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Computer Science Board of Advisors

Steven R. Bennett, Chair

Global Technology - Information Security Senior Director, Walmart

Experience: 32 years

Expertise:

Extensive senior leadership experience in developing and implementing global security strategies to protect digital assets and manage cyber risk
Integrating cybersecurity into core business strategies while balancing risk management with global business objectives
Development and oversight of numerous global cybersecurity capabilities to include vulnerability management, application security, product security, secure development, ethical hacking, and enterprise attack surface management

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James Deaton

Vice President of Network Services, Internet2

Experience: 30 years in cyberinfrastructure

www.internet2.edu

David W. Franke

Retired, Former Technology Executive & Educator

Experience: 45+ years in the computer technology industry

Work History:

Large companies: Google, Texas Instruments
Research consortium: MCC (Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation)
Startups: Trilogy, Vast

Education:

Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin (AI focus)
M.S. in Computer Science, Penn State University
B.S. in Mathematics, University of Oklahoma

Teaching Experience:

Associate Adjunct Professor, Computer Science, UT Austin
Instructor, McCombs School of Business, UT Austin
Faculty member, St. Edward’s University (New College & Graduate School of Management and Business)

Affiliations:

Past Chair, Board of Advisors, OU School of Computer Science
Former Advisory Board Member, UT Austin Computer Science Department

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Nicolas Grounds

Software Engineer, MSCI (formerly RiskMetrics)

Experience: 20+ years in the software industry

Education:

B.S. in Computer Science, University of Oklahoma (2005)
Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Oklahoma (2018)

Affiliations: Board Member, OU School of Computer Science Board of Advisors (6 years)

Teaching: Adjunct professor across CS, ACS, and ISE programs

J. Boyd Nolan, P.E.

Director, Product Security, Tyler Technologies

Education:

B.S.M.E. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Oklahoma (1985)
M.S.M.E. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Oklahoma (1992)

Key Skills:

Executive Management
Organizational Leadership
Innovative Thinking
Creative Problem Solving
Engineering

www.tylertech.com

Dave Runnels

Chief Engineer, Boeing

Marcos Stocco

Lead Software Engineer, Quest Consultants Inc.

Experience:

Develops the Canary Software Suite for chemical dispersion modeling and risk analysis at Quest Consultants Inc.
14 years as a Flight Controller at NASA’s Johnson Space Center
Taught programming at the high school and technical college levels

Education:

B.S. Computer Science, University of Oklahoma
B.A. Philosophy, University of Oklahoma

Affiliations:

SHPE
Triangle Fraternity

Shelby Vanhooser

Engineer and Instructor, Ontologize

Education:

B.S. Computer Engineering, University of Oklahoma (2016)

Work History:

Palantir
Candid Health

Affiliations:

Palantir
Start-up consulting, Price College of Business, University of Oklahoma
Board of Advisors, School of Computer Science, University of Oklahoma

Geoff Wilson

CEO, Go Security Pro LLC.

Experience:

20+ years cyber security

Work History:

National Security Agency, Vulnerability Analyst/Lead
CEO & Founder of Go Security Pro
Instructor, Information Security, University of Oklahoma

Education:

B.S. Computer Science, University of Oklahoma (2003)
M.S. Information Security Technology and Management (2005)

Emily Black

Senior Software Engineer, Microsoft

Experience: 6+ years in software industry

Expertise:

Backend development
Distributed systems
Cloud computing
Infrastructure engineering

Affiliations: Board Member, University of Oklahoma School of Computer Science (2 years)

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Buck Feng

Sr. VP & Chief Technology Officer, Power Costs, Inc.

www.powercosts.com

Divya Gopalan

Managing Director, Accenture

Experience:

25+ years in semiconductor industry

Expertise:

leading global technology teams to achieve transformative business outcomes
operations
engineering
sales enablement
technical marketing
ecosystem partnership

Affiliations:

Board Member, OU School of Computer Science Board of Advisors (2 years)

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Andy Morris

Chief Software Architect, Drakewell

Experience: diverse background in software development, with experience ranging from freelance work to directorial positions.

Education:

B.S. Computer Science, University of Oklahoma
M.S. Computer Science, University of Oklahoma

Affiliations: Board Member, University of Oklahoma School of Computer Science

Scot Oathout

Retired, Software Engineer, Director of B-52 & Legacy Tankers, Boeing

Experience: 36 years

Education:

B.S. in Computer Science, University of Oklahoma (1985)
Executive Leadership Certificate, Notre Dame at South Bend, Indiana

Kevin Reheis

Senior Software Engineer, Microsoft

Lalitha Singh

Engineering Leader, Google

Experience:

Senior Engineer at Qualcomm
Senior Software Engineer at MVP
Software Engineer at AMCC

Education:

Product Management Studio Program, University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Artificial Intelligence Professional Program, Stanford University
M.S. Computer Science, University of Oklahoma

Affiliations:

Board Member, University of Oklahoma School of Computer Science (4+ years)
Harvard Business Review

Christopher M. Utz

Principal Engineer, Data Strategy & Application Development, ISS STOXX

Experience: 15+ years in software industry

Expertise:

distributed systems
scalable architecture
cloud-native design
secure software solutions

Affiliations:

Board Member, University of Oklahoma, School of Computer Science (6+ years)