Thomas Chen

Thomas Chen serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Central Oklahoma's College of Mathematics and Science. He joined the institution in January 2013 after previously managing technical services for the same college, and brings prior industry experience as a system administrator for business and software firms.

His academic credentials include:

• Master of Science in Computer Science from Oklahoma City University (2002)

Professional certifications held:

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
• Network+

Chen teaches core computing courses including Introduction to Computing Systems (CMSC 1103), Beginning Programming (CMSC 1513), and Fundamental Data Structures Lab (CMSC 2621), demonstrating expertise spanning programming languages, system architecture, network infrastructure, and software development methodologies derived from both academic instruction and professional practice.