Academic Journey

PhD in
Information Technology

Pursuing doctoral-level mastery at the intersection of enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and AI-driven organizational resilience — building the academic foundation to lead at the highest levels.

2026 Enrollment Year
Dec 2028 Target Completion
PhD-TIM Program Track
25+ Yrs Industry Experience Behind the Research
Program Details
Institution
National University
Accredited doctoral program
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy — Information Technology
Technology & Innovation Management (TIM) Track
Status
In Progress
Expected Completion
December 2028
Dissertation in development
Dissertation Topic
In Development
Focus areas: AI integration, Zero Trust, enterprise/defense resilience
Academic Background
MBA · B.S. MIS · Cybersecurity Certificate
Texas Southern University · UT Dallas · UT Austin
Research Interests
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AI Integration for Enterprise & Defense

Exploring how artificial intelligence can be operationalized within enterprise and DoD environments to enhance decision-making, operational resilience, and infrastructure agility.

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Zero Trust Architecture

Researching the implementation of Zero Trust frameworks across complex organizational environments, with emphasis on identity verification, micro-segmentation, and continuous validation.

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Agile Modernization in IT

Examining how Agile methodologies drive IT modernization initiatives — particularly within legacy-heavy enterprise and government environments transitioning to cloud-first infrastructure.

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NOC/SOC Integration

Investigating the convergence of Network Operations Centers and Security Operations Centers as a unified model for real-time infrastructure visibility and cyber threat response.

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Cloud Computing Strategy

Analyzing cloud adoption frameworks, hybrid infrastructure models, and the governance structures required to manage enterprise-scale cloud transformation securely and efficiently.

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Digital Transformation

Studying how organizations — particularly in defense and critical infrastructure sectors — manage large-scale digital transformation while maintaining operational continuity and compliance.

Coursework
Academic Work

Course papers and presentations are available for viewing upon request. The work below represents active research areas informing the dissertation and broader academic contributions.

Research Paper
NOC/SOC Integration as a Unified Cyber-Infrastructure Model
Explores the convergence of network and security operations into a single, intelligence-driven command structure for enterprise environments.
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Research Paper
Zero Trust Architecture: Implementation Frameworks for Legacy IT Environments
Examines how organizations with legacy infrastructure can adopt Zero Trust principles without full infrastructure replacement.
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Research Paper
Agile Modernization in Defense IT: Adapting Scrum for Mission-Critical Environments
Investigates the application of Agile Scrum methodologies within DoD and federal IT modernization programs.
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Presentations
Course Presentations — MTIM 7011 Series
Academic presentation series covering technology management, innovation strategy, and IT leadership at the doctoral level.
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Dissertation

Topic: In Development

The dissertation is currently in the formative stage. Research is being positioned at the intersection of artificial intelligence, enterprise security architecture, and organizational resilience — with a focus on producing findings applicable to both private-sector enterprise and defense environments. A working title and formal proposal will be announced upon committee approval.

AI Integration Zero Trust Enterprise Resilience Defense IT Digital Transformation Cybersecurity
PhD Roadmap
2026 — Enrolled
Doctoral Program Begin
National University PhD-TIM program. Coursework underway.
2026 — Current
Core Coursework & Research Development
MTIM 7011, TIM-8410, and foundational doctoral research tracks active.
2027
Dissertation Proposal & Committee Formation
Working title finalized, committee assembled, formal proposal submitted.
2027 – 2028
Dissertation Research & Writing
Primary data collection, analysis, and full dissertation manuscript development.
Dec 2028
Defense & Conferral
Dissertation defense. PhD conferred. Legacy cemented.

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Course papers and presentations are available upon request for academic peers, employers, and research collaborators.

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