Dr. Levius is an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Administration at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Potsdam. He was awarded the Thomas L. and Jane D. Russell Distance Education Faculty Excellence Award in recognition of his innovative pedagogy, particularly his use of inquiry-based learning in online education. He has also been appointed a SUNY Online Teaching Ambassador, reflecting his leadership and excellence in digital teaching and learning.
At SUNY Potsdam, Dr. Levius serves as Program Coordinator for the Master of Science in Management, the institution's first fully online graduate degree program. In this role, he contributes to curriculum development, program quality assurance, and the advancement of online learning initiatives.
Dr. Levius holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Walden University and a Master of Science in Information Systems Management from the University of Liverpool. He has also completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School in Business Analytics and Big Data. Earlier in his academic journey, he studied Public Management at the University of Guyana. In addition to his academic qualifications, he holds several professional certifications, including Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
His research focuses on the strategic impacts of information technology, information systems management, and technology adoption, and he has published several peer-reviewed articles in internationally recognized journals. He has also contributed subject matter expertise to the development of CompTIA Security+ learning materials and related content.
Prior to joining SUNY Potsdam, Dr. Levius led information and communication technology portfolios for two Caribbean intergovernmental and multilateral organizations based in Barbados. His teaching and professional work draw on this diverse international experience, blending academic scholarship with real-world leadership in technology, governance, and national security to inspire curiosity, innovation, and lifelong learning. Recently, Dr. Levius delivered a TEDx Talk titled "Coaching Business: Understanding Your Purpose," which received enthusiastic feedback from a wide online audience.
Dr. Seon Levius also provides ICT policy-level support to the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), the National Defence Institute (NDI), and the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in the area of digital transformation.