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Program 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 continue to meet the changing needs of the 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 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:

  • Advice 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
Narciso Albarracin IBM Research
Neeru Arora Mazda
Guy Bevente AT&T
Andrew Block Red Hat
Emily Brand Red Hat
Udayan Das
Saint Mary's College of California
Dimitrina Dimitrova
BlueCross BlueShield
Danielle Dumerer
Shedd Aquarium
Paul Edlund Microsoft
Mark Forbes
PurposeBuilt Brands
Nils Kilden-Pedersen
Bulletproof Consulting, Inc.
Susan Malisch
American Medical Association
Matt Mead SPR
Perry Moutzouros Oranj
Peter Nabicht Hive Trading
Plamen Petrov Healee
Maria Saenz
Apex Fintech Solutions
Alisa Swann Databricks
Ivan Temesvari
Oakton Community College
John Thompson
Swol Technologies
Berhane Zewdie Relativity
George Thiruvathukal
Loyola University Chicago
Jeanne Widen
Loyola University Chicago
Dan Vonder Heide
Loyola University Chicago
Bruce Montes
Loyola University Chicago
Chris Fulton
Loyola University Chicago
Bob Yacobellis
Loyola University Chicago

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 continue to meet the changing needs of the 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 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:

  • Advice 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
Narciso Albarracin IBM Research
Neeru Arora Mazda
Guy Bevente AT&T
Andrew Block Red Hat
Emily Brand Red Hat
Udayan Das
Saint Mary's College of California
Dimitrina Dimitrova
BlueCross BlueShield
Danielle Dumerer
Shedd Aquarium
Paul Edlund Microsoft
Mark Forbes
PurposeBuilt Brands
Nils Kilden-Pedersen
Bulletproof Consulting, Inc.
Susan Malisch
American Medical Association
Matt Mead SPR
Perry Moutzouros Oranj
Peter Nabicht Hive Trading
Plamen Petrov Healee
Maria Saenz
Apex Fintech Solutions
Alisa Swann Databricks
Ivan Temesvari
Oakton Community College
John Thompson
Swol Technologies
Berhane Zewdie Relativity
George Thiruvathukal
Loyola University Chicago
Jeanne Widen
Loyola University Chicago
Dan Vonder Heide
Loyola University Chicago
Bruce Montes
Loyola University Chicago
Chris Fulton
Loyola University Chicago
Bob Yacobellis
Loyola University Chicago