Cross-Disciplinary Professional in Computer Science, Instructional Design, Mental Health, Game Development, Business, and Internet Technologies
Cross-disciplinary professional skilled in synthesizing concepts and methods in Computer Science, Instructional Design, Mental Health, Game Development, Business, and Internet Technologies. Current professional and academic activities focus on cross-disciplinary integration of data science algorithms and data visualization using virtual reality and artificial intelligence in mental healthcare, education, and game development.
Multilingual, world-traveled, and experienced team builder and leader. Holder of patents in software as a service.
Currently an intern at ABC, Inc., a Behavioral Health Service Agency, DUI Service Agency, and Domestic Violence Treatment Agency. I work as a BHT with court-mandated clients in two areas: substance use and domestic violence. I meet clients in individual session in person and virtual environments. I also facilitate regular group sessions three times a week.
As a Certified Ambassador, I represent GPEC as an advocate for the region and assist in attracting business and jobs to Greater Phoenix. My duties include acting as a champion for our region, and educating key community partners on current economic development issues.
Develop and teach upper-division and graduate-level courses on Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, and Compiler Design—research developing software applications for IoT devices. Also create and teach Python Programming, Web Applications Development, Database Programming, Statistics, and Technology-related courses in the College of Engineering and Technology and in the College of Business.
Develop algorithms and prototypes for database-driven applications in the area of educational systems, simulations, and AI-driven data mining applications. Develop mobile applications for iOS and Web platforms.
Cross-disciplinary consultant on corporate training, market research, competitive positioning, and technology integration in education and business. Representative clients include: LightSpeed Software (content management), SOHO Wireless, Euro Worldwide Investments, Silicon Valley World Internet Center (think tank), and WebLaser (video streaming). Main activities include facilitating corporate training seminars, writing white papers, and technology trends analysis.
Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Programming, Computer Science, and Network Security. Developed new curricula to account for recent advances in computing technologies and theory. Quarterly activities include designing several courses including objectives, lesson plans, syllabi, activities, assessment rubrics, projects, and exams.
Developed curricula and courses in the area of Internet technology, web design, and Web-based learning. Taught undergraduate courses and mentored students on senior projects and portfolios. As the leading faculty in Visual & Game Programming, tasked to revise the entire curriculum and ensure consistency with program outcomes.
Managed the faculty development program including in-service workshops design and facilitation, assessed faculty performance, and mentored new faculty. Routinely observed faculty during lectures and labs and produced evaluated reports.
Teach undergraduate and graduate (MBA) courses in Business, Information Systems, and Mathematics. Develop syllabi, lesson plans for new courses, to be delivered in a blended format. Created a set of learning activities suitable for adult learners, following a Problem Based Learning approach.
Developed online modules for asynchronous learning facilitation. Taught undergraduate Algebra and Calculus as well as graduate Instructional Design classes. Developed a set of game-based mathematical activities.
Developed lesson plans, evaluated students' development, and implemented study methodologies. Taught Algebra and Calculus classes at all levels. Mentored students with special learning needs. Worked extensively with adult learners.
Educate individuals on personal financial planning, credit management, and debt consolidation. Advise on a variety of strategies using equity loans, real estate purchase and debt refinancing to minimize taxation impact.
Developed new curriculum and full course modules for eBusiness and Entrepreneurship program. Taught graduate and undergraduate classes on Forecasting Technology Trends, eCommerce and Business. Developed full courses with emphasis on practical outcomes: business plans, marketing campaigns, presentations to VCs.
Built, mentored and lead a nationally dispersed team of system engineers, including: product training and delivery of online professional development seminars. Created an efficient process of Customer Qualification and Engineering Accountability, which resulted in reducing the sales cycle from 3-6 months to 30-60 days. Delivered technical seminars to companies like ChevronTexaco, Home Depot, Kimberly-Clark, OfficeMax, and others.
Defined strategies for product positioning, and potential customers' education. Established efficient processes for Product Lifecycle Management in response to market feedback. Presented AppStream solutions to Fortune 500 companies such as Wells Fargo, Intel, IBM, and Microsoft. Filed 12 patent applications (three as co-inventor) in the area of predictive streaming and edge caching. Represented the company at numerous tradeshows. Instrumental in securing $30 Million investment from Intel, Sun, and Draper Fisher Jurvetson.
Planned and executed training sessions for potential customers. Developed and delivered educational seminars to promote Gilat's distance learning system and satellite-based VPN. Traveled worldwide to present to customers in Australia (Telstra), Thailand (Shinawatra Satellite), India (Punwire), Switzerland (ITU), Sweden (Volvo Truck), South Africa (Ubuntu University) and the US (RiteAid). Participated in the IPO road show to take the company public in 1997 (NASDAQ: GICOF).
Physics Department - National Superconducting Cyclotron Lab: Directed a department program to create CBT modules and simulation. Worked with a team of Physicists to develop a set of multimedia simulations for a first-year Physics course.
Physiology Department: Founder of the Howard Hughes Multimedia Lab. Established and became the Director of the multimedia lab funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute; created educational multimedia software currently used in universities nationwide. Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Calculus and Computer Science.
15 years in various development and managerial roles in hi-tech startups in Silicon Valley and the Phoenix area.
Proficient in developing mathematical models for business processes and associated computer algorithms (holder of two patents).
Experienced in research and models for simulations.
Experienced software designer and programmer (released 3 iPhone apps).
Completed all coursework and am currently in the internship phase. My research focuses on developing an artificial intelligence framework to augment mental healthcare delivery.
This 10-course specialization covered the concepts and tools needed throughout the entire data science pipeline, from asking the right kinds of questions to making inferences and publishing results. The final Capstone Project focused on text mining and digital library analysis.
Completed all doctoral coursework and comprehensive exams at Michigan State University and researched developing an instructional model for training elementary school teachers in using computers in instruction. Due to professional constraints and relocation abroad, I completed my doctoral degree and dissertation at Capella University.
Dissertation topic: "Simulation of an Adaptive E-Learning Environment: A Research and Development Platform for Online Instructional Designers". The premise of the study was that there is no need to assess individual learning styles prior to educational content delivery. Instead, it is more efficient to build an intelligent system that retrieves learning objects from a repository, and assembles learning modules dynamically.
18 credits of doctoral courses including International Management, Leadership, Sustainability, and Systems Theory.
Thesis topic: "On the computational powers of neural networks". The research focused on understanding who computational powers of the human brain that artificial neural networks can mimic. One of the conclusions was that the ability of the human brain to learn and recognize patterns given partial information was not correctly simulated by computers.
The senior project demonstrated an artificial intelligence algorithm for learning to process natural language expressions. This project provided insight (via a software project) into algorithms for detecting and processing expressions in plain English.
Representing the Technology division in assisting the College of Science and the College of Engineering and Technology with articulating research agendas. Advise faculty on research opportunities, modalities, and logistics.
Participate in creating policy and disseminating knowledge about the discipline of AI, mapped across multiple colleges.
Contribute original ideas and feasibility demonstration in areas of academic program development, technology integration, and instructional initiatives.
Assist GCU with planning and facilitating scholarly events, faculty development initiatives, and research programs.
Served on the Provost committee tasked with identifying current trends in education and the use of technology.
Assisted in the development of Computer Science and Computer Programming curricula for an innovative high school.
Assisted with educational activities educating high school students interested in pursuing careers in engineering.
Inducted into this honor society as recognition for scholarly achievement in the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Also served as the Treasurer of the GCU chapter.
For contributions to research and academic instruction during the 2021-22 academic year.
For contributions to research and academic instruction during the 2017-18 academic year.
For contributions to research and academic instruction during the 2016-17 academic year.
For contributions to academic affairs as Director of Faculty Development.
Inducted into this honor society as recognition for scholarly achievement.
English, Hebrew, Romanian – speak with native proficiency + read & write
French - read
I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, collaborations, or innovative projects at the intersection of technology and human wellbeing.