Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering
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School Leadership
![Dr. Sarah Lee](/computing-sciences-computer-engineering/images/headshots/sarah-lee.jpg)
![Dr. Zhaoxian Zhou](/_resources/digital-measures/faculty-images/zhaoxian-zhou.jpg)
![Joe Zhang](/images/joe-zhang.jpg)
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Dr. Nick Rahimi
Cybersecurity Education Coordinator
Office Building/No.: Chain Technology Center (TEC) 330
![Jessica Hillman Jessica Hillman](/images/jessicahillman.jpg)
Financial Coordinator
Office Building/No.: Bobby Chain Technology Building 214
![Emily Lymon](/computing-sciences-computer-engineering/images/emily-lymon.jpg)
Emily Lymon
Administrative Specialist
Office Building/No.: Bobby Chain Technology Building 214
601.266.4949
Alkendria McNair
Academic Advisor
Office Building/No.: Bobby Chain Technology Building 214
601.266.4949
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
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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
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Ms. Diane Fulton
MBA, William Carey College | BS, Computer & Information Sciences, University of Southern Mississippi
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Ms. Sandra Gibson
MS, Computer Science (NSF CyberCorps Scholar) | BS, Software Engineering, MSU
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Ms. Anna Harrison CISSP
Area of Expertise: Industrial Control Systems Security, Risk Management Framework
MS, Computer Science (NSF CyberCorps Scholar), Mississippi State University
![Jason Hillman Cybersecurity Instructor](/images/jasonhillman.jpg)
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
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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
![Photo of Mr. Charlie Hudnall](/computing-sciences-computer-engineering/images/headshots/charlie-hudnall.jpg)
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
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Mr. Reginald Matthews
M.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Dr. Amber Mooney
Area of Expertise: Statistics, Mathematics
PhD, Computational Mathematics, University of Southern Mississippi
Dr. Arlene Perkins
PhD, Computer Science, University of California
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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
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Mr. Robert Sanchez
MS, Information Assurance and Security, American Military University
![Lisa Vaughan CISSP PMP](/images/lisavaughan.jpg)
Ms. Lisa Vaughan CISSP, PMP
Area of Expertise: IT transformation and modernization, IT leadership and project management Cybersecurity
governance and remediation
MBA, Millsaps College
![Lacey Wicks](/images/laceywicks.jpg)
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, CISM, CCSP - 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.