Eastern Illinois
University
School of Technology
Advisory Board
Greg DeYoung
April 12, 2003
In the beginning
• The secret of success is changing the way
you think. –Jack Welch, CEO GE
• Folks, they say that if you want to be a
leader, find a parade and get in front of it.
–Jim Barksdale, CEO Netscape.
• Nobody is more surprised than me by what
has happened over the last four years. –
Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com [Business
Week]
Bio Information
• Currently completing the MS degree with
a certificate in Computer Technology in
May 2003.
• Graduated with a BOT degree in May
2000 from EIU.
Bio Information
I'm currently the Assistant Director for
Information Technology for the College
of ACES at the University of Illinois. I'm
responsible for the college's network &
server infrastructure, desktop & laptop
systems, web / database systems
development, and marketing &
distribution services.
Bio Information
• I have been in the technology industry
for over 12 years.
• Have worked for 5 companies including
IBM and Farm Credit Services.
• I've done consulting work in a number of
areas including hardware and software
implementation, project planning and
management, strategic systems
planning, disaster recovery planning, and
IT audits for clients.
Bio Information
• I have a number of certifications
including:
» CNE - Certified Novell Engineer
» MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
» CIBS - Certified Internet Business Strategist
» Various certifications from Compaq, HP and
IBM.
Projects
• Research Paper – “The Open Source
Paradigm”
• Presentation & Paper – “E-Business:
bringing the power of the web to
business”
• Presentation – “Distance Learning”
• Research Project – “Network Design:
Klehm Hall 4411”
• Research Paper – “The impact of web
technology on learning”
Projects
• Project – “Enterprise System Design &
Planning for E-Manufacturing”
» Network Operating System
» Database System
» Application Server System
» Core Applications
+ Marketing, Sales, Order Fulfillment, Supply Chain,
Procurement, Manufacturing, Maintenance
Management, Service, Financial, Human Resources
Projects
• Project – “Enterprise System Design &
Planning for E-Manufacturing”
» Server Hardware
» Desktop & Mobile Hardware
» Network Hardware
» Price Quote
Computer Technology Program
• Expanded offering in the 4 core areas
» Database Systems
+ Oracle Certification Track
» Network Systems
+ Cisco Certification
+ Microsoft / Red Hat Certification
» Information Technology Management
+ Systems Design & Planning
+ Leadership & Management
» Web Technology
+ E-Business
+ Instructional Technology
Questions???