Cuyahoga Community CollegeFaculty
Erin Austin, Assistant Professor
Professor Austin obtained her Master’s Degree in Operation Research from Case Western Reserve University and her Bachelor’s Degree from Case Western Reserve University.
Primary Courses Taught
- ITNT 2300 Networking Fundamentals
- ITNT 2370 Network Security Fundamentals
Edward Durkin, Assistant Professor
Professor Durkin obtained his Master’s Degree in Economics from Youngstown State University and his Bachelor’s Degree from Youngstown State University.
Primary Courses Taught
- IT 2700 Systems Analysis and Design
Miekel Hollowell, Assistant Professor
Dept: IT Center of Excellence
Office: MBA Room 216
Phone: 216-987-0216
Email: Miekel.Hollowell2@tri-c.edu
Address: 2900 Community College Ave Cleveland, Oh 44115-3196
Primary Courses Taught
- ITNT 2300 Networking Fundamentals
- ITNT 2420 Network Administration II
- ITNT 2990 Networking Capstone
Education:
- Morehouse College '68
- Associates Data Processing- University of Toledo
- BS Computer Information Systems – Baldwin Wallace
- Masters in CIS – University of Phoenix
Brief Bio: Relocated from Toledo Ohio to Cleveland in 1986 by Ohio Bell/At&t. Married for over 40 years. I enjoyfishing and boating on Lake Erie in the summer.
Professional Affiliations:
- Morehouse College Alumni Association
- Lifetime member of At&t Pioneers of America
- Cleveland Men of Song
Professional Experience:
- PMP Certified while at At&t
- Cisco CCNA Certified 2007
- Cisco Trainer Certified 2014
James Leasure, Assistant Professor
Dept: IT Center of Excellence
Office: C 230
Phone: 216-987-5237
Email: james.leasure@tri-c.edu
Address: 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, OH 44131
Primary Courses Taught
- IT 1025 Information Technology Concepts for Programmers
- IT 1050 Programming Logic
- IT 2830 Cooperative Field Experience
Education:
- M.S., Management Information Systems, University of Illinois, 2009
- B.S., Computer Science, Kent State University, 2001
Brief Bio: James is an Assistant Professor in the Information Technology department at Cuyahoga Community College West Campus. He is interested in web and mobile development. He teaches introductory programming courses, web development and mobile development courses. Previously he worked as a Software Engineer, Web/Database Programmer/Analyst and Project Manager.
Publications: Web Database Technologies, Course Technologies, 2003
Professional Affiliations: ACM, IEEE, CSTA
Professional Experience: Programmer, Analyst, Project Manager
Keith Lyons, Ph.D. Professor
Dept: IT Center of Excellence
Office: WBT 212
Phone: 216-987-5065
Email: Keith.Lyons@tri-c.edu
Primary Courses Taught
- ITNT 2830 Coop Field Experience
- ITNT 2990 Networking Capstone
Education:
- Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees, Kent State University
- Ph.D. in Information Science, Nova Southeastern University
Honors and Awards: Mandel Leadership Academy, class of 2013
Professional Affiliations:
- National CyberWatch Center
- Northeast Ohio Information Systems Security Association
- InfraGard
- CompTIA Academy Program
- Northcoast Help Desk Institute
College Service:
- Western Campus networking degree coordinator since 2000
- Numerous college committees
Professional Service:
- Advisory committee member, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
- Advisory committee member, Polaris Career Center
Publications: An Analysis Of The Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology Implementation Within An Independent Public Library System (2010)
John Malone, Assistant Professor
Dept: IT Center of Excellence
Office: E3 1213
Phone: 216-987-2458
Email: John.Malone@tri-c.edu
Address: 4250 Richmond Rd.
Highland Hills Village, OH 44122
Primary Courses Taught
- IT 1010 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
Education: Master of Computer and Information Science (MCIS), Cleveland State University
Brief Bio: Teaches variety of courses including programing, computer applications, database and accounting.
Professional Affiliations:
- ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)
- AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants)
- OSCPA ( Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants)
Professional Experience: Financial Analysis, Business Mgt., Auditing
John Ostroske, Assistant Professor
Title: Assistant Professor
Dept: IT Center of Excellence
Office: MBA 227
Phone: 216-987-4433
Email: John.Ostroske@tri-c.edu
Primary Courses Taught
- EET 1010 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
- IT 1025 Information Technology Concepts for Programmers
- IT 1050 Programming Logic
Education:
- M.B.A. Case Western Reserve University, May 2014
- B.S. in Computer Science, Cleveland State University, June 2005
Brief Bio: John Ostroske received a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science from CSU in 2005. While at CSU he was a member of the Men's Tennis team for two years, and spent two years working with the Information Systems and Technology department. After graduating, John spent a short time working for the ITS department at BGSU before accepting a position as an IT Specialist at Defense Finance and Accounting Services where he worked primarily as a Web Portal Manager. In 2010 he took a position teaching English at Jiaxing University in China, and lived there for two years. In 2014, John received an M.B.A. from the Weatherhead School of Management at CWRU and is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society. It may be worth noting that John has a particular fondness and appreciation for the Peanuts comics.
Honors and Awards:
- Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society, 2014
- Scholar Athlete Award, 2001 and 2002
Professional Experience:
- ESL Teacher, Jiaxing University, 2010 – 2012
- Information Technology Specialist, Defense Finance and Accounting Services, 2005 – 2010
- Technology Support Specialist
- Bowling Green State University, 2005
- Cleveland State University, 2003 – 2005
David Sebold, Assistant Professor
Primary Courses Taught
- EET 1015 Introduction to Computer Maintenance and Repair
- EET 1035 Operating Systems and Software for PC Technicians
- EET 1055 Computer Hardware Support
- ITNT 2990
- Professor Sebold is also the Program Coordinator for the Networking Hardware and Networking Software degrees offered at Metro Campus.
Education:
- Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management, Project Leadership Certificate, Project Management - Institutional effectiveness
- Ashland University, Graduate level Information Technology coursework
- Cleveland State University, B.A. Economics, Economics and Political Science
- Professor Sebold also attended Berklee College of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music.
College Service:
- 2015 Nominee: Excellence in Teaching Award in honor of Ralph M. Besse
- 2014 Grant recipient for Instructional Professional Development: “Android Operating System Tablets for PC Maintenance Program”
Cuyahoga Community College Governance Committee appointments:
- JFSC: Technology (2012 - 2014)
- AAUP: Planning & Institutional Effectiveness (2006 - 2008), Chairperson (2006 - 2007)
- AAUP: Nominations (2004 - 2006)
Professional Experience: Before joining Cuyahoga Community College, Professor Sebold worked for some of Cleveland’s most iconic technology companies including McHale USConnect, MCI and Wyse Advertising.
Personal statement: My goal is to make technology simple. Technology must also have a positive impact on your business, your home or your dreams to be successful. Simple + successful = goal achieved.
Michael Silk, Assistant Professor
Professor Silk obtained his Master’s Degree in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University and his Bachelor’s Degree from Mount Union College.
Primary Courses Taught
- IT 2830 Cooperative Field Experience
Kathleen Tamerlano, Associate Professor
Dept: IT Center of Excellence
Office: C 208
Phone: 216-987-5488
Email: Kathleen.Tamerlano@tri-c.edu
Address: 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, OH 44131
Primary Courses Taught
- IT 1025 Information Technology Concepts for Programmers
- IT 2351 Enterprise Database Systems
- IT 2830 Cooperative Field Experience
Education:
- M.S, Information Systems, NOVA Southeastern University, 2009
- M.B.A, Case Western University, 1987
- Master’s Graduate Coursework: Purdue School of Engineering – Operations Research, 1982
- B.S., Mathematics, Heidelberg University, 1981
Brief Bio: Kathleen is an Associate Professor in the Information Technology department at Cuyahoga Community College West Campus. Her primary interests are programming, web and database development. She teaches introductory programming courses, web development and database development courses. Previously she owned and operated KTM Logic and prior to that was a project team leader, database designer, inventory modeler and, economic analyst.
Professional Affiliations: ACM, IEEE
Professional Experience: Programmer, Analyst, Project Manager, Database Design
Grants: Google Engage, We Are IT (State of Ohio)
Vinita Tiralapuram
Associate Professor Tiralapuram is part of our Networking team.
Professor Tiralapuram obtained her Master’s Degree from Sikkim Manipal University and her Bachelor’s Degree from St. Pious College.
Primary Courses Taught
- IT 1010 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
- ITNT 2300 Networking Fundamentals
- ITNT 2310 TCP/IP
- ITNT 2370 Network Security Fundamentals
Martin Walsh
Assistant Professor Walsh part of our Networking team.
Professor Walsh obtained his Master’s Degree in e-Business from The University of Phoenix and his Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Phoenix.
Primary Courses Taught
- IT 1010 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
- ITMP 2650 Java Programming
- IT 2830 Cooperative Field Experience
Matt Weisfeld
Title: Associate Professor
Dept: Information Technology
Office: ESS 1211
Phone: 216-987-2322
Email: matt.weisfeld@tri-c.edu
Address: 4250 Richmond Road | Highland Hills, OH 44122
Primary Courses Taught
- ITMP 2670 C/C++ Programming Language
- ITWM 1010 Create Web Pages – HTML/JavaScript
- IT 1050 Programming Logic
Education:
- Miami University: BS, Systems Analysis
- Bowling Green State University: MS, Computer Science
- Baldwin Wallace University: MBA, Systems Management
Brief Bio: Professional experience includes many years of software development, project management, corporate training and teaching. Matt has worked at large corporations as well as several software startups. In addition, Matt has taught at several colleges, trained at numerous corporations and presented at conferences throughout the U.S. and Canada. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattweisfeld