Hi, I’m
Howard Van Horn
Newark,MD
Summary
Dynamic technology leader with extensive experience as Chief Technology Officer at Unite IT Partners LLC, driving digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency. Expert in cybersecurity and software engineering, mentoring teams to foster innovation and continuous improvement. Proven track record in aligning IT strategies with business objectives to achieve impactful results.
Overview
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Capitol Technology University
Professor of Computer Science
09.2005 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Developed and delivered advanced curriculum in computer science to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Mentored junior faculty, fostering professional development and collaborative teaching practices.
- Implemented innovative teaching methodologies to increase student engagement and retention rates.
- Conducted research in emerging technologies, contributing to academic publications and conference presentations.
- Led departmental committees to assess program effectiveness and drive strategic improvements in course offerings.
- Organized workshops and seminars, promoting knowledge sharing among students and faculty in specialized areas of study.
Unite IT Partners LLC
Chief Technology Officer
01.1990 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Led technology strategy, aligning IT initiatives with business objectives to drive innovation.
- Directed cross-functional teams in implementing enterprise-wide software solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw cybersecurity measures, establishing protocols that reduced vulnerabilities and ensured data integrity.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to assess emerging technologies, prioritizing investments based on business impact and ROI.
- Mentored technology leaders, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within teams.
- Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives, resulting in streamlined processes and improved user experiences across platforms.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts that optimized service delivery while reducing costs for technology services.
FAA
FAA Systems Engineer Consultant
01.1998 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability across FAA operations.
- Developed and implemented strategic engineering solutions, improving operational efficiency in aviation systems.
- Conducted thorough analyses of system requirements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and promoting best practices within engineering teams.
- Spearheaded initiatives to optimize maintenance protocols, reducing downtime and enhancing service delivery effectiveness.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify system vulnerabilities, driving proactive risk mitigation strategies.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for integration into existing infrastructure, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
Education
Capitol CollegeLaurel MD
from Information Architecture
05-2006
Capitol CollegeLaurel MD
from IT Network Security
05-2005
Skills
- Software engineering practices
- User experience design
- Information security protocols
- Machine learning application
- Network security
- Machine learning
- Big data analytics
- Natural language processing
- Computer graphics
- Cybersecurity
- Data science
- Cryptography
- Human-computer interaction
- Software development
- Mobile application development
- High-performance computing
- Game development
- Distributed systems
- Compiler design
- Embedded systems programming
Timeline
Professor of Computer Science
Capitol Technology University
09.2005 - 01.2019
FAA Systems Engineer Consultant
FAA
01.1998 - 01.2014
Chief Technology Officer
Unite IT Partners LLC
01.1990 - 03.2014
Capitol College
from Information Architecture
Capitol College
from IT Network Security
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