Max J. Tsai

• Software Engineering:
  150 - History, goals, and motivation of software engineering. Study and use of software engineering methods. Requirements, specification, design, implementation, testing, verification, and maintenance of large software systems. Team programming.
  152 - In-depth examination of techniques for specification, design, implementation, testing, and verification of software. Human-computer interfaces. Formal methods of software development. Use of software engineering tools for the development of substantial software projects.

• Lyles Center's 3D Print extends a new innovative learning experience to promote problem-solving skills using imagination, design and creativity through 3D printing. This lesson plan introduces the fundamentals of 3D design and 3D printing with step-by-step instructions and 3D model examples to keep students engaged. Studens work hands-on projects and learn how to use Comupter-Aided Design (CAD) software to create their designs. Upon completion, the students worked together on their final class project to create a class design and bring it to life using 3D printers.

https://craig.fresnostate.edu/lyles/3dinnovation.html 

• Oversee Digital Transformation supporting the future of Fresno State and proactively drive technology innovation in administrative and academic areas;  

• Implement strategy and programming, research trends in innovation, and manage resources and communications regarding innovation initiatives and digital transformation programs (such as: Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Campus - Internet of Things, RPA: Robotic Process Automation, and Mobile-first digital student experience); 

• Lead the digital transformation and innovation team:

  1. develop, integrate, manage, and support of digital transformation solutions and enterprise applications projects,

  2. use of object-orientation software programming to architect technology solutions to solve business needs,

  3. create transition plans to move solutions from pilot to production; 

• Design and iterate, using methodologies such as design thinking and agile programming, through various approaches to create sustainable and scalable solutions to meet the needs of our campus stakeholders;

• Create or architect technical solutions using technology frameworks, SDLC, object-oriented, and modern programming languages;

• Establish enterprise technology-based partnerships with industrial and public sector (K12 and Community) partners; 

• Lead grant development and program coordination to provide students with High Impact Practice opportunities leveraging technology innovation to advance student success.

• Serve as the senior Information Technology (IT) expert leading the development, functional, and user support teams in the development, maintenance, and user support of academic technology applications, data management and analytics, Learning Management System, and student CRM; 

• Responsible for the technology architectural and integration efforts of academic technology services and enterprise application systems (both campus and Cal State system-wide); 

• Administer mission-critical systems and multi-tier applications incorporating Web servers (Apache, IIS, Tomcat), application server frameworks (PHP, JSP, and .Net), server clusters (Solaris, Linux, Windows), and database servers (Oracle, MS SQL, and MySQL);

• Design and maintain data analytics and data warehouse infrastructure in data analysis, data modeling, and Reporting and Visualization.

• Supporting Software as a Service (SaaS) operations and vendor relationships management management;

• Facilitate collaborations with students, faculty, and campus stakeholders in design and   delivering of new innovative technologies for teaching and learning, including DISCOVERs Tablets program..

• Oversees the technical adoption of the campus Learning Management System (LMS), Server (Solaris, Linux, and Windows) and Storage (NAS/SAN) Cluster, Databases (Oracle), Workflow and Business Process management system, and implementation of ancillary digital technology to support instructional and scholarly research including the integrations with campus Enterprise Resource Systems (ERP).  In addition, serving as the lead technologist of Fresno State-Title V program on Faculty Development and Support for Distributed Web-Based Education and Direct Support for Underserved Rural Students.

• Design, develop and maintain Library server systems (Dec Alpha/Unix and Windows), database administration, network design, web sites, UIAS (Unified Information Access System), and labs implementation; Windows Network and Domain administration, Provide customer service and technical support to campus, system-wide (Cal State), and community users of the ALIS (Automated Library Information System - GEAC Library Online Catalog, Patron and Accounting Management system), integration of campus student information (SIMS/R), and Identity systems to provide single point access to online digital resources.