Spotlight Archive
Ian Hill
Securing Success: Ian Hill (MET’19) Applies BU MET Lessons in Information Security on the Job Ian Hill Information Security & Privacy Cloud Analyst, Partners HealthCare MS in Computer Information Systems, Concentration in Information Security (MET’19); Graduate Certificate in Information Security; BA, Stonehill College What compelled you to return to school and pursue a graduate education? What is your long-term objective? I attended graduate school directly after my undergraduate study. I wanted a change of direction for my master’s degree, compared to my undergraduate focus of criminology, Spanish, and sociology. BU offers a variety of programs that focus on cyber security. My long-term objective is to land a... More
Yiting Zhang
For Aspiring Data Scientist Yiting Zhang, Research Opportunities and Diverse Courses Distinguish BUMET Yiting Zhang Research Assistant, Health Informatics Research Lab (HILab) MS in Computer Science, Concentration in Data Analytics BS, Penn State University What compelled you to return to school and pursue a graduate education? What is your long-term objective? I completed my bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (IE) at Penn State University in 2018. I fully recognized the valuable role of IE technology in transforming businesses. Since the IE department at Penn State had so many interdisciplinary courses, I built a keen interest and a solid theoretical foundation in mathematics, statistics, and computer science. More
Priti Agrawal
How Dedication, Support, and Data Courses Helped Graduate Priti Agrawal Land Her Dream Job Priti Agrawal Data Engineer, BOSE Corporation 2019 Excellence in Graduate Studies Award Winner for Computer Science MS in Computer Science, concentration in Data Analytics (MET’19); BTech in Computer Science, Uttar Pradesh Technical University (India) What interests you most about computer science? Do you have a particular focus within the broader field? The most fascinating element of the computer science discipline is its versatility. I've always wanted to study a variety of subjects, many of which are unrelated, but CS is my way of keeping options open. It's also a field that allows... More
Dr. Charles Pak
After Defending the Nation’s Cybersecurity, Charles Pak Brings Industry Solutions and Lessons to the Classroom Charles Pak Lecturer, Computer Science Senior Cybersecurity Solution Expert PhD, Nova Southeastern University; MS, Capitol College; BS, Pennsylvania State University What is your area of expertise? I specialize in cybersecurity, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), PKI, cyber counter-terrorism, and risk assessment and management, authentication technologies, SCADA, and cyber-protection and defense. Please tell us about your work. Can you share any current research or recent publications? I have taught information systems courses for over twenty-five years as a practitioner and professor, and have published several research papers in information security. As a practitioner, I hold several... More
Professor Anatoly Temkin
Chair, Computer Science PhD, Kazan University; MS, Moscow University Dr. Temkin came to MET in 1989 to teach discrete math in the Department of Computer Science. In 2004, Dr. Temkin was honored with Boston University’s Metcalf Award for Excellence in Teaching, and in 2013, he was named chair of the department. What is your area of expertise? My area of expertise is cryptography. What courses do you teach at MET? Over the past decade, I have taught Cryptography (MET CS 789), Advanced Cryptography (MET CS 799), Computer Language Theory (MET CS 662), Introduction to Probability and Statistics (MET CS 546), and Discrete Math (MET CS 248). What... More
Karen Palmer
Big Picture Thinking: Karen Palmer (MET’19) is One Degree Closer to Dream of Teaching Software Karen Palmer Platform Software Engineer, Pazien 2019 Excellence in Graduate Studies Award Winner for Software Development MS in Software Development (MET’19); BS, Boston University; AS, MassBay Community College What do you find most fascinating about the discipline of software development? Do you have a particular focus within the broader field? I have always loved the way that developers have to keep thinking in two ways—the “big picture” and the details. When I work on projects, and when I help students as a teaching assistant and facilitator, the project always starts with... More
Aishwarya Talapuru
Thirst for Knowledge Leads Aishwarya Talapuru to BU MET; Committed Faculty Leads to Passion for Coding MS in Computer Information Systems, concentration in Web Application Development What compelled you to return to school and pursue a graduate education? What is your long-term objective? Knowledge enhancement was the prime aim in pursuing my graduate studies. The experience of doing assignments builds confidence and inspires self-learning, which was lacking in my undergraduate studies.The intensive coaching I received has generated greater interest in computer subjects—especially coding language, which has become my passion and led me to writing code involving encryption and decryption, otherwise known as cybersecurity. More
Dr. Yuting Zhang
Dr. Yuting Zhang Makes Her Mark via Practical Projects, Mobile Applications & Security What is your area of expertise? My past research has mainly focused on resource management in soft real-time systems, virtual machine systems, and internet end-systems, though my interests encompass all areas of computer systems. Currently, I’m focused on mobile computing and security, particularly on the Android platform. Anyone interested can find more detailed information from our Mobile Computing and Security Lab webpage. Please tell us about your work. Can you share any current research or recent publications? I’m currently working on two projects. The first is iSolationAlert, an effort which leverages data... More
O’Shea Bridges
BU MET’s “Perfected Online Experience” Helps MSCIS Student Gain Technical Leadership Skills Systems Engineer, Engineering Leadership Development Program, Lockheed Martin MS in Computer Information Systems, concentration in IT Project Management (MET’19); BBA, Middle Tennessee State University What compelled you to return to school and pursue a graduate education? What is your long-term objective? In returning back to school to pursue a graduate education, my goal has been to enhance my knowledge and experience in the engineering and technology industry, so that I can grow as a subject-matter expert within my corporation and as a leader. Long-term, my objective is to build an enterprise centered on... More
Adam Arakelian
MET CS Lecturer Brings Quality Testing to the Notion of Big Data Adam Arakelian Lecturer, Computer Science Director of Engineering, Dell EMC MS, Boston University; BS, Westfield State College What is your area of expertise? My academic focus is on the integration of technology with business, with aims on driving revenue profitability and helping businesses leverage technology to deliver value efficiently, effectively, and with the highest quality possible. Please tell us about your work. Can you share any current research or recent publications? My most recent research, which is actually going through the patent process now, brings quality testing to the notion of big data. The idea is... More