Anthony Aiello, MS CIS
Lecturer
Computer Science Department
MS, University of Wisconsin - Parkside, 2021
- EMAIL:
- aielloa@uwp.edu
Anthony Aiello is a two-time graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Parkside. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in 2018 with a Web Development minor, along with certificates in Cybersecurity and Linux System Administration. He immediately continued into the graduate program and completed his Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (MS CIS) in 2021 with a concentration in Secure Software Development.
Before returning to complete his degrees, Anthony gained valuable industry experience, which he continued to build after graduation. His professional background includes working at Innovative Dynamic Networks in Racine on enterprise technology solutions and contributing to software development initiatives through the App Factory. His experience blends practical industry expertise with a strong academic foundation in cybersecurity, systems, and secure software development.
Areas of Expertise
- Unix and Linux System Administration
- Cyber Security
- Software Development
Teaching Interests
Anthony's teaching interests center on improving computer science education through active learning, Learning Assistants (LAs), and gamification.
Research Interests
Anthony's Past Projects include:
CO PI: Collaborative Research: CUE-T: Broadening Participation in Computing via Active Learning Strategies in Multi-Institution Online Synchronous Learning Environments
CO PI: Collaborative Research: INTEL (Interaction Networks to Engaged Learning) - Engaging Learners through Interactive Discussion Board Model
- (2025) Student Preferences in Interacting with AI-Enhanced Learning Assistants (AIELA): A Comparative Study. IEEE, 501-507 pp.
- (2024) Enhancing CS Education with LAs Using AI-Empowered AIELA Program. IEEE, 1-9 pp.
- (2020) A Survey and Comparison of Secure Software Development Standards. 13th CMI Conference on Cybersecurity and Privacy - Digital Transformation - Potentials and Challenges
Departmental Service
- (2025) Committee Member — Computer Science Search & Screen - 2025 Multiple Search Committees (3)
- (2024) Committee Member — Computer Science Faculty Search and Screen Committee
- (2024) Committee Member — Computer Science Assistant/Associate Professor Search & Screen Committee
- (2024) Committee Member — Computer Science Professor/Chair Search and Screen
- (2023) Committee Member — Computer Science Faculty Search and Screen Committee
- (2020) Committee Member — Computer Science Faculty Search and Screen Committee
- (2020) Committee Member — Faculty Search and Screen Committee
- (2018) Committee Member — Computer Science Faculty Search and Screen Committee
College Service
- Committee Member — SBDC Director Search and Screen Committee
University Service
- Faculty Advisor — Girls Who Code
- Faculty Advisor — Computer Club
- Faculty Advisor — Tabletop
CIS 690 - Special Topics in CIS:
CIS 793 - Internship
CIS 799 - Independent Study:
CSCI 105 - Introduction to Computers
CSCI 130 - Introduction to Programming
CSCI 241 - Computer Science I
CSCI 275 - Linux Concepts and Scripting
CSCI 435 - Linux System Administration
CSCI 435 - UNIX System Administration
CSCI 490 - Special Topics-Computer Sci:
CSCI 493 - Internship
CSCI 495 - Computer Science Seminar
CSCI 499 - Independent Study:
MIS 320 - Management Information Systems
MIS 322 - Business Programming II
MIS 328 - Database Management Systems
MIS 425 - Systems Analysis and Design