Resume

EDUCATION

Northcentral University La Jolla, CA

PH.D. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION December 7, 2020

  • Specialize in Computer and Information Security.
  • Dissertation “Impact of Training on Employee Actions and Information Security Awareness in Academic Institutions”

STRAYER UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS March 24, 2014

  • Specialize in Computer and Information Security.
  • These “What are Cyber-Threats, Cyber-Attacks and how to Defend our Systems”

University of Baghdad Baghdad, IQ

BACHELOR OF MASS COMMUNICATION June 2006

  • Specialize in TV& Radio Broadcasting.

EXPERIENCE

Full Sail University Jan 2022 -Present

COURSE DIRECTOR.
  • Graduate Program Course Director for Computer Science Master of Science
  • Mentor for Capstone Projects
  • COS 570 Advanced Artificial Intelligence
  • COS 640 HCI Application Development
  • COS 650 Software Project: Research, Planning, and Design
  • COS 660 Software Project: Development I

Florida State College at Jacksonville JUNE 2015-MAY 2022

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR.
  • Computer Science Instructor Online, and On-ground
  • CGS1100 Micro Computer Application 2013, 2016 using SAM by Cengage simulation system.
  • CNT2001 Computer Network and Telecommunication.
  • CTS1133 Software configuration.
  • CTS1131 Hardware configuration.
  • COP1000 Introduction to computer programming.
  • CNT1015 Operating systems foundation Linux.

JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY AUGUST 2017- AUGUST 2021

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMPUTING SCIENCE.
  • Full-Time Assistant Professor of Computer Science.
  • CS150 Personal Productivity Using Technology – Teaching Microsoft Office 365/2019.
  • CS362 Systems Administration-emphasis in Cybersecurity.
  • CS360 Database Design & Development.
  • CS345SI Internet Security.
  • CS301 Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • CS305 Human-Computer Interaction.

Jacksonville University August 2014- August 2017

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR.
  • Computer Science Instructor
  • CS150 Personal Productivity using Technology, Teaching Microsoft Office 2013 / 2016.
  • STRAYER UNIVERSITY JULY 2014- MARCH 2018
    ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR.
  • Computer Science Instructor Online – On-ground
  • CIS333 Network Security Fundamentals.
  • CIS375 Human-Computer Interaction.
  • CIS110 Computer Program Design.
  • CIS446 Enterprise Resources Plan systems.
  • CIS170 Information technology in Criminal Justice.
  • CIS105 Introduction to information systems.

STRAYER UNIVERSITY JULY 2014- MARCH 2018


ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR.
  • Computer Science Instructor Online – On-ground
  • CIS333 Network Security Fundamentals.
  • CIS375 Human-Computer Interaction.
  • CIS110 Computer Program Design.
  • CIS446 Enterprise Resources Plan systems.
  • CIS170 Information technology in Criminal Justice.
  • CIS105 Introduction to information systems.

Jones College MAY 2014- DECEMBER 2015


ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR.
  • Computer Science InstructorComputer Operations Systems CompTIA A+.
  • Computer Literacy, Micro Computer Applications.Introduction to the Internet.Introduction to Unix Online and On-ground.
  • Computer and Network System Administration – Online.Structured Query Language Databases- Online

Lutheran Services Florida – LSF Health Systems JULY 2013- NOVEMBER 2013

DATA ANALYST – IT LIAISON.
  • Prepare State and Organization ReportsPrepare Reports using SQL Server, SQL Queries, and Reporting Applications.
  • Ensure the accuracy of all data related to subcontracted services.
  • This position acts as a liaison between LSF staff and the subcontracted data system provider to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all data reporting related to the system of an acre.
  • This position provides secondary on-site IT support to the LSF Health Systems team with collaboration and engagement with the LSF IT Department.

LUTHERAN SERVICES FLORIDA NOVEMBER 2009- JULY 2013

EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST I.
  • Review and Complete intake forms with demographic information.
  • Data entry of electronic forms for case opening and closure.
  • Completes assessments and discusses them with a case manager to determine special needs assistance or referral to other providers.
  • Develop an employability plan for the client and a self-sufficiency plan within ten days of intake after interviewing the client.
  • Ensures that client attends Employment Preparation and orientation sessions as part of their intake is completed.

PUBLICATIONS

  • Impact of Training on Employee Actions and Information Security Awareness in Academic Institutions Al Zaidy, Ahmed. Northcentral University. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2020. 28263500.
  • Digital Crimes and Our Society, Al Zaidy, Ahmed. Academia Letters. DOI: (https://doi.org/10.20935/AL4884) 10.20935/AL4884 (https://doi.org/10.20935/AL4884)

CERTIFICATIONS

COMPTIA JANUARY 2020 – JANUARY 2023

  • CompTIA Security+ Certification.


EC-COUNCIL APRIL 2021 – APRIL 2024

  • Certified Ethical Hacker.


SF-COLLEGE SEPTEMBER 2020

  • Certificate for Online Design and Instruction

TESTOUT NOVEMBER 2016

  • Certified PC Pro

UDEMY APRIL 2021

  • Advanced Cryptography Concepts

LinkedIn Learning

  • Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy March 2022

SKILLS

  • Microsoft Office 365/2019
  • Linux/Windows OS Configuration
  • Communication
  • SQL Server and Queries
  • PHP
  • WordPress
  • Instructional design
  • HTML & CSS
  • Networking