David P. Kitlan, Ph.D.

· Instructor in Information, Sciences and Technology, Business Administration

Biography

Dr. Kitlan joined Penn State Harrisburg in 2002 and teaches a variety of technology-related courses focusing on the role of information technology and information systems in organizations as well as web-based technologies, computer programming, and information security. He has over 20 years of corporate and industry experience in research, engineering, manufacturing, business analysis, database management, Six-Sigma quality, project management, consulting and training. His work has involved the environmental, food, power, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. He serves as webmaster for several organizations. He has lectured on topics related to management, leadership and a variety of issues involving the use of information technology.

Professional Affiliations
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Executive Committee & Webmaster)
  • Professional Engineer in PA
  • Beta Gamma Sigma (International business honor society)
  • Sigma Iota Epsilon (Business management honor society)
  • American Society for Public Administration

Research Interests

  • Information Technology in Public & Private Sectors
  • STEM Education
  • Web-based Learning & Website Design
  • Information Security
  • Organization Change & Development
  • E-Government
  • E-Commerce
  • Internet Voting Systems
  • Leadership & Management
  • Self-Directed Work Teams

Courses Taught

  • Information, People & Technology
  • Intro. to Security & Risk Analysis
  • Language, Logic & Discrete Mathematics
  • Networking & Telecommunications
  • Intro. to Business Information Systems
  • Algorithmic Concepts
  • Information Systems Management
  • Senior Design Projects
  • E-Commerce Strategies
  • Database Management
  • Intro. to Computer Languages
  • Usability Engineering
  • Design of Decision-Support Systems
  • Website Design Methods
  • Information & Organizations
  • Project Management