Jason Eric Johnson

Western Michigan University
Department of Computer Science – Room B-237
Floyd Hall
4601 Campus Drive
Kalamazoo, MI, 49008-5466
(269) 276-3103
jason.e.johnson@wmich.edu

Education

Master of Science | 2012
Western Michigan University
Major: Computer Science
G.P.A: 4.0

Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude | 2010
Western Michigan University
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Mathematics
G.P.A: 3.62

Teaching Assignments/Course Development (as Instructor of Record)

  • CS 4310 – Design & Analysis of Algorithms
  • CS 5950 – System Administration 1 (created course)
  • CS 5950 – Secure Server Administration (created course)
  • CS 5541 – Computer Systems (created course in collaboration with Dr. Li Yang)
  • CS 5310 – Algorithms
  • CS 5800 – Theory Foundations
  • CS 5710 – Network Security Fundamentals (created course)
  • CS 5730 – Secure System Administration (created course)
  • CS 5740 – Web Application Security (created course)
  • CS 5750 – Secure Software Development (created course)
  • CS 6730 – Installation Hardening (created course)
  • CS 6740 – Wireless Ethical Hacking (course development in progress)
  • CS 6750 – Network Penetration Testing (course development in progress)

Awards

All-University Graduate Teaching Effectiveness Award | 2015

  • Western Michigan University

Departmental Graduate Teaching Effectiveness Award | 2015

  • Department of Computer Science, Western Michigan University

Outstanding Doctoral Graduate Student Award | 2014

  • Department of Computer Science, Western Michigan University

Outstanding Staff Award | 2013

  • College of Engineering and Applied Science, Western Michigan University

Outstanding Service Award | 2013

  • Department of Computer Science, Western Michigan University

Conference Presentations

Accepted:

Rea A., Johnson J. (November 13, 2018) Disruptive Academic Collaboration to Meet Business and Nonprofit Cybersecurity Needs, Accepted at Convergence 2018 Security Summit, Dearborn, MI

Presented:

Johnson J., Kunka T. (March 27, 2012) Localized to Enterprise: Two Approaches to Campus Digital Signage, Presented at EDUCAUSE Midwest Regional Conference 2012, Chicago, IL

Software Projects

WEST (Western Michigan University Engineering Scheduling Tool)

  • Web application used for scheduling of appointments at the College of Engineering and Applied Science Advising Office

CAEKiosk

  • Tablet application used to display class schedules of computer classrooms at the College of Engineering and Applied Science

Professional Development

Mile2 Security Certifications (Mile2)

Certified Professional Ethical Hacker (CPEH)

  • Certificate ID #989100

Global Information Security Certifications (GIAC)

Security Essentials (GSEC)

  • Analyst #35929

Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX)

  • Analyst #1500

Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)

  • Analyst #404

Penetration Tester (GPEN)

  • Analyst #10889

GIAC Advisory Board

Employment

Western Michigan University, Department of Computer Science Kalamazoo, MI

Faculty Specialist II – Lecturer
2017-Present

  • Class development/instruction
  • Curriculum development
    • Creation of Cybersecurity Curriculums in partnership with Haworth College of Business
      • Graduate Certificat in Information Security (approved)
      • Master of Science in Information Security (approved)
      • Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (pending approval)
  • Security administration of department resources

Network Administrator/Instructor
2012-2017

  • Oversight of CS Department tutoring, systems and labs
  • Server administration
  • Desktop/laptop/mobile device support
  • Technical purchasing

Lead Software Developer
2011-2012

  • Lead team of programmers in completion of various development projects
  • Responsible for client relations and overall design of projects

Systems Administrator
2008-2011

  • Provide hardware and software diagnostics and repair for computer labs (200+ systems)
  • Installation and troubleshooting of over 70 office, mathematics, and engineering software packages
  • Provide technical support to all departments of the College of Engineering and Applied Science
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