Sean M. Beck

Sean M. Beck is an Assistant Professor of Information Systems at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, within the Business and Enterprise Division. With over 20 years in IT, he combines industry experience with academic instruction, focusing on practical skill development in information technology. His teaching spans courses such as Hardware, Networking, Information Security, and Systems Administration.

Education: MS in Systems Engineering (Regis University), BS in Information Science and Technology (Penn State University). He holds certifications including AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate), VMware Certified Professional, and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist.

Professional Experience: Roles at Microsoft, VMware, Bayer (cloud/server virtualization), American Eagle Outfitters (cloud security), and non-profits like Pittsburgh Technology Council. He emphasizes critical thinking, technical skills, and collaboration in his courses to prepare students for post-graduation success.

Research Interests: Enterprise architecture, cloud technologies (IaaS/PaaS), infrastructure design, disaster recovery, and information security. He integrates real-world IT challenges into classroom instruction.

Contact: Biddle 121 | (814) 269-2980