Kevin C. Dittman

Kevin C. Dittman is an Associate Professor in the Computer Technology department at Purdue University's Polytechnic Institute, where he has taught for twenty-eight years. His expertise spans systems analysis and design, cybersecurity management, and project management at undergraduate and graduate levels, informed by over 42 years of industrial IT experience.

His educational background includes:

• M.S. in Management from Florida Institute of Technology (1992)
• B.S. in Computer Science from Purdue University (1981)

Dittman's research centers on systems analysis methodologies, software development quality frameworks, information systems project management, and cybersecurity program governance. His work emphasizes practical applications of UML modeling, requirements engineering, and iterative development processes to enhance IT project outcomes and security postures in enterprise environments.

His publication history reveals a consistent focus on bridging academic theory with industry practice, particularly in project management pedagogy, systems analysis techniques, and cybersecurity integration. Recent works increasingly address generational dynamics in IT teams and ethical considerations in technology education.

His accolades include multiple Best Paper awards at the College Teaching & Learning Conference and consecutive Outstanding Non-Tenured Faculty Awards:

• 2008: Best Paper of Program, College Teaching & Learning Conference, Orlando, Fl
• 2006: Best Paper of Program, College Teaching & Learning Conference, Orlando, Fl
• 2004: Best Paper of Program, College Teaching & Learning Conference, Orlando, Fl
• 1998: OOPSLA Educator’s Symposium Scholarship ($1750)
• 1998: Outstanding Non-Tenured Faculty Award, School of Technology
• 1997: OOPSLA Educator’s Symposium Scholarship ($1750)
• 1997: Outstanding Non-Tenured Faculty Award, School of Technology
• 1996: Outstanding Non-Tenured Faculty Award, School of Technology

With extensive industry engagement including managerial roles at Lockheed Martin (1984-1994) and current consulting practice through Noble Consulting (2022-present), Dittman integrates real-world IT challenges into his teaching. His leadership experience includes directing software engineering teams at Dynamic Systems (1999-2001) and developing enterprise IT directives for Lockheed Martin's Network Access Control program.

While not currently affiliated with a dedicated research lab, his industry partnerships provide practical platforms for applying systems analysis frameworks and cybersecurity governance models in real enterprise settings.