Guy Cortesi

Adjunct Associate Professor
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Biography

In addition to 40 years’ experience in business, Dr. Cortesi has taught extensively throughout his life. He began as a music instructor teaching guitar to 20 students while still in High School. He then became a TA in college for Engineering and Computer Science classes at Clarkson University. Later, he taught undergraduate Computer Science courses at ETSU, while also employed as a Design engineer at Texas Instruments. He then taught 5 continuing Education Classes, while also working for GE. Finally, he taught both part and full-time for the past 18 years at the University at Albany.  He began teaching for the Graduate School of Information and Computer Science, while also employed at Bechtel and completing his Ph.D. in Information Science. He then served as a Visiting Professor and a Professor of Practice for CEAS in the department of ECE. Additionally, he served as an adjunct instructor for Siena College, RPI, HVCC, and Union Graduate College / Clarkson. In total, he has taught over 100+ courses in my career. His fundamental passion is to teach and inspire and bring real-world life and business experiences to his students in engineering, technology, business, and information / computer science, and help them become life-long learners. His goal is to demonstrate to students that they are not "one-dimensional" beings and that they should identify and combine their skills, abilities, and strengths to best compete and succeed in the global marketplace. For example, he often employs hands-on learning techniques to combine science, engineering, business, math, and music to best demonstrate concepts and ideas.

Education Background

Electrical Engineering BS - 1977 Clarkson University
Masters of Business Administration MS - 1984 East Tennessee State University
Information Science Ph. D - 2001 University at Albany

Experience

Adjunct Assistant Professor Clarkson University , Current
Professor Emeritus University at Albany, Current
Professor of Practice University at Albany, 2021
President/CEO eSolve Solutions, Current
Visiting Assistant Professor University at Albany, 2014
Adjunct Instructor University at Albany, 2013
Adjunct Instructor Siena College, 2012
Adjunct Instructor HVCC, 2010
Adjunct Instructor RPI, 2010
Manager User Services Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc., 2008
Manager System Support Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. / General Electric, 2007
Supervisor General Electric, 2002
Project Engineer General Electric, 1989
Principle Engineer / Engineering Product Manager Schlumberger / Fairchild, 1988
Staff Engineer IBM, 1986
Evening Instructor (Adult Education) North Colonie School District, 1987
Group Leader Design Engineering Schlumberger / Fairchild, 1985
Integrated Circuit Design Engineer Texas Instruments, 1983
Adjunct Instructor East Tennessee State University, 1979

Courses Taught

  • CS502 - Business Intelligence
  • CS504 - Enterprise Architecture
  • CS141 - Intro to Computer Science
  • AE212 - Intro to Engineering Design
  • CS501 - Software Quality Management
  • CS503 - Systems Analysis and Design Methods

Research Interests

  • Served on committees for the development of the U Albany Computer Engineering program (including all syllabi creation and course content / planning), the expansion of the Informatics program, the Informatics Ph.D. program the curriculum review board, the grievance committee, and year-end graduation programs. Directed work responsibilities for 11 TA's for CSI-201 with over 250 students per semester. Also assist students with career opportunities and internships.
  • 40 years’ experience in IT and network systems, cyber security, engineering, business, management, and teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels (over 100 courses). Was Manager of Systems Support at Bechtel, responsible for 5 locations with 1200+ users.
  • Co-founder of a successful software development / IT company (eSolve Solutions, Inc), launched in 2007, serving over 30 clients with 10+ products and services.  It provides online project collaboration solutions (based on open-source and concepts developed as part of Doctoral research), network hosting, and technical services, with a focus on small-to-medium businesses in a wide range of industries.
  • Served on the IT Committee for the North Colonie School System for New Technology Implementation developing a $5M Budget Proposal, which was approved and implemented.

Contact

Email:
gcortesi@clarkson.edu

Office Phone Number: 518/631-9910

Office Location: 107 Technology Advancement Ctr

Clarkson Box Number: Capital Region Campus