Continuous Learner. Passionate educator. Empowering students.
My Philosophy
I am an advocate of continuous learning, always staying ahead of industry trends and integrating cutting-edge practices into my teaching. By attending tech conferences and collaborating with industry players, I ensure that my students learn the theories and leave my courses with real-world applications.
With over 20 years of experience in education, I have had the privilege of teaching and guiding countless students through their technical education – covering technical infrastructure, cybersecurity and information systems, and programming. My mission is to empower students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly changing digital age.
My Experience
December 2022 - Present
System Architect, Illumisight, Irvine, CA
Maintaining AWS EC2 environment and configuring systems to meet business and client demands. Implementing WordPress infrastructure, testing, updates, and configuration within uptime SLA’s. Performing resource monitoring to ensure EC2, CloudFront, and Route 53 is at optimum performance and identifying potential bottlenecks that are affecting service quality.
January 2021 - Present
Adjunct Faculty, San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino, CA
Instructing undergraduate-level courses in iOS Application Development using Xcode, Introduction to Android Security, iOS Application Security, Cisco Basic Switching and Routing, and Information Security Essentials. Developing and delivering engaging lectures, lab sessions, and projects that are adjusted to meet student’s varying levels of programming experience. Staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in mobile application development. Conducting student assessments, providing constructive feedback, and offering additional support to students struggling with complex programming concepts.
August 2013 - Present
Adjunct Faculty, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA
Instructing undergraduate-level courses in Introduction to Computer Systems, which includes topics such as computer hardware, software applications, information systems development, database management, and visual basic programming. Developing and delivering engaging lectures, lab sessions, and projects in online and on-campus modalities. Conducting student assessments, providing constructive feedback, and offering additional support to students that need assistance via Zoom, Canvas, and in-person.
April 2013 - July 2021
Adjunct Faculty, Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA
Instructed undergraduate-level courses in Computer Literacy, which includes topics such as computer hardware, computer software, Microsoft Office suite, and general Internet competency. Developed and delivered engaging lectures, lab sessions, and projects in online and on-campus modalities. Conducted student assessments, provided constructive feedback, and offering additional support to students that need assistance via Zoom, Canvas, and in-person.
March 2013 – February 2017
Adjunct Faculty, Southern California Institute of Technology, Anaheim, CA
Instructed professional certification training courses in Cisco Basic Switching and Routing, Microsoft Windows Server, and System Management courses. Developed and designed engaging lectures, lab sessions, and projects to enhance students’ understanding of complex IT and networking concepts. Mentored and guided students in real-world scenarios, enabling them to apply their knowledge to solve practical IT challenges. Evaluated student performance through quizzes, exams, practical assessments, and projects. Provided constructive feedback and offered additional support to students struggling with concepts.
September 2014 – June 2016
Adjunct Faculty, Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA
Taught undergraduate-level courses in Microsoft Office. Developed and designed engaging lectures, lab sessions, and projects. Mentored and guided students in real-world scenarios, enabling them to apply their knowledge to solve day-to-day workflow challenges. Evaluated student performance through quizzes, exams, practical assessments, and projects. Provided constructive feedback and offered additional support to students struggling with Microsoft Office.
My Education
Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSE)
California State University, Fullerton, California
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
ITT Technical Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana
Master of Science in Agriculture, Plant Science
California State University, Fresno, California