Shaping the Future Through Learning

Charting a Path of Innovation, Leadership, and Lifelong Learning

Education Infographic - Dr. Donald G. Billings

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Foundation of Innovation & Leadership

1 Doctorate Degree
1 Master's Degree
1 Bachelor's Degree
5 PG Certificates
2021
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Certificate in Big Data

San Francisco State University

Project-based, interdisciplinary curriculum designed to develop technical and analytical skills using data to drive decisions and identify unforeseen customer needs. Hands-on training in managing teams and communicating data-related insights to senior management.

Big Data Analytics Data-Driven Decisions Team Leadership Strategic Communication Professional Portfolio
🎯 Capstone Project
β€’ Professional Big Data Capstone Portfolio
β€’ Tools and resources for organizational application
β€’ Customer needs identification techniques
2020
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Post Graduate Diploma in Data Management

Walden University School of Technology and Applied Science

Comprehensive one-year program in modern data science principles and practical applications for large-scale datasets. Emphasized statistical inference, data mining, machine learning, and enterprise-scale data solutions.

Data Science Machine Learning SQL & Data Warehousing Tableau & GIS Hadoop & Big Data
πŸ”§ Technical Skills
β€’ Statistical inference and predictive modeling
β€’ Data warehouse architecture and management
β€’ AI, NLP, and web scraping techniques
2013-2019
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Walden University

Technology Entrepreneurship specialization with qualitative research study on disruptive innovation in legal services. Semi-resident program focusing on forward-thinking, socially conscious solutions driving innovation in the knowledge economy.

Technology Entrepreneurship Corporate Social Responsibility Global Operations IT Strategic Advantage Sustainable Growth
πŸ† Academic Honors
β€’ National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi)
β€’ Fullbright Association member
β€’ University of Liverpool scholarship coursework
2011-2013
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Master of Science in Leading Innovation & Technology

Walden University

Scholar-practitioner modeled program with emphasis in positive organizational change, sustainable management, and ethical, vision-oriented leadership. Specialty focus on leveraging technology for competitive advantages in the global marketplace.

Innovation Leadership Technology Management Organizational Change Global Strategy Sustainable Management
πŸ“š Master's Thesis
β€’ Leader and Peer Group Influences on Stratification
β€’ Social, political, and economic stratification research
β€’ Systems theory-based analysis
2010-2011
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Diploma in Information Systems Security Management

Villanova University

16-unit cross-disciplinary master certificate program focused on information security and project management. Addressed cyber-terrorism, computer forensics, enterprise systems security, and compliance with federal privacy laws.

Information Security Computer Forensics Enterprise Security Incident Response Cryptography
πŸ›‘οΈ Security Expertise
β€’ Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
β€’ Digital forensics and evidence handling
β€’ Advanced cryptography and network security
2008-2010
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Post Graduate Coursework in Business Administration

Florida Institute of Technology

Graduate coursework focusing on business and information systems management. Topics included corporate finance, managerial statistics, organizational behavior, systems analysis, and database systems management.

IT Management Corporate Finance Systems Analysis Database Management Organizational Behavior
2001-2003
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MBA Certificate in General Management

Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business

Intensive executive business courses covering first-year MBA curriculum. Topics included statistical analysis, marketing management, financial statements, cost analysis, and capital budgeting.

General Management Marketing Strategy Financial Analysis Statistical Methods Capital Budgeting
Graduated
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Touro University

Applied computer science program with emphasis in web services engineering, object-oriented programming, application design, and database architecture. Graduated Magna Cum Laude with specialty projects in secure enterprise systems.

Software Engineering Web Services Database Architecture Enterprise Systems Service-Oriented Architecture
πŸ† Academic Honors
β€’ Graduated Magna Cum Laude
β€’ ACM Computer Science Society member
β€’ IEEE member