Introduction to Systems

MBA with emphasis in technology delivery and marketing, Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business; BS, management information systems, University of Wisconsin

Ben is a management consultant with extensive experience in project management in the construction, technology, government, and health care industries. Ben's goal in teaching is to give back to a profession he loves by sharing his experience and helping to develop our next generation of leaders.

• Fundamentals of IT (INET 2001)
• Web Infrastructure (INET 3102)
• Introduction to Systems (INET 4031)
• IT Infrastructure Projects and Processes (INET 4082W)
• Systems II: Systems Engineering and Project Management (INET 4083W)

BS, computer science, Mankato State University

Carl Follstad began his IT career writing device drivers for VMS systems, moving to large systems management. In 2001, as senior systems engineer for EMC Corporation, he focused on the storage industry, advising on strategy in enterprise business continuity, data protection, classification of data, and resilient storage subsystem design. Beginning in 2004, he managed the University of Minnesota Data Management Services group, which is responsible for architecture of the centralized system backup and SAN storage. In 2007, he returned to EMC as a pre-sales technical consultant. He now works for Dell Technologies, post EMC acquisition, as an advisory storage architect.

•  Fundamentals of IT (INET 2001)
• Foundations of Operating Systems (INET 4001)
• Systems I: Enterprise Storage and Protection (INET 4032)
• Cloud Essentials (INET 4033)

PhD, Information Technology, University of the Cumberlands; MIS, cybersecurity and CIS, networking, Bellevue University

Dr. Ludwick has over 14 years of experience in the information technology field, with a mix of experience in both the private sector and higher education. He has held roles in IT leadership and network administration as well as focusing on teaching in recent years. He is passionate about providing students opportunities to gain real-world experience in the classroom and help better prepare students for opportunities to gain employment in the IT field.

• Foundations of Operating Systems (INET 4001)
• Introduction to Systems (INET 4031)
• Systems I: Enterprise Storage and Protection (INET 4032)

EdD, Educational Leadership and Organizational Leadership, and MA, Organizational Management, Concordia University-St Paul; BA, natural science, St. John’s University.

Dr. Masterman has been a technology leader delivering value for over 25 years to organizations like Target, Wells Fargo, Rollerblade, UCare, and Deepwatch. He has been teaching and designing courses for over 15 years for all levels of higher ed. He is the vice chair of the District Planning Advisory Council helping lead the effort to advise on programs and services for K–12 students and families in District 279. He is passionate about helping prepare students to thrive in the future workforce.

• Foundations of Operating Systems (INET 4001)
• Introduction to Systems (INET 4031)
• Systems I: Enterprise Storage and Protection (INET 4032)
• Foundations of Software Development, Security and Operations (INET 4085)
• DevOps II: Advanced DevSecOps and Automation (INET 4121)
• Data Management I: Data Systems Design (INET 4709)
• Data Management II: Distributed Database Architecture (INET 4711

PhD, performance psychology, Grand Canyon University; MBA, information technology/finance, California Lutheran University; BA, psychology, California State University

Dr. Etsepatos Zenebe brings extensive experience from both academia and the corporate sector. She has over 12 years of leadership experience in information technology, with professional contributions to organizations including IBM, OSU Chemical Abstracts Service and JPMorgan Chase. She has served as an adjunct instructor at North Central University in Minneapolis, Grand Canyon University and the University of the People in California, where she integrated industry expertise with a strong commitment to teaching excellence and curriculum development. Her academic and professional specializations include information technology, data analytics, business administration, finance, management and psychology. At CCAPS, Dr. Zenebe is dedicated to preparing and mentoring the next generation of IT professionals and enhancing student engagement to support meaningful, real-world learning experiences.

• Foundations of Operating Systems (INET 4001)
• Introduction to Systems (INET 4031)