PRIMARY TEACHING/RESEARCH INTEREST
1. Information Systems
SPECIFIC RESEARCH INTERESTS
1. Business Intelligence
2. Organizational Impacts of IS
SPECIFIC TEACHING INTERESTS
1. Management Information Systems
2. Decision Support Systems
3. Organizational Impacts of IS
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration - Major: Information Systems - Minor: Decision Sciences), Expected Graduation Date: August 2010
The University of North Texas
Dissertation Title: Business Intelligence Success: An Empirical Evaluation of the role of Fit Between BI and Organization's Decision Environment [abstract]
(Completed proposal defense by 03/13/2009 - Expected dissertation defense by March 2010)
Master of Business Administration (Management), 2005
Istanbul Bilgi University
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Mathematics), 2002
Istanbul Bilgi University
WORK EXPERIENCE
2008-2009, Instructor: Business Computer Information Systems, The University of North Texas
2006-2008, Department Advisor (undergraduate and graduate): Business Computer Information Systems, The University of North Texas
2005-2006, Lab Supervisor: College of Business Administration, The University of North Texas
2002-2005, Teaching Assistant: Department of Computer Science, Istanbul Bilgi University
2000-2001, Program Analyst: Retail Credits Department, Pamukbank T.A.S.
COURSES TAUGHT
BCIS 3610, Basic Information Systems, Fall 2008, The University of North Texas [Teaching Evaluations available]
BCIS 3610, Basic Information Systems, Summer 2009, The University of North Texas [Teaching Evaluations available]
COURSES ASSISTED (tutoring, grading and teaching practice sessions)
COMP 481, Management Information Systems, 4 Semesters, Istanbul Bilgi University
COMP 461, Web Services and Systems, 2 Semesters, Istanbul Bilgi University
COMP 381, Database Systems I, 2 Semesters, Istanbul Bilgi University
COMP 382, Database Systems II, 2 Semesters, Istanbul Bilgi University
COMP 242, Signals and Systems, 2 Semesters, Istanbul Bilgi University
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
1. "Business Intelligence Success: An Empirical Evaluation of the role of Fit Between BI and Organization's Decision Environment," AMCIS Doctoral Consortium Proceedings, 2009. [abstract]
2. "E-learning Satisfaction Factors," Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute, 2008. [abstract]
3. "An Exploratory Study: Comparing Two Decision Making Methodologies," Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, 2006. [abstract]
4. "ERP Selection Using Expert Choice Software," The International Symposium on the Analytic Hierarchy Process Proceedings, 2005. [abstract]
RESEARCH UNDER REVIEW
1. Sidorova, A. and Isik, O., "The state of research on business processes: A cross-disciplinary
review," Revise & Resubmit at Business Process Management Journal.
WORK IN PROGRESS
1. "Business Intelligence Success: An Empirical Evaluation of the role of Fit Between BI and Organization's Decision Environment," Dissertation. [abstract]
2. "Where is the Mouse?: Initial Results
from an Exploratory Study" [abstract]
3.
"E-learning Satisfaction Factors" [abstract]
SERVICE
1. Beta Gamma Sigma UNT Chapter, 2009-10 - Vice President
2. Decision Sciences Institute 40th Annual Meeting (DSI), 2009 - Reviewer
3. Decision Sciences Institute 39th Annual Meeting (DSI), 2008 -
Reviewer
SPECIAL AWARDS and HONORS
1. AMCIS Doctoral Consortium, 2009
2. Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
3. University of North Texas Graduate School Thesis/Dissertation Fellowship Award, 2009-10
4. UNT University Scholarship Council Award, 2008.
5. ITDS Department Academic Excellence Award, 2007.
6. UNT College of Business Administration Dean's Scholarship, 2007.
7. IS Faculty Scholarship, 2006.
8. UNT Doctoral Academic Achievement Scholarship, 2005, 2006.
9. Istanbul Bilgi University College of Science and Letters Scholarship, 2005.
10.Istanbul Bilgi University Fellowship, 1998-2002.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
1. Association for Information Systems
2. Decision Sciences Institute
OTHER ACTIVITIES
1. Turkish American Association of Northern Texas (TURANT): Board Member, Web Master
2. Federation of Turkish American Associations (TADF): Advisory Board Member, Web Master
3. Advisory Board for Turks Living Abroad: Web Master
[LIST OF REFERENCES AVAILABLE]