Curriculum Vitae
Education
2024 - Present
Dakota State University, Madison, SD
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Expected 2025
2021 - Present
Dakota State University, Madison, SD
PhD Cyber Defense (PhDCD) - Expected 2025
2018 - 2021
University of Maryland Global College, Adelphi, MD
Master of Cybersecurity Technologies
2009 - 2014
University of Maryland Global College, Adelphi, MD
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
1999
University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE
1991
Morningside College, Sioux City, IA
1990 - 1992
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
1989 - 1999
Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Research Experience
2023 - 2024
Graduate Research Assistant - Dakota State University, Madison, SD
Advisor: Dr. Ashley Podhradsky
Topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhancements to scams targeting older adults.
2025
Dissertation - Dakota State University, Madison, SD
Topic: The identification and prevention of romance scams targeting older adults.
Professional Experience
2006 - Present
Expert Approach, Inc: President and CEO
Custom programming and data management services for small and medium-sized organizations and federal agencies.
1999 - 2006
LDS Consulting, Inc: Consultant, President, and CEO
Small Business Technology Services (databases, web sites, servers, networks, etc.).
2001 - 2003
WebCo Publishing: IT Manager
IT services for large commercial printer and digital prepress company.
1999 - 2000
Alegent Health: Lead Microcomputer Analyst
Replacement of computers at two major hospitals.
1997 - 2000
Union Pacific Railroad: National Help Desk Team Leader, Network Administrator
Help desk service for 7,000 users, and technical support for high priority computer users.
1992 - 1997
C & A Industries, Inc: Network Manager
IT services for multiple small businesses.
1990
Guarantee Trust Life Insurance: PC Technician
Established first PC network.
Service and Leadership
2018 - Present
Robotics of Vermillion, Vermillion, SD: Founder, Executive Director, and Coach
2018 - Present
Legal Guardian and Conservator (for mother and disabled sister)
2016 - 2020
Vermillion Optimist Club, Vermillion, SD: Founding Director
2016 - 2019
Vermillion Youth Soccer League, Vermillion, SD: Coach and Treasurer
2016 - 2018
Vermillion Area Swim Team, Vermillion, SD: Director and Vice President
2015
Anchorage School District Multicultural Advisory Board, Anchorage, AK: Member
2010 - 2011
Latinos Information Science and Technology Association, Washington, DC: Executive Vice President
Awards and Achievements
2024
Presidential Management Fellow Program Semi-finalist (finalist selection process was cancelled)
2024
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
2023 - 2024
National Science Foundation Funded Graduate Research Assistantship
2022
HSF Scholar
2021
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
