Currently serving as an educator in the field of computer science, teaching Data Structures, Algorithms, and Java programming, I bring a professional work background in application development, database programming, and cloud computing to my classes and projects. I am OCA-8 certified Java programmer and certified AWS Developer.
- 👋 Hi, I’m @benlambm
- 📫 Reach me at: [email protected]
As an adjunct Assistant Professor at Virginia Western Community College, I focus on teaching Data Structures and Algorithms (CSC223) and Intermediate/Advanced Java Programming II (ITP220). My professional work experiences span across various domains, from application development to cloud security, which inspires my teaching methodology and projects. I'm excited about cultivating a learning environment that prepares students for the dynamic and evolving landscape of technology.
- Primary Teaching Area: Java Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms, Software Engineering
- Programming Fluencies: Streams/lambdas, generics, recursion, advanced collections (trees/graphs), code complexity analysis, design patterns, modules, records, etc.
- Frameworks: Java EE, Spring Boot, Android, Vue.js
- On the Data Side: neo4j, mongoDB, postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, JDBC, Hibernate/ORMs, big data systems, machine learning algorithms, Kafka, data pipelines
- Familiar Tools: linters, static code analyzers, build tools (Maven/gradle), logging libraries, AI-assisted coding, containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Apache Airflow), CI/CD pipelines
- Other Competencies: Kotlin, Python, C#, JavaScript, PHP, Linux/bash, HTML/CSS
- Software engineering methodologies (Agile, e.g. with Jira)
- Cloud-based systems design, mainly AWS and Azure, event streaming queues, and data pipelines
- Experienced in object-oriented design and functional programming
- Familiarity with test-driven development (JUnit)
- Proficient in source code version control (Git, GitHub)
- Knowledgeable in program profiling, monitoring and debugging in IDEs
- Skilled in OWASP secure coding and regulatory compliance (NIST)
- Masters of IT: Masters of Information Technology, Virginia Tech
- Software Development Graduate Certificate, from Virginia Tech's Graduate Certificate Program
- PhD: Sociology, University of Colorado
- BS: Information Technology (Application and Database Development), Liberty University
- Certificate: Database and Program Developer, Virginia Western Community College
- CS5704 Software Engineering 🛠️
- CS5044 Object-Oriented Programming in Java ☕
- CS5744 Software Design and Quality 👨💻
- ACIS5504 Database Systems and Concepts 📊
- ACIS5523 Advanced Database Management Systems
- ECE5594 Data Engineering
- CS5244 Web Application Development 🕸️
- ECE5484 Fundamentals of Computer Systems 💻
- ECE5480 Cybersecurity and the IoT 🔒
- CS5254 Mobile Application Development 📱
- ECE5494 AI Innovation & Machine Learning 🤖
- MGT5804 Leadership in Tech-Based Organizations 👔