Before pursuing his Ph.D., Dr. Papp worked as a computer programmer, senior analyst and management consultant. His research interests include strategic impacts of information technology, Internet-based learning, strategic alignment, and emerging information technologies. His publications have appeared in several academic and practitioner journals, and he has presented research at professional and executive conferences. Dr. Papp completed his doctorate in Information Management at Stevens Institute of Technology. His dissertation, "Determinants of Strategically Aligned Organizations: A Multi-industry, Multi-perspective Analysis" is an empirical investigation into the determinants of strategic alignment, specifically addressing the impact of title/function, industry, and firm performance.