John Bono

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John Bono
Clinical Professor of Information Systems
Department of Decision, Operations & Information Technologies
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)    Print

Experience Summary

  • Teaching Experience: 19 years (11 years full time)
  • Time at the University of Maryland: 5 years
  • Industry Experience: 27 years (18 years full time)

Academic Affiliations

University of Maryland College Park

Department of Decision, Operations & Information Technologies, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Clinical Professor (August 2024-Present)

Associate Clinical Professor (August 2019-July 2024)

College of Information

Affiliate Principal Lecturer (August 2024-Present)

Affiliate Senior Lecturer (October 2023-July 2024)

Courses Taught:
  • BDBA808P: Data Processing and Analysis in Python
  • BMGT299B: Student Initiated Special Topics; Applied Cloud Computing in Information Systems
    Faculty advisor to the students teaching the course.
  • BMGT301: Introduction to Information Systems
  • BMGT302: Designing Applications for Business Analytics
  • BMGT302: Essential Programming Skills for Business Analytics
  • BMGT402: Database Systems
  • BMGT404: Essential Data Skills for Business Analytics
  • BMGT407: Information Systems Projects
  • BMGT408G: Emerging Topics in Information Systems; Tech Consulting and Analytics Across the Pond: London
  • BMGT428L: Special Topics in Accounting; Accounting Analytics and Automation
  • BMSO601: Database Management Systems
  • BMSO758P: Special Topics in Business; Data Processing and Analysis in Python
  • BUDT704: Data Processing and Analysis in Python
  • BUDT725: Google Online Analytics Challenge
  • BUDT738: Industry Seminar
Executive Education:
  • Data Science Toolkit, part of Data Science and Business Analytics Professional Certificate Program
  • Python Programming for Business
Curriculum Development:
  • New Course, BMSO758P: Data Processing and Analysis in Python (April 2023-August 2023)
  • Major Revision, BMGT407: Information Systems Projects (January 2023-May 2023)
    Overhauled the course content to teach Python's Flask framework, managing code in GitHub, and cloud deployment. The course uses modern techniques for information systems development. Industry judges were invited at the completion of each project phase (Statement of Work, Design, and Final Prototype Completion)
  • Major Revision, BMSO601: Database Management Systems (September 2022-December 2022)
    Revised course for OMSBA to change to a completely asynchronous format with weekly, optional live sessions.
  • New Course, Executive Education: Python Programming for Business (July 2022-December 2022)
  • New Course, Executive Education: Data Science Toolkit for upGrad (November 2021-March 2022)
  • Major Revision, BMGT404: Essential Data Skills for Business Analytics (January 2021-May 2021)
    Overhauled the course content to be a follow-on course to the previously overhauled course BMGT302. The course covers more advanced content and provides additional examples tied to different business functional areas.
  • Major Revision, BMGT302: Essential Programming Skills for Business Analytics (August 2020-December 2020)
    Overhauled the course content and changed the focus to be about programming for business analytics rather than developing applications. This included a shift from solely teaching VBA to teaching Python and VBA, in response to industry changes.
  • Major Revision, BMGT402: Database Systems (August 2020-December 2020)
    Worked with Smith IT to upgrade the tools used in the course and also overhauled the lecture materials after receiving student feedback from taught course in Fall 2019.
  • New Course, BMSO601: Database Management Systems (May 2019-January 2020)
Experiential Learning/External Engagement:
  • Maryland Global Consulting Program (2021-2024)
    Mentored multiple student teams in consulting engagements with local Maryland companies, including: CorHive, Parraid, IBSS Corporation, and N5 Sensors. Additionally, created and delivered a workshop, Consulting 101, to prepare teams for the engagements.
  • BMGT302: Deloitte Live Case Creation (April 2024)
    Allows students to understand the application of Python programming in industry. In this live case, Python and VBA was used for analyzing senior citizens in assisted living facilities for their vulnerability to disease based on medical conditions and vaccination status..
  • BMGT402: Deloitte Live Case Creation (April 2024)
    Allows students to understand how the application of databases in industry. In this live case, database data was examined to detect issues surrounding insurance fraud.
  • BMGT302: KPMG Live Case Creation (April 2023)
    Allows students to understand the application of Python programming in industry. In this live case, Python was used for process automation as it relates to operational efficiency in processing large numbers of PDF reports.
  • BMGT302: Deloitte Live Case Creation (March 2023)
    Allows students to understand the application of Python programming in industry. In this live case, Python was used for examining U.S. Census data from tax returns to determine anomalies for further review.
  • BUDT704: Nestle Industry Seminar: A Day in the Life of a Data Analyst (October 2022)
    Coordinated for a class speaker to talk about working in the analytics industry, aimed at helping MSIS students get tips on how to land a job.
  • BMGT302: CapitalOne Live Case Creation (March 2022)
    Allows students to understand the application of Python programming in industry. In this live case, Python was used for credit risk assessment analysis to determine how much money CapitalOne could make by examining account applications based on their risk and spend score.

George Mason University

Department of Information Sciences and Technology, School of Computing, College of Engineering and Computing

Term Assistant Professor (January 2013-August 2019)

Courses Taught:
  • IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology
  • IT 106: Introduction to IT Problem Solving Using Computer Programming
  • IT 196: Review of IT Problem Solving Using Computer Programming
  • IT 206: Object Oriented Techniques for IT Problem Solving
  • IT 214: Database Fundamentals

University of Maryland Global Campus

Department of Information Technology, School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology

Adjunct Professor (September 2018-August 2024)

Adjunct Associate Professor (May 2012-August 2018)

Adjunct Assistant Professor (August 2009-May 2012)

Adjunct Instructor (March 2005-August 2009)

Courses Taught:
  • CMIS 320: Relational Database Concepts and Applications
  • CMST 103: Introduction to Microcomputer Software
  • CMST 290: Introduction to Interactive Design
  • CMST 295: Fundamentals of Digital Media
  • CMST 303: Advanced Application Software
  • CMST 385: Principles of Web Design and Technology I
  • CMST 386: Principles of Web Design and Technology II
  • CMST 388: Fundamentals of JavaScript
  • CMST 460: Web Application Development Using ColdFusion
  • IFSM 201: Concepts and Applications of Information Technology
  • IFSM 300: Information Systems in Organizations
  • IFSM 410: Database Concepts
  • IFSM 411: SQL
  • IFSM 420: Advanced Database Concepts

Marymount University

School of Technology and Innovation, College of Business, Ideation, Leadership, and Technology

Adjunct Professor (January 2012-August 2024)

Courses Taught:
  • IT 110: IT in the Global Age
  • IT 225: Advanced Web Development
  • IT 310: Database Technology
  • IT 345: Human Computer Interaction
  • IT 355: Software Testing, Documentation & Quality Assurance
  • IT 540: Enterprise Data Management and Analysis
  • MSC 545: Project Management

Industry Experience

spot at the beach, Washington, DC

Consultant (January 2000-Present)

American Council on Education, Washington, DC

Associate Director, Enterprise Architecture (January 2017-August 2019)

Associate Director, Application Development (October 2012-December 2016)

Manager, Application Development (December 2010-2012)

Sr. Software Engineer (December 2008-November 2010)

Association of American Medical Colleges, Washington, DC

Lead Software Engineer/Technical Manager (August 2006-December 2008)

Sr. Software Engineer (August 2004-July 2006)

Constella Group, Inc., Silver Spring, MD

Software Developer II (November 2002-July 2004)

Corporate Zen, Inc., Falls Church, VA

Web Application Developer/Project Manager (February 2001-November 2002)

HeyMax Interactive, Herndon, VA

Software Tester (March 2000-January 2001)

Healant Online Productions, Greensboro, NC

Technical Coordinator (March 1997-March 2000)

Education

Ph.D., Information Systems
Nova Southeastern University, College of Engineering and Computing, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dissertation: The Influence of Web Site Aesthetics on Impulse Purchase Behavior within Online Retailing Environments
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Maxine Cohen

M.S., Electronic Commerce
University of Maryland Global Campus, School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology, Adelphi, MD

B.S., Computer Science
Minor: Human Resource Management
The Catholic University of America, School of Engineering, Washington, DC

Continuing Education

Workshop, TerrapinSTRONG, Office of Diversity & Inclusion (March 2022)

Forum, 2022 PTK Symposium, Office of Faculty Affairs (February 24, 2022-February 25, 2022)

Teaching Program, Faculty Launch Program, Teaching and Learning Transformation Center, University of Maryland (August 2021)

Forum, 3rd Annual PTK Symposium, Office of Faculty Affairs (February 26, 2021)

Faculty Leadership, ADVANCE Professor Professional-Track Faculty, UMD ADVANCE (2019-2020)

Peer Network, Advancing Professional Track Faculty, UMD ADVANCE (September 2019 - May 2020)

Workshop, Course Design Retreat, Teaching & Learning Transformation Center (December 10, 2019)

Forum, PTK Symposium, Office of Faculty Affairs (November 1, 2019)

Workshop, Fair and Efficient Grading: Designing and Using Rubrics, Teaching & Learning Transformation Center (October 16, 2019)

Workshop, Integrating Diversity Throughout the Semester, Office of Diversity and Inclusion (October 4, 2019)

Industry Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (May 2011-Present)

Certified Information Privacy Professional/Information Technology, International Association of Privacy Professionals (March 2012-March 2019)

Professional Memberships

INFORMS (May 2023-Present)

Association for Information Systems (July 2021-Present)

Project Management Institute (May 2011-Present)

International Association of Privacy Professionals (March 2012-March 2019)

Thesis/Dissertation Examination Committee Participation

Reader, Senior Capstone Research, Individual Studies, University of Maryland College Park, Kyle Sullivan (2021)

Committee Member, Dissertation, Information Systems, Nova Southeastern University, Dinesh Khialani (2018)

Grants

Bono, J., & Zhou, L. (June 2024-May 2025). Proposal of BMGT428: Special Topics in Accounting; Accounting Analytics and Automation, Robert H. Smith School of Business, $8,400.00.

Anand, T., & Bono, J. (May 2023-May 2024). Bringing the Industry to Smith: Connecting with Students and Demonstrating the Curriculum in Practice, Robert H. Smith School of Business, $11,000.00.

Honors and Awards

University of Maryland College Park, Department of Decision, Operations & Information Technologies, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Unsung Hero (2024)

Faculty Honors (2023, 2024)

Recognizes collaboration, advocacy, and partnership with the non-academic units within the Robert H. Smith School of Business

Legg Mason Teaching Innovation Award (2022)

Recognizes exceptional originality, creativity and innovation in teaching

George Mason University, Department of Information Sciences and Technology, School of Computing

Beacon Student Survey (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)

Recognizes at least one student listed you as the "Person on campus who helped them the most in their college success"

University Service

University of Maryland College Park, Department of Decision, Operations & Information Technologies, Robert H. Smith School of Business

University

Member, University Senate, Information Technology (IT) Council (2024-2026)

Member, University Senate, Academic Procedures & Standards (APAS) Committee (2021-2023)

Member, Office of Student Conduct, Honor Council (2019-2023)

Member, Honors College, Selection Committee for Banneker-Key Scholarships (2021)

School

Smith Analytics Consortium (2022-Present)

Director (2023-Present)

Co-Director (2022-2023)

Associate Academic Director, MS Information Systems (2022-Present)

Member, Teaching Enhancement Committee (2021-2023)

Faculty Area Career Advisor, FTMBA-Technology and Innovation Management Specialization (2021-2023)

Event Lead, IS TechFest/Open House (2021-2022)

TechFest 2022: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems

TechFest 2021: Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

Participant, MS Advisory Board Meeting. (October 2021)

Presenter, Undergraduate Graduating Student Awards Ceremony (May 2021)

Host, Master's Program Office Admissions: International Student Welcome for Online Courses in Fall 2020 (July 2020)

Host, Industry Speaker Event: Digital Storytelling Advice for Business Analytics Professionals (April 2020)

Participant, Activity Insight Faculty Data System Pilot (April 2020)

Judge, 2020 CoMIS / iTBT Fellows Case Competition, iTBT Fellows (March 2020)

Participant, Prospective Business Analytics Minor Info Session (February 2021)

Presenter, MSIS Prospective Student Open House. (February 2021)

Judge, 2019 MS Case Competition Judge, Office of Career Services (November 2019)

Department

Associate Department Chair (2022-Present)

Member, Undergraduate Information Systems Program and Curriculum Committee (2019, 2022-Present)

Member, IS PTK Clinical Faculty Search Committee (October 2023-March 2024)

Member, Business Statistics Lecturer Faculty Search Committee (October 2023-March 2024)

Program Chair, Undergraduate Information Systems Program (2020-2022)

Peer Reviewer, Holistic Teaching Peer Review, Various Faculty (March 2021, November 2021)

George Mason University, Department of Information Sciences and Technology, School of Computing

University

Member, Office of Academic Integrity, Honor Council (2013-2019)

Department

Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (2013-2019)

Member, Undergraduate Course Coordinator: IT 101, IT 106, and IT 206 (2013-2019)

Other External Engagement

Conferences/Presentations/Panels

PTK Promotion Tracks Across Schools. Panelist. 2024 Professional Track Faculty Symposium, College Park, MD, United States (March 2024)

Curriculum to Industry: An Undergraduate IS Capstone Course. INFORMS Information Systems Society National Teaching Conference, Boston, MA, United States (May 2023)

Creating Python Programming for Business: An Executive Education Course. Invited talk. Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, United States (February 2023)

Refresh Your Technology Toolkit for Increased Student Engagement. 26th Annual Innovations in Teaching & Learning Conference, College Park, MD, United States (May 2021)

Pandemic Teaching Success Panel, Office of Transformational Learning, Robert H. Smith School of Business (February 2021)

Textbook Reviews

Reviewer, Systems Analysis & Design in an Age of Options, 2nd Edition. Prospect Press. (October 2023)

Reviewer, Introduction to Data Science with Python, 1st Edition. Sage Publishing. (April 2022)

Reviewer, Starting Out with Java, 7th Edition. Pearson. (January 2018)

Media

Smith Partners with Deloitte for Spring Experiential Learning Opportunities. News at Smith. (June 2024)

The Smith School Recognizes Its Outstanding Faculty and Staff at 2024 Assembly. News at Smith. (May 2024)

The Smith Analytics Consortium's Annual Datathon Breaks Another Record. News at Smith. (April 2024)

MSIS Industry Seminars Bridge Classroom Learning With Insights From Leaders. News at Smith. (December 2023)

MSIS Industry Seminar Course Hosts Former Office of the Secretary of the Army CIO. News at Smith. (October 2023)

Smith Ramping up Company Engagement with MSIS Students. News at Smith. (October 2023)

Information Systems Students Build Web Solutions for Real Businesses. News at Smith. (July 2023)

N5 Sensors Partners with Maryland Global Consulting Program. News at Smith. (June 2023)

Students throughout Campus Compete in Smith Analytics Consortium's Annual Datathon. News at Smith. (May 2023)

Maryland Smith Launches Data Science and Business Analytics Certificate Program. News at Smith. (December 2021)

At TechFest, Exploring Cybersecurity and Data Privacy. News at Smith. (April 2021)

Inside the Gender Data Divide: Why Women Experience More Data Fails Than Men Do. Smith Brain Trust. (March 2020)

Promotion Evaluation

External Reviewer, Promotion Case from Clinical Assistant Professor to Clinical Associate Professor, Yang Wang, Mitchell E. Daniels Jr. School of Business, Purdue University (August 2023)

External Reviewer, Promotion Case from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer, Tony Emmons, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University-Bloomington (August 2022)