Lecturer, Computer Science
chaoaj@jmu.edu
Contact Info
About
What inspired your career? The 80's movie Tron and video games inspired me to pursue a career in Computer Science and programming.
Hobbies and interests outside of work? I enjoy music (playing and listening - particularly Indie Americana), disc golf, retro video games, board/card games, logical puzzles (not the n-piece kind), and all pop culture (movies, TV, Anime).
I am married and have two adult children.
Education
- M.B.A. Business Management, James Madison University, 2003
- B.S. Systems Engineering, George Mason University 1995
- A.S. General Studies Engineering Northern VA Community College 1993
Experience
- James Madison University, Lecturer, 2024-Present
- James Madison University, Adjunct Professor, 2015-2024
- James Madison University, Collaborative Services Manager, 1999-2024
- Data Networks Corporation, Systems Engineer, 1995-1998
- HomePro Systems, Inc., Database Administrator/Network Administrator, 1993-1995
Research Interests
- Web Development
- DevOps
- Content Strategy
- Accessible Web Design
- Game Development
Courses Taught
- CS 101: Introduction to Computer Science
- CS 149: Introduction to Programming
- CS 159: Advanced Programming
- CS 240: Data Structures and Algorithms
- CS 345: Software Engineering
College of Integrated Science and Engineering
