Rocky Bivens   E-mail: Rocky Bivens                               612 Ester Road
                                            Voice: (705) 522-2861                                 Sudbury, ON   P3E 5C4

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CAREER PROFILE

Professor

bulletExpert in curriculum development in the Information Systems field
bulletExcellent verbal and written communication skills
bulletOngoing commitment to the development and implementation of effective learning environments

Senior Software Developer

bulletExceptional analytical ability
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Experience with a variety of software environments

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology

Professor, 1973 to present

General Responsibilities:
bulletDesign, revise and update courses in consultation with other faculty members, students, advisory committees and potential employers.
bulletDefine, evaluate and validate course objectives
bulletSelect textbooks and other learning materials
bulletDevelop and maintain on-line courseware
bulletProvide guidance to instructors and technologists
bulletTeach assigned courses
bulletEvaluate student progress / achievement and overall assessment of students' work within assigned courses
bulletContribute to the College community through participation in committees

School of Business, 1980 to present

bulletDeveloped Information Systems curriculum
bulletRegularly updated computer subjects to ensure currency with new technology
bulletDesigned and taught a wide variety of computer related subjects, including Programming (numerous languages), Database Concepts, Operating Systems
bulletActed as coordinator of the Information Systems program for two years

School of Creative Arts and Design, 1973 to 1978

bulletDesigned and taught courses in Pottery, Glaze Chemistry, Colour Theory and Design
bulletDeveloped Computer Assisted Learning modules for pottery glaze formulation
bulletDesigned and implemented software to substitute materials in pottery glazes and predict their melting temperatures

Cedara Software Corporation (www.cedara.com)

Documentation / Courseware Contractor, 2000 (professional development leave from Cambrian College)

General responsibilities:

bulletDevelopment of documentation for an umbrella set of base object classes
bulletDevelopment of self-directed courseware 

OPSEU Local 655

Chief Steward, 1999 - 2000

General responsibilities:

bulletDevelop and maintain membership database
bulletInvestigate and prepare grievances for union members
bulletAssist stewards and other union members with work related issues

Special Needs Regional Resource Centre

Software Specialist, 1996 (professional development leave from Cambrian College)

General responsibilities:
bulletInvestigation, development and maintenance of specialized hardware and software systems

Science North - Science Nord

Staff Scientist, 1985 (professional development leave from Cambrian College)

General responsibilities:
bulletDevelopment of science centre exhibits and related software
bulletAssistance to other staff scientists

Bivens Software

Senior Software Developer, 1986 to present
(Established as part-time, expanding to full time during planned leaves of absence from Cambrian College)

Overview:
bulletDesign, develop and implement various software applications
bulletProvide continuous support for and maintenance of existing applications

Highlights:
bulletTemplate design for Custom Desktop Solutions (CDS - http://www.cds.ltd-com)
bulletClient information software for Northern Diabetes Health Network
bulletScheduling software for Victorian Order of Nurses
bullet"Wear" prediction software for the steel industry
bulletPharmacy POS and Rental systems
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Courseware development 

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EDUCATION

Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology - Sudbury, Ontario

bulletDiploma in Fine Arts Technology, 1973

Oakland University - Rochester, Michigan

bulletMathematics, Art and Philosophy 1966 to 1968
 

 

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