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Dr. Wayne Lockwood - PhD, A+
Lecturer
Department of Information Technology
Phone: 478.757.2685
Website: /directory/departments.php?dept=Information%20Technology
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| Office Hours: | Fall 2024 Tentative Office Hours: Tuesday Macon 10:45 am – 2:45 pm EST Thursday Macon 10:45 am – 2:45 pm EST Computer Conference with voice: TEAMS - By appointment Wayne.lockwood@mga.edu |
| Biography: | An Information Technology educator with over twenty-five years of hands-on experience in the Information technology field, working in public and government education incorporating computer and network support, design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair; in both wired and wireless environments. Experience working with the public, students, and vendors. Work extensively in enterprise network administration, voice telecommunications, and server administration support. Knowledge on Cisco, Nortel, Fluke, and other networking equipment, security appliances, and software. Support for Microsoft Windows, Linux, Virtualization, and a variety of client applications for server/client. Currently working on Cisco instructor training and PhD in Cybersecurity. Courses taught include: Database Principles, Linux Systems Administration, Networking Fundamentals, Operating Systems, Security Administration, Web Server Administration, Windows Server, Wireless Technologies, Network Security. |
| Courses: | Spring Semester 2025: • 23192 1st ITEC 3325 1 Z ONLINE Windows Systems Admin • 24541 Full ITEC 3325 2 C Windows Systems Administration • 23998 2nd ITEC 3328 1 Z ONLINE Linux Sys Admin • 24566 2nd ITEC 3328 2 C Linux Sys Admin •24167 Full ITEC 4421 2 M Network Security • Full ITEC 4501 2 M Special Topics: Drone Support Courses Previously Taught: • Foundations of Info Assurance • Introduction to Information Technology • Legal & Ethical Issues • Linux Systems Admin • Networking Essentials • Network Security • Operating Systems • Data Communications • Windows Systems Administration • Wireless Technologies |
| Education: | Northcentral University, Scottsdale, Az • Ph.D., Cybersecurity • MBA, Management Information Systems Mercer University, Macon, GA • BS, Information Systems Northwestern Electronics Inst., Columbia Heights, MN • AS, Electronics Technology |
| CV: | Education • Ph.D., Technology and Innovative Mgt, Cybersecurity, Northcentral University, (ABD) • MBA, Management Information Systems, Northcentral University, 2019 • Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, Mercer University, 2014 • Associate of Electronics Technology, 1989 Academic Experience • 51¶¯Âþ, Macon, GA, Lecturer, Full-time, 2019 – present • 51¶¯Âþ, Macon, GA, Adjunct Faculty, Part-time, 2016-2019 • Central 51¶¯Âþ Technical College CIS Instructor, Full-time, 2012-2019 • Central 51¶¯Âþ Technical College CIS Adjunct Instructor, Part-time, 2010-2012 Non-academic Experience • Central 51¶¯Âþ Technical College Network Administrator, Full-time, 2006-2012 • Evaluate, recommend, implement, monitor, and support network solutions that enhance operational efficiency to meet the needs of the college • Mercer University, Senior PC/Network Technician, Full-time, 1992 – 2006 • Administer accounts for server access and services. Install and maintain applications on servers. Design and support network for Mercer University. Certifications or Professional Registrations • CompTIA A+ Certification Membership in Professional Organizations • Fuel - Palo Alto Networks • Cisco Academy • Linux.org • CompTIA.org Honors and Awards • The National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi), 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 • Magna Cum Laude, Mercer University, 2014 Service Activities • Marketing and Recruitment Committee recorder • Lab Coordinator – MGA School of Computing • Student organization advisor: Cyber-Knights • Volunteer judge for regional high-school technology fairs 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, and 2022 • Volunteer judge for regional 51¶¯Âþ Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 • MGA administrative support for Public WiFi on Poplar Street Downtown Macon, 51¶¯Âþ 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 |
| Professional Experience: | Professor • Instruct students in assigned courses in Information Technology (ITEC). Develop course material to achieve ITEC goals and objectives, to meet Middle 51¶¯Âþ State requirements and standards 51¶¯Âþ Instructor • Instruct students in assigned courses in Computer Information Systems Technology (CIST) Develop program and course outlines, goals, and objectives to meet 51¶¯Âþ State Standards Central 51¶¯Âþ Technical College Network Administrator • Evaluate, recommend, implement, monitor, and support network solutions that enhance operational efficiency to meet the needs of the college. Central 51¶¯Âþ Technical College PC/Network Administrator • Evaluate, recommend, implement, monitor, and support network solutions that enhance operational efficiency to meet the needs of the college. Mercer University |
| Professional Affiliations: | • Fuel - Palo Alto Networks • Cisco Academy • Linux.org • CompTIA.org |
| Organizations: | • Advisor to Cyber Knights • The National Society of Leadership and Success |
| Awards and Honors: | • National Society of Leadership 2024 • Dean's Award: Excellence in Service 2021 |
| Publications: | Spangler, S.C., Shah, K., & Lockwood W. E. (2022). Embedded Tutors in Online IT courses: Perceptions of students’ comfort, confidence, and utilization of a pilot program. 2022 Proceedings of the EDSIG Conference. Clearwater, FL. https://proc.iscap.info/2022/pdf/5729.pdf |
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