1. Computer Science Department Ambassador
Joseph Z. Kollie
Computer Science Department Ambassador
BA Music Mercer AA Telecom 25 yrs exp in IT

2. BS Computer Science Graduate ‘98
Matt Trevathan
BS Computer Science Graduate ‘98

3. Background Eagle Scout Began in engineering
More interested in software and logic so switched to CSC

4. Why Mercer?
Broad base options in the educational experience “Business is more than programming”
Wide variety of degree options
Coding, logic, and problem solving studies

5. Extracurriculars at Mercer
Binary Bears
Resident Assistant (RA)
Pursued outside software development opportunities

6. What has he accomplished?
Awarded over 200 Patents
Internationally published in tech industry
Wrote the algorithm for Microsoft that deals with international data storage solution
Myers/Briggs Shopping Cart that predicts buying habits based on shopping history

7. Advice for Freshmen
“Take Discrete Math as soon as you can. The tools you learn in that class help you at Mercer and the rest of your technical career.”

8. Joseph’s Advice for Freshmen
Study hard. Ask for help when necessary. Nobody knows everything; and nobody will ever know everything. Therefore, be humble and learn.