Stephen.Patton

Stephen R. Patton is an Adjunct Professor/Lecturer at Purdue University Global.
Stephen teaches undergraduate computer science and information technology courses.

Stephen works full-time as a Data Systems Analyst for a DoD contracting company performing work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Stephen has been working in the technology sector since 2013. Stephen’s research interests include cybersecurity, digital forensics, and database technologies.

Education:
Master of Science, Information Technology, Kennesaw State University, 2022
Graduate Certificate, Government Contracting, Troy University, 2010
Master of Public Administration, Troy University, 2009
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Troy University, 2007

Certifications:
CompTIA | CySa+
CompTIA | Security Analytics Professional
CompTIA | Certified Secure Infrastructure Specialist
ISC2 | Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
CompTIA | Security+
CompTIA | A+
CompTIA | Network+
CompTIA | Certified IT Operations Specialist

Courses taught at Purdue University Global:
IT163 Database Concepts Using Microsoft Access
IN 224 Relational Databases
IN 226 Programming and Data and Ways to Share Data
IT 244 Python Programming
IN 451 Advanced Software Development Using C#
IN 255 Software Design and Development Concepts Using C#
IT 104 Introduction to Cybersecurity
IT 497 Bachelor’s Capstone in Cybersecurity
IT 395 Certified Ethical Hacking

Stephen spends his free time playing his Ernie Ball Musicman JP6 (and a Dean ML) electric guitar and is an avid Dream Theater fan!