Summary
J Neathawk is a versatile CIS and game development instructor with nine years of professional experience and a background that spans web development, IT infrastructure, SEO, and networking. He combines academic rigor—a BS and MS in Computer Software Engineering—with practical hands-on work building custom websites, managing multi-site IT systems, and directing marketing and security efforts as an AVP of IT. A former Marine Corps NCO, he brings disciplined leadership and teaching experience to the classroom, having taught C++, web development, and game design at multiple colleges. Known for exploring new technologies broadly before diving deep, he balances curriculum development with real-world infrastructure and security practices, often integrating practical industry workflows into academic settings. Based in Orland Park, IL, he coaches students from fundamentals to project-ready skills while maintaining freelance and institutional development experience.
9 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Associate's Degree, Computer Science, 3.7/4.0, Associate's Degree, Computer Science, 3.7/4.0 at College of DuPage
General Studies, General Studies at Moraine Valley Community College
Master’s Degree, Computer Software Engineering, Master’s Degree, Computer Software Engineering at University of Illinois Springfield
English