Information Systems and Technology Faculty Profiles

Steve Northam is a faculty member and Campus Chair at University of Phoenix, where he has been teaching for over 15 years. His professional experience is based on more than 25 years working in information technology, including 24 years at Hewlett Packard/Agilent Technologies. 

Steve teaches online and at the Atlanta Campus. During his time with the University he has also taught in Sacramento, Seattle, Indianapolis and Atlanta. 

As College Chair, he is accountable for the overall management of the College of Social Sciences and the College of Information Systems & Technology at the Atlanta Campus. He works on faculty development and training and ensures the quality and integrity of the programs. 

Steve worked for Hewlett Packard/Agilent Technologies in finance, logistics, program management and information systems. He held positions that included World Wide Program Manager, Division Controller, Divisional IT Manager, Development Manager, Data Migration Manager and ERP Architect. He retired in 2001.

Steve earned a Master of Arts in Government Political Philosophy and Constitutional Law from Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California. He is currently working on his Ph.D.

Troy Tuckett holds a Masters of Science in Computer Information Systems and teaches database management and computer programming courses at University of Phoenix. He has more than 20 years of experience in the information technology (IT) industry and currently manages software development teams for one of the largest financial services companies in the United States.

Troy began working in IT while attending college and has steadily watched his career progress. His various roles have included computer service technician, contract programmer, project manager, quality assurance engineer and web developer. He has managed many small and large projects in the banking, finance, telecom, petroleum and high-technology industries.

In his day-to-day work, he leverages technology and automated systems to increase efficiency, reduce losses and create a competitive advantage for several business units.

Vlad Genin is an innovator in higher education and global business development with over 30 years of experience.

Vlad serves as the Chair of the University of Phoenix School of Business and the College of Information Systems & Technology at the Bay Area Campus. Since 2001, he has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses in Global Business Management, Decision Making and Project Management. He’s been recognized by University of Phoenix as Outstanding Faculty of the Year in 2004 and Most Valuable Leader in 2006 and 2009.

In addition to a Master of Science in Marketing and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Vlad has a Ph.D. in Technical Science/Engineering and Management from The Moscow State University of Civil Engineering.

At Stanford University’s Institute for International Studies, Vlad formed an international think tank on defense conversion consisting of 36 U.S. and international statesmen, directors of research centers and institutes, diplomats and world-famous scholars. He served as the general editor of the book The Anatomy of Russian Defense Conversion and has authored more than 100 scholarly publications, articles, reports, studies and curricula.

Vlad was also selected as a Fulbright Senior Specialist by the William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and the U.S. Department of State.

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