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Second Life

VisualCV Video

Teaching and learning in a virtual world presents a variety of challenges and benefits for computer science students, especially when designing user interfaces that support accessibility requirements. An online usability and interaction course blended collaborative tools and weekly meetings within Second Life® during the design of three user interface prototypes. 

Academic Conferences

View photos and videos of the Intellectbase International Academic Conference (IIC) attending during the months of March and May.

IJPOM Publication

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International Journal of Project Organisation and Management 2011 - Vol. 3, No.2  pp. 164 - 183

 

Transitional leadership in the defence and aerospace industry: a critical analysis for recruiting and developing talent.

Global Learn Asia Pacific

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Dawson, M., Burrell, D. & Emanuel, W. (2011). Utilization of e-Learning Tools, Virtual Machines, & Open Source Software to Enhance Graduate Systems Engineering Programs. In S. Barton et al. (Eds.),Proceedings of Global Learn Asia Pacific 2011 (pp. 2088-2091). AACE.

Global TIME Publication

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Dawson, M. (2011). Applicability of Web 2.0: Training for Tactical Military Applications. In Proceedings of Global TIME 2011 (pp. 395-398). AACE.

ABWIC & ICLAHE

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Multiple published proceedings.

Doctor of Computer Science

doctoral diploma

Master of Science in Management

MSM Diploma

Master of Business Admin

MBA

Grad Certificate in Project Mgmt

PgCert Project Mgmt

Grad Cert in Info Security

PgCert INFOSEC

Grad Cert in Info Security Mgmt

PgCert INFOSEC MGMT

Bachelor of Science

BS Diploma

Diploma Info Systems

signal diploma

(ISC)2 Certification

csslp

Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

ISACA Certification

cgeit

Certification in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)

Int. Advisory Board Member

IAENG Membership

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CIPS-IP3P

ITCP

Information Technology Certified Professional (ITCP)

CIPS

I.S.P.

Information Systems Professional (I.S.P.)

DAU SYS 101

Fundamentals of Systems Engineering

Fundamentals of Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering

DAU ACQ 101

Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management

Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management

Army Discharge

army discharge

IAPPM

iappm cpd

International Association of Project and Program Management (IAPPM) Certified Project Director (CPD)

IIC Conference Co Chair Mar 2011

IIC Academic Co Chair Mar2011

MSU Certificate

MSU Certificate of Appreciation

Editor-in-Chief

IIC Membership Certificate

IIC membership

IIC Executive Editorial Board

IIC EEB

IIC Reviewers Task Panel

IIC RTP

IIC Summer Session Chair

IIC Session Chair Summer 2010

IIC Spring 2010 Participation

IIC Spring 2010 Participation

IIC Summer 2010 Participation

IIC Summer 2010 Participation

IIC Fall 2010 Participation

Fall 2010

IIC Fall Session Chair

Fall2010 Session Chair

Academic Presentations

May 2010 Intellectbase International Consortium Academic Conference

may iic presentation

During the Intellectbase International Consortium three papers were presented with topics relating defense management, it alignment, and more. 

March 2010 Intellectbase International Consortium Academic Conference

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During March 2010 I presented at the Intellectbase International Consortium Academic Conference in Houston, TX.  The paper is titled IT Project Management Best Practices in a Expending Market.   

Bio:

 

Currently Dr. Maurice Dawson serves as an Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems at Alabama A&M University in the Huntsville, AL Metro. Dr. Dawson is a graduate of the Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) at Colorado Technical University with a Doctor of Computer Science (DCS) with a concentration in Enterprise Information Systems. Also obtained from this institution is a Master of Science in Management (MSM) in Information Systems Security, Master of Business Administration (MBA) to include multiple graduate certificates. 

Dawson is currently serving as the editor-in-chief for the Journal of Information Systems Technology & Planning (JISTP) - ISSN: 1945-5259 and reviewer for the Indian Journal of Commerce and Management Studies (IJCMS) -ISSN: 2229-5674. Dawson has over 15 referred journal publications, over 40 referred proceedings, and over 40 peer reviewed academic conference presentations. Research interests are Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, Homeland Security, Information Assurance (IA), Software Assurance, Diversity & Inclusion, Business Management, Technology Innovation, and Program Management.

Education:

Colorado Technical University

Colorado Springs, CO
May 2010 - Dec 2010
Master of Business Administration

Institute for Advanced Studies at Colorado Technical University

Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Oct 2006 - Sep 2009
Doctor of Computer Science, Enterprise Information Sytems

Research Topic: “Developing a Hiring Framework for Decision Support Systems to Facilitate

 A Transition from Military to Civilian within the Acquisition Program Management Career Field

Colorado Technical University

Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Apr 2005 - Jun 2006
Master of Science, Management concentration Information Systems Security

Graduate Certificates

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Security Management

Graduate Certificate in Security Certification & Accreditation

Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Security

 

National Security Agency (NSA) Center of Academic Excellence (CAE)

This degree has been recognized by the NSA as a CAE http://www.nsa.gov/ia/academic_outreach/nat_cae/institutions.shtml#co Of all the universities in the state of Colorado only 4 have been recognized as CAEs.

 

National Security Agency (NSA) Committee on National Security Standards (CNSS)

NSA CNSS 4011: National Training Standard for Information System Security Systems Professional

NSA CNSS 4012: Senior Systems Managers

NSA CNSS 4014E: IA Training Standard for Information System Security Officers

NSA CNSS 4016E: Risk Analyst

 

Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center (PMI-GAC)

This degree is accredited by the Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center (PMI-GAC). Of over 250 universities worldwide that offer degrees in Project Management, CTU is one of only 17 offering programs accredited by PMI-GAC.

Athens State University

Athens, AL, United States
Jan 2002 - May 2004
Bachelor of Science, Applied Technology concentration Information Systems

Work History:

AAI Corporation (A division of Textron Systems)

Baltimore, MD, United States
Jan 2010 - Present
IA & Network Product Line Manager 

 

Currently the Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Information Assurance (IA) and Network Product Line Manager responsible for overseeing the efforts of a Network and IA staff to design, develop, engineer, and implement solutions to network and security requirements. Analyze user needs to determine functional and cross-functional requirements. Perform functional allocations and identify resources required for each task. Provide support for facilitating and identifying current security infrastructure and define future programs, design, and implementation of security related to network driven systems. Assess and mitigate system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle; validate system security design in hardware, software, data, and procedures; verifies security requirements; performs system certification and accreditation planning and testing and liaison activities, and supports secure systems operations and maintenance. Other responsibilities include risk assessments and IA trade studies. 

 

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD, United States
Aug 2010
Senior Researcher & Adjunct Professor 

Primary role within the university is as a Senior Researcher and Adjunct Professor in the School of Engineering.  Tasked with the content development, course management, course delivery. Taught courses on site and online.  Also serving as a mentor for graduate students’ in their completion of master’s projects, thesis, and overall program completion.  Other related tasks include serving on two boards within the university for Cyber Security, and Systems Engineering for course development, execution, and industry representation.  Primary online teaching platforms are Second Life, and Blackboard.

 

Course taught in a combination on ground and online:


  1. Fall 2010: IEGR 501 Introduction to Advanced Systems Engineering; 2 doctoral students and 12 master students

Strayer University

Washington D.C., DC, United States
Apr 2009 - Sep 2010
Adjunct Professor 

 

Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades.  Taught courses on site and online.  Also served as academic advisor to students in the business and technology programs.  Teaching platform is eCompanion and Blackboard.


Courses taught either online or ground:

 

  1. Summer 2010: CIS170 Information Technology in Criminal Justice & CIS170 Information Technology in Criminal Justice
  2. Spring 2010: CIS170: Information Technology in Criminal Justice & CIS170 Introduction to Information Systems
  3. Winter 2010: CIS170 Information Technology in Criminal Justice & CIS170 Information Technology in Criminal Justice
  4. Summer 2009: CIS105 Introduction to Information Systems
  5. Spring 2009: CIS105 Introduction to Information Systems

Future Research Corporation

Huntsville, AL, United States
Jul 2008 - Dec 2009
Information Assurance 

Currently the Information Assurance (IA) Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the entire company with full responsibility of profit and loss for organization working across multiple DoD programs.  Executive Level Manager/Engineer that contributes to the development and analysis of new principles, concepts, and system architectures specifically in the areas of Information Assurance / Systems Security Engineering and Intelligence. Fully responsible for executing the IA discipline as practiced by the U.S. Department of Defense per DoDI 8500.1/2.  Additional duties include business development and capture for the company.  Through this task a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract was secured from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to perform work of visualization of cyber security defense.

U.S. Navy, Reserve Intelligence

Minneapolis, MN, United States
Oct 2005 - Sep 2008
Cryptographic Technician Collection 

 

Used a combination of technical knowledge and analysis skills to fuse together information from various sources to provide the Operational Commanders with the situational awareness needed to plan and execute Information Operation Courses of actions/counter-actions. Performed Network Target Development; Software Analysis and Development; Network Access/Attack Operations; Red and Blue Team Operations; Indications & Warning; Attack Sensing & Warning; Vulnerability Assessments; and Network Attack Diagnostics.  Intelligence work was done with other Intelligence Community (IC) members such as Coast Guard Intelligence, Air Force Intelligence, Army-Military Intelligence, Marine Corps Intelligence, and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). 

Rockwell Collins/Simulation & Training Solutions (STS)/Army Transportables

Huntsville, AL, United States
Mar 2008 - Jul 2008
Senior Program Manager 

 

Responsible for program pursuits/order/capture, program planning and execution, profit and loss, and program customer relationship management as well as sole source new business pursuits for the Transportable business area of the Transportable Black Hawk Operational Simulator (TBOS). Responsible for managing a program which is of moderate to high risk and high complexity. Responsible for $20+Million (total program) that is a key strategic program with long term revenue potential of $50-100Million within 5-10 years. Responsible for existing products, services and business. This includes managing obsolete parts, production and delivery, and customer support to System Simulation and Development Directorate (SSDD).

 

Rockwell Collins/Government Systems/Special Mission Solutions

Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Jun 2006 - Mar 2008
Senior Program Manager 

Lead Program Manager for Silent Knight Radar (SKR) for which is approximately a $7 million contract with estimate of thirty matrix resources.  Also lead Program Manager of a group of 3 engineers at an offsite facility to include a total group of an estimated ten matrix resources.  Responsible for directing all internal and external tasks associated with program execution for the "Aviation Systems Integration Facility" (ASIF) program with budget of at least $2 million dollars.  Managed a hardware portfolio for $15 Million in addition to the SKR contract. Served on the coporate diversity board which consisted of 14 representatives for the entire company.

Rockwell Collins/Government Systems/Information Assurance Department

Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Sep 2004 - Jun 2006
Senior System Engineer 

Senior System Engineer that worked in the Government Systems Advanced Technology Information Security group to perform systems engineering tasks in the areas of information assurance and information security. Ensure that system security requirements are understood and that the system requirements are flowed down to hardware, software and ASIC engineering groups.  Additionally, I helped to ensure that the system requirements are correctly implemented into the overall system architecture. I was also involved with briefing and interfacing directly with other Rockwell Collins business areas, external customers as well as the National Security Agency (NSA) on a variety of design and security related issues.  Served as the Current Force IA Systems Lead for Future Combat Systems for Rockwell Collins to include having a lead role on Future Force IA Network Components.

US Army Reserves

Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Jan 2000 - Oct 2005
Senior System Analyst 

Isolate malfunctions; assist in design and testing of computer programs; drafts technical documentation.  Configure equipment to meet operational needs; performs senior operator and systems administrator duties; compiles productions statistics; conducts training; writes, tests, and modifies computer programs; drafts operating manuals; troubleshoots software. MOSs held are the following; 1. 25B10: Information Technology Specialist, 2. 25C10: Radio Operator-Maintainer. 

British Aerospace Engineering

Huntsville, AL, United States
May 2004 - Sep 2004
Information Assurance Engineer 

Responsibilities were developing and implementing certification and accreditation support for several Department of Defense programs. Reviewed and developed security documents to support the C&A process. Worked the program Sea Based X-band Radar Systems (SBX) for Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Ground Mid-Course Defense (GMD) as the Certification Lead and sole requirements capturer in the Systems Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA).   

Academic Contributions:

DISSERTATION COMMITTEES:

  1. Reader, Festus Onyegbula, “Dissecting Cloud Computing Environment: A Study for Deploying Cloud Computing Solution for National Institute of Food and Agriculture, an Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture”,  Colorado Technical University, 2010-present
  2. Reader, Donnie Talley, “Critical Success Factors in Software Reverse Engineering Project”, Colorado Technical University, 2010-present
  3. Reader, Houssein Hachem, “System Multi-agents and Architecture”, Colorado Technical University, 2010-present
  4. Reader, Shawn Murray, “DoD Information Assurance”, Colorado Technical University, 2010-present

BOOK CHAPTER CONTRIBUTIONS:

  1. King, D., Dyer, K., & Marquis, G. (2010) 2010 Proceedings, International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching-IHART, 4.

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS:

  1. Dawson, M., Burrell, D., & Featherston, C. (2011) Utilization of e-Learning Tools, Virtual Machines, & Open Source Software to Enhance Graduate Systems Engineering Programs, e-journal of e-Learning.  (PEER REVIEWED-forthcoming)
  2. Dawson, M., & Rahim, E. (2011) Transitional Leadership in the Defense and Aerospace Industry: A Critical Analysis for Recruiting and Developing Talent, International Journal of Project Organisation and Management –IJPOM, 2(3).  (PEER REVIEWED-forthcoming)
  3. Brewster, S., & Dawson, M. (2010) Software Assurance Management Best Practices, Journal of Information Systems Technology and Planning-JISTP, 3(6). (PEER REVIEWED) 
  4. Rahim, E., Burrell, D., & Dawson, M. (2010) Nonprofit Employee Professional Development Strategy: An Application for Action Research, Journal of Knowledge & Human Resource Management-JKHRM, 2(3). (PEER REVIEWED)
  5. Burrell, D., Grizzell, B., Rahim, E., Finch, A., & Dawson, M. (2010) A Qualitative Research Assessment of Management and Business Education for the Corporate Manager in 2010 and Beyond, Journal of Knowledge & Human Resource Management-JKHRM, 2(3). (PEER REVIEWED)
  6. Burrell, D., Finch, A., Dawson, M., Rahim, E., & Williams, T. (2010) A Solution Oriented Assessment of the Positive Role that Non-Traditional Doctoral Programs can Have in Developing Diverse and Valuable Business School Facility, Journal of International Business Management & Research-JIBMR, 1(2). (PEER REVIEWED) 
  7. Dawson, M., Burrell, D., & Rahim, E. (2010) Utilizing Organizational Theory & Behavior Theory to Manage Organizations, Journal of International Business Management & Research-JIBMR, 1(2). (PEER REVIEWED) 
  8. Burrell, D., Rahim, E., Dawson, M.., & Finch, A. (2010) Exploring New Supervisory Paradigms in Government Administration and Leadership, Review of Management Innovation & Creativity-RMIC, 3(8). (PEER REVIEWED)
  9. Dawson, M., Burrell, D., Rahim, E., & Brewster, S. (2010) Examining the Role of the Chief Information Security Officer, Journal of Information Systems Technology and Planning-JISTP, 3(6). (PEER REVIEWED)
  10. Dawson, M., Burrell, D., Rahim, E., & Brewster, S. (2010) Integrating Software Assurance into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Journal of Information Systems Technology and Planning-JISTP, 3(6). (PEER REVIEWED)
  11. Rahim, E., Burrell, D., & Dawson, M. (2010) OB Influences on Business Education & Practice: Emerging Trends in MBA Curriculum, Review of Higher Education and Self-Learning-RHESL, 3(7). (PEER REVIEWED) 
  12. Finch, A., Burrell, D., Walker, R., Rahim, E., & Dawson, M. (2010) Changing the Cultures of Colleges and Universities to Make them More Adaptive, Review of Higher Education and Self-Learning-RHESL, 3(7). (PEER REVIEWED) 
  13. Dawson, M., Burrell, D., & Rahim, E. (2010) Deeper Look into Poor Alignment Between IT and Business Alignment, Review of Management Innovation and Creativity-RMIC, 3(6), 42-46. (PEER REVIEWED)
  14. Dawson, M., Burrell, D., & Rahim, E. (2010)  Deep Dive into Understanding the Theory of Military Organization, Military Leadership, Skill Transfer, Aspects of Program Management, and Decision Support Systems, Journal of Global Intelligence & Policy-JGIP, 3(3), 5-17. (PEER REVIEWED) 
  15. Dawson, M., Burrell, D., & Rahim, E. (2010) Framework for Effective Transitional Leadership in Defense & Aerospace, Journal of Global Intelligence & Policy-JGIP, 3(3), 43-59. (PEER REVIEWED) 
  16. Rahim, E., & Dawson, M. (2010) IT Project Management Best Practices in an Expending Market, Journal of Information Systems Technology and Planning – JISTP, 3(5), 59-65. (PEER REVIEWED)

 

CONFERENCE PRECEEDINGS:

  1. Dawson, M., Burrell, D., & Featherston, C.  (2011) “Utilization of e-Learning Tools, Virtual Machines, & Open Source Software to Enhance Graduate Systems Engineering Programs”6th International Conference on e-Learning. (PEER REVIEWED-forthcoming)
  2. Dawson, M. (2011) “Applicability of Web 2.0 for Tactical Military Applications” Global Conference on Technology, Innovation, Media, & Education – Global TIME. (PEER REVIEWED-forthcoming)
  3. Dawson, M., Burrell, D., Rahim, E., & Brewster, S.  (2010) “Secure Software Development Lifecycle” International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching – IHART, 12, 150-154. (PEER REVIEWED)
  4. Dawson, M., Burrell, D., & Rahim, E.  (2010) “The Relationship between Organizational Theory & Behavioral Theory” International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching – IHART, 12, 95-98. (PEER REVIEWED)
  5. Dawson, M., Burrell, D., Rahim, E., & Brewster, S.  (2010) “Emerging Need of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)” International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching – IHART, 12, 57-60. (PEER REVIEWED)
  6. Brewster, S., & Dawson, M.  (2010) “The Role of the Program Manager within Software Assurance” International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching – IHART, 12, 42-47. (PEER REVIEWED)
  7. Rahim, E., Burrell, D., & Dawson, M.  (2010) “Nonprofit Employee Professional Development Strategy: An Application for Action Research” International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching – IHART, 12, 72-79. (PEER REVIEWED)
  8. Rahim, E., Burrell, D., & Dawson, M.  (2010) “Emerging Trends in Organizational Behavioral Perspectives: A Programmatic Framework for Further Exploration” International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching – IHART, 12, 11-17. (PEER REVIEWED)
  9. Burrell, D., Rahim, E., Dawson, M., & Grizzell, B. (2010) “An Applied Research Analysis of the Value of Servant Leadership in Modern Government” International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching – IHART, 12, 133-137. (PEER REVIEWED)
  10. Burrell, D., Dawson, M. & Rahim, E.  (2010) “Addressing the Growing Shortage of Business School Faculty and Instructor Diversity through Non-Traditional University and Non-Traditional Doctoral Programs” International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching – IHART, 12, 303-312. (PEER REVIEWED)
  11. Finch, A., Burrell, D., Walker, R., Rahim, E. & Dawson, M.  (2010) “The Contextual Impact of How the Worldwide Economic Crisis Creates a Need for Organizational Learning and Innovative Cultures at Colleges and Universities in the U.S.” International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching – IHART, 12, 110-118. (PEER REVIEWED) 
  12. Burrell, D., Grizzell,B.,  Dawson, M. & Rahim, E.  (2010) “An Evolved Contexts of What MBA Program Curriculum Should Include to Develop Relevant Managerial Competencies in the Generation Y Manager” International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching – IHART, 12, 224-232. (PEER REVIEWED)
  13. Dawson, M., Burrell, D., & Rahim, E.. (2010) “Deeper Look into Poor Alignment Between IT and Business Alignment” International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching – IHART, 11, 141-144. (PEER REVIEWED)
  14. Dawson, M., Burrell, D., & Rahim, E. (2010) “Deep Dive into Understanding the Theory of Military Organization, Military Leadership, Skill Transfer, Aspects of Program Management, and Decision Support Systems” International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching – IHART , 11, 33-42. (PEER REVIEWED)
  15. Dawson, M., Burrell, D., & Rahim, E. (2010) “Framework for Effective Transitional Leadership in Defense & Aerospace” International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching – IHART, 11, 91-102. (PEER REVIEWED)
  16. Burrell, D., Dawson, M., & Rahim, E. (2010) “Using Telework Programs to Assist with Generation Y Employee Retention”  Academic Business World International Conference and International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education – ABWIC & ICLAHE, 515-516. (PEER REVIEWED)-abstract
  17. Burrell, D., Grizzel, B., Rahim, E., & Dawson, M., (2010) “An Applied Analysis of the MBA of the Future in the Post Enron and AIG World” Academic Business World International Conference and International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education – ABWIC & ICLAHE, 58. (PEER REVIEWED)-abstract
  18. Burrell, D., Dawson, M., & Rahim, E. (2010) “An Organizational Practice Oriented Case Study of the Ethical Managerial Communications and Organizational Change Issues of Technology Integration in a US Government Agency” Academic Business World International Conference and International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education – ABWIC & ICLAHE, 86-87.  (PEER REVIEWED)-abstract
  19. Rahim, E., & Dawson, M., D. (2010) “IT Project Management Best Practices in an Expending Market” International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching – IHART, 10, 59-65. (PEER REVIEWED)

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:

  1. June 2011. Maurice Dawson, Darrell Burrell, & Carl Featherston. Utilization of e-Learning Tools, Virtual Machines, & Open Source Software to Enhance Graduate Systems Engineering Programs.  6th International Conference on e-Learning, Academic Conference (PEER REVIEWED-forthcoming)
  2. February 2011. Maurice Dawson. Applicability of Web 2.0 for Tactical Military Applications.  Global Conference on Technology, Innovation, Media, & Education – Global TIME, Academic Conference (PEER REVIEWED-forthcoming)
  3. October 2010. Maurice Dawson, Darrell Burrell, Emad Rahim, and Stephen Brewster. Secure Software Development Lifecycle.  International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching. Intellectbase International Consortium (IIC).  Academic Conference (PEER REVIEWED)
  4. October 2010. Maurice Dawson, Darrell Burrell, and Emad Rahim. The Relationship between Organizational Theory & Behavioral Theory.  International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching. Intellectbase International Consortium (IIC).  Academic Conference (PEER REVIEWED)
  5. October 2010. Maurice Dawson, Darrell Burrell, Emad Rahim, and Stephen Brewster. Emerging Need of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).  International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching. Intellectbase International Consortium (IIC).  Academic Conference (PEER REVIEWED)
  6. October 2010. Stephen Brewster, and Maurice Dawson. The Role of the Program Manager within Software Assurance.  International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching. Intellectbase International Consortium (IIC).  Academic Conference (PEER REVIEWED)
  7. October 2010. Emad Rahim, Darrell Burrell, and Maurice Dawson. Nonprofit Employee Professional Development Strategy: An Application for Action Research.  International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching. Intellectbase International Consortium (IIC).  Academic Conference (PEER REVIEWED)
  8. October 2010. Emad Rahim, Darrell Burrell, and Maurice Dawson. Emerging Trends in Organizational Behavioral Perspectives: A Programmatic Framework for Further Exploration.  International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching. Intellectbase International Consortium (IIC).  Academic Conference (PEER REVIEWED)
  9. October 2010. Darrell Burrell, Emad Rahim, Maurice Dawson, and Brian Grizzell. An Applied Research Analysis of the Value of Servant Leadership in Modern Government.  International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching. Intellectbase International Consortium (IIC).  Academic Conference (PEER REVIEWED)
  10. October 2010. Darrell Burrell, Maurice Dawson, and Emad Rahim. Addressing the Growing Shortage of Business School Faculty and Instructor Diversity through Non-Traditional University and Non-Traditional Doctoral Programs.  International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching. Intellectbase International Consortium (IIC).  Academic Conference (PEER REVIEWED)
  11. October 2010. Aikyna Finch, Darrell Burrell, Walker, Emad Rahim, and Maurice Dawson. The Contextual Impact of How the Worldwide Economic Crisis Creates a Need for Organizational Learning and Innovative Cultures at Colleges and Universities in the U.S..  International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching. Intellectbase International Consortium (IIC).  Academic Conference (PEER REVIEWED)
  12. October 2010. Darrell Burrell, Brian Grizzell, Maurice Dawson, and Emad Rahim. An Evolved Context of What MBA Program Curriculum Should Include to Develop Relevant Managerial Competencies in the Generation Y Manager.  International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching. Intellectbase International Consortium (IIC).  Academic Conference (PEER REVIEWED)
  13. May 2010. Maurice Dawson, Darrell Burrell, and Emad Rahim. Deeper Look into Poor Alignment Between IT and Business Alignment. Intellectbase International Consortium (IIC).  Academic Conference (PEER REVIEWED)
  14. May 2010. Maurice Dawson, Darrell Burrell, and Emad Rahim. Deep Dive into Understanding the Theory of Military Organization, Military Leadership, Skill Transfer, Aspects of Program Management, and Decision Support Systems. Intellectbase International Consortium (IIC).  Academic Conference (PEER REVIEWED)
  15. May 2010. Maurice Dawson, Darrell Burrell, and Emad Rahim. Framework for Effective Transitional Leadership in Defense & Aerospace. Intellectbase International Consortium (IIC).  Academic Conference (PEER REVIEWED)
  16. May 2010. Darrell Burrell, Maurice Dawson, and Emahd Rahim. Using Telework Programs to Assist with Generation Y Employee Retention. Academic Business World International Conference and International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education – ABWIC & ICLAHE (PEER REVIEWED) -abstract
  17. May 2010. Darrell Burrell, Brian Grizzell, Emad Rahim, and Maurice Dawson. An Applied Analysis of the MBA of the Future in the Post Enron and AIG World. Academic Business World International Conference and International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education – ABWIC & ICLAHE (PEER REVIEWED) -abstract
  18. May 2010. Darrell Burrell, Maurice Dawson, and Emahd Rahim. An Organizational Practice Oriented Case Study of the Ethical Managerial Communications and Organizational Change Issues of Technology Integration in a US Government Agency.  Academic Business World International Conference and International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education – ABWIC & ICLAHE (PEER REVIEWED) –abstract
  19. March 2010. Emad Rahim and Maurice Dawson.  IT Project Management Best Practices in an Expending Market.  Intellectbase International Consortium (IIC).  Academic Conference (PEER REVIEWED)

SESSION CHAIRS:

  1. October 2010. Intellectbase International Consortium (IIC).  Academic Conference
  2. May 2010. Intellectbase International Consortium (IIC).  Academic Conference

 

INVITED TALKS:

  1. February 2011. Maurice Dawson.  Cyber Security & Homeland Defense.  The 2011 Dr. Leroy C. Roquemore Computer Science Symposium 33rd Annual Symposium.  Southern University at Baton Rouge (SUBR)-scheduled
  2. September 2010. Maurice Dawson and Miguel Crespo.  Software Assurance.  Program Management Office (PMO) Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Information Assurance (IA) Summit
  3. June 2010. Maurice Dawson. Cyber Security.  Executive Leadership Forum-Technology Transfer Project (ELF-TTP)
  4. June 2010. Maurice Dawson and Ian Redzic. Information Assurance (IA).  University of Maryland University College (UMUC)

ATTENDED CONFERENCES & SEMINARS:

  1. February 2011. The 2011 Dr. Leroy C. Roquemore Computer Science Symposium 33rd Annual Symposium.  “Social Networking: Pros and Cons”. Southern University at Baton Rouge (SUBR) in Baton Rouge, LA-scheduled
  2. November 2010. SecureSDLC: Building Software into the Software Lifecycle. Washington, D.C.
  3. September 2010. Program Management Office (PMO) Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Information Assurance (IA) Summit. Huntsville, AL
  4. June 2010. Executive Leadership Forum-Technology Transfer Project (ELF-TTP).  Fort Lauderdale, FL
  5. June-July 2009. Tennessee Valley Federal Small Business Programs Conference & Exhibition.  Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) in Huntsville, AL
  6. November 2008. The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Bethesda Health IT Day: Cross-Community Empowerment.  Bethesda, MD
  7. October 2008. 17th Annual Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges sponsored CSSC: Rocky Mountain Conference.  Colorado Technical University in Colorado Springs, CO

ATTENDED SPEAKER SERIES:

  1. October 2010. Homeland Defense Talk: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).  Colorado Technical University in Colorado Springs, CO
  2. October 2010. Homeland Defense Talk: Homeland Security in Israel.  Colorado Technical University in Colorado Springs, CO
  3. October 2010. Homeland Defense Talk: The Evolving Terrorist Threat 9 Years After the 9/11 Attacks - The Case for Resilience). Colorado Technical University in Colorado Springs, CO

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

  1. July 2010. Maurice Dawson.  National Urban League, Washington D.C. Continental: 100@100 Event

 

Professional Certifications:

Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional

(International Information Systems Security Certificaion Consortium)
Dec 2009 - Dec 2012

Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT

(Information Systems and Audit Control Association)
Nov 2008 - Jan 2012

Information Systems Professional

(Canadian Information Processing Society)
Aug 2009 - Aug 2012

Information Technology Certified Professional

(Canadian Information Processing Society & IP3)
Aug 2009 - Aug 2012

Certified Project Director

(International Association for Project and Program Management)
Dec 2007 - Dec 2010

Professional Memberships:

International Association for Project & Program Management-Fellow Member

National Society of Black Engineers

National Black MBA Association-DC Chapter

Canadian Information Processing Society

Defense Acquisition University Alumni Association

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium

Information Systems Audit & Control Association

Athens State University Alumni Association

Colorado Technical University Alumni Association

United States Army Signal Corps Association

Intellectbase International Consortium

Additional Training:

Private Pilot License Ground School

Basic Combat Training

Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO) Qualification Course

Life Cycle Value Stream Management (LCVSM)

Lean Electronics-Green Belt

Blackboard for Professors

Foundations of Leadership

Next Generation Leadership

Counter Intelligence & Intelligence

Defense in Depth

Fundamentals of Systems Engineering

Systems Security Certification & Accreditation (C&A)

Earned Value Management