Darius Pfitzner
 

Dr Darius Pfitzner

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Summary Professional/Executive Experience
  • Assistant Dean Learning Futures - 2018 to the present
  • Higher Education Learning and Teaching Committee (University L&T) - 2018 to the present
  • Academic Board (Charles Darwin University) - 2016 to 2018
  • Undergraduate Course Coordinator - 2017 to 2018
  • Executive Member of the Northern Territory Trades and Labour Council (UnionsNT) - 2018 to the present
  • Development Officer of the Mindil Beach Sunset Market Associate - 2015 to 2018
  • Division President of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) - 2014 to the present
  • Member of National Telecommunications Board (Australian Computer Society) – 2014 to 2016
  • Chair of the School’s Teaching and Learning Committee (Charles Darwin University) – 2012 to 2017
  • Faculty Board Member (Charles Darwin University - LEBA) - 2012 to 2017
  • Faculty representative on Learnline Steering Committee (Charles Darwin University) 2012 to 2018
  • Head of Economics Theme  (Charles Darwin University) - 2013 to 2015
  • Owner/Developer/Operator wholesale and retail business(Territory Fudge) - 2012 to date
  • Project Manager (Charles Darwin University) - 2011 to 2012
  • Head of Information Technology Theme  (Charles Darwin University)- 2010 to 2011
  • Communications Officer (Flinders University) – 2009 to 2010
  • Casual tutor and lecturer (Flinders University) – 2004 to 2009
  • Partner Operator (Aussie Marketing Enterprises – International Marketing) - 1993 to 1998 
  • Manager Developer (Grannies Macadamia Kitchens)  - 1996 to 1998
  • Owner/Developer/Operator (ADDIT Renovation Supplies) – 1992 to 1996
  • Dual-trade Aircraft Engineer (Royal Australian Navy) 1982 to 1990

 

Board/Official Positions
  • Assistant Dean Learning Futures - 2018 to the present
  • Higher Education Learning and Teaching Committee (University L&T) - 2018 to the present
  • Academic Board (Charles Darwin University) - 2016 to 2018
  • Executive Member of the Northern Territory Trades and Labour Council (UnionsNT) - 2018 to the present
  • Elected Development Officer of the Mindil Beach Sunset Market Associate - 2015 to 2018
  • Elected Northern Territory Division President of the National Tertiary Education Union
  • (NTEU) - 2015 to the present
  • Elected deputy Chair of the NT Branch Executive of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
  • Secretary of the Computer Human Interaction Special Interest Group (CHISIG).
  • CDU representative on the Australian Council of Deans of Information Communications Technologies (ACDICT).
  • Invited member of the ACDICT Academy Executive.
  • Elected member of the executive of the NT ICT Industry Development Group (IDG).

 

Education

Institution
School of Informatics and Engineering
Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia

PhD
Doctoral research in cognition \& human computer interaction
Thesis Topic: Managing Cognitive Load in Text Search
Adviser: A/Prof. David Powers
Area of Study: Human computer interaction, Cognition in interactive computer task completion
Date: 2009

M.I.T.(C)
Masters of Information Technology (Computing), April 2004
Thesis Topic: Development and Assessment of Search-Return Visualisations
Adviser: A/Prof. David Powers
Vice Chancellors Commendation
Area of Study: Computer Science
GPA: 6.76/7

B.Comp.Sci.
Bachelor of Computer Science, December 2002
Major in Computer Science (emphasis on programming and software engineering)
GPA: 6.27/7

B.I.B.
Bachelor of International Business, April 2001
Dual Major in Economic & Commerce
Minor in Asian Studies
GPA: 5.94/7

 

Academic Experience

INSTITUTION
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, Northern Territory

Senior Lecturer, Unit Coordinator & Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee, Business School
January 2013 to date

Unit Coordination

To many to count...

Teaching

To Be Updated Soon...

Theme Leader of Economics, Business School
June 2013 to June 2015

Associate Professor in Business, Business School
January 2011 to 2013

Theme Leader of Information Technology, School of Engineering and Information Technology
January 2010 to 2011

INSTITUTION
School of Informatics and Engineering
The Flinders University of South Australia

Bedford Park, S.A. 5042 Australia

Communications Officer
January 2008 to 2010

Tutor/Demonstrator
February 2002 to 2009

Fundamentals of Computing (COMP 1001) - 1 x Semester
Computer Programming 1 (COMP 1102) - 4 x Semesters
Computer Programming 1 Summer Intensive (COMP 1102) - 2 x Summers
Computer Programming 1 Special Intensive (COMP 1102) - 1 x Summer
Computer Programming 2B (COMP 2001) - 2 x Semesters
Computer Organisation (COMP 2004) - 1 x Semester
Systems Programming (COMP 2007) - 1 x Semester
Computer Programming 2A (COMP 2008) - 2 x Semesters
Computer Networks (COMP 3004) - 1 x Semester
Internet Computing (COMP 3020) - 1 x Semester
Statistics for Forensic/Medical Science (STAT 2030/2035) - 3 x Semesters
Statistics (STAT 1412/1512) - 1 x Semester

Lecturing
2005--2006

Artificial Intelligence (COMP 3007) - Four weeks of lectures.

Computer Programming 2B (COMP 2001) - Several lectures on sorting using different programming structures and techniques

Computer Science Project (COMP 3013) - 2 x Semesters involved topic planning, regular presentations/lectures to the groups, meeting management and preparation, student guidance, task allocation and grading.

Supervisor/Teaching Assistant
2004--2008

Computer Science Project (COMP 3013) - 2 x Semesters involved topic planning, regular presentations/lectures to the groups, meeting management and preparation, student guidance, task allocation and grading.

Computer Science Honours (COMP7002A) - Involved research guidance, meeting management and preparation, general student guidance and grading.


Topic Planning/Assessment
2004-2008

Artificial Intelligence (COMP3007)- Lecture planning, topic coordinating and topic delivery re-development and testing.

Operating Systems (COMP3011) - Close liaison with the topic coordinator regarding material to be presented, topic structure and assessment strategy and materials.

Computer Programming 1, 2A \& 2B (COMP 1102, COMP 2008, COMP 2001) - Close liaison with the topic coordinator regarding topic planning, material to be presented and assessment (including writing practical's and questions for tests/exams).

Computer Organisation (COMP 2004) - Close liaison with the topic coordinator regarding material to be presented, topic structure and assessment strategy and materials.

Programming Language Concepts (COMP 3001) - Close liaison with the topic coordinator regarding material to be presented, topic structure and assessment strategy and materials.

Professional Development

Charles Darwin University

  • Supervisors Forum - "The HDR Supervision Lifecycle"  by Prof. Sue Carthew (2014)
  • Writing Workshop with Prof Gina Wisker, visiting from UK (2014)
  • The five standard development course required of new academics by CDU  - 2010
  • Equal employment opportunity rights and responsibilities - 2012
  • Federal and state anti-discrimination laws - 2012
  • Grounds of discrimination and harassment - 2012
  • Direct and indirect discrimination - 2012
  • Sexual harassment, workplace harassment, inappropriate relationships and bullying - 2012
  • Making complaints of discrimination and harassment – 2012
  • Equal employment opportunity responsibilities of Managers and Supervisors – 2012
  • Strategies for implementing EEO at work – 2012
  • Liability for discrimination and harassment including taking reasonable steps to prevent it occurring – 2012
  • Reasonable adjustment for people with disabilities – 2012
  • Reasonable adjustment for people with carers' responsibilities – 2012
  • Principles for managing complaints of discrimination and harassment – 2012
  • CDU Library research data bases - 2011

Flinders University

  • Practical Conflict Prevention 21-OCT-2009    
  • Emerging Technologies User Group (ETUG)  30-SEP-2009      
  • Teaching First Year and First Level Students 05-AUG-2009    
  • Flinders Foundation Of University Teaching (FFOUT) 2009     
  • Recruitment and Selection Workshop 12-MAR-2009
  • Managing the Work Environment 10-MAR-2009
  • Fair Treatment and Equal Opportunity in the Workplace 05-MAR-2009           
  • Equal Opportunity Information Session 02-MAR-2009             
  • Flinders University - Executive Leadership Program 2000

Small Business Corporation - Small Business Development Course 1993
Results Corporation - The 'E Myth' Seminars by Michael E. Gerber 1992
Image Makers - Sales and Marketing techniques 1992
Results Corporation - Breakthrough Writing Seminar by Paul Dunn 1991
Royal Australian Navy – Dual trade (Aircraft Engines and Airframes) -1982 to 1985

  • Ground Engineer (a four year apprenticeship in Airframes \& Engines)
  • Standard Air Engineering Administration
  • Vibration Analysis
  • First Aid
  • Defensive Driving
  • Ambulance Licence
  • Fire Fighting and Damage Control
  • Nuclear Chemical and Biological Defence
  • Underwater Escape Training (aircrew only)


Technical Skills

Matlab: matrix, statistics, visualization

Programming: C, HTML, XML, Java, JavaScript, J2EE, Perl, PHP, Lisp,
Prolog, UNIX shell scripting, SQL, MySQL, CVS

Applications: LaTeX, BibTeX, End Note, Microsoft Office, SPSS,
PhotoShop, Illustrator, and other common productivity packages for Windows, OS X, and
Linux platforms

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows XP/2000, Apple OS X, Linux, BSD,
Solaris, and other UNIX variants