Curriculum Vitae

Contact Information

Name Tyler Baeten
Professional Title Information Technology Instructor
Email tyler.baeten8264@fvtc.edu

Professional Summary

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and IT educator with 10+ years of experience developing and delivering online curricula in cybersecurity, networking, and systems administration. Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into engaging, student-centered instruction for adult and non-traditional learners. Experienced in academic innovation, AI-enhanced learning technologies, and national assessment work through CAEL. Dedicated to improving student success through accessible technology education.

Education

  • 2025

    Menomonie, WI

    Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
    University of Wisconsin Stout
    Career and Technical Education Leadership
  • 2015

    Menomonie, WI

    Master of Science (MS)
    University of Wisconsin Stout
    Information and Communication Technologies
  • 2012

    Menomonie, WI

    Bachelor of Science (BS)
    University of Wisconsin Stout
    Information and Communication Technologies
  • 2009

    Appleton, WI

    Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
    Fox Valley Technical College
    Information Technology Network Specialist

Industry Certifications

Management & Service Credentials
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) ISACA
(active through 2029)
ITIL Foundations v4 PeopleCert
(active through 2027)

Cybersecurity Credentials
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) EC-Council
(active through 2026)
Security+, PenTest+, Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional CompTIA
(active through 2030)

Instructor Credentials
IT Essentials & CCNAv7 Cisco Certified Academy Instructor

Cloud & Foundational Credentials
Azure, Azure AI, Azure Data, Security, Compliance, and Identity, Power Platform Microsoft Fundamentals
IT Fundamentals Pro, PC Pro TestOut

Academic & Teaching Experience

  • August 2014 - Present

    Appleton, WI

    Information Technology Instructor
    Fox Valley Technical College
    Lead Instructor for Infrastructure Automation, Operating Systems Security, IT Project Management, and Linux Essentials.
    • Facilitate student success across IT degree and certificate programs by delivering a rigorous curriculum enhanced by real-world scenarios.
    • Deliver individualized out-of-class coaching and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous lifetime learning.
  • January 2021 - December 2021

    Appleton, WI

    Faculty Assessor
    Center for Adult and Experiential Learning
    • Evaluated undergraduate and associate degree portfolios from institutions nationwide to determine credit for prior learning.
  • August 2013 - August 2014

    Appleton, WI

    Adjunct Information Technology Instructor
    Fox Valley Technical College
    • Facilitated evening courses in ethical hacking and IT fundamentals before transitioning into a full-time faculty position.

Instructional Competencies

  • Systems Administration & IT Management: Linux Systems Administration (Rocky Linux/RHEL), IT Project Management, Infrastructure Automation and Scripting (PowerShell), Enterprise Client and Endpoint Management (CompTIA A+)
  • Technical Support & IT Foundations: Fundamental IT Concepts & Technical Career Development, Cisco, IT Essentials PC Hardware & Software, Hardware Diagnostics, Device Repair, and Maintenance (CompTIA A+)
  • Cybersecurity: Information Assurance & Risk Management, Operating Systems Security & Hardening, Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
  • Networking: Cisco CCNA Curriculum, Network Infrastructure, Enterprise Wireless Networking Technologies

Courses Developed

  • Curriculum: Operating Systems Security, IT Project Management, Linux Essentials, Fundamentals of Computing, Infrastructure Automation

Industry Experience

  • June 2026 - July 2026

    Remote

    AI Training Contractor
    LinkedIn
    • Conducted Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) to improve Large Language Model (LLM) accuracy, grounding, and formatting.
    • Executed high-volume Quality Assurance across dual-platform architectures to meet strict production deadlines.
  • August 2020 - December 2021

    Oshkosh, WI

    Public Health Professional (LTE)
    Winnebago County Health Department
    • Led efforts to secure the use of public cloud resources for pandemic response operations.
    • Developed standard operating procedures, documentation, and IT resources to aid county disease response.
    • Engineered internal spreadsheets with automated logic to replace manual processes, delivering quantitative metrics to leadership.
  • September 2013 - August 2014

    Neenah, WI

    Service Desk Analyst
    Bemis Company
    • Supported enterprise operations for a global Fortune 500 company, utilizing SCCM for remote troubleshooting, software deployment, and inventory management.
    • Coordinated and delivered training sessions for internal IT and QA personnel focused on IT and organizational security.
  • March 2012 - September 2013

    De Pere, WI

    Information Technology Analyst
    Value Added Distributors
    • Replaced legacy UTM Infrastructure with Cisco 1941 Series Routers and implemented controller-based corporate Wi-Fi.
    • Assisted in major enterprise migrations, including transitioning subsidiaries to a new ERP platform and upgrading Exchange environments.
    • Utilized mobile device management (MDM) to execute an organization-wide migration to modern mobile devices.
  • June 2008 - March 2012

    Appleton, WI

    Information Technology Analyst Intern
    Appvion
  • January 2008 - June 2008

    Appleton, WI

    Help Desk Professional / Network Specialist Intern
    Fox Valley Technical College

Honors and Awards

  • Exceptional Merit Award (4-time recipient)
    Fox Valley Technical College (2021, 2024, 2025, 2025)
  • Great Performance Award (6-time recipient)
    Fox Valley Technical College (2017, 2018, 2019, 2024, 2025, 2026)

University Service & Professional Affiliations

  • Academic Advisory & Curriculum Design: Advisory Committee Member for UW-Stout’s B.S. Business Information Technology (2025 - Present); Member of FVTC’s Cybersecurity Degree Creation Sub Team (2015 - 2016).
  • Prior Learning & Student Success: Served on the Credit for Prior Learning and Prior Learning Assessment Interdepartmental Team at FVTC (2016 - 2019).
  • Industry & Community Engagement: Trustee Member for the Outagamie Waupaca Library System (2020 - Present); Member of professional organizations, including 920Sec, Women in IT, and Amplify Oshkosh.

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