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Summary of Experience
  Professor, manager, curriculum developer, accreditation evaluator, trainer, and consultant. Broad experience and education in computer systems including Linux, UNIX, Windows 7/8/10, iOS and Amiga systems; extensive conventional and computer graphics experience. Designed and manage ABET-accredited undergraduate and graduate university curricula in Information Technology & Cybersecurity. Internet/World Wide Web pioneer—established, maintained and managed extensive multiple Web sites dating back to 1994. Teach courses in cybersecurity management, systems and system integration, and legal and ethical issues in information technology. Formal Navy training and experience in cybersecurity. Director of Information Technology for a university college and campus responsible for all information technology functions. Manager of Client Services for university campus computing operation. Director of Operations for an aviation unit with over one million dollar annual operating budget and over 130 million dollars in operating equipment. Directed all safety programs including aviation safety and OSHA for two navy units with an aircraft accident rate of zero. Administered all data processing and administrative assets for a Navy unit with 500 personnel and all information systems for a university academic department. Twenty-seven years of IT management experience, twenty-seven years of university teaching. Seventeen years as a commissioned officer in the United States Navy.  

Strengths

Broad, varied managerial and technical experience; flexibility; integrity; superb writing skills. Clear understanding of information technology coupled with strong leadership and management skills.  
Education    

1993-Present

Ph.D. Candidate in Technical Communication, Ph.D. studies in Computer Science, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL.  

1990

Diploma, Naval Aviation Safety School, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA; July 1990; finished 10 of 50 students.  

1988-1990

Master of Science in Systems Management, University of Denver--San Diego Center, San Diego, CA; June 1990; focus on Information Systems Management. 4.0 grade point average.  

1977-1979

Navy Undergradaute Pilot Training, Naval Air Training Command, Pensacola and Milton, FL; June, 1979; Designated as Naval Aviator and Helicopter Pilot.  

1973-1977

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD; June, 1977; Major: European Area Studies. Art Director of the campus magazine.  
Experience    


United States Navy
Designated as: Naval Aviator (3500+ hours), Anti-Submarine Warfare Pilot, Instructor Pilot, Computer Systems Management Subspecialist, Information Systems Security Officer. Details.		  

1992-Present

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
University Educator and Higher Education Administrator.
Industry Professor of Information Technology and Management at Illinois Institute of Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois. As Associate Chair of the Department of Information Technology and Management (ITM), designed and manage curriculum for information technology and cybersecurity undergraduate and graduate degrees; advise undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the department. Drafted submissions and guided department though program accreditation by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET and designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Evaluate and hire non-tenured faculty. Also have held appointments as Adjunct Professor of Public Administration, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Instructor of Business, and Assistant Professor of Naval Science at Illinois Tech. Vice Chair and Executive Board Member, Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group in Information Technology Education (ACM SIGITE). Program Evaluator for programs in Information Technology and Cybersecurity, ABET. Subcommittee Co-Chair, Illinois Tech Accreditation Committee. Past Chair, Illinois Tech Undergraduate Studies Committee. Past Chair, National Board of Directors of Gamma Nu Eta, the Information Technology Honor Society. Faculty Adviser, Gamma Nu Eta Beta Chapter.
 

1994-Present

Independant Consultant, Naperville, IL
Proprietor
Independent consultant on cybersecurity management and strategy, higher education administration and accreditation, curriculum development, graphics and document design and production, and multimedia applications. Have done original graphic and document design and production and multimedia application design. Developed multimedia technology demonstration and product evaluations for Ameritech. Small business owner; provided online resources for targeted Web development audiences. First webmaster of the United States Naval Academy (USNA); provided Web strategy assistance to USNA Candidate Guidance. Created Web developer curricula accredited by the Association of Internet Professionals Certification Accreditation Council. Founding member of the Council of the World Wide Web Virtual Library. Subject Matter Expert for the Computer Trade Industry Association (CompTIA) i-Net+ examination; i-Net+ Certified.
 

1999-2016

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago and Wheaton, IL
Director of Information Technology, IIT School of Applied Technology and Assistant Director for Information Technology, Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Campus
Responsible for managing staff and assets including all computer laboratories, faculty and staff computer assets, UNIX/Linux/Windows/VMware/XenServer servers, networks, and multiple Web sites.
 

1997-1999

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Manager of Client Services, Computing and Network Services
Responsible for managing staff and assets including all computer laboratories, Novell networks, Helpdesk services, and university Web site.
 

1995-2001

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Designed and wrote curriculum and taught Certificate program in Internet Technology/Webmaster. Sole author of Internet Technical Foundation-level curriculum accredited by the Association of Internet Professionals Certification Accreditation Council. Wrote course curriculum, prepared all course materials, and taught introductory and advanced Internet courses to educators and business people, Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Campus, Illinois Institute of Technology, Wheaton, Illinois. Curriculum Coordinator for university Internet education courses. Evaluated and hired instructors for courses. Created and taught curriculum for Certificate Program in Educational Technology.
 

1995-1997

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Multimedia Training Specialist, Instructional Multimedia Center
Manage Instructional Multimedia Center, conduct faculty training seminars, provide support for university faculty use of multimedia presentation tools and World Wide Web in an instructional environment.
 

1992-1994

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Assistant Professor of Naval Science
Departmental Academic Affairs and Curriculum Coordinator; Departmental Computer Systems Administrator. Taught courses in Naval Weapons Systems and Naval Strategic Thought. Advised sophomore class. Developed curriculum plans; drafted specific curriculum for classes taught.
 

1991-1992

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 34, NAS Norfolk, VA
Director of Operations
Director of Operations (Operations Officer) for a 10 aircraft Anti-Submarine Warfare helicopter squadron. Managed over $130 million worth of aircraft assets with 99.5% utilization of available resources. Cited with Navy Commendation Medal for accomplishments.
 

1986-1991

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 34, NAS Norfolk, VA
Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 31, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA
Officer in Charge
Officer in Charge of a single aircraft unit operating entirely detached from the parent unit for three six month periods; two periods supporting hydrographic survey operations in Indonesia, and a circumnavigation of South America conducting joint operations with local navies.
Administrative, Information Systems, and Security
When not at sea, spent one year as Administrative Officer, Information Systems Administrator, Security Officer, and Information Systems Security Officer for a Navy command of 500 personnel; developed a major personnel management database application.
Safety Officer
Managed and directed Aviation Safety and OSHA programs for two consecutive squadrons resulting in no aircraft accidents and a 50% reduction in workplace injuries. Implemented the OSHA program in both organizations from the ground up, including drafting all necessary manuals.
Received two Navy Achievement Medals for accomplishments.
 

1983-1985

Helicopter Training Squadron 18, NAS Whiting Field, Milton, FL
Student Control Officer
Dean of Students (Student Control Officer) for Navy Advanced Undergraduate Helicopter Pilot Training; instructed advanced helicopter students both in the cockpit and in the classroom. Coordinated all postgraduate assignments; arranged and conducted all graduations.
 

1980-1983

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 35, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA
Anti-Submarine helicopter detachment Operations Officer
Squadron Tactics Officer
Wrote and edited 140 page guide for detachment Operations Officers; drafted requirements documents for major modifications to assigned aircraft.
 

Organizations

Association for Computing Machinery, Association of Information Technology Professionals, ABET, The Internet Society, ISACA, Gamma Nu Eta, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers  

Interests

Sailing, canoeing, computer graphics, music, history, and science fiction.  

Additional Information

Available online at http://trygstad.rice.iit.edu or on LinkedIn.  
trygstad@trygstad.org