Rodney B. Murray

Current

Executive Director of Academic Technology at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
President at MCS Consulting
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology at Jefferson Medical College

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Past

Adjunct Professor at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Director of Application & Web Services at Thomas Jefferson University
Director of Computer Services at Biosearch Incorporated

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Education

Temple University School of Medicine
Temple University

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Industry

E-Learning

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Rodney B. Murray’s Summary

Dr. Murray is an educational technology executive, podcaster, pharmacologist, and an internationally recognized author and software developer. With 20 years of experience leading entrepreneurial software development teams in the higher education, healthcare and biotech sectors, he has brought innovative cutting edge solutions to clients. Using the latest technologies, he has helped organizations grow revenue by building online educational offerings, improving customer service, attracting and retaining talented staff, managing business partners, and expanding markets.

Rodney B. Murray’s Specialties:

project management, content management, knowledge management, web design, e-learning tools, podcast, podcasting, blogs, wikis, e-portfolios, training, medical education, healthcare education, pharmacology education, online learning, distance learning, business development, pharmacokinetics

Rodney B. Murray’s Experience

Executive Director of Academic Technology

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

March 2009 — Present (9 months)

The Executive Director of Academic Technology is responsible for planning and coordinating campus classroom and course technology including efforts to integrate pedagogically appropriate instructional design, educational technology and online learning techniques into new and existing educational programs and courses.
President

MCS Consulting

(Information Technology and Services industry)

January 1989 — Present (20 years 11 months)

MCS Consulting - Innovation in Web Technology

With over 20 years experience in technology, MCS helps clients design and implement cutting edge technology on the World Wide Web.

• Creative application of leading edge technology solutions
• Entrepreneurial approach to developing new business opportunities

Areas of Expertise:
• e-Learning, computing, medicine, pharmacology
• Web 2.0, blogs, wikis, podcasts, social networking, web services
• Systems analysis, instructional design, marketing
• Website design and hosting
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology

Jefferson Medical College

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

February 1987 — Present (22 years 10 months)

Dr. Murray is also an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics at Jefferson Medical College where he teaches sophomore medical students pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles.
Adjunct Professor

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

November 2008 — January 2009 (3 months)
Director of Application & Web Services

Thomas Jefferson University

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Education Management industry)

February 1987 — September 2007 (20 years 8 months)

Rod directed a team of skilled application programmers, web designers and database administrators responsible for academic and administrative information systems, including public websites, intranet, portal, and content and learning management systems. He's promoted the latest web technologies including Web 2.0 applications, blogs, wiki's, podcasts and e-portfolios. He is a collaborative leader with broad-based hands-on expertise in education, medicine, and technology who builds relationships and teams in entrepreneurial and traditional environments.
Director of Computer Services

Biosearch Incorporated

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Biotechnology industry)

July 1982 — February 1987 (4 years 8 months)

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Rodney B. Murray’s Interests:

New technology, Second Life, recumbent biking, hiking, swimming, traveling, movies, and enjoying the beach in Cape May, NJ.

Rodney B. Murray’s Groups:

TPNG (Technology Professionals Networking Group)
PADLA (PA/DE/NJ Distance Learning Association)
ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education)
GPSEG (Greater Philadelphia Senior Executives Group)
Computers in Healthcare Education Symposium
CMAC Philly