DOUGLASS SMITH
3837 SE 33rd Street
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 554-2077
dpaulsmith@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Senior information technology professional and educator with extensive background in technical project
Management, technology implementation and administration in multiple industries with the following broad based
proficiencies: System Integration, Systems Analysis, Database Modeling, Database Programming, Resource
Procurement, Enterprise Resource Planning, Internet Planning, Network Administration, Contract Negotiations,
Budget Management, Project Management, and Training.
 Documented success as strategist, planner, integrator and team builder with significant contributions to
achieving corporate goals.
 Outstanding mentoring skills, coaching junior personnel through technical issues that increase growth and
confidence among team members.
 Excellent interpersonal and management skills, recognizing the need for both strong teamwork and
individual contributions.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
WALDEN UNIVERSITY – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences
2008
KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT – Deerfield, Illinois
Masters of Business Administration, concentration in Management Information Systems
Masters of Project Management
2003
2003
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – Ann Arbor, Michigan
1990
Bachelor of General Studies in Business Administration, Computer Science and Liberal Arts
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE (SUMMARY)
Highly experienced in multiple facets of software engineering, including expertise in the following technologies:
 Languages: Visual Basic, VC++, SQL, Clarion for Windows, Oracle Developer/Designer
 Utilities: Rapid SQL, DB Artisan, ER Studio, iMIS, MS Project, Visual Studio
 Enterprise Reporting Software/Tools: SAP, Crystal Enterprise, Crystal Reports
 Web Technologies: ASP/ASP.NET, Cold Fusion, NetObjects Fusion, Flash, PHP, Java-based technologies
 Databases: Lotus Notes, Sybase SQL Anywhere, MS SQL Server and Oracle
 Email/Collaboration: Lotus Notes, Microsoft Exchange
 Platforms: Novell Netware, Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, OS/2, Microsoft IIS
 Hardware: Intel Architecture, IBM RS6000, Cisco, T1/T3, ISDN, Ethernet 10/100/Gigabit, WLAN
 Educational Technologies: Blackboard 5.5/5.6/6/8/9, eCollege, Web CT, Angel, Sakai
 Mobile Technologies: Android 2.x/3.x, Windows Mobile, iOS 5.x
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE (SEE ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE)
EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY – Emporia, Kansas
Visiting Faculty
 Taught: Intro to Computers Applications, MIS Concepts, Principles of Ecommerce
 Student Advising
 Served on IS Curriculum committee
2013-Present
Douglass P. Smith
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WAYNE STATE COLLEGE – Wayne, Nebraska
2012-2013
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems
 Taught: Intro to Computers, Systems Analysis, MIS, Intro to Databases, Advanced Databases, Project
Management, Power Point
 Revised Course Curriculum for: Intro to Computers, Systems Analysis, MIS, Intro to Databases, Advanced
Databases, Project Management, Power Point
 Student Advising
 Served on two hiring committees for Learning Management System technician and the Director of
Multicultural Affairs
 Served on planning committee for the first WSC Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
 Led CTIS department in: Defining New Online Program and devising Distance Learning Standards
WASHBURN UNIVERSITY - Topeka, Kansas
2008- 2010
Assistant Professor of Technology Administration
 Taught: Intro to Database, Technology & Society, MIS, Project Management,
 Mentored Technology Administration students as the TA Advisor
 Served on faculty/university committees for incoming student orientation, library services, and student
retention
 Revised Technology Administration Curriculum
OTTAWA UNIVERSITY - Ottawa, Kansas
2005-2008
Instructor/Chair of Information Technology
 Mentored Information Technology students as the ITS Advisor
 Revised ITS Curriculum for the College Campus as ITS Chair
 Created online course for System Analysis
 Created hybrid courses for ITS Curriculum
 Served on various faculty/university committees
PAPERS, PRESENTATIONS
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2013 Draft Paper: Practical Uses and Implications of the Technology Adoption Model
2013 Draft Paper: TAM & Public Sector Improvements
2012 Presentation: Distance Learning Expectations
2010 Presentation: IAAC Project Management Fundamentals Seminar
2010 Article (unpublished): God, the ultimate project manager
2008 Presentation: Walden Research Symposium
OTHER ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE
CCI, INC. – Santa Anna, California
- 2006 Course Development CGS 3615
CEN 1509 – Computer Networking Fundamentals
CEN 2327 – Network Infrastructure
CGS 2167 – Computer Applications
CGS 3615 – Designing Secure Software
CTS 2761 – Implementing and Supporting Email Services
2006
2006-2011
2005-2011
2006-2008
2006-2008
FRIENDS UNIVERSITY – Topeka, Kansas
Mgmt 310 – Principles of Information Systems
2006-2007
HARRISON COLLEGE – Indiana
- Co-developed/Revised MGMT 2600 & MGMT 2650
MGMT 2600 – Project Management I
MGMT 2650 – Project Management II
2009-2010
2009-2010
Douglass P. Smith
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NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY – Florida
ISM 5014 – Enterprise Information Systems
2009-2012
OTTAWA UNIVERSITY – Ottawa, Kansas
EDU 20000 – Educators & Technology
ITS 12100 – Intro to Computer Science
ITS 12063 – Web Design
ITS 13063 – Foundations of Information Technology
ITS 16163 – Computer Programming (VC ++)
ITS 30163 – Database Management (SQL)
ITS 32563 – Rapid Applications Development
ITS 41462 – Project Management
ITS 43000 – IT Project Management
ITS 43101 – Security
ITS 48163 – System Analysis and Design
OAD 30563 – Management
OU College Faculty Rules & Benefits Committee Member
OU College Faculty Rules & Benefits Committee Chair
OU College Technology Committee
OU Undergraduate Academic Council
OU ITS Program Assessment Chair
2005-2006
2005-2006
2005-2006
2006-2007
2006
2006
2006
2007
2006-2007
2007
2006
2008
2006-2007
2007-2008
2005-2008
2007-2008
2008
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX – Kansas City, Kansas
BSA 375 – Business Systems Analysis
EBUS 400 – E-business Technologies
2005
2006
WALDEN UNIVERSITY – Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Senior Lead Faculty Appointment MSPM
MSPM 6100 – Foundations for Graduate Study in Project Management
MSPM 6105 – Principles of Project Management
MSPM 6110 – Leadership for the Contemporary Organization
MSPM 6120 – Integrated Project Process Management
MMBA 6000 – Success Strategies in the Online Environment
AMDS 8000 – Success Strategies in the Online Environment
MGMT 3001 – Management in the 21st Century
MGMT 3005 – Information Technology in the Enterprise
MGMT 3106 – Entrepreneurship/Small Business
MGMT 1000 – Success Strategies in the Online Environment
2010-2011
2010-2011
2010-2011
2010-2011
2010-2012
2004-2005
2004-2005
2005-2008
2005-2008
2007-2008
2005
WASHBURN UNIVERSITY – Topeka, KS
- Course development: TA 310, 320, 360, 390, & 400
TA 310 – Technology & Society
TA 320 – Systems Analysis & Design
TA 360 – Independent Study
TA 390 – Database Administration
TA 390 – Management of Information Security
TA 400 – Quality Management & Performance Evaluation
2008 - 2010
2008 - 2010
2009
2009
2010
2009-2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROPYLON, INC.- Dublin, Ireland
2008-2009
Project Manager
Recruited to provide management and project management skills to ongoing software development design and build
contracts with the state of Kansas for this international software company. Responsible for staff management and
daily project management duties.
Douglass P. Smith
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 Instituted project methodology within the Kansas Project
 Managed a 2M software design project budget
 Transitioned design project into a software construction project
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – Topeka, Kansas
2003 – 2005
Chief Information Officer
Invited to provide vision, guidance and daily direction for IT department within state agency. Duties included
setting technical directives for proprietary software development efforts, coordinating with strategic technology
objectives with overall agency and state-wide principles.
 Demonstrated ability to think strategically by crafting Agency’s first strategic technology plan.
 Implemented Service Level Agreements between IT and end-user community.
 Revised software development projects to save Agency money by re-working programming paradigms.
 Initiated RFID project for the Kansas participation in the National Animal ID system
 Instituted Mobile technology within the Agency to produce “Point of Inspection” data entry
 Completed 1 Million dollar Oracle project to improve the data collection/reporting services for the Agency
 Re-architected Agency’s web-services to deliver timely information and services via the Internet
 Managed 1.2 – 1.7M technology budget
HILL'S PET NUTRITION – Topeka, Kansas
2001 – 2003
Supervisor, Integrated Data Systems
Recruited by subsidiary of Colgate Palmolive, serving as IT Manager responsible for integrating, supporting and
managing all R&D systems at corporate Science and Technology Center (STC). Responsible for integrating custom
systems with various laboratory software systems, Lotus Notes and SAP.
 Instituted comprehensive organizational structure for STC IT staff, enabling department to provide 40%
faster response time for feedback and IT services.
 Initiated and integrated Crystal Enterprise within STC procedures, radically reducing time to create and
distribute critical business reports throughout operation; implementation used as model for entire
Hill’s/Colgate enterprise.
 Initiated and implemented two intranet sites using ASP and Lotus Notes technologies for project tracking.
SAVANT TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS, INCORPORATED – Westchester, Illinois
2000 – 2001
President
Invited to provide vision, guidance and daily direction for technology firm offering strategic planning and
technology services. Duties included prospecting for clients, setting technical directives for proprietary software
development efforts, coordinating with strategic partners and conducting high level public relations campaigns.
Served as Engagement Manager, coordinating efforts clients and vendors, defining engagement goals, assisting in
vendor selection and contract negotiations and monitoring milestones, personnel performance and deliverables.
 Demonstrated keen ability to “close the deal” by doubling closure rate on business prospects, tripling sales
over first three quarters.
 Developed strategic partner program that enabled company to diversify offerings without taking unnecessary
risks, rapidly fielding three highly successful knowledge management software products.
 Implemented client e-commerce sites utilizing ASP, Cold Fusion, Flash, and Java technologies.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
MARYLOU DEWALD, marylou.dewald@ottawa.edu, - (785) 242-5200, EXT 5451
PAT MUNZER, pat.munzer@washburn.edu – (785) 670- 1404
DR. KOZHI MAKAI, kmakai@yahoo.com - (713) 492-8054
LONNIE WALKER, JR., LWalkerJr@cbtks.com, - (785) 267-8489
GREGORY ZAROW, greg@coventurecoaching.com - (951) 659-3589