Gene Hoyt

Gene Hoyt is an Instructor III in the Department of Information Systems, Analytics & Supply Chain at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). He holds an M.S. in Computer Information Systems (2005) from Phoenix University and a B.S. in Computer Information Systems (2003) from FGCU. Prior to academia, he worked as a systems manager at Ave Maria University and served as a Customs Inspector for the federal government, focusing on passenger analysis. His research interests span gamification in education, ERP systems, online game sustainability, and mobile application development.

Research highlights include studies on gamification strategies for small business website design and mobile app education, as well as critical analyses of ERP implementation challenges in China. His work on extending online game lifecycles and post-implementation ERP assessments underscores his focus on practical applications of information systems in diverse contexts.

No scientific awards or grants are listed. Advising and student mentoring activities are not detailed in available records. Gene’s professional experience bridges academia and industry, reflecting his expertise in technology management and systems analysis.