EDUCATION
Northcentral University La Jolla, CA
PH.D. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION December 7, 2020
- Specialize in Computer and Information Security.
- Dissertation “Impact of Training on Employee Actions and Information Security Awareness in Academic Institutions”
STRAYER UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS March 24, 2014
- Specialize in Computer and Information Security.
- These “What are Cyber-Threats, Cyber-Attacks and how to Defend our Systems”
University of Baghdad Baghdad, IQ
BACHELOR OF MASS COMMUNICATION June 2006
- Specialize in TV& Radio Broadcasting.
EXPERIENCE
Full Sail University Jan 2022 -Present
COURSE DIRECTOR.
- Graduate Program Course Director for Computer Science Master of Science
- Mentor for Capstone Projects
- COS 570 Advanced Artificial Intelligence
- COS 640 HCI Application Development
- COS 650 Software Project: Research, Planning, and Design
- COS 660 Software Project: Development I
Florida State College at Jacksonville JUNE 2015-MAY 2022
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR.
- Computer Science Instructor Online, and On-ground
- CGS1100 Micro Computer Application 2013, 2016 using SAM by Cengage simulation system.
- CNT2001 Computer Network and Telecommunication.
- CTS1133 Software configuration.
- CTS1131 Hardware configuration.
- COP1000 Introduction to computer programming.
- CNT1015 Operating systems foundation Linux.
JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY AUGUST 2017- AUGUST 2021
VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMPUTING SCIENCE.
- Full-Time Assistant Professor of Computer Science.
- CS150 Personal Productivity Using Technology – Teaching Microsoft Office 365/2019.
- CS362 Systems Administration-emphasis in Cybersecurity.
- CS360 Database Design & Development.
- CS345SI Internet Security.
- CS301 Introduction to Cybersecurity
- CS305 Human-Computer Interaction.
Jacksonville University August 2014- August 2017
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR.
- Computer Science Instructor
- CS150 Personal Productivity using Technology, Teaching Microsoft Office 2013 / 2016.
- STRAYER UNIVERSITY JULY 2014- MARCH 2018
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR. - Computer Science Instructor Online – On-ground
- CIS333 Network Security Fundamentals.
- CIS375 Human-Computer Interaction.
- CIS110 Computer Program Design.
- CIS446 Enterprise Resources Plan systems.
- CIS170 Information technology in Criminal Justice.
- CIS105 Introduction to information systems.
STRAYER UNIVERSITY JULY 2014- MARCH 2018
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR.
- Computer Science Instructor Online – On-ground
- CIS333 Network Security Fundamentals.
- CIS375 Human-Computer Interaction.
- CIS110 Computer Program Design.
- CIS446 Enterprise Resources Plan systems.
- CIS170 Information technology in Criminal Justice.
- CIS105 Introduction to information systems.
Jones College MAY 2014- DECEMBER 2015
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR.
- Computer Science InstructorComputer Operations Systems CompTIA A+.
- Computer Literacy, Micro Computer Applications.Introduction to the Internet.Introduction to Unix Online and On-ground.
- Computer and Network System Administration – Online.Structured Query Language Databases- Online
Lutheran Services Florida – LSF Health Systems JULY 2013- NOVEMBER 2013
DATA ANALYST – IT LIAISON.
- Prepare State and Organization ReportsPrepare Reports using SQL Server, SQL Queries, and Reporting Applications.
- Ensure the accuracy of all data related to subcontracted services.
- This position acts as a liaison between LSF staff and the subcontracted data system provider to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all data reporting related to the system of an acre.
- This position provides secondary on-site IT support to the LSF Health Systems team with collaboration and engagement with the LSF IT Department.
LUTHERAN SERVICES FLORIDA NOVEMBER 2009- JULY 2013
EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST I.
- Review and Complete intake forms with demographic information.
- Data entry of electronic forms for case opening and closure.
- Completes assessments and discusses them with a case manager to determine special needs assistance or referral to other providers.
- Develop an employability plan for the client and a self-sufficiency plan within ten days of intake after interviewing the client.
- Ensures that client attends Employment Preparation and orientation sessions as part of their intake is completed.
PUBLICATIONS
- Impact of Training on Employee Actions and Information Security Awareness in Academic Institutions Al Zaidy, Ahmed. Northcentral University. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2020. 28263500.
- Digital Crimes and Our Society, Al Zaidy, Ahmed. Academia Letters. DOI: (https://doi.org/10.20935/AL4884) 10.20935/AL4884 (https://doi.org/10.20935/AL4884)
CERTIFICATIONS
COMPTIA JANUARY 2020 – JANUARY 2023
- CompTIA Security+ Certification.
EC-COUNCIL APRIL 2021 – APRIL 2024
- Certified Ethical Hacker.
SF-COLLEGE SEPTEMBER 2020
- Certificate for Online Design and Instruction
TESTOUT NOVEMBER 2016
- Certified PC Pro
UDEMY APRIL 2021
- Advanced Cryptography Concepts
LinkedIn Learning
- Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy March 2022
SKILLS
- Microsoft Office 365/2019
- Linux/Windows OS Configuration
- Communication
- SQL Server and Queries
- PHP
- WordPress
- Instructional design
- HTML & CSS
- Networking