Kenneth B. Pruitt, Jr.
Clemson University
Summary of Qualifications:
1975 - Present, Clemson University,
Clemson, South Carolina
Project/Contract Management
Contract manager for new development,
responsible for writing proposals, negotiating contracts, recruiting,
hiring and training staff, organizing project teams and directing the
resulting development effort.
Information Strategic Planning
Utilized Information Engineering
and other Information Systems Development Methodologies in developing
Information Strategic Plans for various customers under contract with
Clemson University as well as departments within Clemson University itself.
Incorporated these plans into business solutions. Chaired Clemson University
Public Service Information Strategy Planning Committee.
Client Server Development and Support
Developed and implemented information
systems using fourth generation application generation tools in client
server and intranet environments. Served on Clemson University WEB development
committee.
Teaching
Lectured for the Department
of Computer Science in the College of Engineering Sciences, Clemson University.
Lectured for Greenville Technical
College - Clemson University Cooperative Education Program.
Desktop Support
Provided hands-on support for
Clemson University Client Server environment including network client
and software pre-installation and setup. Responsible for structuring and
maintaining the Novell Network Directory Structure Network security environment.
Taught technology support classes to college consultants and technical
support personnel in technologies necessary to support the Clemson networking
environment.
Consulting
Served as private consultant
for selecting, installing, and maintaining small business systems in stand-alone
and networked environments for local businesses. Provided programming,
data entry, and analysis for accuracy of tunnel drilling for pump-storage
power generation facility. Installed Local Area Network hardware and software
for local businesses.
Provided consulting for colleges and
departments across Clemson’s campus related to software and hardware
purchases, maintenance, and information systems planning.
Education:
1964 - 1968 Newberry HS Newberry,
South Carolina
College Preparatory Curriculum
- Key Club International, ’66, ’67,
President ’68
- Athletic Letter - Basketball (2),
Track (1)
- Academic Clubs - Science, Classical,
Physics
1969 - 1972 Newberry College Newberry,
South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics,
Secondary Education
- Blue Key Honor Fraternity - ’70,’71,’72
- Alumni Secretary
- Student Government - Representative
’71
- Men’s Council - Chairman ’72
- Chi Beta Phi - National Science
Honor Fraternity
- Athletic Letter - (Football) ’70,
’71 - Equipment Manager / Trainer / Place Kicker
1974 - 1975 Clemson University Clemson,
South Carolina
Master of Science in Mathematics
/ Numerical Processes
Thesis - 3D wireframe plotting
using hidden line and hidden plane algorithms for real-time processing
Student Assistant writing information
systems for the Division of Information Systems Development, Clemson
University
Student Assistantship - Teaching Introductory
Calculus for the Department of Mathematical Sciences
Professional Experience:
1975 - 1977 Clemson University Clemson,
South Carolina
Programmer Analyst II
Analyzed, Designed, Developed
and Maintained Information Systems for State Agencies under contract with
Clemson University’s Information Systems Development Group.
Projects include a Title XX public
assistance fund tracking system for the South Carolina Department of
Social Services, a Computerized Land Usage Information System for the
State Development Board, and an online data entry and retrieval system
for the Pesticide Regulatory Service at Clemson University.
1977 - 1979 Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina
Programmer Analyst III
Lead Analyst and Programmer for
the implementation of a database oriented, batch Child Support Enforcement
System for the South Carolina Department of Social Services. Supervised
other analysts and student programmers in the development of this system
to satisfy federal and state mandated requirements of Title IV-D of the
Federal Social Security Act.
Aided in the design and supervised the coding of a portion of the reporting
sub-system of the South Carolina Medicaid Management Information System
in order to meet federal regulations. Provided technical consulting and
instruction in database procedures to customer and in-house employees.
1979 - 1983 Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina
Senior Systems Analyst
Technical Consultant for the
analysis and design of an online database oriented Logistics Support System
for the United State air Force funded through a research grant in cooperation
with Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. Responsibilities included database
administration, meeting with government and industry representatives and
monitoring the design and development process by directing a satff of
research associates, systems analysts, and programmers.
Performed a product analysis of the
Lockheed developed Computer Augmented Design and Automated Manufacturing
(CADAM) system and its capabilities in the field of Architectural Design
through a research grant from IBM.
1983 - 1997 Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina
Manager / Lecturer in Computer
Science
Organized the development
of a complete small college administrative system including financial
data, grades and transcripts that run on Digital Equipment VAX hardware
for the South Carolina Board of Technical and Comprehensive Education.
Managed major information
systems development efforts for multiple inter and intra-state agencies.
Lead the development of a new Child Support Enforcement System for the
South Carolina Department of Social Services using relational database
technology and online data entry and retrieval capabilities.
Project Leader for the transfer
of Case Management and Legal modules of the South Carolina Child Support
Enforcement System to the Texas Attorney General’s Office under contract
with Andersen Consulting.
Lecturer for the Department
of Computer Science in the College of Engineering Sciences, Clemson
University. Courses include CPSC 120, Introduction to Information Systems;
CPSC 130, Cobol Programming Methodologies; CPSC 371, Information Systems
Analysis and Design.
Client Support Group member
responsible for the coordination of client-server networking and information
systems deployment at Clemson University. Work directly with the Colleges
of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences and Health, Education, and
Human Development in coordination of their client-server structure and
support.
1997 - Present Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina
Information Technology
Planning Director
Responsible for managing existing production and development systems for
the Public service Activities, Cooperative Extension Service, Agriculture
and Forestry Research, and the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life
Sciences at Clemson University.
Plan, in conjunction with
the Division of Computing and Information Technology, for future directions
involving the use of information technology in the areas of Distance
Education, and Research.
Develop and maintain the
Information Technology Plan for Public service Activities, Cooperative
Extension Service, Agriculture and Forestry Research, and the College
of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences at Clemson University.
Coordinate the efforts of
college and county information technology specialists providing desktop
and coinsulting support for constituents.
Serve on Telecommunications
Coordinating, Network Coordinating, and Computing Coordinating committees
representing PSA, Extension, and the College.
Coordinate systems development
activities for all information systems within PSA, Extension, and the
College.
Community Activities:
For the past several years I have coached youth Soccer, Basketball, and
Baseball for Seneca High School, the Clemson Area Soccer Club, and the Seneca
Recreational Department. Currently hold Class ‘D’ soccer coaching license
with the United States Youth Soccer Association.
Assistant Scoutmaster for BSA Troop
161 in Clemson, South Carolina.
Member of St. John’s Lutheran Church
in Walhalla, SC, where I have served on the Church Council and currently
serve on the Biggerstaff Christian Retreat Committee.
Interests and Activities:
Parent, private pilot, recreational softball, sailing, photography, golf,
amateur astronomy. |