Business Information Technology (BIT)

Advisory Board

The CBU BIT Advisory Board is comprised of a group of university and community stakeholders from various local, regional, and national institutions. The focus is to align common interests in active participation, shared mission, and direct influence with students, faculty, and other board members. The interests from CBU are to improve the overall quality and reach of three technology programs within the Jabs School of Business: BS in Computer Information Technology, BS in Cyber Security, and MS in Information Technology Management.

Specifically, the purpose of the board is to:

· Provide advice regarding subject areas and certifications with growing market demand.

· Identify knowledge and skills that will make CBU IT students more employable.

· Promote opportunities for student success during their studies and after graduation.

· Provide recommendations on program content.

Dr. Tom Jernejcic

Thomas Jernejcic is a Professor of Computer Information Technology at California Baptist University (CBU). He received his BA in Business Administration from CBU and MS and PhD degrees in Information Systems (IS) from Dakota State University (DSU) with specializations in Data Management and Information Assurance and Computer Security. He has served as Program Coordinator for various IS BS degrees such as Computer Information Technology and Cybersecurity and served as Director of the MS in Information Technology Management program and Director of Online Education at CBU, Jabs School of Business. His 34 years of IS industry experience includes various roles such as programmer analyst, software engineer, systems programmer, system administrator, and database administrator as well as supervising and managing others in similar roles. Platforms include mobile, desktop, midrange, mainframe, and cloud-based architectures hosting a variety of database management systems supporting a variety of application and ERP environments. His primary research interests include privacy, information assurance, cybersecurity, cloud computing, big data, and gamification. He has participated as peer reviewer on multiple publications. He is a member of the Association for Information Systems (AIS).

Matt Irving is the co-founder and CEO of SystemGo IT, a technology services firm managing technology and security for enterprise clients. He finds his days filled with technology, entrepreneurship, faith, and family. Matt enjoys serving in his church, teaching at California Baptist University, serving his community, and spending time with his family, usually outdoors.

Matt Irving

Kermit Doede

Kermit has worked in Information Technology his entire career after graduating with a degree in MIS from Central Washington University. He has worked primarily with implementing ERP solutions for Government Agencies, Research Institutions, Universities, and K12 schools. Kermit is focused on the intersection of business, technology and education both in his current role as Director of Implementations at Oracle and in his mentoring/volunteer work. Kermit is excited to be a part of the BIT Advisory Board because he knows how important mentors, internships and guidance were to him as he transitioned from university to his career and loves contributing back to students who are also making that transition.

Cherie Noteboom is a Professor of Information Systems in the College of Business and Information Systems, Coordinator of the PhD in Information Systems and Co-Director of the Center of Excellence in Information Systems at Dakota State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology from University of Nebraska-Omaha. In addition, she has earned an Education Doctorate in Adult & Higher Education & Administration & MBA from the University of South Dakota. She has a BS degree in computer science from South Dakota State University. She researches in the areas of Information Systems, Healthcare and Project Management.

Her industry experience runs the continuum from technical computer science endeavors to project management and formal management & leadership positions. She has significant experience working with Management Information Systems, Staff Development, Project Management, Application Development, Education, Healthcare, Mentoring and Leadership.

She has served on several Nursing College Advisory Boards, YMCA Board of Directors and K12 School Board. Noteboom actively participates in PMI, AIS, ACM and HIMSS. She has held the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation since 2000. Noteboom enjoys running, fishing, reading, photography and travelling.

Dr. Cherie Noteboom

Juan Piacquadio

Juan Piacquadio, is a digital transformation and business growth executive with over 20 years of experience in the technology space. He has led organizations across the US, EMEA, APAC and LATAM regions. This includes roles at Siemens, NEC, HP, NCR, St Jude Medical and Skanska.

In January 2023, Juan was listed in The Top 25 Healthcare Technology Leaders of Virginia for 2023 by the Healthcare Technology Report.

Juan holds the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Vice President of Information Technology (IT) at Phlow, a pharmaceutical company based in the United States. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Board of Directors at Cystel, a cybersecurity company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Previously, he was a member of the Executive Advisory Board at the Center for Organizational Research at the School of Advanced Studies of the University of Phoenix and member of the Executive Advisory Board of the Consortium of Data Analytics at the Center of Healthcare Research at the same university.

While he is a thought leader and keynote speaker in the areas of cybersecurity, enterprise agility and big data; he is also a member of the adjunct faculty at California Baptist University, Colorado Christian University and Columbia International University.

Juan holds an MBA from the University of La Verne and an MS in IT from Azusa Paciﬁc University. He is a published author and business administration doctoral candidate at the University of Liverpool, UK.

Although he is a native of Argentina, Juan is a proud U.S. citizen. He holds American, Italian, and Argentinean passports and speaks English, Spanish and German. He is passionate about football, soccer, martial arts, and is an avid sport shooter.