J. Bryan Osborne

About J. Bryan Osborne

J. Bryan Osborne, DCS, as an Asscoiate Professor of Computer Science at the College of the Ozarks, brings over two decades of IT industry experience and a business, management, and marketing background. An accomplished and results-driven Information Technology and business professional, the combination of his IT experience and that of an award-winning business owner provide him with a unique perspective in transferring technical experience and skill sets across multiple disciplines.He has served in many roles throughout his IT career, including data analysis and modeling, database administration, system administration, systems analysis, systems integration, application design, and business continuity. Current areas of focus are data science and database technologies.As a strong believer in life-long learning, Osborne has made a habit of turning every role he has filled into an opportunity to learn and to teach,\"In the brief time we have on the planet, we should continually strive to better ourselves, and use what we learn to better the lives of others,\" he said. Bringing his knowledge, experience, and passion to what he refers to as the \"most important role in my career,\" his heart\'s desire is \"to best prepare the students for the IT challenges that await them.\"

Experience

1. Associate Professor of Computer Science

   College Of The Ozarks

   Jul 2023 — Present · Point Lookout, MO, US

Education

• Arkansas State University

  BS, Computer Science

  1983 — 1988

• Texas Tech University

  MS, Atmospheric Science

  1991 — 1994

• Colorado Technical University

  Doctor of Computer Science, Computer Science

  2015 — 2020

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Team Building
• Management
• Networking
• Business Analysis
• Disaster Recovery
• Security
• Unix
• Operations Management
• Program Management
• Windows
• Data Analysis
• Change Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Business Process
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Sales
• Business Development
• Risk Management
• Budgets
• Technical Writing
• Customer Satisfaction
• Vendor Management
• Strategic Planning
• Business Process Improvement
• Project Planning
• Project Management
• Databases
• Integration
• Telecommunications
• Analysis
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Team Leadership
• Public Speaking
• System Administration