\n\nKey Department Goals and Accomplishments: Taught CompTIA A+ / Network+ oriented courses. Began outreach to the business community. Planned for a multi-year project to upgrade classroom instructional technology

  computer systems and software in labs

  and migration to Windows 7 for the fall of 2010. Developed computer literacy program for large numbers of displaced workers entering the college in 2009 and 2010. Redeveloped / reorganized major portions of the existing CompTIA A+ courses.

  Full-time Instructor with Interim Department Chair Appointment

  Ivy Tech Community College

• 1980

  Waukesha County Technical College

  Wright State University

  SUNY Oswego State College

  Erie Community College

  While a Doctoral student at SU

  worked as a graduate assistant in two capacities: \n\n•\t2003-2005

  as a Graduate Assistant

  provided survey interviews

  technical

  and research support to Dr. Robert Colley

  Associate Dean for Continuing and Distance Education. The survey was conducted of 50 colleges and universities

  in support of the University College division

  to learn how various institutions organized and managed online courses for their continuing education operations. \n\n•\t2005-2007

  Faculty Academic Computing Support Services (FACSS) Center. Provided support

  as a Graduate Assistant

  to the FACSS professional staff for Microsoft Office

  Blackboard

  e-Portfolio

  and Adobe software products. I taught workshops directed at SU faculty throughout the academic year and during the summer term; Faculty Help Desk operations and face-to-face instructional design consulting to SU faculty; and

  provide assistance to FACSS director and staff consultants on special projects. \n\nFACSS workshop topics include: Blackboard CMS Overview

  PowerPoint Basics

  More PowerPoint Basics

  e-Portfolio

  Using Animation and Video in PowerPoint

  RefWorks; and

  Copyright Issues and Law in a Digital Environment.\n\n •\t2007 Administrative Graduate Assistant / Assistant Project Administrator

  SUN Project. In this capacity

  I work on this project in support of the Director of Research at SU's Information Institute of Syracuse (IIS)— successor to the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)

  Clearinghouse on Information and Technology . SUN is a project within the National Science Foundation's online digital library (NSDL) for science

  technology

  engineering

  and mathematics education at all instructional levels. SUN (Students Using the NSDL) supports creation of entry-points to NSDL that can be used by students to learn science information literacy and engage in using the NSDL resources.

  Graduate Assistant

  Syracuse

  New York Area

  Syracuse University

  Fairborn

  OH

  WSU is a 4-year university. \n\nTaught two to three sections of the EDT280

  Classroom Applications of Computer Based Technology course each academic quarter. The intent of this course was to teach students how to identify

  evaluate

  and select computer and Web based tools

  applications

  and other resources for use in the classroom. \n\nThis course was one of two required educational technology courses that undergraduate education majors must register for at WSU.

  Adjunct Instructor

  Educational Technology

  Wright State University

  South Bend IN and Chicago IL

  CSDA was originally registered as a NYS-based business in 1987

  providing classroom and on-site personal computer training (corporate training and adult education programs) throughout Western NY. CSDA was also a sub-contractor to NYNEX Business Centers and later The Computer Factory stores

  providing in-store computer training to the stores’ clients. Additionally

  it provided Microsoft Office training to sales and news personnel of the Buffalo NY affiliate of NBC network.\n\nAfter 3 years (2010-2013) of planning and identifying required resources

  in 2014 the company was reorganized as The CSDA Group

  LLC

  a Veteran-Owned

  Limited-Liability Business Development and Asset Management Holding Company.\n\nCSDA’s mission involves nurturing new and existing companies

  across a broad range of industry sectors and geographic regions-- partnering with client management teams to improve operational flow and processes

  resolve technology issues

  and increase business profitability. \n\nIn specific cases

  it will make recommendations for private equity

  public equity

  fixed income and credit

  venture capital and absolute return investments across multiple sectors

  industries and sector classes. \n\nProvided directly or as a broker

  its services are organized into three major operating units: \n\n•\tCSDA CONSULTING ASSOCIATES. As the consulting unit of CSDA

  its purpose is to create long-term value for the CSDA organization from customers

  markets

  and relationships to create opportunities for growth. Through this division

  CSDA will continue to provide business technology consultation and training. \n\n\n•\tCSDA VENTURE ASSOCIATES main role is to represent CSDA in one or more large funds that invest in many different start-up companies. This unit

  in the fall of 2015

  will support the launch of two new start-ups-- Creativity by Design and Visual Narratives Photography.\n \n•\tCSDA INSTITUTES. Together

  represent the training and research investment arm of CSDA.

  Founder and Managing Member

  The CSDA Group

  LLC

  Oswego

  NY

  Computer Science Department. OSC is a 4-year teaching college within the State University of New York (SUNY) system. \n\nTaught two to three sections of the CSC 101 introductory computer science course each academic semester. The intent of these courses is to teach students the fundamentals of computing and how to effectively use computer and Web based tools

  applications

  and other resources that are used in education

  government

  and industry. \n\nTaught both blended and online course sections using Angel LMS. CSC101 is a general education requirement within the State University of New York System.

  Adjunct Instructor

  Computer Science Department

  SUNY Oswego State College

  Lockport and Sanborn

  NY

  NCCC is a 2-year community college member of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. \n\n•\tWas principal curriculum developer and instructor for the Small Business Survival Program (SBST)

  in cooperation with the Buffalo district office of the Small Business Administration and NCCC. \n\n•\tDeveloped and presented project management training courses for NCCC’s Corporate Training Division.

  Adjunct Instructor

  Adult & Cont. Education (Computer Training Program)

  Niagara County Community College Small Business Development Center

  Waukesha

  WI

  A 2-year community college

  now a part of the University of Wisconsin system. Taught computer concepts and BASIC and COBOL programming courses for the Adult Education Division.

  Adjunct Instructor

  Adult Education (Computer Training Program)

  Waukesha County Technical College

  Amherst

  NY

  ECC is a 2-year community college member of the SUNY system. Taught adult education and job training courses in information systems technology and applications.\n\nCourses involved instruction in computer fundamentals and MS Office. Was instrumental in developing Business Automation curricula for ECC

  under its contract to the Erie County Department of Social Services for job skills training for welfare and jobless clients; and

  conducting classes on-site at the Seneca Nation of Indians Training Center.

  Adjunct Instructor

  Adult & Cont. Education (Computer Training Program)

  Erie Community College

  Liverpool

  NY

  Information Technology Program. Bryant & Stratton is a 2-year college. Taught two to three sections of information technology courses each academic semester. \n\nCourses taught included: Information Technology

  I (IT 100)

  Information Technology

  II (IT 1I0)

  Introduction to Information Technology (IT 111)

  Programming Design and Logic (IT 120)

  Hardware and Operating Systems (IT 130)

  Web Page Development (IT 140)

  Data Communications and Networks (IT 230); and

  Systems Analyst Practicum (IT 250). IT 111 and 130 courses taught served to prepare students for CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification.

  Adjunct Instructor

  Information Technology Program

  Bryant & Stratton College

• 1963

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  Political Science and History

  Loras College

• Annual Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts

  2008 & 2014. State College

  PA.

  Volunteer Ambassador

  Volunteer Consultant

  -\tMonroe Park Grocery Co-Operative

  744 Main Street

  South Bend

  IN 46601\n-\tVolunteer Cook

  Catholic Workers Homeless Shelters

  South Bend

  IN 46601\n-\tCommittee Member

  Food Sustainability Project\n

  St. Peter Claver Catholic Workers Community

  South Bend

  IN 46601

  Ambassador Volunteer

  Memorial Hospital of South Bend