Silvana Faja

Silvana Faja is a Professor in the Department of Accountancy at the University of Central Missouri's Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. Since joining UCM in 2003, she has specialized in C# programming, ASP.NET, information systems analysis and design, software engineering, and project management.

Education

• PhD in Management Information Systems (2004) from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• MBA (1998) from University of Tirana (Albania) and University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• B.S. in Marketing and Tourism (1994) from University of Tirana, Albania

Research Interests

Her scholarship focuses on information privacy and security, with applications in big data analytics and e-health systems. She investigates agile methodologies in both educational and professional contexts, particularly examining collaborative learning mechanisms in programming instruction. Additional work explores IT education frameworks and digital transformation in service industries.

Publications Analysis

Spanning 2011-2018, her publications demonstrate sustained focus on collaborative programming pedagogy (through multiple studies on pair programming) and data governance challenges. Key research trajectories include: technology-enhanced learning environments, privacy implications of big data systems, and digital service innovation in healthcare contexts.

Professional Background

• Former professional at Albanian News Agency and USAID
• Active reviewer for academic journals and conferences
• Contributor to IT education textbooks