Programming
C++, Java, Python, object-oriented programming, debugging, and software design fundamentals.
Teaching & Mentorship
I teach computer science as a practical discipline: students should understand the logic, write working code, debug with confidence, and connect classroom concepts to real systems. My teaching sits at the intersection of programming, data, cybersecurity, and applied AI, with an emphasis on clear thinking, ethical computing, and project-based learning.
Courses
Open Learning Resources
Student Tools
Books
Curriculum Development
Teaching Interests
Mentoring
Data & Analytics
Database systems, SQL, data mining, data analysis, dashboards, and reproducible workflows.
AI & Security
Applied AI, NLP, cybersecurity, digital forensics, secure software development, and responsible computing.
Teaching Philosophy
My classroom approach is built around applied understanding. I want students to learn not only what a programming concept means, but also why it exists, where it appears in real software, and how to reason through mistakes when the code does not behave as expected.
I use step-by-step examples, visual explanations, debugging walkthroughs, and project-based assignments to help students move from syntax memorization toward software reasoning. I also emphasize responsible use of AI tools: students may use AI to support learning, but they must understand, explain, test, and defend their own work.
Courses I Teach
John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) — Undergraduate
Courses taught or scheduled at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY).
CSCI 271 - Introduction to Computing and Programming
Spring 2026
Introductory programming course focused on computational thinking, algorithmic problem solving, control structures, functions, arrays, and core programming foundations using C++.
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CSCI 272 - Object-Oriented Programming in C++
Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Fall 2026
Object-oriented programming course covering class design, encapsulation, constructors, composition, operator overloading, inheritance, polymorphism, file handling, debugging, and multi-file program structure.
CSCI 362 - Database & Data Mining
Fall 2026
Scheduled course covering relational database concepts, SQL, data preparation, data analysis, and introductory data mining workflows. The course connects database fundamentals with practical analytical thinking and responsible data use.
CSCI 377 - Computer Algorithms
Fall 2026
Scheduled course exploring recursive algorithms, complexity analysis, and parallel and distributed algorithms. Topics include searching, sorting, recursive descent parsing, pattern recognition, network and numerical algorithms, and encryption schemes, with attention to algorithms used in the design of secure information systems for law enforcement and public agencies.
Open Learning Resources
Free, step-by-step materials students can use before class, during practice, or when setting up a first development environment. Begin with the interactive source control guide, choose the setup guide for your operating system, and use the responsible AI guide to support learning. The full printable ebook lives in the Books section below.
Git, GitHub & VS Code Source Control
Interactive beginner guide to version control, commits, GitHub publishing, branching, common fixes, and the visual Source Control workflow inside VS Code.
Open Interactive GuideC++ in VS Code on Windows
Step-by-step setup for compiling and debugging C++ using MinGW-w64, GCC, GDB, tasks, and launch configurations in Visual Studio Code.
Open Windows GuideC++ in VS Code on macOS
Step-by-step setup for compiling and debugging C++ using Clang, LLDB, build tasks, and launch configurations in Visual Studio Code on macOS.
Open macOS GuideResponsible AI Prompting Guide
Classroom-oriented guidance for using AI to clarify C++ concepts, test understanding, and improve study workflows while maintaining academic integrity.
Open AI Study GuideFree Tools for Students
Developer & AI Essentials
A curated list of free and discounted tools for students across development, AI, cloud, productivity, and design. Highlights include GitHub Education, JetBrains, Azure for Students, and other resources useful for building real technical projects.
Open Student ToolsBooks
Long-form guides for general readers and students alike.
Kindle Edition
Cybersecurity Fundamentals: A Practical Guide for Everyone
A jargon-free guide to passwords, phishing, scams, identity theft, data backup, and consumer privacy rights — written for everyday internet users, not tech experts.
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Free Ebook
Saving Your Work Like a Pro: Git & GitHub for C++ Students
A formal, 17-chapter ebook on Git and GitHub for C++ students, with practical workflows, recovery guidance, command reference material, and a print-ready PDF layout.
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Curriculum Development
CSCI 380 - Agentic AI Systems
Developed curriculum concepts and instructional materials for an Agentic AI Systems offering under the selected-topics computer science format. The course concept introduces students to AI agents, LLM workflows, tool use, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented systems, evaluation, and responsible AI deployment.
CSCI 271 Instructional Materials
Created instructional materials for introductory programming with an emphasis on accessibility, practical examples, modern C++ foundations, Git/GitHub workflows, and student-centered explanations that reduce the gap between lecture concepts and working code.
Teaching Interests
Areas I am prepared to teach or develop at the undergraduate or graduate level, depending on departmental need.
Programming & Software Design
C++, Python, Java,object-oriented programming, data structures, debugging, software engineering, Git/GitHub workflows, and secure coding practices.
Data Systems & Analytics
Database systems, SQL, data mining, data analysis, dashboard development, data quality, and practical analytics workflows using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Python, and SQL.
Artificial Intelligence
Graduate-level Python, applied AI, machine learning foundations, NLP, transformer-based systems, LLM-assisted workflows, AI evaluation, and responsible AI deployment.
Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
Cybersecurity fundamentals, digital forensics, secure software design, authentication, access control, evidence handling, privacy-aware systems, and applied security tooling.
Mentoring & Student Development
I mentor students through practical computing projects with clear technical goals, reproducible workflows, and outcomes they can explain, demonstrate, and continue improving after the course or research period ends.
Django Secure Single-Session Auth System
A production-oriented authentication system built with Django, enforcing one active session per user, tracking login activity, and supporting suspicious-access awareness. The project emphasizes secure session handling, schema design, reproducible development, and deployment-ready documentation.
Object-Oriented Programming Hackathon & CTF
Organized and led a student-centered programming event focused on object-oriented reasoning, debugging, problem solving, and applied computing challenges. The event encouraged students to work collaboratively while translating course concepts into timed, hands-on technical tasks.