Summary
Tiffany D is an experienced higher-education technology leader and software practitioner with 11+ years building curriculum, managing programs, and hands-on development across C#, Python, JavaScript, mobile frameworks, and cloud platforms. As Esports Director and long-time Department Chair at Ozarks Technical Community College she has built programs from the ground up, hired and mentored faculty, and designed online courses for Blackboard, Canvas, and D2L. She blends classroom instruction with real-world IT experience—having started as a systems administrator and software developer—and creates public-facing learning content through Udemy, YouTube, and Twitch. Certified in web development and Java, with cloud and DevOps familiarity, she navigates both academic governance and technical delivery. Notably, she brings entrepreneurial energy via Fruitful Software and a penchant for explaining complex topics (from app development to electric/autonomous vehicle tech) to diverse audiences. Based in Springfield, Missouri, she combines curriculum leadership with active community engagement at meetups and online learning platforms.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelors of Science, Technology Management, Bachelors of Science, Technology Management at Missouri State University
AAS, Computer Information Technology, AAS, Computer Information Technology at Ozarks Technical Community College
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration at Lindenwood University
Master of Science (M.S.), Technical Education Leadership, Master of Science (M.S.), Technical Education Leadership at University of Central Missouri
English, French