Explain your career path

Currently, I am working as a Senior Software Project Engineer at The Boeing Company. Before that, I have worked as a Supplier Program Manager, Configuration Management, and Systems Analyst at The Boeing Company. I am also a Reservist in U.S.Army. I hold several industry-certified certifications such as PMP, CISM, CDPSE, and Agile SAFE. In addition to my full-time job, I am also working on my Ph.D. in Information Technology.

What was your major at Southeast and how would you characterize the quality of that program to prospective students?

My major was Computer Information Systems, I had full support from my department especially Dr. Suhair Amer. She guided me throughout my final project and made sure that I succeed on that project. The Program is designed in a way that a non-tech person can enroll in the program and can get a lot of knowledge out of it.

Why did you choose to attend Southeast?

Being an Internation Student, it is tough to adjust to the community. Southeast made me feel at home away from home.

Who influenced you most during your time at Southeast?

A lot of things could have been wrong. College is the best place to build a characterize of a person. I am glad that I have chosen SEMO and that made me the person that I am right now. There are several people that influenced me during my stay at Souteast among them are Dr. David K. Probst, Dr. Suhair Amer, ENS Mahabub Rahul, Easin Nasib & Ms Duncan from Residence Life.

Describe Southeast in three words.

Quality, Opportunity & Value

What is your greatest professional accomplishment?

Getting into the Ph.D. program as well as my PMP and CISM Certifications.

What advice would you give current students or recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in your professional field?

Try to learn as much as you can in your first couple of years, then focus to get into a program to advance your education, and lastly get job-related certifications.

What do you wish you had known before graduating and entering the "real world"?

Work on your goal but also do not miss any opportunity in campus involvement and events. Join Greek Life, meet new people, and connect with your professors.