Computer Science Advisory Committee
Computer Science Advisory Committee
Loyola University Chicago’s Computer Science Program Advisory Committee (PAC) consists of industry leaders and subject matter experts who help the department ensure that real-world concerns are incorporated into its programs, and makes certain that the department creates curricula that continues to meet the changing needs of industry.
Goals of the Program Advisory Committee
The PAC provides ongoing evaluation of and consultation on Loyola’s Computer Science and Information Technology curriculum to keep it current with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values identified by industry representatives as being necessary for students to learn and use in order to work effectively in their chosen fields. The PAC functions as an integral component of the collegiate structure and process for planning and continuous improvement. The Program Advisory Committee’s goals are to:
- Advise on Computer Science and Information Technology curriculum
- Articulate long-term goals and objectives for the program
- Identify workforce needs and gaps
- Test program ideas against workforce needs
- Provide an academic and industry perspective
Committee Members are listed below.
Name |
Title |
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Narciso Albarracin
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ONTOADAPTIVE, LLC
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Emilio Apey
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BMO Harris
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Guy Bevente
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AT&T
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Tom Cumbo
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Dillon Kane Group
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Udayan Das
|
Loyola University Chicago
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Paul Edlund
|
Microsoft
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Terry Heng
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UniqueSoft
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Brian Fitzpatrick
|
Tock
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Mark Forbes
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D&W Fine Pack
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Jim Franch
|
Four Points Consulting
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Matt Hoffman
|
re-factor
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Leo Irakliotis
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TIE Research Group
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Sharan Kalwani
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DataSwing Corporation
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Nancy Kastl
|
SPR Consulting
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Nils Kilden-Pedersen
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Bulletproof Consulting, Inc.
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Bill Kimmel
|
ThoughtWorks
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Frank Liberio
|
Strategy2Execution Advisory LLC
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| Chandra Sekharan |
Loyola University Chicago
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Susan Malisch
|
Loyola University Chicago
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Andrea Marks
|
OptumRx
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Matthew Mead
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SPR Consulting
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Perry Moutzouros
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Oranj
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Peter Nabicht
|
Dealerweb
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Michael Papka
|
Argonne Leadership Computing Facility
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Plamen Petrov
|
Anthem
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| Shyam Kurup |
College of Lake County
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Maria Saenz
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PEAK6 Investments
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Will Schultze
|
Loyola University Chicago
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Paul Stasiuk
|
Northern Trust
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Alisa Swann
|
Amazon Web Services
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Ivan Temesvari
|
Oakton Community College
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Lucas Ward
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Kin Insurance
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Bob Yacobellis
|
Loyola University Chicago
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Berhane Zewdie
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Expedia Worldwide
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John Frendreis
|
Loyola University Chicago
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| Jeanne Widen |
Loyola University Chicago
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Dina Carr
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Loyola University Chicago
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Contact Dina Carr, Director of Partnerships at dcarr1@luc.edu for further information and questions.
