Publications:W.B. Hurst, “Modeling and Simulation of HPC Systems Through Job Scheduling Analysis,” Ph.D. Dissertation, Department of Computer Science, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Integrated Computing With an Emphasis on Computer Science, May, 2011C. Zhang, W.B. Hurst, R.B. Lenin, S. Ramaswamy, “Analyzing Organizational Structures Using Socal Network Analysis: A Case Study,” International Journal of Internet andEnterprise Management, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 104-127, 2011W.B. Hurst, S. Ramaswamy, R.B. Lenin, D. Hoffman, “Modeling and Simulation of HPC Systems Through Job Scheduling Analysis,” In. Proc. of Acxiom Laboratory for Applied Research, 2010, pp. 1-8; HuRaLeHo2010_2.pdfW.B.Hurst, S. Ramaswamy, R.B. Lenin, D. Hoffman, “Development of Generalized HPC Simulator,” Distributed Computing and Internet Technology, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2010, Vol 5966/2010, 176-179, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-11659-9_18 (Accepted in ICDCIT 2010 Conference), 2010C. Zhang, W.B. Hurst, R.B.Lenin, N. Yuruk, S.Ramaswamy, “Analyzing Organizational Structures Using Social Network Analysis,” Advances Enterprise Engineering III, LectureNotes in Business Information Processing, 2009, Vol. 34, Part 3, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-01915-9_11. (Accepted in EOMAS 2010 Conference); ZhHuLeRa2009.pdf, pp. 143-156, 2009W.B.Hurst, H. Joshi, S.D.Sudarsan, R.B.Lenin, S.Ramaswamy, “UALR at TREC2008: Enterprise Track”, 2008 Text Retrieval Conference (TREC) competition; HuJoSuLeRa2008.pdf, Nov. 2008W.B.Hurst, C. Zhang, S. Ramaswamy, R.B. Lenin, “Eclipse Bug Count Cycle Analysis,” Masters Thesis, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, June, 2008.C. Zhang, W. B. Hurst, R. B. Lenin, S. Ramaswamy, R. B. Govindan, “Predicting Bugs in Open Source Software Systems: An in-depth, Comparative Case Study on Eclipse,” Technical Report, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Computer Science Department, Little Rock, AR, 72204, USA, 2008.
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Associate ProfessorGrand Canyon University Aug 2018 - Sep 2021
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Collegiate Assistant ProfessorUniversity Of Maryland University College - Europe Aug 2014 - Aug 2016Kaiserslautern, GermanyInstructor of "Hybrid" Computer Science ClassesMSIT/Cyber Program Expert*) Contracted as full-time instructor for military personnel stationed in Germany*) Graduate/Undergraduate Levels of instruction for 6-12 Credit Hours Per Semester*) On-site to Locations: Stuttgart, Wiesbaden, and Kapaun Germany*) Semester time-spans: eight-week accelerated hybrid programs*) Class Format: online hybrid-classes: online + face-to-face*) Provide On-Line Instruction: each day of the semester*) Provide On-Site Instruction: four eight-hour face-to-face (f2f) sessions*) Plan: Course Curriculum's and Activities for Class, Each Semester*) Develop: Course syllabi, Grading Assignments, Grading Rubrics, Grades*) Build: Class virtual venues using Learning Experience Online (LEO) software*) Classes taught using hybrid class format: - ITEC 610 Information Technology Foundations - ITEC 625 Computer Systems Architecture - ITEC 626 Information Systems Infrastructure - ITEC 630 Information Systems Analysis, Modeling and Design - CSEC 650 Cyber Crime Investigation and Digital Forensics - INFA 620 Network and Internet Security - INFA 630 Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention - INFA 640 Cryptology and Data Protection - INFA 660 The Law, Regulation and Ethics of Information Assurance - INFA 670 Information Assurance Capstone
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System AdministratorUniversity Of Nebraska-Lincoln Sep 2012 - Aug 2014Holland Computing Center, Peter Kiewit Institute, Omaha, NeUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln,Holland Computing Center,Director: Dr. David Swanson Administration: State-of-the-art HPC Systems Maintains, Upgrades & Monitors Hardware Operating Systems Networking SAN storage WAN connections Storage System Types: Lustre; ZFS; Panasas Job Scheduler Types: maui/torque; slurm Manage LDAP User Accounts Install, Update, Upgrade Software Monitors System Resource Consumption Grid Protocol Stack: Installations and Maintenance User Support: Response Ticket Handling; User Account Management; Program Assistance Duo Security: Assist in University Implementation: User and Server Multi-Level Communication of Information: Technical; Operational; Educational Updates, Modifications & Development: Data Visualization Software Packages: "gratia"; "GratiaWeb"; "graphtool"
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Assistant ProfessorPhilander Smith College Aug 2009 - Jun 2012Little Rock, Arkansas 72202Philander Smith College900 Daisy Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202,Division of Physical and Natural Science,Computer Science Department Division Chair: Dr. Samar Swaid Advise Students Prepare Degree Plans Attend Faculty Senate Meetings Maintain a campus office Retain class attendance records Teach 12 credit hours/semesterClasses Instructed: Microcomputer Applications Introduction to Computer Science Programming II Internet Resources Data Structures Introduction to Computer Systems Programming Languages Introduction to Networking Introduction to Databases Software Engineering -
Graduate Assistant / Lab CoordinatorUniversity Of Arkansas At Little Rock Sep 2003 - Aug 2009University Of Arkansas At Little RockGraduate Assistant / Lab Coordinator,University of Arkansas at Little Rock,2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204,Applied Science Department,Supervisors: Dr. Keith Hudson, Dr. Charles Ford, Dr. Srini Ramaswamy, Analyzed, Researched, and Resolved technical support problems System Administrator for UALR Nursing Department Performed software Installations, Updates, Backups and Restores for Nursing Department computers Administered various other UALR Linux/Unix/Windows computer laboratories Worked on installation and configuration of SUN computers needed for seismic research and monitoring Built HPC clusters from desktop machines on multiple occasions System/Network Administrator Duties: managing user accounts, network security, data protection, network performance and server management Loaded and updated desktop operating systems, security patches and service packs Ensured faculty and students software/hardware needs met Managed Email system on local domain Applied recommended security patches and OS upgrades Advised users on system usage and procedures Notified users of production problems or changes Served Primary role in heterogeneous HPC installation and configuration for UALR via DOE EPSCoR & NSF Grants -
Database AdministratorFirst Options Of Chicago Jul 2000 - Jun 2002First Options of Chicago,440 S. LaSalle St, Chicago, IL,Supervisor: Mr. Fred MatosRoutinely handled customer difficultiesAssisted customers through software, hardware or database difficultiesSupported software modifications and improvements through through three distinct phases of implementation: Development; Quality Assurance; Production.Responsible for Database Install, Updates, & Upgrades Specific Accomplishments: Developed a specialized C program to monitor and control High Availability database fail-overs Developed and maintained various web site reporting programs
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Software EngineerGtech Corporation Jul 1997 - Jun 2000Software EngineerGTECH Corporation,1124 N. Walnut St., Springfield, IL,Supervisor: Mr. Danny Smith Assisted customers through software, hardware or database difficultiesSpecific Accomplishments: Worked with several state lottery companies to Document, Design, Install and Revise lottery software systems to meet specifications Revised, updated and performed development on an electronic funds transfer ("EFT") software program interfacing with Banks Revised the invoicing program to improve performance. In one instance the sales invoicing program run-time was reduced from eight hours down to 20 minutes by my modifications.
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Database AdministratorCook Systems International, Inc Jan 1997 - Jun 1997Database Administrator,Cook Systems International, Inc.,6799 Great Oaks Blvd., Germantown, TNSupervisor: Chris Ferguson (FEDEX) Contracted to FEDEX in newly formed E-Commerce Development (ECD) under the Supervision of Mr. Chris Ferguson Assisted in software and database design/development Serviced "hotline" calls Specific Accomplishments: Developed specialized database administrative software Personal database performance and tuning activities Maintained high web page responsiveness requirements Moved merchant data from one server to another
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System/Database AdministratorAmeren Cips Jan 1978 - Dec 1996Springfield, IllinoisSystem/Database AdministratorAmeren CIPS,607 E. Adams St., Springfield, IL,Supervisor: Mr. John Hendrickson System / Database Administrator to new distributed computing system Specific Accomplishments: Assisted in Design, Installation, Implementation, Modification, and Administration of specialized databases Developed various: Software Interface Programs; Data Manipulation Programs; Data Import Maps; and Batch File Programs
William B Hurst Education Details
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Integrated Computing; Emphasis On Computer Science -
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Macmurray CollegePhysics
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William B Hurst's current role is Retired: IT Professional of 26 years; with M.S. in Computer Science + PhD in Integrated Computing; eight yrs teaching exp.
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William B Hurst attended University Of Arkansas At Little Rock, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock, Macmurray College.
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