Curriculum Vitae

LAWRENCE J. SCHMITT II

Information Technology Management Department

693 Cypress Dr.

Christian Brothers University 

Memphis, TN 38112 

650 East Parkway South 

Phone: (901) 327-9505 

Memphis, TN 38104 

 

Phone: (901) 321-0571 

 

Fax: (901) 321-0566 

 

Email: lschmitt@cbu.edu 

 

Education

University

Degree

Year

Major / Minor

Fogelman College of Business and Economics,
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

Ph.D.

December, 1994

Management Information Systems / Decision Sciences

 

Ph.D. Dissertation:
Advisor: Professor Mohammad M. Amini
Topic: An Empirical Computational Study of Genetic Algorithms to
Solve Order Based Problems: An Emphasis on TSP and VRPTC.

Fogelman College of Business and Economics,
Memphis State University, Memphis, TN

MBA

1988

Management Information Systems

Fogelman College of Business and Economics,
Memphis State University, Memphis, TN

B.B.A

Cum Laude

1986

Quantitative Methods in Business Systems

Professional Certifications

    Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
    Microsoft Certified Trainer
    Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet


Academic Experience

University

Position

Years

Christian Brothers University

Professor of Information Technology Management, Tenured

2004- Present

Christian Brothers University

Associate Professor, Tenured and Associate Director of Professional Certification Program

2000- 2004

Christian Brothers University

Associate Professor and Department Chairman of the Information Technology Management Department. Selected for Tenure.

1997-1998

Christian Brothers University

Assistant Professor and Department Chairman of the Information Technology Management Department

1993-1997

 

Implemented the Information Technology (ITM) department and program. This program consists of a technology-focused program, which builds on a traditional CIS/MIS program as outlined in the IS-97 recommendations and integrates a strong telecommunications component. Currently the ITM department is the largest department at Christian Brothers University. To accomplish this goal, I developed the curriculum, several courses, recruited faculty, developed facilities; established industry ties, and guided the program for six years.

Industry Experience

Company

Position

Years

Schmitt Consulting

Consultant

1993-Present

 

An active consulting practice specializing in providing consulting and litegation support in the realm of copywrite/trademark infringements, computer forensic analysis and security. We also develop and implement computer based solutions to business problems. These typically include the planning, design, development, and implementation of system policies, distributed data base, networking and client-server systems.  These systems are typically implemented in C, C++, VB, PHP, or JAVA.

 

Federal Express Corporation

Senior Technical Advisor / Zodiac Project Manager

1983-1993

 

Responsible for monitoring and introducing new technologies and developing applications to maintain and enhance the corporations strategic advantage in the marketplace.

Achievements in this position included:

Managing and implementing several successful strategic projects, acting as a consultant to senior management in areas involving application development, networking, client server applications,

Established, staffed and managed the Software Utilities Development Group.

Implemented the DB2 relational database.

Design and development of: An architecture to support distributed data processing;

Design and development of automated routing and scheduling tools (PMP and Truck Route Builder) implemented on a Sun Sparc platform using X windows, Motif, Ingres database, C and C++ programming languages;

Design and development of a distributed communication concentrator (THOR);

Design and development of an automated structured test system (TWBII).

Design and development of a project management and time reporting system (TRS);

Design and development of a financial management and control system.

Developed several major project plans.

Conducted training and provided consultation on the implementation of structured system development methodologies, data base design, networking and the use of the UNIX operating system

Wang Laboratories

Senior Systems Consultant

1981 - 1983

 

Supervised a staff of 10 to support the National Accounts Branch in Detroit. Designed, developed and implemented several major projects to meet the needs of the automotive market. These included the development of the Fisher Body Dart communications protocol on the Wang VS and the design and installation of the University of Michigan broadband communications network for administrative support.

Raytheon Data Systems

District Technical Specialist

1977-1981

 

Responsible for the technical management, support and training of all field service support personnel in the Detroit Area. Developed and supported several communication emulators and custom interfaces. These included: H7700, U-200 and the first successful implementation of IBM 3274 SNA.SDLC on the Raytheon Product Line.

Burroughs Corporation

Senior Field Engineer

1976-1977

 

Performed and scheduled hardware and operating system support.

United States Air Force

Avionics Supervisor

1969-1976

 

Integrated Avionics Supervisor for F-105, F-4E, A-7D. Responsible for managing approximately 30 technicians performing avionics support for 120 aircraft.


Research

Refereed Journal Articles and Published Proceedings:

Aflaki, J., Schmitt, L.J., “The Development of TELCSIM: an Interactive Tool to Enhance Student’s Understanding of Telecommunications Principles ”, Academy of Information and Management Sciences Journal, Volume 8, Number1, 2005

 

Aflaki, J., Schmitt, L.J.,Pitts, S., Kamery, R., “Experiments on Design Models Supplied by Their Manufacturer: An Example of Management Science in Practice, Academy of Information and Management Sciences Journal, Volume 8, Number1, 2005

Schmitt, L.J., Aflaki, J., Pitts, S., Kamery, R., “The Comparison Of GA-VRPTC With Other Methods: Solving the VRPTC ”, Proceedings of the Allied Academies Internet Conference, Volume 6. 2004.

Schmitt, L.J., Aflaki, J., Pitts, S., Kamery, R., “The Development Of Genetic Algorithms Used In Solving The Vehicle Routing Problem With Time Constraints (VRPTC)”, Proceedings of the Allied Academies Internet Conference, Volume 6. 2004.

Schmitt, L.J., Aflaki, J., Pitts, S., Kamery, R., “Design and Implementation of Alternative Genetic Algorithm Heuristics”, Proceedings of the Allied Academies Internet Conference, Volume 6. 2004.

Schmitt, L.J., Aflaki, J., Pitts, S., Kamery, R., “Computational Results and Statistical Analysis Of The Development Of A Genetic Algorithm For Solving The Traveling Salesman Problem”, Proceedings of the Allied Academies Internet Conference, Volume 6. 2004.

Schmitt, L.J., Aflaki, J., Pitts, S., Kamery, R., “Research Issues and Methodology Concerning The Design, Development, And Evaluation Of A Genetic Algorithm Heuristic”, Proceedings of the Allied Academies Internet Conference, Volume 6. 2004.

Schmitt, L.J., Aflaki, J., Pitts, S., Kamery, R., “The GA-TSP Evaluation Of The GA Configuration And Design Issues: A Statistical Experimental Design”, Proceedings of the Allied Academies Internet Conference, Volume 6. 2004.

Amini, M. A. and Schmitt II, L. J. ``Performance Characteristics of Alternative Genetic Algorithmic Approaches to the Traveling Salesman Problem: A Rigorous Empirical Study" (August 1998) European Journal of Operations Research.

Aflaki, J., Schmitt, L.J., Pitts, S., Kamery, R., “Using Management Science to Experimentally and Theoretically Evaluate a Product: A Review Of Performance Characteristics”, Proceedings of the Allied Academies Internet Conference, Volume 6. 2004.

Aflaki, J., Schmitt, L.J., Pitts, S., Kamery, R., “A Study of Flow Force: A Discussion Of The Significant Results From A Series Of Tests Performed On an Industrial Product”, Proceedings of the Allied Academies Internet Conference, Volume 6. 2004.

Aflaki, J., Schmitt, L.J., Pitts, S., Kamery, R., “Applied Management Science: An Example of Industrial Application”, Proceedings of the Allied Academies Internet Conference, Volume 6. 2004.

Aflaki, J., Schmitt, L.J., Pitts, S., Kamery, R., “Mathematical Modeling In Management Science: The Case Of Industrial Values And Viscosity”, Proceedings of the Allied Academies Internet Conference, Volume 6. 2004.

Aflaki, J., Schmitt, L.J., Pitts, S., Kamery, R., “A Preliminary Design of an Experimental Setup: Using A Developed Quick Basic Program”, Proceedings of the Allied Academies Internet Conference, Volume 6. 2004.

Aflaki, J., Schmitt, L.J., Pitts, S., Kamery, R., “Measurements Of Pressure, Velocity, And Drag Across A Test Section: Using Management Science For Problem Solving”, Proceedings of the Allied Academies Internet Conference, Volume 6. 2004.

Aflaki, J., Schmitt, L.J., Pitts, S., Kamery, R., “An Application Of Management Science Concerning An Approximate Method For Prediction”, Proceedings of the Allied Academies Internet Conference, Volume 6. 2004.

Schmitt, L.J., Aflaki, J, Pitts, S., Kamery, R., "An Emphasis on Heuristics Combined With GA to Improve the Quality of TThe Solutions: ", Proceedings of the Academy of Information and Management Sciences, Volume 8, Number 1, New Olleans 2004

Schmitt, L.J., Aflaki, J, Pitts, S., Kamery, R., "An Emphasis on the TSP and the VRPTC: An Exploratory Study of Genetic Algorithms", Proceedings of the Academy of Information and Management Sciences, Volume 8, Number 1, New Olleans 2004

Schmitt, L. and Aflaki, J., “Developing Real World Virtual World Hands-on Experiments for IT Students “, Proceedings of the 2003 Informing Science and Information Technology Education Joint Conference , Informing Science Institute, Santa Rosa Ca. ISSN 1535-0703

Schmitt, L. and Aflaki, J., “Developing a Virtual Hands-on Experiment To Demonstrate Various Signal Encoding Schemes”, Allied Academies Spring 2003 International Conference Proceedings. Tunica, MS April 9-12, 2003 .

Aflaki, J, Schmitt, L., Pitts, S., "Using Computer Graphical Simulations to Improve Student Understanding of Telecommunication Issues" ,Academy of Information and Management Sciences Proceedings, Allied Academies International Conference Las Vegas, Nevada October 10-13, 2001

Dreyfus, L. Paul, Sherrell, D and Schmitt, L., " The role of market orientation in product quality improvement programs: The view from the inside" Proceedings of the DSI National Meeting, , November 19-21, 2000.

Schmitt, L., Krovi, R., and Ryker,R., "An architecture for acquiring, representing, and informal knowledge" Proceedings of the Americas Conference on Information Systems, Milwaukee WI, August 13-15, 1999.

Krovi, R., Ryker,R. and Schmitt, L., " Preserving Organizational Memory in the New Millenium" Proceedings of the DSI National Meeting, , November 22-24, 1999.

Dreyfus, L.P, Ahire, S. L. and Schmitt II, L.J., "The Impact of Design Management and Process Management on Quality: An Empirical Investigation '' Proceedings of the DSI National Meeting, November 22-24, 1998

Krovi, R., Ryker, R. and Schmitt, L., "Issues in the Design of Organizational Memory Systems", Proceedings of the Americas Conference on Information Systems, Indianapolis IN, August 15-17, 1997.

Schmitt II, L. J. and Amini, M.M., "Parametric Experimentation with a Genetic Algorithmic Configuration for Solving the Vehicle Routing Problem '' Proceedings of the DSI National Meeting, Orlando, FL, November 22-24, 1996.

Schmitt II, L. J, "A Genetic Algorithmic Approach for Solving the Multi-Resource General Assignment Problem: Design and Configuration Issues", Proceedings of the Americas Conference on Information Systems, Phoenix, AZ, August 16-18, 1996.

Schmitt II, L. J. and Amini, M.M., "An Empirical Study of Genetic Algorithm Crossover Functions for Solving the Traveling Salesman Problem, '' Proceedings of the DSI National Meeting, Boston, MA, November 20-22, 1995.

Schmitt II, L. J. and Amini, M.M., 'Survey of Genetic Algorithmic Approaches for Solving Vehicle Routing Problems, '' Proceedings of the DSI National Meeting, Honolulu, HA, November 20-22, 1994.

Nath, R., Schmitt, L. J., Lim, D., Dombrowski, D., "A Study of Managerial End Users in Networked and Non-Networked Environments, '' Proceedings of the DSI National Meeting, San Diego, CA, November, 1990, p1134.

Lim, D. and Schmitt, L. J ``An Empirical Study of Perceptions Relating to the Benefits, Risks and Recoverability of Telecommunications Based Information Systems by MIS and Non-MIS Professionals and Managers'' Western Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Reno, Nevada, Spring 92.

Nath, R., Schmitt, L. J. ``Telecommunication Systems of Tomorrow,'' Business Perspectives, Spring 1990, p 12.

Presentations:

Schmitt II, L. J., ``Vehicle Routing and Scheduling Problems'' TIMS/ORSA Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, April 23-26, 1995.
Amini, M. A, Schmitt II, L. J. "Genetic Algorithmic Approach to Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Constraint" New Orleans INFORMS, Fall 1995 Invited Paper.

TEACHING

Courses Developed and Taught: 

UNDERGRADUATE

 

ITM 190

Introduction to Telecommunications

ITM 390

Business Data Communications

ITM 291

Telecommunication I

ITM 292

Telecommunications II

ITM 491

Telephone Systems

ITM 492

Communication Networks

ITM 280

Operating Systems

ITM 250

Introduction to Computer Science

ITM 255

C++ Language Programming

ITM 256

Advanced C++ Language Programming

ITM 356

Advanced C++.Net Programming

ITM 351

Systems Analysis and Design

ITM 320

Java Programming

ITM 457

Client Server Systems

STAT 221

Elementary Statistics

STAT 222

Intermediate Statistics

GRADUATE

 

MBA 695

Accounting Information Systems

MBA 690

Management of Information Systems

MBA 693

Communications and Networking

 


Skills and Specialization

 Computer Forensics

 Computer Security

 Web Development

            Dynamic Web Site creation.

            CSS Style Sheets

            Graphic Design and Development

            PHP BB2 Web Forum

 Data Base

            MySQL, DB2, Oracle, Sybase, Ingress, Microsoft Access and SQL Server

 Programming Languages

            C, C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Basic, Fortran, Assembler

 Networking

            TCP/IP, WAN, LAN, WiFi

 Systems Analysis and Design

            Structured

            Object Oriented

 Information Technology Architecture and Management

 Project Management

 Optimization

 Routing and Scheduling

 Hardware Development and Integration

 Software Development