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September 2000 to Present -- George Mason University
Ph.D. Candidate, Instructional Technology
Expected Graduation: Spring 2009
September 1998 to May 2000 -- George Mason University
Master of Science in Systems Engineering
Certificate in Software Engineering
Project/Thesis : "Quantitative Non-Functional Requirements"
September 1994 to May 1998 -- Binghamton University (State University of New
York)
Bachelor of Computer Science
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Computer Machinery (ACM)
Brothers of the Academy
International Council of Systems Engineers (INCOSE)
International Who's Who of Professionals
Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEEE)/ Computer Society
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
American Education Research Association (AERA)
National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS)
Hip-Hop Association, Education Committee Board Member
Journal of the Proessiorate, Reviewer
PAPERS
(all except * available at mason.gmu.edu/~ajryan/research.html)
Ryan, Andrew J., A Quantitative Approach to Non-Functional Requirements
Ryan, Andrew J., Increasing Route Utilization in the National Airspace System
Ryan, Andrew J., Optimizing Group Utility in the Collaborative Decision Making
Process
Ryan, Andrew J., Human Factors and Collaborative Decision Making
Ryan, Andrew J., Knowledge Management and the FAA
Ryan, Andrew J., Heuristics Explored: With Examples from Traffic Flow Management
Ryan, Andrew J., How Cultural Imperialism has Hurt Hip-Hop
Ryan, Andrew J., Culturally-Relevant Education
Ryan, Andrew J., Rationality and the Afrikan-Amerikan Male
Ryan, Andrew J., Tupac Shakur: Keeping It Real versus Keeping It Right*
Full list of presentations available at: http://mason.gmu.edu/~ajryan/pro_comm.html
BOARD AFFILIATIONS
Archbishop Leadership Program; Harlem, NY
Granville Academy; Fairfax, VA
Midnight Forum; Washington D.C.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
November 2005 to present
United States Patent Office (Stanley Associates consultant), Trainer
• Provided classroom training for new patent examiners on computer applications/skills and proprietary tools used in their job function
• Taught classes in 2, 4 or 8 hour sessions
• Created instructional materials for courses
• Assisted in initial rollout of largest government telework program
June 05 to August 05
Friendship Edison Collegiate Academy, Math Teacher
• Taught remedial math (algebra-based) to sophomore and juniors
• Created lesson plans and created course structure
January 05 to Present
Hip-Hop Matters, Founding Executive Director
• Manage all duties for non-profit (advocacy, outreach, education)
• Editor in Chief of Journal of Hip-Hop
• Created Hip-Hop curriculums and manage afterschool programs
September 03 to Dec 05
Metron Aviation Inc., Research and Strategy Analyst, Herndon, VA
Responsible for pursuing strategic alliances and identifying potential
business opportunities.
Authored white papers on emerging areas with in transportation including:
Intermodal transportation, UAVs, and innovative resource allocation algorithms.
Participated in proposal bids for various FAA and NASA solicitations. Responsible
for future system concepts and benefit analysis. Worked as consultant to Lockheed
Martin, Raytheon and Boeing on several efforts.
Project Lead for Phase I (50K) and Phase II (600K) NASA Langley SBIR. SBIR
examined the affect of the Small Aircraft Transportation System on the National
Airspace system. Wrote proposals, status reports and final reports and briefed
NASA technical monitor as needed. Performed various levels of analysis and designed
demo website using PHP and SQL (in Phase I). Currently leading 6 person Phase
II effort.
May 02 to March 03
Metron Aviation Inc., Resource Coordinator, Herndon, VA
Responsible for staffing and development of seven junior employees.
Conducted periodic reviews and coordinated tasking with project leads
Attended senior management meetings and provided input as needed.
May 01 to August 03
Metron Aviation Inc., Research Analyst, Herndon, VA
Conducted analysis for National Airspace System Genome project. Dissected
corridor traffic between Chicago (OHare and Midway) to Newark. Used various
statistical programs to identify diurnal patterns and provide recommendations
for change.
Performed on-site research at Chicago (Araura) Air Route Traffic Control Center
Designed early concept for multi-fix/airport Ground Delay Program.
Wrote Java code to support analysis efforts for various R&D projects.
Worked closely with analysts to support ongoing efforts and provide IT-enabled/cost-effective
solutions for large analysis efforts.
Created, designed, and implemented Metron Aviation knowledge management initiative.
Implemented monthly brown bags discussions and peer group dialogues among employees.
Created multimedia computer based training for FAA operational software.
Facilitated instructional classes on proprietary software for FAA and airline
users
Developed software tool to measure accuracy of Monitor Alert Tool. Discovered
alogorithmic flaw in processing due to program results.
Examined new ways of group decision making to solicit better outcomes in traffic
flow management.
May 00 - Apr 01
Metron Inc., Software Analyst, Reston, VA
Developed software [C++/Java] for FAA related projects.
Assisted with CMM/CMMi related issues and provided on-site user support and
follow up analysis for FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center specialists.
Sep 99 - Present
George Mason University, Lecturer, Fairfax, VA
Taught classes in Multimedia Research, Internet literacy, presentation
skills and Hip-Hop culture for the College of Arts and Sciences. [Classes listed
below under Teaching Experience]
Sep 99 - May 00
George Mason University, Academic Advisor, Fairfax, VA
Provided students with academic and career guidance.
Sep 98 - Sep 99
IBM Corporation, I/T Specialist, Bethesda, MD
Provided end-user support in OS/2 environment for contracts operation
division.
Assisted in troubleshooting issues arising from Windows 95 migration and for
coordinating monthly technology assistance days.
Created on-line IT Guide and facilitated workshops on effective computer usage.
Summer 1998
IBM Corporation, Co-op, Poughkeepsie, NY
Created Lotus Approach Database to inherit VM legacy data for 15,000
tape library Also added modern functionality for a user-friendly GUI interface.
Sep 97 - May 98
Lockheed Martin Control Systems, Co-op, Johnson City, NY
Responsible for Signal Processing code on engine control system for
a JAS-39 Swedish jetfighter. Coded in ADA, worked along with a team of 20 programmers
to integrate the effort for this high profile project.
Worked on logic tables and ran unit tests on General Electric 90 747 turbo-fan
engine.
Mar 97 - Sep 97
Lockheed Martin Federal Systems, Co-op, Owego, NY
Assisted in programming operating system for Small Parcel Bundle
Sorter for United States Postal Service $1 billion project.
Created Access database to track work package statistics for billing appropriations.
Enhanced external homepage for Postal Engineering department to attract new
customers.
Oct 96 - Jan 97
Circuit City, Salesperson, Binghamton, NY
Number one ranked salesperson in the Advanced Consumer Electronics
(ACE) department.
Summer 1996
Chase Manhattan Bank, INROADS/New York City Inc. Intern, NY, NY
Created Data Dictionary for COBOL programmers and external clients.
Created Program Tracker database in Access to work in conjunction with Global
Securities' Service jobs.
Summer 1995
Chemical Bank, INROADS/New York City Inc. Intern, NY, NY
Managed, developed, and safeguarded databases in MS Access.
Worked on the initial release of Chemical Bank Intranet.
Summer 1994
Chemical Bank, INROADS/New York City Inc. Intern, NY, NY
Ran data information retrieval jobs against Chemical Bank against
Chemical Bank data warehouses.
Ran daily programs for users in Chemical Bank New Jersey and Texas Commerce
Bank.
Fall 2004
George Mason University, Bachelor of Individualized Study 491 Senior Project
Presentation
Taught 400 level presentation skills class. Course prepares students
for final presentation which is mandatory for all graduating seniors.
Fall 2004
George Mason University, New Century College 244 -- Beats, Rhyme, and Culture**
(previously taught as NCLC 275)
Taught four credit course on Hip-Hop culture. Course delves into the
history of Black music from slave songs to Motown and sets the table for the
introduction of Hip-Hop. Hip-Hop is put into historical context, exploring the
socio-economic conditions of the Bronx and the political battles Hip-Hop endured.
Film, video, and music are all used to provide a true representation of the
culture. Lyrics are also analyzed to highlight the poetic aspect of rap music.
Summer 2004
George Mason University, New Century College 275 -- Beats, Rhyme, and Culture
Same as above.
Spring 2004
George Mason University, New Century College 375 -- Black Voices in Hip-Hop
**
Taught four credit (1 credit online) course on Hip-Hop culture. Course
delves into the grassroots movement which took place in the South Bronx as a
direct response to the lack of political power and overt alienation of the working/underclass
of the Bronx. Issues such as urban education, urban housing, political activism
(as well as the governments response), media coverage, Black film, Black literature,
and television are covered. Urban art (graffiti) and b-boying (breakdancing)
are both examined, not only for their entertainment value, but for their contribution
to the struggle for equality and recognition for disenfranchised youth.
Fall 2003
George Mason University, New Century College 275 -- Beats, Rhyme, and Culture**
Same as above.
Spring 2003
George Mason University, New Century College 275 -- Beats, Rhyme, and Culture**
Same as above.
Fall 2002
George Mason University, New Century College 275 -- Beats, Rhyme, and Culture**
Same as above.
Summer 2002
George Mason University, New Century College 249 -- Internet Literacy
Taught four credit introductory course on the Internet. Course taught
basic web page skills while focusing on the socio-economic impact of the Internet
on society. Topics examined included: digital divide, education, and copyright
issues and the Internet.
Spring 2002
George Mason University, New Century College 195 -- Beats, Rhyme, and Culture**
Taught one credit course on Hip-Hop culture. Course introduced the
four elements of Hip-Hop and provided foundation for upcoming (Fall 2002) four
credit course.
Spring 2002
George Mason University, New Century College 475 -- Multimedia Research and
Project Development**
Taught four credit, senior practicum course on multimedia research
and project development. Course combined software and systems engineering, and
applied it to web development. Students also wrote 5000 word, professional quality,
research paper on some aspect of multimedia. Also taught course Spring 2001.
Spring 2001
George Mason University, New Century College 249 -- Internet Literacy
Taught four credit introductory course on the Internet. Course taught
basic web page skills while focusing on the socio-economic impact of the Internet
on society. Topics examined included: digital divide, education, and copyright
issues and the Internet. Also taught class in Fall 2000 and Summer 2001. Acted
as teachers assistant Fall 1998.
Summer/Spring 1999
George Mason University, School of Information Technology and Engineering
Instructed C++ laboratory sessions for sixty students. Responsible for all grading
and programming related questions. Also lectured to students periodically.
Fall 1999
George Mason University, New Century College 121-- Statistics
Taught eight credits in interdisciplinary learning course. Course met
four hours a day, four days a week. Responsible for primary instruction in statistics
as well as communications and biology work. Acted as Teacher's Assistant for
this course in Fall 1998.
Spring 1999
George Mason University, School of Information Technology and Engineering
Instructed lab for sixty students for Introduction to Computing class.
Course consisted of instruction in word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
graphics and networks.
** Indicates courses that were proposed and accepted into GMU course catalog by Andrew J. Ryan.
References available upon request.
Teacher evaluation reports also available upon request.