Perry Donham

Perry Donham is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Boston University (BU), part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He has been teaching at BU for 17 years, transitioning from an adjunct role at Metropolitan College to his current position. His courses span computer science (e.g., CS101, CS411, C++ programming, software engineering), administrative sciences (marketing, project management), and leadership studies.

• Education: MS, Boston University

Donham’s professional background includes over two decades as a technical consultant and analyst in financial services and healthcare, specializing in systems architecture, performance optimization, and enterprise-level infrastructure. He has worked with clients like HP and IBM to improve business systems and automate solutions. Notably, he co-founded one of the world’s first 10,000 web sites in 1995, which remains operational. This industry experience informs his teaching, emphasizing real-world software development and systems design.