Jeffrey L. Brewer is an associate professor of computer and information technology at Purdue University. He has written numerous journal articles and book chapters on the subject of project management and related areas. He has nineteen years of industry experience from project lead to CIO, along with twenty plus years of academic experience. Brewer has been PMP certified since 2002. In addition to project management, Brewer conducts applied research in the area of telecare support systems for nursing mothers, the elderly, and individuals with a developmental disability.