Joshua D. Kramer

Joshua D. Kramer serves as an Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems and Technology within the Division of Management and Education at the University of Pittsburgh, while concurrently working as a Programmer Analyst at KOA Speer Electronics where he co-designed a Tariff Reimbursement System for U.S. government Duty Drawback applications.

His academic credentials include:

• M.S. in Computer Security from Rochester Institute of Technology (2022)
• B.S. in Computer Information Systems and Technology from University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (2016)
• A.S. in Computer Science from Rochester Institute of Technology (2007)

Specializing in cybersecurity, Kramer's expertise centers on ransomware analysis, computer forensics, and network security, evidenced by his master's thesis 'Building a Composite Ransomware Specimen' and professional certifications in Cybersecurity Risk Management. His technical proficiency spans multiple programming languages (C, PHP, Java, Python, Cobol, Kotlin) across Windows, Linux, and IBM iSeries platforms with database systems including MSSQL, MySQL, and IBM DB2.

As both educator and practitioner, Kramer bridges academic theory with industrial application through software development for complex governmental reimbursement systems, while maintaining active engagement in cybersecurity professional development through specialized certifications.

No scientific awards or student advisement records are documented in available sources.

Outside professional duties, Kramer participates in family-oriented outdoor activities including hiking and scouting.