Research Contributions

My research interest is the intersection of personal information, privacy, and social engineering.

Development of a Social Engineering eXposure Index (SEXI) using Open-Source Personal Information

Dec 2021

Wilkerson, W. S. (2021). Development of a Social Engineering eXposure Index (SEXI) Using Open-Source Personal Information (Order No. 28860985). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2605173734). https://ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/development-social-engineering-exposure-index/docview/2605173734/se-2

Why we need a Social Engineering eXposure Index (SEXI)

Feb 2019

Presentation by Dr. W. Shawn Wilkerson at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Engineer’s Week 2019

Poster Development of a Social Engineering eXposure Index

Nov 2018

Presentation by Dr. W. Shawn Wilkerson at Nova Southeastern University Annual Poster Week 2018

Towards a development of a Social Engineering eXposure Index (SEXI) using publicly available personal information

Oct 2017

Wilkerson, W. S., Levy, Y., Kiper, J. R., & Snyder, M. (2017). Towards a development of a Social Engineering eXposure Index (SEXI) using publicly available personal information. Conference on Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice, Kennesaw State University, USA. https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/ccerp/2017/research/5/

Certifications

I have only recently become interested in certification, as my projects typically do not require any.

Security Pro

Feb 2023

TestOut Certificate #6-1C6-VVFB4R

Copyrights Held

TX0007640948

MODX Revolution Building the Web Your Way

TX0009067882

Development of a Social Engineering eXposure Index (SEXI) using Open-Source Personal Information

Experience

The following are a sampling of organizations, duties, and activities I consulted on via per-project basis.

Sanity LLC

Sep 20, 2009 - Present

Founder

Renamed web services company from Creative Infusions as it was confused with medical services.

Chief Executive Officer

Direct organization activities, vision, and purpose.

Senior Software Engineer

Senior developer in all programming projects.

Front-End Developer

Creates all organizational web sites.

Z-Cellular

Feb 13, 2013 - May 31, 2015

Partner

34% owner controlling all technology aspects.

Chief of Operations

Carry out the plans and procedures of the owners and CEO. Oversee operational policies and procedures, day-to-day operations, planning, maintenance and efficiency. Ensure compliance on a company, state and federal level.

Chief Technology Officer

Define, direct, and execute all technology platforms, technologies, programming, web design as well as daily operations. Create and implement technology strategies, as well as identify technologies to be used to improve the company’s products and services

Senior Software Engineer

Leading other team members, testing software solutions, as well as managing the budgets and timelines for projects. Responsible for building the entire back-end of the pay-as-you-go cellular company: refills, commissions, payment, scheduling, affiliates, and interoperability with thousands of cellular companies.

iShare USA

Sep 01, 2009 - Mar 15, 2011

Senior Software Engineer

Develop back-end systems to deliver geographically specific content to the users allowing them to expand their search from Zip Code, city, county, state, and region.

Front-End Developer

Develop web site to dynamically adjust presentation to best-fit for current user using geographic considerations before geolocation technology was developed.

World Wide Stationery Mfg Co Ltd

Jun 01, 2003 - Aug 31, 2008

Front-End Developer

To drive the public facing web presence of the company forcing it to the forefront with the purpose of brand recognition For the majority of our involvement on the site, no competitor was able to get more than a single item listed within the 250 items on every major search engine. 3ringmetals.com dominated the web.

Search Engine Optimization

Established the structure, presentation, and metadata content.

GW Schultz

Jan 01, 2002 - Apr 20, 2006

Consultant

Organizational assessment, process analysis, policy creation and enforcement.

Front-End Developer

Designed website to present client content and products.

Data Engineer

Using data abstraction trans-coded entire inventory to MySQL databases pioneering the clients products from wetware to software.

Outsourced IT

Replaced corrupted domain controller with a new server, implemented backup systems, replaced three primary choke points with high-end gaming systems resulting in reduced backlog and increased customer satisfaction.

Living Faith World Ministries

Jan 01, 2005 -

Outsourced IT

Established computer networks, Red Hat Linux server, Domain Controller, local file repositories. Implemented segmented networks (school, ministry, members), removed open access being abused by surrounding residential properties, setup Honey Pot to determine use of network when second location was obtained, established squid proxy caching for logging and security. Initially established a Red Hat Linux server to monitor and control all network traffic. Also provided file sharing across classrooms, amongst the ministry, Eventually, server was repurposed as a Domain Controller.

Consultant

Performed site analysis (two locations), installation, and implementation for multiple technologies, including sound systems, and multiple layers of IP cameras .Purchased, installed, and initially operated sound mixer and connected components.

Front-End Developer

Built early versions of the lfwm.org web site and produced the primary logo still in use in 2023.

Books

The following I wrote by Request of Packt Publishing and eventually self-published.

MODX Revolution Building the Web Your Way

Sanity Press
Aug 2012

MODX Revolution: Building the Web Your Way is an example-driven guide which effectively walks readers through various aspects of administrating, using, developing, and designing websites. Everything necessary to successfully operate a MODX Revolution site has been included in this book with the intention of familiarizing users so they can rapidly begin developing their own applications. …

Education

2015 - 2021	Doctorate	Information Systems - Concentration in Information Security (DISS)
	Nova Southeastern University	Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2022 - 2025	Masters	Information Assurance and Cybersecurity (In Progress) (MS-CSIA)
	Nova Southeastern University	Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2012 - 2014	Masters	Information Technology Management (MITM)
	Webster University	St. Louis, MO
2009 - 2011	Bachelors	Supervision and Management (BAS-SM)
	Daytona State College	Daytona Beach, FL
2003 - 2009	Associates	Computer Programming and Analysis - Software Engineering
	Daytona State College	Daytona Beach, FL
2003 - 2009	Associates	Internet Services Technology
	Daytona State College	Daytona Beach, FL
2003 - 2009	Associates	Network Administrator
	Daytona State College	Daytona Beach, FL
2003 - 2009	Certificate	Computer Programming
	Daytona State College	Daytona Beach, FL
2003 - 2009	Certificate	Information Technology Administration
	Daytona State College	Daytona Beach, FL
2003 - 2009	Certificate	Information Technology Management
	Daytona State College	Daytona Beach, FL
2003 - 2009	Certificate	Information Technology Support Specialist
	Daytona State College	Daytona Beach, FL
2003 - 2009	Certificate	Information Technology Technician
	Daytona State College	Daytona Beach, FL
2003 - 2009	Certificate	Web Development Specialist
	Daytona State College	Daytona Beach, FL