Edward R. Souza

Edward R. Souza is a Career Instructional Faculty member in the Department of Cybersecurity within the College of Professional Studies at Hawaii Pacific University (HPU), where he has been teaching since 1992. He holds an M.S. in Information Systems from HPU and brings extensive industry experience from roles at Unisys Corporation and Bank of Hawaii as a Systems Analyst, Network Support Engineer, and Project Manager. Currently, he also works as an IT consultant, web developer, and trainer, maintaining strong ties between academia and professional practice.

Education:

• M.S. in Information Systems, Hawaii Pacific University, 1991

His teaching focuses on core computing disciplines including programming, database management, software engineering, and web development. His research interests span a broad range of topics in information systems and cybersecurity, particularly programming languages, distributed applications, human-computer interaction, knowledge discovery in databases, data visualization, and issues of security and privacy. These areas reflect both academic depth and practical relevance in modern IT systems.

Mr. Souza is an active member of several professional organizations, including the IEEE Computer Society, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP), demonstrating his ongoing engagement with the computing community. While no scientific awards or publications are listed in the available text, his long-standing academic and professional contributions highlight a dedicated career in IT education and practice.

He advises and mentors students in cybersecurity and information technology programs, contributing to curriculum development and applied learning. Although no formal grants are mentioned, his dual role as educator and consultant suggests involvement in practical, industry-aligned projects. He is affiliated with the Department of Cybersecurity at HPU, contributing to a program designed to prepare students for real-world challenges in technology and security.