Indian River State College offers several different degree paths for those interested in Information Technology. We have an Associate of Arts in Computer Science, an Associate of Science in Computer Information Technology, a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and IT Management, and soon a Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics. Below you can meet some of the professors and staff that you will be encountering during your educational journey here at IRSC.
| Professor | Professor Bio |
|---|---|
 Cliff Kemp
(Cyber Defense Program Administrator) |
Clifford Kemp has more than 14 years’ experience as an instructor teaching computer science courses, industry certifications, and cyber security at IRSC. He has spent 6 years supporting an enterprise wide network consisting of multiple sites. Cliff has acquired various certifications through Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, CIW, CWNP and recently the GCED from the Global Information Assurance, a partner of the SANS Institute. Cliff is currently working on his Ph.D in Computer Science. His research is in Data Mining and Network Intrusion Detection Systems.
M.S. in Computer and Information Science, Florida Atlantic University |
 Tim Stroth |
Tim Stroth obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin in 1993, his Master of Science Degree in Mathematics at the University of North Dakota in 1995, and his Master of Science Degree in Computer Science at the University of North Dakota in 1997. Tim brings with him a plethora of knowledge and the enthusiasm needed to teach it all. Tim also manages the Cisco Virtual Training Environment, and is one of a few people to ever earn a perfect score on their Cisco certification exams.
M.S. in Computer Science, University of North Dakota |
 Chad Calvert |
Chad Calvert is currently a professor in the Computer Science Department at IRSC. He earned his BS and MS degrees in Computer Science from Florida Atlantic University and is currently working on completing his PhD at the same institution. Chad’s research endeavors focus on analyzing network level attacks to develop mitigation approaches through the use of Data Mining and Machine Learning. Chad’s other work interests include Web Design, Game Programming, and Cyber Security.
M.S. in Computer Science, Florida Atlantic University |
 Georgiana Carvalho |
Georgiana Carvalho is currently an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at IRSC. She earned her MS and PhD degrees in Computer Science from University of Central Florida. She focused her doctoral research on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and worked in this field for several years as an ITS analyst for an engineering consulting corporation. She published more than 30 papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings. She has more than 12 years’ teaching experience acquired through developing and teaching a variety of courses on programming, database applications, software engineering, system analysis and design. Her research interests are targeted towards broadening participation in computing and integrating computational thinking across all disciplines.
PhD in Computer Science, University of Central Florida |
 Steve Nicholson |
Steve has a vast background in Cyber Security, having worked for both the military and private sectors for over 20 years. Steve holds many industry certifications, and is responsible for IRSC’s Advanced Technology certification program and subsequent Blackboard courses and prep-work. He works closely with local businesses to maintain the capstone and internship programs, manages the IT and Cyber Security labs at the Kight Center, and designs many of the cyber security simulations and challenges that you will encounter during your education here at IRSC. He also leads the Pioneer Pwners, IRSC’s own ethical hacking team. Steve is currently working on his PhD in Space Cybersecurity.
M.S. Digital Forensics, University of Central Florida |
We also have a team of staff members that are dedicated to your educational goals. Among them are our Program Coordinator and our CISO, who both play crucial roles in our programs. Our Program Coordinator will be your main point of contact for all of your general needs (tutor scheduling, transcript corrections, degree declarations, etc). Our CISO creates and manages all of the InfoSec policies and action plans for the department. Should you need to reach out to either of them, their contact information is below.
| Staff Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Nicholson | CAE-CD Program Administrator | (772) 462-7145 snichols@irsc.edu |
| Chad Calvert | CAE-CD Program Coordinator | (772) 462-7091 ccalvert@irsc.edu |
| Hans Sorenson | Network Technology Coordinator | (772) 462-4772 hsorense@irsc.edu |