Antoinette E. Attipoe
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EDUCATION
PhD Candidate – Computer Science. Bowie State University – Bowie, Maryland, USA, Aug. 2013 - Dec. 2015
M.S. – Computer Science. Bowie State University – Bowie, Maryland, USA, May 2013, GPA: 3.533
M.S. – Management Information Systems. Bowie State University – Bowie, Maryland, USA, Dec. 2009, GPA: 4.0
B.S. – Information Systems. University of Maryland Baltimore County - Baltimore, Maryland, USA, Aug. 2004
A.A. – General Studies. Montgomery College - Rockville, Maryland, USA, Dec. 2000
WORK EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor, Department of Management Information Systems, Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland, USA, September 2016 to Present
Taught Information Systems for Management and Database courses
Utilized multimedia resources, group/class discussions and real world case studies to engage students
Utilized multiple teaching strategies to accommodate different types of learners
Integrated technology into class lessons
Utilized ongoing informal and formal assessments to measure the effectiveness of teaching and optimizing student learning, while adjusting instruction where needed.
Demonstrated commitment to continued learning through active participation in professional development opportunities such as Sedona systems training and departmental meetings for adjunct professors
Research Assistant, Department of Computer Science, Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland, USA, August 2013 to December 2015
Assisted in the development of network visualization system for LUCID, a Spectator Targeted Visualization System to Broaden Participation at Cyber Defense Competitions
Assisted with development of interface for the network visualization system
Assisted with the determination of a methodology to transfer computer network information to an animated commentator
Worked in a Linux and Java environment and also with web development languages such as XML
Conducted extensive research on 13 network visualization tools such as Rumint, TNV, InetVis, PortVis, and several network monitoring tools like Nagios, Nessus, Centreon, Zenmap, and Wireshark
Volunteer, Department of Information Technology, Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland, USA, June 2013 to August 2013
Conducted research on information technology (IT) policies for colleges and universities
Wrote IT policies and documentations for the Department of Information Technology at Bowie State University
Research Assistant, Department of Computer Science, Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland, USA, September 2011 to August 2013
Conducted research in facial expression recognition
Conducted research and experiments to develop a facial expression recognition technique that can correctly detect, track and recognize facial expressions
Developed facial expression recognition technique using C++ and openGL
Research findings and experimental results were published in The WorldComp’13 Conference proceedings
Research Assistant, Department of Computer Science, Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland, USA, January 2011 to August 2011
Conducted research in object detection and tracking
Conducted research to improve existing object detection and tracking system at the university
Maintained program code (written in C#) for object detection and tracking system to ensure system was functional
Intern Research Assistant, Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, Virginia, USA, July 2009 to August 2009; June 2008 to August 2008
Created standard operating procedures (SOP) for the Information Technology Board Diversity Initiative (IT BDI) team
Assisted in writing articles for the IT BDI’s monthly newsletter: wrote articles, conducted research and interviews, coordinated and maintained publishing schedule for the editorial team
Analyzed data gathered from surveys using Microsoft Excel and reported findings
Updated content consistency and the look and feel of Power Point presentations for various teams in the IT BDI business unit
Assisted with planning and coordination of events, such as brown bags and training seminars
Collaborated with team members using Microsoft SharePoint Workspace
Graduate Assistant, Office of Graduate Admissions, Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland, USA, September 2007 to May 2009
Visitor Service Associate, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, October 2004 to January 2005
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Applied systems development life cycle (SDLC) to development of two database systems; gained
experience in requirements gathering and analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of an
information system
Served as Team leader on two projects that led to development of prototypes for two database systems
Developed important project management documentations such as business case document, project
charter, project proposal/plan, project schedule, communications plan, risk management plan, quality
management plan, acceptance test plan, risk control report, quality assurance report, quality control
report, requirements definition and specification document, user roles and budget estimate document,
design documentation, status reports, team meeting minutes’ document, lessons learned reports and final
project report as part of my project management and final practicum course
Acquired skills in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Access for database development
Successfully conducted a risk assessment case study of an organization’s information security assets using
the OCTAVE (Operationally Critical Threat, Assets, and Vulnerability Evaluation) method
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Systems Analyst Certificate, Jun. 2009
A+ Certification, May 2000
TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY
Languages: C++, openGL
Software: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) MS Visual C++ 2010 Express, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Sharepoint, QuickBooks 8.0, Matlab 2013, RapidMiner 5, VMWare Workstation 10
Databases: SQL *Plus, mySQL Workbench 6.2 CE, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, 2012, Microsoft Access
Methodologies: System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), OCTAVE (Operationally Critical Threat, Assets, and Vulnerability Evaluation) Method
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
Cyber Security Tools: Wireshark, Centreon, Nessus, Zenmap, Nagios, FAN (Fully Automated Nagios), EncCase v7.07 (forensic tool)
Virtual Reality Tools: Autodesk 3ds Max, vrmlPad, Virtools
ACADEMIC HONORS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Graduate Assistantship Award – Jan. 2011 – Dec. 2015
Graduate Assistantship Award – Sep. 2007 – Dec. 2009
Bowie State University Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service & Dedication to the Office of Admission – 2008
Dr. Harry Harden Jr. Black and African American Award – 2001
Montgomery College Award of Excellence - 2000
National Dean’s List Multiple Year Award – 2000
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society - 1999, 2000
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Student Member, IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), USA
Member, IEEE Young Professionals, Baltimore Chapter, MD, USA
Member, IEEE Computer Society, USA
Participant, Women in Cyber Security at Cyber Point International, Baltimore, MD, USA