DEAN JENSEN, EDD
MBA
*** ******** ***., *** #***, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Tel: 630-***-**** Email: *******@********.***
Education
Benedictine University Lisle, IL
20082011 Major: Higher Education and Organizational Change
Degree: Doctor of Education
Dissertation: Assessing the Impact of Social Networking and its Viability in
Creating a Virtual Community within the Creative Sectors of Chicago
Advisor: J.W. Croft, Ph.D.
Defense: June 19, 2010
Benedictine University Lisle, IL
20042006 Major: Business Administration
Concentration: Management Information Systems
Degree: Master of Business Administration
Elmhurst College Elmhurst, IL
20002002 Major: Computer Network Systems
Degree: Master of Science
Elmhurst College Elmhurst, IL
19952000 Major: Information Systems
Minor: Communications, Mathematics, Physics
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Honors: Graduated Cum Laude from the Honors Program
Teaching and Academic Experience
Elmhurst College Elmhurst, IL
Aug. 2002PresentAdjunct ProfessorDepartment of Computer Science and Information Systems
Center for Business and EconomicsDepartment of Geography and Geosciences
MacCormac College Chicago, IL
Aug. 2009Dec. 2009Adjunct ProfessorDepartment of Computer Information Systems
Professional and Industry Experience
Elmhurst College Office of Information Services Elmhurst, IL
June 2010PresentWeb Application & Information Specialist
Responsible for the creation and management of internally focused Web based communication
channels and
applications through which information developed via the College s institutional research
efforts and other means are
disseminated on campus.
Selected List of Completed Projects
? Elmhurst College Portal
? Residence Life Web Applications
o Break Housing Request
o Habitat for Humanity Housing Request
o Senior Week Housing Request
o January Housing Request
o Early Arrivals Request
o Resident Advisor Application
o Room Reassignment
? Departmental Web Sites
o Geography
o Institutional Research
o Philosophy
o World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
? Online Admissions Application Undergraduate, Adult, Graduate, and Certificate
? Area of Knowledge (AoK) Assessment Reporting Tool
? Campus Photo Directory and Mobile Directory
? Elmhurst College Research and Performance Showcase Submission Site
? Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area Student Scholarship Submission Site
? Employee Recycling Event Challenge Data Capture Application
? Investigations Journal Abstract Management System
? Server Administration
o Computer Science Department Graduate Lab Virtual Servers
o Geography Department ArcGIS Application Server
o Football Department Video Servers
o SPSS Application Server
? All-Campus Strategic Planning and Graduate Information Session Webinars
? Nursing Baccalaureate Clinical Performance Appraisal Tool
? Implementation of ConnectYard Social Media for Blackboard
? Implementation of SymposiumLive Streaming Video for Blackboard
Etchasoft Incorporated the SynNet Interactive Division Arlington Heights, IL
Jan. 2010June 2010Consultant
? Provided consulting services to support the acquisition of SynNetr by Etchasoft
Incorporated.
Synergistic Networks, Inc. ( SynNet ) Elmhurst, IL
Jan. 2008Dec. 2009Vice President
for Technology
Jan. 2001Dec. 2008Director of Information Technology
May. 2000Dec. 2001Senior Web Programmer
Aug. 1996May. 2000Senior Intern / Web Programmer
? Oversaw company s information and telephone systems reporting directly to the
President/CEO, including
managing direct reports and multiple vendors supporting a multi-platform, multi-location
infrastructure.
? Improved performance, reliability, and scalability by restructuring and upgrading
network infrastructure,
including replacing routers, switches, wiring, and servers.
? Integrated Microsoft and Linux environments to more effectively maintain and monitor
the network.
? Improved computer security infrastructure by adding firewalls, intrusion detection,
anti-virus, and
anti-spam filtering.
? Managed software development project implementations from quote to production to
implementation using
Microsoft Project to ensure that deadlines, quality standards, and client expectations
were met.
? Designed, developed, implemented, and integrated custom Windows and Web based
applications to support
CMS, knowledge management, CRM, e-commerce, e-learning, social networking, and other
client specific
business solutions.
Elmhurst College Elmhurst, IL
Aug. 1998May 2000Computer Services Student Worker
Aug. 1996May 2000Telecommunications Student Worker
? Performed hardware upgrades.
? Performed software installations and upgrades.
? Troubleshooting of computer related problems.
? Connected resident students to the Internet via modem or network connection to the
College WAN.
Academic Record
Courses Taught at Elmhurst College
Undergraduate Courses
? Computer Science I (CS 220)
? Web Design and Programming (CS 315)
? Computer Game and Entertainment Project Development (CGE 477)
? Computer Fundamentals and Logic (IT 212)
? Introduction to Computer Hardware (IT 228)
Graduate Courses
? Windows Application Programming (CS 501)
? Client / Server Network Programming (CS 550)
? Wide-Area Network Programming (CS 547)
? Information Systems for Management Decisions (ACC 565 / MBA 565)
? IT Project Management (MBA 508)
Certificate Courses (Online)
? Programming with ArcObjects (ISG 100)
? Implementing Geodatabases (ISG 200)
? Mobile Human-Computer Interactions (OAGA 101)
? Mobile Web Application Development (OAGA 102)
Courses Taught at MacCormac College
Undergraduate Courses
? Network Administration (CIS-2550)
? Web Design / HTML (CIS-1180)
Research Interests
? Social Networking
? Mobile Application Development
? Online / Distance Learning
? Electronic Forms Submission with Digital Workflow
? Linux Clustering
? Project Management
? World Wide Web Issues
Service Activities
Committee Memberships
? Elmhurst College Identity Theft Prevention Team (2011 Present)
? Elmhurst College Sustainability Committee (2011 Present)
? Elmhurst College Portal Implementation Team (2010 Present)
o Governance Team
o Taxonomy Team
o Technical Team
? Elmhurst College Extended Technology Steering Committee (2008 2010)
2009 2010
o Online Degrees, Online Courses, and Online Certificate Subcommittee
o Course Management Subcommittee
o Public Computing Subcommittee
2008 2009
o Distance Education
o Campus Infrastructure / Environment Subcommittee
o Integrated IT Department Subcommittee
Professional Affiliations
? IEEE Computer Society
? Association of Computer Machinery
? Microsoft Partner Research Panel
? Network Solutions Web Professional Think Tank
Professional Certifications
? Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
? Microsoft Small Business Specialist
? Certified Web Professional (MCP)
? Master Project Manger (MPM)
Invited Presentations and Publications
? (Forthcoming 2012) Exploring the Physical World with Geospatial Technologies: An
Introductory Spatial
and Critical Thinking Approach, co-authored with Richard Schultz.
? How Does Social Media Improve Learning Outcomes, presented with ConnectYard at the
2012
EDUCAUSE Midwest Regional Conference, March 2012.
? How Does Social Media Improve Learning Outcomes, presented with ConnectYard at the
2011 SLATE
Technical Skills
Operating Systems
Microsoft DOS 6.22; Microsoft Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7;
Microsoft Windows NT, Server 2000, Server 2003, Server 2008;
Mac OS X; Novell NetWare; Red Hat Linux; SCO UNIX; Cobalt OS; Cisco IOS
Networking
LAN; WAN; TCP/IP; WINS; DHCP; DNS; NIS; NSF; SAMBA; Active Directory
Server Software
Microsoft Windows Server (NT, 2000, 2003, 2008)
Microsoft Internet Information Services; Microsoft Site Server 3.0;
Microsoft Commerce Server; Microsoft Content Management Server;
Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server; Microsoft Exchange Server;
Netscape SuiteSpot Enterprise Server 3.51; Apache Web Server;
Sendmail; Lyris ListManager; O Reilly WebBoard; AltaVista Search Engine;
VMware; Hyper-V
Programming Languages
HTML; CSS; JavaScript; VBScript; ASP; ASP.NET; ColdFusion; PERL; PHP;
C++; Visual Basic 6.0; Visual Basic .NET; C#; SQL; ActionScript;
PC Assembler; Bash Shell Scripting; COBOL; JAVA
Web Development / Graphics
Microsoft Visual Studio .NET; Microsoft FrontPage; Microsoft Expressions; Adobe
Dreamweaver;
Adobe GoLive; Adobe Photoshop; Adobe ImageReady; Adobe Flex;
DotNetNuke Web Application Framework
jQuery; jQuery Mobile; Sencha Ext; Sencha Mobile Touch; Appcelerator Titanium
Database Management Systems
Microsoft Access; Microsoft SQL Server; Oracle; MySQL; Sybase; Paradox
Productivity / Business Software
Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft CRM
Corel WordPerfect; Lotus 1-2-3; Crystal Reports; QuickBooks; ESRI ArcGIS