Goodbat here,

I have been working in the IT field for quite some time. I started hanging tapes (yes, hanging tapes) on an IBM 360 in the 1970s and worked my way up to Unix system administrator, and Software Engineering Manager, and Network Director.

After working in industry for quite some time, I became the Academic Director for the Information and Communications Technology program at the University of Denver, University College. During this time, I directed the creation of a bridge course for students new to programming. The course, Creative Problem Solving and Programming Concepts, helped students develop problem solving skills and learn programming fundamentals.

I left the Academic Director role at the University of Denver in early 2022, and I taught one course a year in the Transportation and Supply Chain Institute at the University of Denver until November 2025.

In addition to helping people learn how to program, my current interests include new and emerging technologies.