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Dr. G. Ray

Professor, Data Analytics and IT

Dr. Ray is an Assistant Professor at Shepherd University and an Adjunct at UMBC. He teaches courses in data analytics and computer science at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He holds BS in Computer Science, MS in Computer Science, and Doctor of Management degrees.

Dr. Ray has 44 years’ experience applying computer science to resolve complex problems. This includes systems development for international financial institutions, data analytic systems development for national hospital systems, and knowledge management work at the U.S. Courts. He conducted research, design, development, and implementation of major systems for Citibank, Abaco Groupo Financiero, Reynolds Metals, Sentara Health Systems, Crestar Bank, Veterans Administration, the United States Judiciary, and the WV Governor’s Office of Technology.

As a Major in the United States Air Force, Dr. Ray did systems development work in a tempest secure facility as a Computer and Communications Officer. He applied knowledge of electronics theory, information technology, telecommunications, and supervisory and control systems to optimize military operations. He has expertise in computerized, satellite and airborne communications for operations, and in-depth expertise in tracking systems. As a Naval Expeditionary Warfare Officer in the United States Marine Corps, Dr. Ray provided versatility in chaotic and uncertain conditions.

Education

  • D.Mgmt 2013 Swiss Management Center
    D.Mgmt. – Management

    2009 - 2013

  • West Virginia University
    MSc in Software Engineering

    2004 - 2006

  • West Virginia University
    M.A. in Marketing

    2008 - 2010

  • University of Maryland
    BSc in Computer Science

    1980 – 1982

  • University of Maryland
    BSc in Accounting

    1971 - 1975

Experience

  • Assistant Professor College of Business
    Shepherd University

    2016 – Present

  • Adjunct Professor: Computer Science
    UMBC

    2014 – Present

  • Chief, Application Services
    United States Judiciary

    2002 – 2017

  • Senior Architectural Engineer/Senior Consultant
    Microsoft

    1993 – 2002

  • Manager, Microcomputer Systems
    Amtrak

    1990 – 1993

  • Computer and Communications Officer
    U.S. Air Force

    1981 – 1994

  • Platoon Leader, S2
    United States Marine Corps

    1972 – 1981

Personal Skills

Software Development
100%
Data Analytics
100%
Project Management
100%
Marketing Research
100%
Database Design
100%
Managing Global Virtual Teams
100%
UAS/Drone Systems
85%
IoT Security
85%

Credentials:

  1. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
  2. Microsoft Certified Trainer, Solutions Development Discipline
  3. Microsoft Certified Solution Developer
  4. Sun Certified Programmer
  5. LTI Certified Internetworking Professional
  6. LTI Certified Unix Professional
  7. Principal CLP IBM Lotus Domino Application Developer
  8. Assoc. Project Manager Cert., ESI/Geo. Washington University
  9. PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)

Papers and Presentations:

  1. Ray, G, & J. Ray(2023). Detecting ADS-B replay cyberattacks in the national airspace system.  Presentation at 63rd Annual Conference of the International Association for Computer Information Systems. Proceedings available at https://www.iacis.org/conference/proceedings/IACIS_2023_Program.pdf Refereed, international, within specialization. Presentations are peer-reviewed.
  2. Ray, G, & J. Ray(2023). Detecting ADS-B replay cyberattacks in the national airspace system.  Issues in Information Systems: Volume 24, Issue 1. pp. 170-185.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.48009/1_iis_2023_115.  Refereed, international, within specialization. This is a peer-reviewed journal recommended by Dean Ben Martz.  The paper can be accessed at https://www.iacis.org/iis/2023/1_iis_2023_170-185.pdf
  3. Ray, G. (2023). ADS-B Communication Interference in Air Traffic Management. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 10(3). DOI: https://doi.org/10.58940/2374-6793.1821.  This is a peer-reviewed, refereed, international journal within specialization edited by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a prominent institution in aviation and aerospace management.  The paper can be accessed at https://commons.erau.edu/ijaaa/vol10/iss3/2.
  4. Ray, G. (2022). The authorship of Hebrews: A topic modeling analysis, Issues in Information Systems: Volume 23, Issue 1, pp. 181-189.   
  1. Ray, G. (2022). Presentation at 62nd Annual Conference of the International Association for Computer Information Systems. Proceedings available at https://iacis.org/conference/proceedings/IACIS_2022_Program.pdf
  2. Ray, G., E. Ruhode, A. Mubako, J. Ray & W. Kashiri (2021). Security implications in the transformation of healthcare through internet of things devices. Issues in Information Systems: Volume 22, Issue 2, pp. 63-72.
  3. Ray, G., E. Ruhode, A. Mubako, J. Ray & W. Kashiri (2021). Presentation at 61st Annual Conference of the International Association for Computer Information Systems. Proceedings available at https://iacis.org/conference/proceedings/IACIS_2021_Program.pdf

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