Paul Lee Chance
Details
Information Technology
Western Governors University
2021 : 2022
Bachelor of Science - BS
Information Technology
Western Governors University
2019 : 2020
AAS
Electronics Technology
Lee College
• Expanded program from a level 1 networking certificate to stackable certificates and degree program
• Created AAS in Information Technology with emphasis in Cybersecurity or Cloud Computing by collaborating with college administration to provide the required documentation, proposals, and prospectus for Curriculum Committee and Board of Trustees approval and accreditation by SACSCOC
• Selected course materials for 20+ courses and created content for classroom, hybrid, and online class formats that utilize Blackboard and D2L Brightspace learning management systems
• Mentor students and establish relationships with local businesses to provide internship opportunities
• Create course schedules; interview, hire and train adjunct instructors to support course loads
• Participate in college convocation and commencement ceremonies; faculty senate representative
• Teach the following courses in classroom, hybrid, and online formats :
o ITSC 1325 - Personal Computer Hardware
o ITSC 1305 - Introduction to PC Operating Systems
o ITSC 1316 - Linux Installation and Configuration
o ITSC 1391 - Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General Linux
o ITSC 2325 - Advanced Linux
o ITNW 1308 - Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems
o ITNW 1354 - Implementing and Supporting Servers
o ITNW 1345 - Implementing Network Directory Services
o ITNW 1353 - Supporting Network Server Infrastructure
o ITNW 2305 - Network Administration
o ITSY 1300 - Fundamentals of Information Security
o ITNW 1480 - Cooperative Education - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
2017 : Present
College of the Mainland
Assistant Professor - IT, Computer Networking and Cybersecurity
• Adjunct instructor for online courses including ITSC 2325 - Advanced Linux
• Created course content using Canvas LMS and Cengage MindTap course materials
2022 :
Weatherford College
Adjunct Instructor - Information Systems and Cybersecurity
Adjunct instructor for Introduction to Computer Maintenance course
Facilitate student learning of subject matter using a combination of online materials and hand-on labs
Present materials including hardware, software, Windows and Linux configuration and troubleshooting
Create class syllabus and design lesson plans while tracking student success throughout the semester
2016 : 2016
Lee College
Adjunct Instructor - Computer and Network Maintenance Technology
Provided tier 2 and 3 desktop support in a fast paced clinical environment
Quickly learned the intricacies of supporting specialized medical hardware and network connectivity
Assisted with the organization and project management to update computers from Windows XP to 7 under a strict deadline
Supported Citrix on various systems to access Epic medical system and remote applications
Supported Xerox and HP printers, Zebra label printers, clinical PDA’s and other specialized devices
Collaborated with networking group to activate router ports, patch IDF cables and manage IP reservations
Provided after hours on-call support by phone, remote control and in person to various hospital locations
2015 : 2016
CHI St. Luke's Health
Support Analyst
Designed and manage web hosting system using Linux OS and cPanel web control panel software
Administer Linux servers providing web and email hosting, DNS, FTP, spam filtering and other services
Provide web design services, script installations and modifications, and custom hosting configurations
Setup websites using Wordpress and other content management platforms and train clients in their use
Provide local support for computers, notebooks, servers, networking equipment and mobile devices
2003 : 2015
Velogy Inc.
Linux Administrator / IT Consultant
Skills
Blackboard, Brightspace, CentOS, Classroom Instruction, Classroom Management, Computer Hardware, Computer Repair, Course Design, cPanel, Debian, DNS, DNS Server, Domain Name System (DNS), Email Hosting, Hardware, Hardware Diagnostics, Hardware Support, Linux, Linux Desktop, Linux Server, Linux System Administration, Lotus cc:Mail, Management, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Servers, Networking, Printers, Printer Support, Project Management, Project Planning, Red Hat Linux, Sendmail, Servers, Software Installation, Spam Filtering, SSL Certificates, Suse, Teaching, Technical Support, Training, Troubleshooting, Ubuntu, VMware, Web Design, Web Hosting, Web Services, Windows XP, WordPress
About
I'm an experienced college professor and IT professional with a background in Linux server administration, project management, desktop support, customer service, and delivering technical content via corporate training and classroom instruction. I have a strong hardware, software and networking background with the ability to understand the big picture while focusing on attention to details. I take pride in being a quick learner who has a diverse technology background and enjoys using troubleshooting and problem solving skills on a daily basis. I enjoy working in a team environment and as an individual contributor as needed to achieve results. I'm also a technology enthusiast who has a passion for Unix, Linux, BSD, free open-source software, hardware, and learning new technologies.
Career Accomplishments:
-Established Linux based web hosting provider utilizing Red Hat, CentOS, and Debian servers
-Designed and deployed Red Hat Linux servers running Sendmail to fleet of offshore oil rigs
-Designed custom Wordpress web sites using various theme frameworks on CentOS based servers
-Tested and deployed Linux based CipherTrust spam and content filtering servers for enterprise email
-Assisted in the planning and deployment of 5000+ Windows 8 tablets to high school students
-Designed a “cord cutter” solution for customers using Ubuntu based MythTV PVR servers and Raspberry Pi's running OpenElec Linux, allowing for low cost recording and playback of live television