Curriculum Vitae
This page includes a full list of my educational and professional training. It also includes a list of places I’ve worked, or consulted with and full publications and presentations made throughout my career.
Experience.
Educated.
Qualified.
I am someone who enjoys staying busy and constantly learning new things. Whether it’s something new, fun or out of my personal comfort zone. I am always trying to push myself to learn and apply new skills.
Work Experience
Monarch Basics
IT Analyst
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Implementations of WebSphere, a e-commerce solution for online ordering, as well as maintenance, troubleshooting and training staff.
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Developed and maintained a standardized web based order and quotations form for sales associates to increase proficiency and effectiveness of orders from sales to purchasing.
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Redesigned and routinely update the company website – Developed an Online Auction to support local charities.
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Efficient with ERP, CRM, Disaster Recovery Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Business Intelligence
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Responsible for Network and Server Administration
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Familiar with Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables.
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Provide User Support and Training for all Employees
2010 – Present
Windsor Flying Club
Director / Secretary / IT
- Board of Director
- Responsible for all Agenda, Meeting Minutes and communications within the club.
- Redesigned and Developed a new Website.
- Implemented and setup a new network and wireless mesh covering the campus and all hangers.
2018 – Present
Snownet
Consultant
I provide a wide array of services for Snownet that include testing, developing, troubleshooting and maintining websites and apps.
2021
Athabasca University
Research Assistant
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Worked on several research projects related to adaptive learning technologies
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Responsible for Developing, Coding, Debugging and Commenting source code in PHP
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Implementation of add-on components to Learning Management System Moodle
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Created technical documentation and user videos.
2012 – 2014
CompuQuote
Auto Insurance Underwriter
- Quality Control of Carriers Underwriting for Auto Insurance
- Underwrite Auto Insurance based on Specific Carriers
2010
I’ve Worked With
Education
Athabasca University
Masters of Science
Information Systems
2016
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Computer Science(Honours)
- Major: Computer Science Applied Computing
- Minor: Business Administration
2010
Publications
Refereed Book Chapters
Tortorella R. A.W., Hobbs D., Kurcz J., Bernard J., Navarro, S. M. B., Chang, T.-W., & Graf, S. (2015). Improving Learning based on the Identification of Working Memory Capacity, Adaptive Context Systems, Collaborative Learning and Learning Analytics. In M. Chang and A.-S. Farook (Eds.), Proceedings of Science and Technology Innovations, Athabasca University, Athabasca.
Chang, T.-W., Kurcz, J., El-Bishouty, M. M., Kinshuk, & Graf, S. (2015). Adaptive and Personalized Learning based on Students’ Cognitive Characteristics. In Ubiquitous Learning Environments and Technologies, Lecture Notes in Educational Technology, Springer.
Refereed Conference Publications
Kurcz, J., Chang, T.-W., & Graf, S. (2015). Improving Communication and Project Management through an Adaptive Collaborative Learning System. Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2015), IEEE Computer Society, July 2015, Hualien, Taiwan.
Graf, S., Chang, T.-W., Kersebaum, A., Rath, T., & Kurcz, J. (2014). Investigating the Effectiveness of an Advanced Adaptive Mechanism for Considering Learning Styles in Learning Management Systems. Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2014), IEEE Computer Society, July 2014, Athens, Greece.
Chang, T.-W., Kurcz, J., El-Bishouty, M. M., Kinshuk, & Graf, S. (2014). Adaptive Recommendations to Students Based on Working Memory Capacity. Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2014), IEEE Computer Society, July 2014, Athens, Greece.
Presentations
Improving Communication and Project Management through an Adaptive Collaborative Learning System. Hualien, Taiwan ICALT, 2015.
Investigating the Effectiveness of an Advanced Adaptive Mechanism for Considering Learning Styles in Learning Management Systems. Athens, Greece ICALT, 2014
Adaptive Learning based on a Collaborative Student Model. Athabasca U EdTech Forum, 2014.
Certifications & Licences
Private Pilots Licence
OTT and Night Rating
Google Ads Search Certification
HubSpot Marketing Software
2019
2022
2022
2022
Honours & Awards
Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures
Alberta Innovates
The award is to support academically superior graduate students leading to a master’s or doctoral degree. The scholarship is designed to enable these promising students to succeed in areas of scientific research which are strategically important to Alberta. These areas are: Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Nanotechnology, and Omics in and of themselves or additionally which support the areas of Health, Bio-industries, Energy, and Environment (Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures).
Graduate Level Student Travel Award
Athabasca University
Technical Abilities and Skills
Programming Languages: Python, PHP, C/C#, Java, Assembly, JSP, SQL, PL/SQL
Web Design: XHTML, W3C CSS, Javascript
Databases: MySQL, Oracle 10g, SQL Server
Operating systems: Windows, MacOS, Unix, Solaris
Application Servers: Apache, IIS, FTP, SSH
Virtual Machines and Cloud Computing