Chad.
I teach, research, and build.
A full-time faculty member in Computer Science with a focus on AI in education, curriculum assessment, and helping students discover their potential in technology.
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About Me
I am a computer science educator and researcher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, where I have been a full-time faculty member since 2016. I am passionate about helping students discover their potential in technology and enjoy the challenge of making complex topics approachable and meaningful.
Outside the classroom, I serve as a Principal Investigator on a research grant exploring Generative AI in Education and am deeply invested in curriculum quality, program assessment, and preparing students for careers in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Here are a few things I work with:- Python
- Java
- Discrete Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Curriculum Design
- ABET Assessment
- Canvas LMS
- SharePoint
Experience
Lecturer of Comp. Sci.
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Harrisburg University of Science & Technology
2016 - present
Full-time faculty in the Computer Science department at Harrisburg University, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in discrete mathematics, AI, computer architecture, and more.
Computer Science Department Lead of Continuous Improvement
2026 - present
Leads department-wide assessment coordination, establishing shared practices that support accreditation readiness, reflective analysis of student learning, and data-informed curriculum development.
Vice-Chair of Technology Across the Curriculum Committee (TACC)
2025 - present
Serves as Vice Chair of the Technology Across the Curriculum Committee (TACC), a university-wide committee focused on integrating technology into academic programs. Records meeting minutes, collaborates with the Chair on agenda and action items, and manages the committee’s SharePoint site. Acts as Faculty of Work proxy for the Chair and supports additional duties including side meetings and subcommittees as needed.
CISC Program Lead of Assessment
2018 - 2026
Oversaw assessment for an ABET-accredited CISC program, managing student outcome data, authoring curriculum maps and guidelines, and leading the program through two accreditation cycles.
Teacher's Assistant
2015 - 2016
Supported faculty in the delivery of Discrete Mathematics I, Discrete Mathematics II, and Analytics courses, assisting students with coursework and providing instructional support in and outside of the classroom.
Desktop Support Intern
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PHEAA
2013 - 2015
Provided level 2 desktop support for end-users, shadowing senior staff to learn Symantec Ghost Imaging software and assisting in a Windows 7 machine upgrade project that included migrating user data to new workstations. Managed both licensed and unlicensed software installations, maintained enterprise workstation inventory, and resolved hardware trouble tickets. Focused on constructing solutions that reduced downtime, improved operational efficiency, and supported compliance reporting.
Loan Asset Management
2012 - 2013
Contacted and received calls from customers to resolve Title IV student loan delinquencies, navigating a mainframe system to apply account changes and updates.
Education
2015 - 2016
Master of Science in Analytics
Harrisburg University of Science & Technology
GPA:
3.74 out of 4.0
2011 - 2015
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Harrisburg University of Science & Technology
GPA:
3.95 out of 4.0
Achievements
ABET Program Re-Accreditation
Co-led the re-accreditation of the Computer Information Science undergraduate program, contributing significantly to the self-study document and post-visit response.
Presidential Research Grant — Generative AI in Education
Awarded a Presidential Research Grant as Principal Investigator to explore the role of Generative AI in higher education. Active since 2023.
Presidential Research Grant — ScrumSim
Co-investigator on a Presidential Research Grant exploring ScrumSim, an agile simulation tool for computer science education. 2018–2020.
ABET IDEAL Scholar
Completed ABET's IDEAL Assessment Training program, specializing in outcomes-based assessment practices for accredited computing programs.
AI Showcase Presenter
Presented at the AI Showcase hosted by the Curriculum Innovation Subcommittee at Harrisburg University in Fall 2025.
100+ Students Advised
Provided academic advising to over 100 students across undergraduate computer science programs, supporting their academic and professional development.
New Faculty Mentor
Mentored four new faculty members joining the Computer Science department between 2019 and 2023.
SC18 Supercomputing Conference
Led a student trip to the SC18 international supercomputing conference in 2018, providing students with exposure to cutting-edge research and industry.