Meet The Devs

Serving as the team leader and full-stack developer for Pensacola Pet Haven allowed me to dive into my interests in web development and data analysis. Following graduation, I plan to stay at PCC for the Graduate Assistant program. In my free time, I love cooking different Indonesian foods.

While I handled quality assurance and server deployment for this project, I spend my personal time developing a custom computing stack and a fighting game. I’m interested in low-level programming, but my lighter hobbies include Karate and playing Smash Bros.

I focused on the frontend logic and user interface for our pet quiz. I’m interested in automation engineering and hope to pursue a career where I can keep expanding those skills. Outside of school, I enjoy dog training and caring for my dog, Annabelle.

Managing the database and ensuring safe transactions was my primary role for this project. I am most interested in software that solves real-world problems. After I graduate, I hope to pursue a career in software engineering that lets me travel to different countries.

I served as the UI/UX and Frontend Developer for Pensacola Pet Haven, fueled by my interest in design. After college, I plan to pursue an MBA in IT Management at PCC. In addition to tech, I’ve taken piano lessons for eight years and still love to play.

I’m from Troy, Missouri, and I served as both the Project Manager and Lead Frontend Developer for this project. I’m headed toward a career in software engineering, but you can usually find me surfing, skateboarding, or hiking when I’m off the clock.

Looking ahead, I plan to start my career in an entry-level IT Support position. I served as the Quality Assurance Lead as well as a Frontend Developer for this project and have a particular interest in IT infrastructure. Beyond technology, I enjoy engaging with music through singing, listening, and creating.

As an international student from Indonesia, I worked as a Business Analyst and Frontend Developer for Project Via. I hope to move into a professional role in those same fields. Outside of technology, I’m into sports and gaming.

Driven by a passion for coding, I served as the Lead Backend Developer and created the REST API for this project. My goal is to develop systems that solve business needs. Additionally, I enjoy playing the guitar occasionally in my free time.

Ensuring data remains secure was my main focus while serving as the Database Administrator, as well as contributing to Frontend/Backend Development. My goal is to pursue a job in system or database administration. In my spare time, I enjoy paintballing and bungee jumping.

I organized the tasking and design components of our game as the Team Lead. I’m primarily focused on software development and aim to work in Huntsville, Alabama, after I graduate. As a fun fact, I absolutely love to scuba dive.

I have a keen interest in data science and analytics, where I can transform theory into insights. I served as one of the primary developers for Project Ocean Empire and plan to bridge my CS knowledge with those technical data skills after graduation.

My major contribution to this project was designing and developing the Exploration Unit building. After graduation, I’ll be moving to Greenville, SC, to begin my professional career. Aside from tech, I’ve been playing soccer since I was 8 years old.

In this project, I implemented technical features like camera controls and led the art direction. Although I’ve enjoyed art since childhood, I’ve realized I’m a better fit for coding and plan to pursue AI research moving forward.

Creating a "market shift" feature for the game economy was my focus while working on the trade systems and UI. I plan to dive into a full-stack career after graduation. Just for fun, I love to get away from the screen and go rollerblading.

My main interest is creating unique products, so I served as the Team Leader and oversaw the entire development process for Pico Pantry. As a fun fact, I have been skydiving and absolutely loved the experience.

I contributed to the UI and internal logic for our main pages, stemming from my interest in video game development. Post graduation, I’m looking for software jobs in Washington state. I also play and write music for piano and guitar.

I architected the database and engineered the backend for Pico Pantry with a philosophy of using software for labor-saving. I plan to scale my own SaaS products in the future. Fun fact: I would love to become a professional table tennis player.

I primarily worked as a frontend developer, focusing on app functionality and the UI. I plan on working as a software engineer back in my home state. Interestingly, I like disassembling things to learn how each part contributes to the whole.

My contributions centered on USDA food data migration and category design. After graduation, I plan to pursue graduate studies in cybersecurity. Outside of tech, I enjoy reading about analytical philosophy and classical antiquity.

I specifically contributed the leaderboard backend and various automation scripts while serving as Team Lead. I currently work as a developer at PCC and plan to transition to full-time work after graduation. Interestingly, I hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and Canada.

I was tasked with Quality Assurance and served as the Sound Coordinator, creating the music and effects for the game. Ultimately, I hope to work within a professional game dev team. As a fun highlight, I actually won a foosball tournament back in high school.

From Cleveland, Ohio, I served as the UI/UX designer for Zero-th Element. I’m interested in interactive systems and hope to secure a position back home. Outside of work, I love playing Minecraft and helping homeless people find homes.

Although I began this project focusing on visual assets, my role expanded into level building and debugging. I plan to continue building practical technology solutions after I graduate. Throughout my life, I have been very athletic, spending 18 years competing in soccer.

In my role as a level designer, I specialized in creating the interactive mechanics that players experience throughout our game. I am currently pursuing a career in web development. When I’m not coding, I enjoy solving large Rubik’s cubes—up to an 11x11.

I am interested in AI systems, software architecture, and full-stack web development. As the Project Manager, I was responsible for coordinating multiple teams and planning the Software Expo logistics. Following college, I plan to pursue a career in AI engineering. Interestingly, I have hands-on experience helping build houses from the ground up.

As the Assistant Project Manager for the 2026 Software Expo, I helped teams look at their work through the eyes of the user. I am also a big fan of diving into data and organizing it into databases. I am currently seeking a Project or Product Management role. Fun fact: I grew up in a missionary family, so Spanish is my first language.

Dr. Michael Geary has served as the CEO of SEl since its founding in 2005. Originally from Western Pennsylvania (and therefore a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers' fan), he attended Pensacola Christian College in the early 1990s. After graduating with a double major in Management and Computer Science, he earned a Master's of Computer Science and Software Engineering from the University of West Florida and a Doctor of Computer Science from Colorado Technical University. He has taught at PCC for over 30 years and now serves as the chair for the Engineering and Computer Science department. He strives to provide an environment in which employees develop skills such as teamwork, the ability to learn on their own, and a professional mindset. His hobbies include gardening, playing board games, and pickleball.

Dr. Sparks started programming web pages at his school in 1994 and has been programming ever since. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering from PCC, a Master's degree in Computer Science from UWF, and a Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Sparks is the Lead Teacher for the Computing Major. When not programming, Dr. Sparks enjoys reading, swimming, and playing board games with his family.