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Information Technology Faculty
Our faculty are a unique blend of researchers, educators and professionals who are proven experts in their fields.
Anas AlSobeh, Assistant Professor
Information Technology
Anas AlSobeh received a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Utah State University (2015). His research interests include Software Design & Modeling, Data Analysis, Web Technology, Security Analysis, Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing.View Full Bio
Earl Bisel, Lecturer
Information Technology
Earl F. Bisel is a resourceful, solution-driven IT engineering professional with over 20 years progressive experience contributing to the design, deployment and management of high-availability voice and data communication networks and systems.View Full Bio
Steven Bushong, Assistant Lecturer
Information Technology
Steven M. Bushong is a full-time Professor at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC), located at the Sam Wolf Granite City Campus. He specializes in data network security and Cybersecurity. He has also taught CCNA, CCNA Security, Network Security, Data Assurance, CCNP, CCSP, Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity.View Full Bio
Leslie Fife, Assistant Professor of Practice
Information Technology
Dr. Leslie Fife is interested in networking and security. Specifically, Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks, Computer and Network Security, Information Assurance, Digital Forensics, Cloud Security and Social Networking.View Full Bio
Bradley Hagy, Senior Lecturer
Information Technology
Bradley C. Hagy earned his B.S. in A.T.S. at Southern Illinois University (1994). He was awarded ISAT Term Teacher of the Year four times (2014–2015, 2013–2014, 2010–2011, and 2007–2008.
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Office: ASA 117Terrell Hebert, Lecturer
Information Technology
Terrell Hebert earned his M.Ed. in Instructional Technology (2005), M.S. in Information Technology (2004), and B.S. in Information Technology (2003) from American InterContinental University.View Full Bio
Thomas Imboden, Associate Professor
Information Technology
Thomas R. Imboden, who holds several certificates such as CISSP, CompTIA Storage+, Security+, etc., is committed and passionate in researching information security; finding innovative ways to teach cyber security concepts & skills.View Full Bio
Office: ASA 109Frank Marsaglia, Assistant Lecturer
Information Technology
Frank Marsaglia holds a Master’s in Computer Networking and certificates in A+, Novell Administrator, Cisco Teaching IT Essentials, CCNA R&S, and CCNA Security. Frank has over 22 years of teaching experience at the college level and 35 years of work experience within the Computer Networking and Security field, consulting with local K-12 schools in designing and implementing district-wide networking/security solutions.
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Ron McFarland, Assistant Professor of Practice
Information Technology
Dr. Ron McFarland (consultant, researcher, educator, published author) has 30 years of professional practice and leadership in the IT and IS fields. He holds numerous certifications including Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Project Management Professional (PMP), and others. Ron has successfully led large database and security development projects for the financial services, nuclear power, and defense manufacturing industry sectors.
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Jeff Miller, Assistant Lecturer
Information Technology
Jeff Miller is a 24 year veteran of the information technology profession. He earned his Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Northern Kentucky University in 2024 and also holds a B.S. in Information Technology (2019) and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity (2021), both from SIU. Jeff holds multiple industry certifications in cybersecurity, including Comptia Security+, ISC2 CC, and Cisco Certified Threat Management. A published author in the realm of Data Privacy, Jeff enjoys cybersecurity and web development, including e-commerce and database driven applications.
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Office: ASA 106Matthew Nicklin, Assistant Lecturer
Information Technology
Matthew Nicklin is a cyber security specialist with twenty years of experience in information technology and operational technology. He is currently employed by Southern Illinois Power Cooperative in Marion Illinois where his duties include SCADA system cyber security and NERC CIP compliance.View Full Bio
Steven Prevette, Lecturer
Information Technology
Steve Prevette is an advocate of Dr. Deming’s management methods and applies Statistical Process Control to performance metrics. He is a Fellow of the American Society for Quality, and also an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer. Steve retired from Fluor corporation where he supported statistical analysis at nuclear sites in Ontario, Ohio, South Carolina, and Idaho.
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Stephen Shih, Professor
Information Technology
Dr. Stephen Shih holds a Ph.D. from the Pennsylvania State University and earned his master’s degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia. On top of his academic experience, he was employed by the United Technologies Research Center, Lucent Technologies, and SAMPO Electronic Cooperation. His research areas include intelligent systems design, data analytics, e-supply chain management, and health informatics.
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James Sissom, Associate Professor
Information Technology
Jim Sissom’s research interest includes Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE), Modeling (Data, Process, Quality), IT Education and Assessment, IT Project Management, Data Analytics, Interaction Design, and Applied Sustainability. Early in his career, Jim was an IT consultant with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers working as an analyst on a successful online transaction processing and data warehousing system, OMBIL. In addition, Jim worked with the US Maritime Administration and Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center on a foreign trade data warehouse analysis and design. In addition, Jim enjoys assisting students find IT student work jobs and internships along with assisting with resume critiques.
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Office: ASA 102Travis Smith, Assistant Lecturer
Information Technology
Travis Smith is a security professional and educator with a passion for equipping students with practical industry skills. He earned his master’s degree in Cyber Forensics and Security and a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Professionally, Travis specializes in platform security, software engineering, and open-source technologies. Travis is a published author and is currently engaged in research at the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.View Full Bio
Gregory West, Visiting Assistant Professor
Information Technology
Gregory West currently works full time as the Dean for the School of Protective and Human Services at Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee, WI.View Full Bio
Belle Woodward, Associate Professor
Information Technology
Belle S. Woodward’s research interests include ethics education and assessment in IT, designing student-centered learning environments using collaborative learning strategies, and integrating distance-learning, curriculum design for IT.
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Office: ASA 101ANing Yang, Assistant Professor
Information Technology
Ning Yang, Ph.D. is committed in researching network security, Internet of Things, future network architectures, and neural networks.
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Office: ASA 209 A
Phone: 618-453-8807
nyang@siu.edu