Colin Persaud
Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems
(212) 346-8639
cpersaud@bmcc.cuny.edu
How I support CUNY 2X Tech Students:
- I recruit students who need help with core and senior level courses
- I recruit Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders to assist students in and out of classes so that they can pass and improve their final grade
Ching-Song (Don) Wei
Professor and Chairperson, Computer Information Systems
(212) 220-8385
cwei@bmcc.cuny.edu
How I support CUNY 2X Tech Students:
- I specialize in Mobile programming, Machine Learning, Geospatial technology, and Software Development.
- In addition, I am interested in arranging bootcamp to prepare students for internships.
- I also coordinate the CUNY 2x Tech project.
Hao Tang
Professor, Computer Information Systems
(212) 220-1479
htang@bmcc.cuny.edu
How I support CUNY 2X Tech Students:
- I confer with industry partners semi-annually and create instruments to evaluate the technical abilities of candidate for CSC internship positions.
- I conduct mock interviews and advise Industry Specialist on the skillset demands of the industry.
- I participate in Advisory Board Meetings.
Mohammad Azhar
Professor, Computer Information Systems
(212) 220-1477
mazhar@bmcc.cuny.edu
How I support CUNY 2X Tech Students:
- I specialize in Human-Robot Interaction, Robotics, AI, and Cybersecurity Education.
- I collaborate with industry partners biannually to create assessment tools that evaluate their technical skills when applying for internships and apprenticeships to help students
from the CIS department succeed. - I also develop experiential learning activities, such as bootcamps, hackathons, and innovation challenges to bridge the skills gap.
- I facilitate mock interviews and advise Industry Specialists on the latest skill demands in the tech industry, ensuring students are well-prepared for their careers.6
Tamer Avcilar
Lecturer, Computer Information Systems
(212) 220-1478
tavciilar@bmcc.cuny.edu
How I support CUNY 2X Tech Students:
- I specialize in Cybersecurity and Mobile programming topics
and operate as a facilitator between the students and their internship opportunities. - I am here to help any student who needs advice or has questions about their internship choices.
Tamica Fairley
Academic Program Manager, Computer Information Systems
(212) 220-1484
tfairley@bmcc.cuny.edu
How I support CUNY 2X Tech Students:
- I facilitate CUNY 2X Tech students’ transition from community college student to technology professional by leveraging academic resources, paid employment opportunities, and
industry partnerships in support of their individual career plans.
Yan Chen
Professor, Computer Information Systems
(212) 220-8384
ychen@bmcc.cuny.edu
How I support CUNY 2X Tech Students:
- I support CUNY 2X Tech students by facilitating seamless transitions from BMCC to senior colleges for majors in Computer Information Systems (CIS), Computer Network Technology (CNT), Computer Science (CSC), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- I coordinate transfer activities between BMCC and partnering institutions, and organize senior college transfer workshops to ensure that graduating students have the resources and guidance needed to continue their academic and professional journeys in tech.
Younes Benkarroum
Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems
(212) 776-7227
ybenkarroum@bmcc.cuny.edu
How I support CUNY 2X Tech Students:
- I serve as the internship coordinator for the CIS department.
- I collaborate closely with the Office of Internships and Experiential Learning, as well as industry professionals, to share relevant internship opportunities with CIS students.
- Part of my role involves ensuring that students applying for internships meet the qualifications set by the host organizations.
- I also mentor and advise students in the areas of database systems, web development, and programming languages.
