Educational Technologist & Innovation Consultant
Technology in Education | Open Source Advocate | Sustainable Living Pioneer
D.I. von Briesen is an Information Technology faculty member at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC, with over two decades of experience in educational technology. Since joining CPCC as full-time faculty in August 2001, he has specialized in Web Technologies and Introduction to Computers while serving in various leadership roles including Program Chair for Web Technologies, Database Administration, and Software Development.
Through Gmail Communications, D.I. provides consulting services in educational technology, course management systems, and web development. He is renowned for his extensive conference presentations, having delivered workshops at hundreds of venues nationwide on topics ranging from Moodle and web development to innovative teaching methods and emerging technologies like Second Life and sustainable living through his pioneering EcoBox project.
Management Information Systems, Charlottesville, VA (3.9 GPA). Thesis project created web-cardiology tutorial prototype linked to Cybercash payment system on OWS/Oracle/NT platform. Beta Gamma Sigma, first in class.
International Business-Languages & Linguistics, Washington, DC (3.3 GPA). Strong foundation in international business principles combined with linguistic studies, providing valuable cross-cultural communication skills.
Management Consulting Services Information Technology Individual Study (MITIS) - Four months of intensive full-time consulting and software development training, approximately equivalent to a Master's degree (~650 hours).
Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) - E-Commerce Specialist, Web Design Professional. World Organization of Webmasters (WOW) Associate. Cisco Academy certified instructor for Web Design and Java Programming curricula.
CPCC & Private Consulting
Full-time faculty in Information Technology Division specializing in Web Technologies and Introduction to Computers. Provides consulting services in educational technology, LMS course conversions, and web development training. Regular presenter at national conferences.
Central Piedmont Community College
Full-time faculty carrying normal teaching load while managing the innovative EcoBox project. Managed WEB110 with five sections each semester, incorporating video lecture capture, web-based tutorials, and social media elements.
Central Piedmont Community College
Chaired Futures Institute bringing together emerging technologies and ideas. Served as Program Chair for Web Technologies & Database Administration, developed programs to meet state-established criteria.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Eight multi-month client engagements including datawarehouse development, interactive multimedia sales demos, and e-CRM prototypes. Worked in small consulting teams with extensive client interaction in requirements gathering.
Recipient of multiple Teaching Merit Awards at CPCC for excellence in instruction and student engagement. Recognized for innovative teaching methods and dedication to student success.
Presented at hundreds of conferences nationwide including League of Innovation, NCCIA, and international venues. Regular presenter on Moodle, web technologies, and innovative teaching methods.
Created and managed the groundbreaking EcoBox project - an off-grid dwelling from a shipping container incorporating solar power, rainwater catchment, and sustainable technologies for educational demonstration.
Distinguished Service Award for North Carolina Distance Learning. Leading advocate for Moodle LMS adoption across NC community college system, presented internationally including Stockholm, Sweden.
Long-serving member of NCCIA Leadership Team (since 2007), Faculty Senate Technology Committee, and various college committees. Active in professional development and faculty mentoring.
Pioneer in virtual worlds education (Second Life campus), early adopter of lecture capture technology, and developer of innovative online course methodologies and assessment techniques.
"Technology in education should serve to enhance learning, not replace good teaching. My focus is on bridging the gap between technology capabilities and practical educational applications, helping students develop both technical skills and critical thinking abilities they need for success in our rapidly evolving digital world."
- D.I. von Briesen