DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Faculty

Education

Ph.D., MIS
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Dissertation: Nodal Distribution Strategies For Designing An Overlay Network
2006

M.S., Geology
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Thesis: Sediment Dynamics of Monterey Submarine Canyon
1985

B.S., General Science/Mathematics
Mankato State University, Mankato, MN
Junior high school earth science teaching and mathematics
1972

Professional Experience

2005-Present
Assistant Professor
Department of Applied Technology
Rogers State University, Claremore, OK

• Instructor for upper division undergraduate MIS, telecommunications, marketing, statistics and technology capstone classes
• Advisor for undergraduate students

1998-2005
Doctoral Teaching and Research Associate
Dept of Management Science and Information Sciences
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

• Instructor for upper-division undergraduate MIS basic data communications class and intro system analysis and design classes, Gerontology Institute, College of Human Environmental Sciences (2003-2004)
• Webmaster, data manager, and general administrative duties for Institute activities, functions and conference planning

2000-2002
Engineer, Research and Development
Network Architecture                                        
Williams Communications Group, Tulsa, OK

• R&D relating to the design and architecture of optical networks
• Lead project engineer - evaluating network design and planning software
• OPNET Modeler, WDM Guru, SPGuru and Netbiz, Ciena MPS (modeling and planning software) for the Ciena CoreDirector Network, WANDL's NPAT (Network Planning & Analysis Tools), the full suite of the VPI tools including VPIplanningCenter, VPIdesignCenter, and VPIaccessMaker

Summer 1999
Summer Intern
Network Architecture
Williams Communications Group, Tulsa, OK

• Summer internship involved in a study comparing OC-48 and OC-192 transmission rates over SMF-28 and LEAF fiber optic cables.

Spring 1999
Instructor
Meridian-Technology Center

• Contract instructor for basic networking class

1997-1998
Computer Lab Coordinator
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK                                

• Integrated and maintained multi-platform lab used by Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department's students and faculty for graphics, word processing, office applications, email, Internet access, printing and plotting. 
• Systems administrator for student and faculty CAD lab using Pentiums, PowerMacs, and Mac Quadras.
• Provided support for department during network transitions and operating systems upgrades.

1991-1996
Systems Analyst and Research Geologist
Conoco Inc, Ponca City, OK

• User support: telephone support, problem resolution, interfacing with developers, testing and installing new code and extensive training of user community. 
• Database management: loading, quality control and manipulation of all types of data used in geoscience interpretation.
• Software: VAX-based and UNIX-based geophysical and geological software covering:
  • 3D/2D seismic interpretation-geological applications
  • Geophysical modeling (synthetics, 1D & 2D modeling)
  • Mapping using Zycor classics and Z-MAP+ - log analysis
  • WordPerfect, Word, Lotus 1-2-3, Excel, FileMaker Pro, Canvas
• Operating systems:  UNIX, VMS, Macintosh and PC/Windows95
• Project management:  LBMS methodology, MacProject and Microsoft Project

1982-1991
Geologist in Oil & Gas Exploration
Conoco Inc., Houston, TX, Lafayette and New Orleans, LA

• Prospect generation, basin analysis, lease sale property evaluation, exploitation and development geoscience and well-site geology.
• Integrated seismic interpretation, geological, geochemical, non-seismic geophysical data into a prospect evaluation.
• Experience in onshore and offshore northern and southern Alaska and onshore and offshore Gulf of Mexico.

1980 -1982
Research Scientist
Mississippi River Delta Deposition
Coastal Studies Institute
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Professional Education

• Landmark: Seis-Works, Strat-Works, Data Loading, MAP+, Petro-Works
• Troubleshooting Charisma: Data Loading, Seis Interpretation, & Geoquest Finder user training
• Decision & Risk Analysis
• Basic SQL
• Oracle database structure
• Basic UNIX
• C programming
• LINUX/UNIX Server Management
• CompSci. Data Structures
• Telecom. Systems I & II
• Telecom. Management
• Telecom. Overview
• Network Design & Analysis
• Telecom. Applied Lab
• Telecom. Planning, Design & Analysis
• Modern Comm. Theory
• EE Data Communications
• Network Security
• Statistical Analysis
• Theory of Science
• Marketing Management
• Multivariate Analysis
• Mathematical Programming
• MIS/telecom Research

Professional Awards & Associations

• Sigma Beta Delta, business honor society, member
• AIS member and reviewer
• INFORMS, member
• IEEE, member
• Optical Society of America, member
• AAPG, member and Certified Petroleum Geologist #5155

Publications & Presentations

S. J. Chinburg, R. Sharda, and M. Weiser, 2002, Establishing business value of network security using analytical hierarchical process, in Creating Business Value with Information Technology Challenges and Solutions, ed. Namchul Shin, IGP Group Publishing, Hershey, PA., 203-235.

Wells, J. T., S. J. Chinburg, and J. M. Coleman. 1982. Development of the Atchafalaya River deltas: generic analysis. Louisiana State University, Coastal Studies Institute, Center for Wetland Resources, Baton Rouge. Prepared for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Miss. 91 pp.

Mullins, H.T., A.C. Neumann, R.J. Wilber, A.C. Hines, and S.J. Chinburg, 1980, Carbonate sediment drifts in the northern Straits of Florida, AAPG Bulletin, 64,9, 1701-1717.

Chinburg, S.J., 1979, Hydrographic data report, Monterey Bay, Calif., Jan. to Dec., 1978. Moss Landing Marine Laboratories Technical Report, Pub. 79-1., 45 pp.

Conference Presentations

S. Singh, S. Chinburg, and M. Wendel, 2001, National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, July, 2001, Efficient network design using mesh and ultra long haul configuration, Baltimore, MD. Proceedings.

S. Chinburg, R. Sharda, M. Guard, and M. Weiser, 2000, Network security and the business value chain, INFORMS, San Antonio, TX, proceedings.

Workshops & Tutorials Presentations

S. Chinburg, 2001, Ultra Long Haul and mesh network design and modeling, Simulation and modeling workshop, Optical Fiber Conference, Anaheim, CA, proceedings

Network Planning and Traffic Engineering Using Modeling and Simulation Processes: a systems approach for the health of the entire network, 2002, 45th IEEE INTERNATIONAL MIDWEST SYMPOSIUM ON CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS, Tulsa, Oklahoma, August 4-7, 2002

Grants Received

• California Coastal Commission  CEIPG 80-10, Sediment Dynamics of Headward Region of Monterey Canyon, Monterey Bay, CA, 1980, $3600
• Sigma Xi, Research-in-Aid Grant, 1978, $160
• Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, matching thesis support, 1979, $160