PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Ph.D. in Information Studies (Knowledge Management)
An academic career in the field of Knowledge Management/Organizational Behavior
RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
To analyze the role of trust as a major influence on knowledge sharing in organizations
EDUCATION
2005 – Present
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Knowledge Management / Information Studies
Doctoral Member – Knowledge Media Design Institute (Collaborative)
2003 – August, 2005
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Masters of Information Studies (MISt) – Information Systems
Cumulative GPA 3.87
Graduate – Knowledge Media Design Institute (Collaborative)
1995 – 1999
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Bachelor of Science in Marketing (BSc) – Emphasis in International Business (GPA 3.6)
Minor in Philosophy
Finished on the Dean’s List
AWARDS
University of Toronto Doctoral Fellowship (2005 – 2009)
Project OS/OA Student Experience Program Award (2006 – 2007)
Douglas Armstrong Memorial Scholarship (2004 – 2005)
Faculty of Information Studies Fellowship (2004 – 2005)
CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS
2006 Project Open Source / Open Access (Project OS|OA)
at the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, presented research report
9th European Conference on Knowledge Management (ECKM' 2008)
at Southampton Solent University, Southampton, UK 4-5 September 2008, presented conference paper
PUBLICATIONS & CONFERENCE PAPERS
Evans, M. Max (2006). An Evaluation of Open Source Conversational Technologies for Enterprise Use: Wikis and Weblogs. Toronto:
trust in Communities of Practice. Paper presented at the 9th European Conference on Knowledge Management (ECKM' 2008), Southampton, UK. [Refereed].
Evans, M. Max, & Wensley, Anthony K.P. (2009). Predicting the Influence of Network Structure on Trust in Knowledge Communities: Addressing the Interconnectedness of Four Network Principles and Trust. Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management, 7(1), 41-54. Available online at
www.ejkm.com
Evans, M. Max, & Alleyne, Joel (2009). The Concept of Knowledge in KM: A Knowledge Domain Process Model Applied to Inter-Professional Care. Knowledge and Process Management, 16(4), 147–161.
COURSEWORK
Knowledge Management | Sharing Information
Management of Information Organizations | Information Management in Organizations-Models and Platforms |
Collaborative Model Building and Knowledge Dissemination | Role of Emotions on Sharing Information and Knowledge
Organizational Behavior
Administrative Decision Making | Group Decision Making | The Emotionally Intelligent Manager | Strategy in Social Network-Based Industries
Information Studies
Information and its Social Context | Research Frontiers in Knowledge Media Design | Information Visualization
Information System Design
Introduction to Information Systems | Fundamental Concepts in Knowledge Media Design | Database Design | Analyzing Information Systems |
Interacting with Information Systems | Designing Information Systems
RELATED RESEARCH INTERESTS
Knowledge Dissemination in Organizations
Organizational Trust
Knowledge Management (KM)
Social Construction of Knowledge
Organizational Knowledge
Organizational Theory and Learning
Group Decision Making
Epistemology
Business and Knowledge Process Re-Engineering
KM Training and Education
Collaborative / Group Decision Support Tools
Information Management
Academic:
Commitment to and record of self-directed learning | Strong problem-solving, critical judgment, conceptualization, and research skills |
Excellent oral and written communication skills | Well refined presentation skills |
Demonstrated ability to complete complex projects over an extended period of time
Languages:
Fluent in Russian
Technology:
In-depth knowledge of information technologies relevant to my intended research (e.g. Knowledge Management Systems,
Knowledge Portals, Content Management Systems, Collaborative Tools, Decision Support Tools). I have also been directly involved
both as participant and manager of projects involving the design, development and implementation of information systems.
AFFILIATIONS
Co-founder and Vice President, Knowledge Media Design Society – University of Toronto
Doctoral Member, Collaborative Program, Knowledge Media Design Institute – University of Toronto
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2009 – 2010
University of Toronto at Mississauga
Course Instructor / Designer - Technology in Organizations
Course Instructor / Designer - Information Systems
Faculty of Information Studies Masters Program Teaching Assistant - Administrative Decision Making in Information Organizations
2008 – 2009
University of Toronto at Mississauga
Course Instructor / Designer - Technology in Organizations
Course Instructor / Designer - Information Systems
Faculty of Information Studies Masters Program
Teaching Assistant - Administrative Decision Making in Information Organizations
2007 – 2008
University of Toronto at Mississauga
Course Instructor / Designer - Technology in Organization
2006 – 2007
University of Toronto at Mississauga
Course Instructor / Designer - Technology in Organizations
Course Instructor / Designer - Information Systems
2005 – 2006
University of Toronto at Mississauga
Course Instructor / Designer - Technology in Organizations
Teaching Assistant / Lecturer - International Business
Teaching Assistant - Introduction to Strategic Management
Faculty of Information Studies Masters Program
Teaching Assistant / Lecturer - Management of Information Organizations
2004 – 2005
University of Toronto at Mississauga
Teaching Assistant / Lecturer - Analysis for Decision and Control
Teaching Assistant - Introduction to Marketing
Teaching Assistant - Management in a Changing Environment
Teaching Assistant - Introduction to Management Fundamentals
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Virtual Tours Inc. / Mtwo Consulting
Chicago, IL
June 2005 – September 2005
Information Architect / Interaction Design Consultant
Mtwo Consulting
Westchester, IL.
June 2003 – January 2004
Project Director
Chicago Focus Inc.
Chicago, IL.
November 2002 – June 2003
Client Relations Associate / Computer Technician
Alternative Resources Corp. (ARC)
Barrington, IL.
November 2000 – June 2002
IT Project Manager / Technical Consultant
Web Designers Inc.
Miami, FL. / Chicago, IL.
February 2000 – October 2000
Operations Business System Analyst
Investor Awareness, Inc.
Deerfield, IL.
August 1999 – August 2000
Investor Relations Account Executive / E-Commerce Coordinator
International Millennium Consultants, Inc.
Northfield, IL.
December 1998 – August 1999
Strategic Business Consultant
Financial Relations Board Corporation
Chicago, IL.
March 1998 – December 1998
Investor Relations Specialist
INTERESTS
Music, Photography, Traveling, Tennis and Teaching
Appendix A - Clients, Projects, and Scope
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