Stephen Patrick

Stephen Patrick serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Computer Science at Judson University, leveraging 18+ years of industry experience as a Principal Software Engineer for Fortune 100 companies. He specializes in preparing students for workplace success through hands-on curricula infused with industry tools and best practices.

His educational background includes:

• M.S. in Computer Science from Northern Illinois University
• B.S. in Biological Sciences (minor in Chemistry) from Northern Illinois University

Professor Patrick's research centers on practical software engineering applications, with emphasis on Software Design & Development, IP Telephony, and Microservices Architecture. He champions experiential learning where students gain proficiency through direct implementation of industry-standard methodologies and tools.

His notable achievements include:

• Three-time Academic All-American football honors at Northern Illinois University
• US Patent No. 8,243,629 for conference mode selection technology

As an educator, he integrates his industry leadership experience in technical collaborations and recruitment standards to shape Judson's Computer Science Program. Professor Patrick co-founded Alpha Omega Nu Christian Fraternity Inc. (1998) and actively mentors students through faith-based technical skill development.