Dr. Shaun Cahill

Professor

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Biography

Shaun Cahill has over 20 years of experience in Information Technology, focusing on developing new technologies, project management, business analysis, and software development. He has been teaching professionally since 2008 at the Smith School of Business, Queen's University. His career began as a software developer in the Health Care industry, progressing to system design, networks, and project implementation across North America. He played a significant role in establishing one of the first DevOps groups in Canada and was instrumental in forming a Project Portfolio Office within the public sector. His specialization lies in change management and software development, which he has applied in various capacities throughout his career. At Queen's University, he teaches various subjects including technology, project management, and software development, while collaborating with faculty to develop course materials. His academic qualifications include an MBA from Queen's University and multiple diplomas in Computer Science and Information Systems from Northern College of Applied Science and Technology.

Research Interests

Analytics Artificial Intelligence Change Management Innovation Leadership Technology Information Systems

Experience

Lecturer, continuing adjunct

2012-01-01 — Present

Smith School of Business, Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Teaches various courses related to technology and project management.

Associate Director, IT

2010-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Managed IT operations.

Senior Client Technology Coordinator

2001-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Coordinated technology needs for clients.

Courses

Managing Data for Business Intelligence Enabling Business with Information Systems Managing Work and Teams Project Management Introduction to Mathematical Analysis for Management Managing Technology and Innovation Coding AI for Business Coding Literacy for Managers Managing Projects in an International Context Analytics Project Leadership

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.