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)
- Analyst #35929
Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX)
- Analyst #1500
Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)
- Analyst #404
- Analyst #10889
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)
- Creation of Cybersecurity Curriculums in partnership with Haworth College of Business
- 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