Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering
School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering Directory
School Leadership
Abiodun Ajayi
Instructional Coordinator
Specialization Area
Office Management
Julia Fink
Program Manager
Specialization Area
Cybersecurity Outreach
Dr. Cherie Labat
Cybersecurity Workforce and Education Liaison
Emily Lymon
Administrative Specialist
Office Building/No.: Bobby Chain Technology Building 214
601.266.4949
Soundra Newson
Academic Advising Coordinator
Office Building/No.: Bobby Chain Technology Building 214
601.266.4949
Sherry Smith
Administrative Specialist
Office Building/No.: Bobby Chain Technology Building 336
601.266.5712
Our adjunct faculty are a key part of our instructional team. They bring up-to-date, relevant industry experience into the classroom.
Mr. Craig Boden
MCS, Computer Science, Mississippi State University
Dr. Mark Boutwell
Area of Expertise: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Forensics, and Intelligence
Analysis
PhD, Information Technology | MS, Information Technology, Walden University | BS, Computer Science, Hawaii Pacific University
Dr. Glenn Brook
Area of Expertise: High Performance Computing, Software Development, Computational Mathematics, Computational
Fluid Dynamics
PhD, Computational Engineering, University of Tennessee | MS, Computational Engineering, University of Tennessee | BS, Computer Engineering, Mississippi State University
Ms. Diane Fulton
MBA, William Carey College | BS, Computer & Information Sciences, University of Southern Mississippi
Ms. Sandra Gibson
MS, Computer Science (NSF CyberCorps Scholar) | BS, Software Engineering, MSU
Ms. Anna Harrison CISSP
Area of Expertise: Industrial Control Systems Security, Risk Management Framework
MS, Computer Science (NSF CyberCorps Scholar), Mississippi State University
Mr. Jason Hillman CISSP, PMP
Area of Expertise: Cybersecurity, Critical Infrastructure Resiliency, Collaborative Training Models,
and Project Management
Master Teacher Program, United States Military Academy (USMA) | Joint Cyber Operations Course, National Defense University, Norfolk | Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Webster University | Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, United States Military Academy
Ms. Eleashia Hodges
Area of Expertise: Information Assurance and Information Security
MS in Computer Science & Cyber Security, Jackson State University | BS in Software Engineering (NSF CyberCorps Scholar), Mississippi State University
Mr. Charlie Hudnall
Area of Expertise: Sensor Processing (Wideband RF Systems and Open Systems Architectures) and Microelectronics
(Trusted/Assured Architectures and Packaging)
PhD, Computer Engineering (ABD), Mississippi State University | MSE, Electrical Engineering, Southern Methodist University | BS, Computer Engineering, Mississippi State University
Dr. Henry Jones
Director of Research Development and Scientific Entrepreneurship, USM
Area of Expertise: Data science, Autonomous robotics, Embedded systems, Lean and agile methods
PhD, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University | MS, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University | BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Mississippi
Dr. Silvia Preston
Area of Expertise: Databases, IoT, Programming Languages, Software Engineering
PhD, Computational Science, University of Southern MIssissippi | MS Computer Sciences | BS Computer Science
Mr. Darwin Rivera, CISSP, PMP
Area of Expertise: Cyber/Information Security, Governance, Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise
Architecture, Project/Program Management, Qualitative Research, Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion in Technology
PhD Administrative Science/Information Systems, IE University Madrid Spain (ABD) | Master of Business Administration | BS in Management/Computer Information Systems
Mr. Robert Sanchez
MS, Information Assurance and Security, American Military University
Ms. Lisa Vaughan CISSP, PMP
Area of Expertise: IT transformation and modernization, IT leadership and project management Cybersecurity
governance and remediation
MBA, Millsaps College
Ms. Lacey Wicks
M.S..Computer Science, Jackson State University
- Phillip Blake - Sev1Tech, Sr. Principal Engineer / Architect
- Dr. Mark Boutwell - Department of Defense
- Chris Bullock - Chief Information Officer, YAKAccess
- Ben Cohen - Chief Information Officer, Mississippi Department of Transportation
- Cole Crosby - Annapolis Micro Systems, Inc., Account Manager
- Julia Fink - Emerald Coast Catalyst, LLC., Founder, President & CEO
- Jason Hillman PMP, CISSP - Cybersecurity Sr Project Manager, Moody's
- Eleashia Hodges - Cyber Security Validator, Perspecta
- Charlie Hudnall – VP/Chief Technologist, Microelectronics, Mercury Systems
- Maria McNeil CISM, CTPRP, CDPSE, CISSP - Director Information Security, The Hartford
- Darwin Rivera PMP, CISSP - Director Sales Engineering and Architecture - Americas, HID Global
- Lisa Vaughan, PMP, CISSP - Executive Director of Information Technology, Hexagon US Federal
- Christina Willis, CISSP, CISA - VP, Bank of America
- Stephen Wrighton - Chief Information Officer, Software Consulting Services, LLC.