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Wayne Lockwood - MMIS, BSIS, A+

Locations:	Macon - Professional Sciences and Conference Center - 334 Phone: 478.757.2685 (Leave message) Fax: 478.757.2622
Office Hours:	Fall 2024 Tentative Office Hours: Tuesday Macon 10:45 am – 2:45 pm EST Thursday Macon 10:45 am – 2:45 pm EST Computer Conference with voice: TEAMS - By appointment Wayne.lockwood@mga.edu
Biography:	An Information Technology educator with over twenty-five years of hands-on experience in the Information technology field, working in public and government education incorporating computer and network support, design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair; in both wired and wireless environments. Experience working with the public, students, and vendors. Work extensively in enterprise network administration, voice telecommunications, and server administration support. Knowledge on Cisco, Nortel, Fluke, and other networking equipment, security appliances, and software. Support for Microsoft Windows, Linux, Virtualization, and a variety of client applications for server/client. Currently working on Cisco instructor training and PhD in Cybersecurity. Courses taught include: Database Principles, Linux Systems Administration, Networking Fundamentals, Operating Systems, Security Administration, Web Server Administration, Windows Server, Wireless Technologies, Network Security.
Courses:	Fall Semester 2024: • 80620 Full ITEC 2320 01 M Networking Essentials • 80550 1st ITEC 3325 01 Z ONLINE Windows Systems Admin • 81847 Full ITEC 3328 02 M Linux Systems Administration • 82536 Full ITEC 3328 03 Z ONLINE Linux Systems Admin • 80241 Full ITEC 4329 1 Z ONLINE Data Communications Courses Previously Taught: • Foundations of Info Assurance • Introduction to Information Technology • Legal & Ethical Issues • Linux Systems Admin • Networking Essentials • Network Security • Operating Systems • Data Communications • Windows Systems Administration • Wireless Technologies
Education:	Northcentral University, Scottsdale, Az • Ph.D., Cybersecurity (ABD) • MBA, Management Information Systems Mercer University, Macon, GA • BS, Information Systems Northwestern Electronics Inst., Columbia Heights, MN • AS, Electronics Technology
CV:	Education • Ph.D., Technology and Innovative Mgt, Cybersecurity, Northcentral University, (ABD) • MBA, Management Information Systems, Northcentral University, 2019 • Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, Mercer University, 2014 • Associate of Electronics Technology, 1989 Academic Experience • Middle Georgia State University, Macon, GA, Lecturer, Full-time, 2019 – present • Middle Georgia State University, Macon, GA, Adjunct Faculty, Part-time, 2016-2019 • Central Georgia Technical College CIS Instructor, Full-time, 2012-2019 • Central Georgia Technical College CIS Adjunct Instructor, Part-time, 2010-2012 Non-academic Experience • Central Georgia Technical College Network Administrator, Full-time, 2006-2012 • Evaluate, recommend, implement, monitor, and support network solutions that enhance operational efficiency to meet the needs of the college • Mercer University, Senior PC/Network Technician, Full-time, 1992 – 2006 • Administer accounts for server access and services. Install and maintain applications on servers. Design and support network for Mercer University. Certifications or Professional Registrations • CompTIA A+ Certification Membership in Professional Organizations • Fuel - Palo Alto Networks • Cisco Academy • Linux.org • CompTIA.org Honors and Awards • The National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi), 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 • Magna Cum Laude, Mercer University, 2014 Service Activities • Marketing and Recruitment Committee recorder • Lab Coordinator – MGA School of Computing • Student organization advisor: Cyber-Knights • Volunteer judge for regional high-school technology fairs 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, and 2022 • Volunteer judge for regional Georgia Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 • MGA administrative support for Public WiFi on Poplar Street Downtown Macon, Georgia 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023
Professional Experience:	Professor • Instruct students in assigned courses in Information Technology (ITEC). Develop course material to achieve ITEC goals and objectives, to meet Middle Georgia State requirements and standards Middle Georgia State University Instructor • Instruct students in assigned courses in Computer Information Systems Technology (CIST) Develop program and course outlines, goals, and objectives to meet Georgia State Standards Central Georgia Technical College Network Administrator • Evaluate, recommend, implement, monitor, and support network solutions that enhance operational efficiency to meet the needs of the college. Central Georgia Technical College PC/Network Administrator • Evaluate, recommend, implement, monitor, and support network solutions that enhance operational efficiency to meet the needs of the college. Mercer University
Professional Affiliations:	• Fuel - Palo Alto Networks • Cisco Academy • Linux.org • CompTIA.org
Organizations:	• Advisor to Cyber Knights • The National Society of Leadership and Success
Awards and Honors:	• National Society of Leadership 2024 • Dean's Award: Excellence in Service 2021
Publications:	Spangler, S.C., Shah, K., & Lockwood W. E. (2022). Embedded Tutors in Online IT courses: Perceptions of students’ comfort, confidence, and utilization of a pilot program. 2022 Proceedings of the EDSIG Conference. Clearwater, FL. https://proc.iscap.info/2022/pdf/5729.pdf

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