Greg T. Harber Faculty Vita (September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2013) Department: Computer Science Rank: Instructor Qualification Status: Other Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track EDUCATION MS, 1994. Institution: Stephen F Austin St University Specialization/Major: Computer Science BA, 1979. Institution: Stephen F Austin State University Specialization/Major: History PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT Instructor SFASU Computer Science Department, January 1995 - Present Director, McGee Computing Laboratory Stephen F Austin State University, January 1995 - Present Responsible for the department s computer laboratories. Involves supervision and training of the Lab Assistants and the management of the complete lifetime service cycle of the computer systems. Systems consist of computer hardware, software, printers, networks, servers, and other peripherals. Also includes system and network administration. Graduate Assistant SFASU Computer Science Department, 1993-1994 Provided help desk support in McGee Computer Laboratory. Administered Sun Solaris server and workstations. Assisted McGee Laboratory Director with personal computer support activities (hardware and software). Provided network troubleshooting and administration. Secondary School Teacher Xavier University Preparatory, September 1989 - June 1991 Departmental teacher of Social Studies. Also responsible for the coordination of substitute teachers. Installed and administered administrative computer network. Provided personal computer support for professional staff. Middle School Teacher St. Philip the Apostle, August 1988 - May 1989
Departmental teacher of Social Studies. Created and organized educational software for TRS-80 (IV) computer. Managed 30 seat computer laboratory. Provided personal computer support for the professional staff. Order Expediter K &B Drug Company/Super Distributors, October 1986 - August 1988 Assembled orders for a 144 unit drug store chain Food and Beverage Manager Mr. Tai's Cuisine, January 1986 - August 1986 In charge of all restaurant purchasing. Organized inventory controls, accounts payable files and created order forms. Parts Department Manager Dan Quirk Ford/Lincoln-Mercury, May 1985 - November 1985 Responsible for the management and reorganization of a $300,000 inventory. Supervised employees, maintained computerized inventory control, marketing and outside sales of Ford parts and customer relations Hotel Manager Executive Quarters Hotel, September 1982 - May 1985 Had full responsibilities for hotel operations. Duties included supervising and training staff, all accounts receivable and payable, inventory control, etc. Operated computerized accounting and inventory programs. Created operations spreadsheets. Drilling Fluids Engineer Dresser Industries/Magcobar Group, May 1981 - September 1982 Field representative for Magcobar's drilling fluid products. Fully responsible for 24 hour maintenance of drilling fluid at well site, supervision of two employees, public relations and outside sales. Well Logging Technician The Analysts/Schlumberger, May 1980 - May 1981 Collected on-site drilling data and prepared interpretive reports for presentation to oil company executives. INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS Other Intellectual Contributions Presentations Continuing Education, Texas Society of Professional Engineers Piney Woods Chapter (April 11, 2013). Presented a continuing education session on computer ethics titled What Is Computer Ethics? PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES Red Hat Certified Engineer, Red Hat, Inc.. (December 17, 1999 - Present).
Proves an individual's ability to configure networking services and security on servers running a Red Hat Linux Operating System. Red Hat Certified Technician, Red Hat, Inc.. (June 18, 2010 - June 18, 2015). RHCT certification indicates that the person has passed a realistic performance-based lab exam that tests his/her ability to: install and configure Red Hat Linux; understand limitations of hardware; configure basic networking and file systems for a single system attached to a network; configure the X Window System; perform essential Red Hat Linux system administration; configure basic host security, set up client-side networking services required to attach to a production network, and carry out basic diagnostics and troubleshooting. Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat, Inc.. (November 11, 2010 - January 1, 2014). The RHCSA is an upgrade from the RHCT earned earlier in 2010. The competency model of RHCSA is quite similar to that of RHCT. IT professionals who earn a RHCSA certification have demonstrated the core system administrator skills that are sought and valued by companies and organizations using Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The job title these professionals typically hold is that of system administrator and job postings seeking their particular set of skills are usually for system administrators. TEACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS Classes Taught Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2013 CSC 411 1, Ethics in Computer Science Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2012 CSC 475 2, Special Problems CSC 353 1, System Administration Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2012 CSC 411 1, Ethics in Computer Science Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2011 Stephen F. Austin State University, Summer 2011 CSC 101 201, Introduction to Computing Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2011 CSC 411 1, Ethics in Computer Science Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2010 CSC 475 2, Special Problems Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2010 Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2009
CSC 475 2, Special Problems - Ethics (411) Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2009 Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2008 Faculty Development Conference Attendance, "DrupalCon Denver," Dept. of Computer Science, Denver, Colorado. (March 19, 2012 - March 23, 2012). Conference focused on Drupal content management system for website building. Attended sessions on using Drupal in an academic environment. Technical Development Course, "Red Hat Enterprise Linux System Administration," College of Business, Houston, Texas. (June 14, 2010 - June 18, 2010). Attended intense training sessions focused on Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system administration. Maintain certification status. Technical Development Course, "Solaris 10 Features for Experienced Solaris System Administrators," College of Business, Houston, Texas. (March 9, 2009 - March 13, 2009). In-depth exploration of the robust functionality found in Sun's flagship operating system. Includes how to set up, configure, and administer Solaris Zones, ZFS, DTrace, Predictive Self-Healing, Solaris Trusted Extensions, and operating system installation. Teaching Innovations Spring 2012, CSC 355-1 Incorporated TestOut's Labsim Network+ online material that provides video lecture and whiteboard discussion, simulations, and quizzes into traditional lecture course. Allows students to pursue Industry accepted certification in parallel with course work. SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS Professional Memberships Upsilon Pi Epsilon. Member (November 15, 1994 - Present). Professional Service Texas Society of Professional Engineers Piney Woods Chapter, Lufkin, Texas, Interaction with Industry. Pro Bono, approximately 1.5 hours spent for the year. (April 11, 2013). Presented a continuing education session on computer ethics titled What Is Computer Ethics? SFA Service for the year. (April 28, 2012).
ABET Accreditation Team Lab Tour, Director. approximately 1 hour spent for the year. (October 24, 2011). Led the ABET Accreditation Team on tours of the McGee Computing Laboratory Showcased Department technology and laboratory facilities while answering questions from the team membership. for the year. (April 30, 2011). for the year. (April 17, 2010). Computer Science Club Spring LAN Party, Coordinator. approximately 10 hours spent for the year. (February 26, 2010). Social event for Computer Science Club Computer Science Club Linux Workshop, Coordinator. approximately 5 hours spent for the year. (November 12, 2009). Workshop event of Computer Science Club. Setup McGee Computing Laboratory and monitored system connectivity during activity. Answered specific questions concerning Linux system administration. On stand-by to correct any equipment problems. Computer Science Club Fall LAN Party, Coordinator. approximately 10 hours spent for the year. (November 6, 2009). Social event of Computer Science Club. for the year. (April 4, 2009). Computer Science Club Spring LAN Party, Coordinator. approximately 10 hours spent for the year. (February 6, 2009). Social event for Computer Science Club Lecture Capture Integration, Director. approximately 40 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2011 - Present). Selection, procurement, planning, installation, training and ongoing maintenance for Echo 360's lecture capture system in BU133. Responsible for the complete purchase, installation and ongoing maintenance process.
COB Dean and Leadership Team technology advisor, Advisor. approximately 20 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010). 11/18/2009 Leadership Team - computer replacement policy 12/31/2009 Wrote Security Assessment report 03/10/2010 Dean - computer and network security 04/28/2010 COB - computer and network security 06/02/2010 Dean - computer and network security 06/07/2010 COB - computer and network security Advise the Dean and the Leadership Team and represent the COB at university level meeting concerning computer and network security, compliance with State and university policy requirements and assisting the college with technological decision making. COB Advisory Committee Lab Tour, Director. approximately 1 hour spent for the year. (October 23, 2009). Led the COB Advisory Committee on tours of the McGee Computing Laboratory Showcased COB technology and laboratory facilities while answering questions from the committee membership. Computer Science Club Fall LAN Party, Coordinator. approximately 10 hours spent for the year. (October 17, 2008). Social event of Computer Science Club. Ad Hoc Committee for Computer Replacement Policy, Member. approximately 4 hours spent for the year. (August 18, 2007 - Present). Develop specifications for computer and notebook systems for the university's computer replacement process. Develop and confirm computer and notebook specifications. Technical Support Working Group, Member. approximately 10 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2005 - Present). Monthly gathering of technical support staff to discuss current events and policies pertaining to information technology at SFASU. Attend meetings and respond to request from Information Technology Services department. Information Resources and Technology Advisory Committee, Member. approximately 24 hours spent for the year. (May 31, 2007 - August 31, 2012). Exchange information and opinions of issues relating to information technology at SFA Participate in discussions and answer email requests for suggestions related to information technology