Dr. Timothy Perez is a multifaceted individual with interests and expertise in a large spectrum of disciplines. He is a passionate technologist who prides himself in designing, implementing, and maintaining highly-efficient business solutions. He is proficient in a wide variety of technical areas such as networking, information security, database administration, web development, programming, and project management. He also holds several Information Technology (IT) certifications from Microsoft, CompTIA, ISC2 and CIW.
In addition to his passion for technology, Dr. Perez is also an enthusiastic and energetic educator. Over the years he has served in many capacities with public, private, non-profit, and proprietary colleges and universities in both traditional and online modalities. He has extensive experience working with adult and non-traditional students in on-ground and online educational settings.
Education History
2013 - D.Sc. in Information Systems & Computer Security, Dakota State University, Madison, SD
Dissertation:“E-Government Security in Municipal Government: A Case Study of Municipalities in Orange County, California”
2007 - M.S. in Information Systems, National University, La Jolla, CA
Thesis:“Website Renovation Planning and Analysis for a Local Municipality”
2006 - B.S. in Computer Information Systems, Chapman University, Orange, CA
Senior Project:“Implementation of a Human Resources Online Applicant Tracking System”
Professional Experience
2001-2009: Senior Information Technology Specialist, City of Tustin
Served as a senior level technology manager and administrator. Responsible for the supervision of the information technology division and budget.
Key oversight and responsibility over the city-wide Enterprise Resource & Planning System (EFP) which is utilized for payroll, accounting, budgeting, human resources, position control, fixed assets, purchasing and other critical business functions.[Trey Research, Raleigh, NC]
Education History
2013 - D.Sc. in Information Systems & Computer Security, Dakota State University, Madison, SD
Dissertation:“E-Government Security in Municipal Government: A Case Study of Municipalities in Orange County, California”
2007 - M.S. in Information Systems, National University, La Jolla, CA
Thesis:“Website Renovation Planning and Analysis for a Local Municipality”
2006 - B.S. in Computer Information Systems, Chapman University, Orange, CA
Senior Project:“Implementation of a Human Resources Online Applicant Tracking System”
Professional Experience
2001-2009: Senior Information Technology Specialist, City of Tustin
Served as a senior level technology manager and administrator. Responsible for the supervision of the information technology division and budget.
Key oversight and responsibility over the city-wide Enterprise Resource & Planning System (EFP) which is utilized for payroll, accounting, budgeting, human resources, position control, fixed assets, purchasing and other critical business functions.[Trey Research, Raleigh, NC]
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