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Victor M. Scavo

PhD Instructional Design & Technology (in progress) MAcc Analytics, MST, BS Public Accounting

Athens, Ohio, USA | 📧 scavo@ohio.edu

Professional Summary

Instructor and seasoned finance professional with 30 years of industry experience and a strong record of teaching, mentoring, and advising at the university level. Passionate about analytics and technology-enhanced learning. Committed to advancing effective teaching practices and instructional technologies in higher education through student-centered learning and faculty service.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Innovative Learning Design & Technology (formerly Instructional Technology), Patton College of Education, Ohio University (in progress)
  • MAcc, Master of Accountancy & Analytics, College of Business, Ohio University – Summa Cum Laude
  • MST, Master of Science in Taxation, UNIMET
  • B.S. in Accounting, UCV

Academic Experience

  • Assistant Professor of Instruction, Analytics and Information Systems (AIS). College of Business, Ohio University (2024–present) – Management Information Systems, Systems Analysis & Design (SA&D), and Capstone Course: Information Systems Consulting Projects.
  • Visiting Professor, IUTET, VE – Cost Accounting, Financial mathematics.
  • Instructor, KPMG – Corporate Trainer, audit procedures and techniques.

Research, Mentorship & Service

  • Faculty advisor, student research at the Ohio University Student Expo.
  • Participant in the Pilot Faculty Mentorship Program.
  • Local Arrangements Chair, Association for Information Systems, Midwest Chapter (MWAIS) 2026 Conference.
  • Presentations on Gamification and AI Prompting in Teaching.
  • Guest Speaker DECA Emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.

Professional Experience (Highlights)

  • Director, ASH Consulting (since 2014): compliance, ERP/CRM consulting.
  • VP Corporate Finance, ICAN Benefits Group (2008–2014): finance, FP&A, ERP implementation.
  • Finance Manager, Pennzoil Exploration (1997–2000): finance, treasury, and analytics.
  • Compliance and Consulting, KPMG (1992–1997).

Certifications & Affiliations

  • Business Analytics Certification, College of Business, Ohio University.
  • Ethical Leadership Certification, NASBA Center of Public Trust.
  • Business Tax Management Certification, CENDECO, UNIMET.
  • CPA (Caracas, VE), International Associate (AICPA US).
  • Memberships, Association for Information Systems – Midwest Chapter and Doctoral Students College member. Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). National Association of Tax professionals (NATP).

Skills

  • ERP & Analytics: Oracle-NetSuite, SAP Hana
  • Descriptive, Prescriptive, and Predictive Analytics
  • Bilingual: English & Spanish | Reading Proficiency: Italian