Neal M. Sturm
Information Resources & Technology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
285 Madison Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
Education
MBA - Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1985
BA - Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1981
Administrative Experience
| May 2000 to Present: | Fairleigh Dickinson University Associate Vice-President and Chief Information Officer |
| 1997 to 2000: | Fairleigh Dickinson University. University Director of Information Systems and Technology |
| 1990 to 1997: | Fairleigh Dickinson University. University Director of Academic Computing. |
| 1988 to 1990: | Fairleigh Dickinson University. Director of Academic Computer Center. |
| 1982 to 1988: | Fairleigh Dickinson University. Assistant Director of Academic Computer Center. |
| 1979 to 1982: | Fairleigh Dickinson University. Manager of Academic Computer Center. |
| 1978 to 1978: | Hubbard's Cupboard Assistant Manager |
Professional Associations and Activities
- 2003 to 2004: Chair of Network Advisory Board, to the President's Council, New Jersey Higher Education NJEdge.Net
2002 to 2003: Vice-Chair of Network Advisory Board, to the President's Council, New Jersey Higher Education NJEdge.Net
2001 to 2002: Secretary of Network Advisory Board, to the President's Council, New Jersey Higher Education NJEdge.Net
1999 to present: Member of Network Advisory Board to the President's Council, New Jersey Higher Education NJEdge.Net
1998 to Present: Member of NJ CHE Technology Advisory Committee; Technical sub-committee and RFP development team for a Higher Education Network.
1979 to Present: Member: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
1998 to Present: Member: Society for Information Management (SIM)
1993 to 1994: Vice-Commander: New Jersey Wing, Civil Air Patrol
1989 to 1991: Commander: Headquarters Group 223 Civil Air Patrol.
1985 to 1989: Director: Roselle Emergency Management.
1977 to 1990: Member: Board of Managers, New Jersey Division, American Cancer Society.
1995 to 1997: Member: NJIN Board of Trustees
Major Accomplishments -
Computing Experience
Experience with IBM 370, HP2000, HP3000, HP9000, Prime systems, Vax systems, AT&T 3B2 systems, Sun systems, DEC Alpha systems, Novell NOS, Windows 98, Windows NT and Windows 2000.
Programming Languages: FORTRAN, PASCAL, PL/I, C, BASIC, SPL (Prime systems programming Language), PLP (Prime systems programming language), MODULA, SNOBOL and a variety of assembly languages.
Applications Software: Lotus 123, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word, Dbase III Plus, Oracle, SPSS, Minitab, WordPerfect, WordStar, Visio, and others.
Extensive experience with Cisco and Nortel data communications hardware and software.
Extensive experience with microcomputer hardware repair.
Extensive experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware and software problems.
Computer and Networking Related Activities
Planning, installation and implementation of conversion from HP2000 system to the Prime Computer system and Primos.
Development of Login package with user verification, usage accounting and electronic mail for Prime Computer.
Development of Asynchronous Communications software program for the Prime Computer.
Development of Academic Computing Users Manual at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Customization of Primos operating system.
Development of Primos utility for user to user conversation (CHAT).
Planning, installation and implementation of first campus wide asynchronous data communications network at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Planning, installation and implementation of Tri-Campus extension of asynchronous data communications network at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Planning, installation and implementation of Tri-Campus Data communications network under 1988 NJ DHE Grant at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Planning, installation and implementation of direct TCP/IP link to NJIN-PILOT and the Internet.
Planning, installation and implementation of multiple Novell based file servers with over 1000 computer connections.
Planning, installation and implementation of Data over Video inter-campus connection.
Instrumental in the development of FDU Educational Technology Plan.
Developed a design and funding plan to deliver voice, data and video to the resident halls of Fairleigh Dickinson University. Project included the development, release and evaluation of an RFP. Also included was a voicemail system for all resident students, faculty and staff. Managed a fast-track implementation.
Awards, Citations and Certificates
- Fairleigh Dickinson University President's Citation: 2001
Fairleigh Dickinson University Pillar Award: 2000
Fairleigh Dickinson University "Outstanding Contribution to Academic Computing": 1983
Completion of Cisco Certified Router Configuration Course
Civil Air Patrol Exceptional Service Award 1986
Civil Air Patrol Meritorious Service Award 1990
Civil Air Patrol Gill Rob Wilson Award 1987
Civil Air Patrol Paul E. Garber Award 1985
Civil Air Patrol Region Staff College 1982
Civil Air Patrol National Staff College 1987
USCG Search and Rescue School, Governors Island 1985
USAF Air University ECI Squadron Officer School 1984
Radio Operator Certificate of Proficiency
NASDS Open Water Diver
NAUI Diver Certification
NAUI Dry Suit Diver Certification
Private Pilot
Amateur General Class Radio License
August 2004
