Biography
Jay Sneddon brings more than 20 years of IT management experience to Utah Tech University. He has coached several championship high school robotics teams and is also an award-winning stand-up comedian.
Previous Teaching
Has taught computer and cybersecurity courses for more than 30 years. Has also been invited as a guest lecturer and featured speaker at forums, workshops, and educational sessions.
Experience
- 10 years full-time faculty at Utah Tech University/Dixie State University
- 20 years adjunct faculty at College of Southern Idaho
Research & Interests
- Network architecture
- Systems cybersecurity
Conferences & Workshops
- CISA ICS Cybersecurity Training, sponsored by Idaho National Laboratories, Idaho Falls, Idaho (2025)
- BSides Red Rocks Cybersecurity Conference, Cedar City, Utah (2024)
- BSides Red Rocks Cybersecurity Conference, St. George, Utah (2023)
Awards & Honors
- CompTIA Teacher Recognition Award (2023)
- Mini Trailblazer Award, Utah Tech University (2020)
- CTL Faculty Spotlight, Utah Tech University (2020)
- Faculty Member of the Game Award, Utah Tech University (2018)