Ihssan Alkadi Ph.D.

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• Teaching & Education

  Ph.D. in Computer Science
  Louisiana State University
  Baton Rouge, LA
  December 1999

  Master of Science in System Sciences,
  Louisiana State University
  Baton Rouge, LA
  May 1992

  B.S. in Computer Science (magna cum laude),
  Southeastern Louisiana University,
  Hammond, LA
  May 1985

• Professional Experience

  I taught in academia in the USA for 26 years. I am also a holder of CompTIA Security+ certification. I held membership with IEEE before.

• Selected Publications

  Authored a book on cyberspace and cloud computing security titled “A New Technical and Practical Approach on Securing Cyberspace and Cloud Computing”, November 17, 2017, Journal of Computer Science Applications and Information Technology, https://symbiosisonlinepublishing.com/ebooks.php.

  Wrote “Security Issues Related to Cloud Applications in STEM Education, Cloud-Based STEM Education for Improved Learning,” with outcomes to be published by IGI Global (http://www.igiglobal.com/chapter/assessingsecurity-with-regard-to-cloud-applicationsin-stem-education/144097).
  I Alkadi, I., Alkadi, G., and Beaubouef, T New Concepts of Database Security and how it can be implemented, July 30, 2014, Journal ISSN :2356-5845, Volume Number: Vol.1, Issue 1
  I Alkadi, I., Alkadi, G., and Beaubouef, T., and Yang, K., Implementing Cloud Based Storage for Southeastern Louisiana University, World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education Vol. 2014, No. 1 (Oct 20, 2014) pp. 49–60
  Devkota, D., Ghimire, P., Burris, J., and Alkadi, I., “Comparison of security algorithms in cloud computing”, IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, Montana, 2015
  Rushing, D., Guidry, J. and, Alkadi, I., “Collaborative Penetration-testing and Analysis Toolkit”, IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, Montana, 2015 Spoke at the IEEE Aerospace Conference in Big Sky, Montana in 2015 and 2017 as well as at the IEEE Metrocon Conference in Fort Worth, Texas in 2013.

• Selected Awards Received

  Certifications (Professional Activities, Certifications, and Training Attended) -COMPTIA Sy0-601 Security+ Certification. April 17th, 2022 – April 17th, 2025. -AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, June 21st, 2021 – June 21st, 2024.

• My Story

  I hold a doctorate in computer science and possesses extensive experience in research and instruction at the university level. I can offer exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and knowledge-sharing abilities. Areas of expertise include: Project Management, Process/Procedure Development, Training/Mentoring, Software Development, Internet/Intranet Technology Systems, Installation, Computer Security Policy, and Presentations.