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Information Technology Management Department |
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Phone: (901) 327-9505 |
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Phone: (901) 321-0571 |
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Fax: (901) 321-0566 |
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Email: lschmitt@cbu.edu |
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Education
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University |
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Ph.D. |
December, 1994 |
Management Information Systems / Decision Sciences |
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MBA |
1988 |
Management Information Systems |
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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
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University |
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Professor of Information Technology Management, Tenured |
2004- Present |
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Associate Professor, Tenured and Associate Director of Professional Certification Program |
2000- 2004 |
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Associate Professor and Department Chairman of the Information Technology Management Department. Selected for Tenure. |
1997-1998 |
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Assistant Professor and Department Chairman of the Information Technology Management Department |
1993-1997 |
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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 |
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Industry Experience
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Schmitt Consulting |
Consultant |
1993-Present |
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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.
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Federal Express Corporation |
Senior Technical Advisor / Zodiac Project Manager |
1983-1993 |
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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 |
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Wang Laboratories |
Senior Systems Consultant |
1981 - 1983 |
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Supervised
a staff of 10 to support the National Accounts Branch in |
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Raytheon Data Systems |
District Technical Specialist |
1977-1981 |
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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. |
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Burroughs Corporation |
Senior Field Engineer |
1976-1977 |
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Performed and scheduled hardware and operating system support. |
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Avionics Supervisor |
1969-1976 |
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Integrated Avionics Supervisor for F-105, F-4E, A-7D. Responsible for managing approximately 30 technicians performing avionics support for 120 aircraft. |
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Research
Refereed
Journal Articles and Published Proceedings:
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
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
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
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,
Schmitt II, L. J, "A Genetic Algorithmic Approach for Solving the
Multi-Resource General Assignment Problem: Design and Configuration
Issues", Proceedings of the
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,
Schmitt II, L. J. and Amini, M.M.,
'Survey of Genetic Algorithmic Approaches for Solving Vehicle Routing Problems,
'' Proceedings of the DSI National Meeting,
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,
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,
Amini, M. A, Schmitt
II, L. J. "Genetic Algorithmic Approach to Vehicle Routing Problem with Time
Constraint"
TEACHING
Courses Developed and Taught:
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UNDERGRADUATE |
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ITM 190 |
Introduction to Telecommunications |
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ITM 390 |
Business Data Communications |
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ITM 291 |
Telecommunication I |
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ITM 292 |
Telecommunications II |
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ITM 491 |
Telephone Systems |
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ITM 492 |
Communication Networks |
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ITM 280 |
Operating Systems |
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ITM 250 |
Introduction to Computer Science |
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ITM 255 |
C++ Language Programming |
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ITM 256 |
Advanced C++ Language Programming |
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ITM 356 |
Advanced C++.Net Programming |
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ITM 351 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
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ITM 320 |
Java Programming |
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ITM 457 |
Client Server Systems |
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STAT 221 |
Elementary Statistics |
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STAT 222 |
Intermediate Statistics |
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GRADUATE |
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MBA 695 |
Accounting Information Systems |
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MBA 690 |
Management of Information Systems |
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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