Education

MBA, University of South Carolina Aiken
MHIT, University of South Carolina
MLIS, University of South Carolina
MEd, University of South Carolina Aiken
B.S., Sociology, College of Charleston

Background

Daniel Brown is a management consultant with extensive experience in executive IT leadership and digital transformation in both the private and public sector. He previously served as a streamline critical pay executive at the IRS, as the senior technical advisor to the ACIO of application development, vice president of digital transformation at Empower AI, and senior director of IT at the USC College of Pharmacy.

Teaching

Brown emphasizes adaptability, engagement and connection in online learning. He actively integrates his professional experience in informatics, healthcare, cybersecurity and project management to provide practical context and industry-relevant skills. By using authentic scenarios and applied examples, he helps students bridge theory and practice. Brown prioritizes clear communication, timely feedback, inclusivity and lifelong learning to build confidence, critical thinking and meaningful application beyond the classroom.

Recent Publications

Alcide, A., Thomas, K., Brown, D. (2017, October). Creating connections and building collaborations through social media. Presented at SC Educational Technology Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC.

Brown, D. (2018, October). Implementing a Scalable Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure for a Multi-Site Setup. Presented at GMIS International. Saint Louis, MS.

Frass, L., Rucker, R., & Brown, D. (2016). Technology in the distance education classroom: An exploratory study of a college of pharmacy. Distance Learning, 13(4), 17-26.

Johnson, B., Brown, D. (2016, November). Emerging technology: virtualizing classrooms and computer labs. Presented at SC Educational Technology Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC.

Wyatt, M., Banister, C., Buckhaults, P., Shutuman, M., Brown, D., Sease, J., Cutler, S. (July, 2021). SAFE: Saliva-based SARS-CoV-2 testing for the University of South Carolina and the community. Poster presented at American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s Virtual Pharmacy Education 2021. Virtual.