معرفی
Alvin Chao is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at James Madison University (JMU), holding this position since 2024. Previously, he served as an Adjunct Professor at JMU from 2015 to 2024 and concurrently works as Collaborative Services Manager since 1999. His roles also include teaching courses like CS149 (Introduction to Programming) and CS159 (Advanced Programming).
- Education:
- M.B.A. in Business Management, James Madison University (2003)
- B.S. in Systems Engineering, George Mason University (1995)
- A.S. in General Studies Engineering, Northern VA Community College (1993)
His research interests focus on Web Development, DevOps, Content Strategy, and Accessible Web Design. He emphasizes practical applications of these fields in curriculum development and industry collaboration.
No specific scientific awards or recent publications are listed, though his teaching and service roles highlight contributions to academic and institutional operations. His professional background includes roles at Data Networks Corporation (Systems Engineer, 1995–1998) and HomePro Systems, Inc. (Database Administrator/Network Administrator, 1993–1995).
Chao’s involvement extends beyond academia: he is a member of the Church of the Incarnation and maintains a personal website (http://www.the-chaos.com/alvin/about) with links to his course materials, music preferences, and community interests.
