James Bac Dang

37+ years

(444 courses / 1332 credit hours) Teaching computer science, pre-engineering, mathematics, physics, management information systems, economics, and related fields.

20+ years

Technical consultant and supervisor, material management, and wireless engineer in the communications industry with a broad background in digital switching systems, Autoplex Personal Communication Systems, RF, and GSM.

1+ years

Community services in a variety of education and training activities, including a Charter school, computer training, ESL, and GED programs, a tutorial academy and energy education program.

10+ degrees

Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, Mathematics

COLLEGE PROFESSOR

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Well-Educated in Business, Math, Technology, and Science

James is an accomplished professional in the academic realm. He first got his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Engineering from Nong Nghiep (Polytechnic Thu Duc) University in Vietnam. Since then, he has amassed more knowledge in business administration, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, engineering physics, management information systems, economics, information security, and big data & analytics from Oklahoma City University, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma Christian University, University of Oklahoma, Champlain College, West Texas A&M University, Keller Graduate School of Management, and California Southern University.

Tarrant County College – Southeast Campus, Arlington, TX

James Dang, Professor of Computer Science (Tenured)

2100 Southeast Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76018 – Room: ESCT 2208A – Tel: (817) 515-3633 Emails: [email protected]


Fall 2024
(444 courses / 1332 credit hours / 37 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0640501ITSY 1300-40001Fundamental Information SecurityF2F8/19/2412/11/24
0640329ITSY 2459-42001Security Assessment & AuditingF2F8/30/2412/08/24
0624423ITNW 1309-40001Fundamentals of Cloud ComputingF2F8/19/2412/11/24
0641858ITSY 2400-86001Operating System SecurityOnline8/19/2412/11/24


Summer 2024
(440 courses / 1320 credit hours / 37 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0632372ITSY 2330-86004Intrusion DetectionOnline5/28/247/31/24
0636115ITSY 2459-86001Security Assessment & AuditingOnline5/28/247/31/24


Spring 2024
(438 courses / 1314 credit hours / 37 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0621963ITSY 1300-41001Fundamental Information SecurityF2F1/16/245/8/24
0621546ITSY 2330-42001Intrusion DetectionF2F1/26/245/5/24
0624423ITSY 2372-45001Ethical HackingOnline1/16/245/8/24
0624701ITSY 2330-86001Intrusion DetectionOnline1/16/245/8/24


Fall 2023
(434 courses / 1302 credit hours / 36 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0612168ITSY 1300-40002Fundamental Information SecurityF2F8/21/2312/13/23
0612281ITSY 2443-42001Computer System ForensicsF2F9/01/2312/10/23
0612266CPMT 1403-40001Intro to Computer TechnologyF2F8/21/2312/13/23
0614422COSC 2436-86002Programming Fundamentals IIIOnline8/21/2312/13/23


Summer 2023
 (430 courses / 1290 credit hours / 36 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0610917COSC 1436-86002Program Fundamentals IOnline5/30/238/03/23
0610920COSC 1437-86004Program Fundamentals IIOnline5/30/238/03/23
0607144ECON 2301-86005Principles of MacroeconomicsOnline7/05/238/03/23


Spring 2023
(427 courses / 1281 credit hours / 36 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0596252ITSY 1300-40001Fundamental Information SecurityF2F1/17/235/10/23
0597158ITSY 2341-42001Security Management PracticesF2F1/17/235/10/23
0597256CPMT 1403-41001Intro to Computer TechnologyF2F1/17/235/10/23
0598984COSC 2425-86001Computer OrganizationOnline1/17/235/10/23


Fall 2022
 (423 courses / 1245 credit hours / 35 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0583676ITSY 1300-40001Fundamental Information SecurityF2F8/22/2212/14/22
0583679ITSY 2401-42001Firewalls & Network SecurityF2F8/22/2212/14/22
0584266COSC 1436-40003Programming Fundamentals IF2F8/22/2212/14/22
0589606COSC 1436-86005Programming Fundamentals IOnline8/22/2212/14/22


Summer 2022 (419 courses / 1243 credit hours / 35 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0577923ITSY 2330-86002Intrusion DetectionOnline5/31/226/30/22
0593239ITSY 2330-86003Intrusion DetectionOnline7/05/228/04/22


Spring 2022 (417 courses / 1237 credit hours / 35 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0569434ITSC 1305-41001Introduction to PC Operating SystemsF2F1/18/225/11/22
0569569ITSY 1300-40001Fundamental Information SecurityF2F1/18/225/11/22
0569582ITSY 2372-42001Ethical HackingF2F1/18/225/11/22
0571112COSC 2436-86002Programming Fundamentals IIIF2F1/18/225/11/22
UNT DallasPHYS 1210Conceptual PhysicsF2F1/18/225/11/22
UNT DallasPHYS 1440General Physics Laboratory IIF2F1/18/225/11/22

  

Fall 2021 (411 courses / 1233 credit hours / 34 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0554517ITSC 1305-40002Introduction to PC Operating SystemsF2F8/23/2112/15/21
0554647ITSC 1425-40001Personal Computer HardwareF2F8/23/2112/15/21
0554950ITSY 1300-40001Fundamental Information SecurityF2F8/23/2112/15/21
0555042ITSY 2330-40001Intrusion DetectionF2F8/23/2112/15/21


Summer 2021 (407 courses / 1221 credit hours / 34 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
USUMGT550Project Management EssentialsOnline5/04/216/28/21
USUBIS 543Business Process Modeling and Enterprise-Wise Information SystemsOnline6/29/217/05/21
USUBUA 539Business System Analysis, Modeling and Design MethodologiesOnline6/29/217/05/21


Spring 2021 (404 courses / 1212 credit hours / 34 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0541840BCIS 1305-86637Business Computer ApplicationOnline1/19/215/12/21
0543868ITSY 2372-40020Ethical HackingOnline1/19/215/12/21
0543863ITSC 1425-40017Personal Computer HardwareOnline1/19/215/12/21
0543898ITSY 2459-42004Security Assessment & AuditingOnline1/19/215/12/21
UNT DallasCSCE 1030-001Computer Science IHybrid1/19/215/08/21
UNT DallasCSCE 4550-001Computer SecurityOnline1/19/215/08/21


Fall 2020 (398 courses / 1194 credit hours / 33 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0523891BCIS 1305-40105Business Computer ApplicationOnline8/24/2012/16/20
0524138ITSC 1305-40115Introduction to PC Operating SystemsOnline8/24/2012/16/20
0539757BCIS 1305-44105Business Computer ApplicationOnline8/24/2012/16/20
0524151ITSC 1425-40117Personal Computer HardwareOnline8/24/2012/16/20
0531770BCIS 1305-86001Business Computer ApplicationOnline8/24/2012/16/20
USUBUS 500Business Information SystemsOnline9/01/2010/26/20
USUBUS 500Business Information SystemsOnline10/27/2012/07/20


Summer 2020 (391 courses / 1173 credit hours / 33 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0523254BCIS 1305-86023Business Computer ApplicationOnline7/07/2008/06/20
USUCIS 330Wireless/Mobile ComputingOnline6/30/2008/17/20


Fall 2019
 (389 courses / 1173 credit hours / 32 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0499479BCIS 1305-40610Business Computer ApplicationF2F8/19/1912/11/19
0500558BCIS 1305-86027Business Computer ApplicationOnline8/19/1912/11/19
0494032ITSC 1305-40117Introduction to PC Operating SystemsF2F8/19/1912/11/19
0494048ITSC 1425-40117Personal Computer HardwareF2F8/19/1912/11/19


Summer 2015 (343 courses / 1032 credit hours / 27 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0364155COSC 1301-56312Introduction to ComputingOnline7/07/1508/06/15
0352769MATH 1342-41534Elementary Statistical MethodF2F7/07/1508/06/15
0352794MATH 2414-41744Calculus/Analytic Geometry IIF2F7/07/1508/06/15


Spring 2015
 (340 courses / 1020 credit hours / 27 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0342812BCIS 1305-40120Business Computer ApplicationF2F1/12/1505/08/15
0342826BCIS 1305-40140Business Computer ApplicationF2F1/12/1505/08/15
0349666BCIS 1305-4052Business Computer ApplicationHybrid1/12/1505/08/15
0346820COSC 1437-40990Programming Fundamentals IIF2F1/12/1505/08/15
0346616COSC 2425-56302Computer OrganizationOnline1/12/1505/08/15
0346928INEW 2434-56302Advanced Web ProgrammingOnline1/12/1505/08/15


Fall 2014 (334 courses / 1002 credit hours / 27 years)

SynonymSectionCourseMethodStartEnd
0329014COSC 1301-40425Introduction to ComputingF2F8/24/1412/19/14
0329057BCIS 1305-40450Business Computer ApplicationF2F8/24/1412/19/14
0330486COSC-2425-46603Computer OrganizationOnline8/24/1412/19/14
0330564INEW-2434-46601Advanced Web ProgrammingOnline8/24/1412/19/14


Summer 2014 (330 courses / 990 credit hours / 27 years)

20+ Years PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LONG BEACH COMMUNITY SERVICES                                                                                                                               Long Beach, CA
Chief Technology Officer                                                                                                                                            Jan 2002 – July 2003

.   It has developed technical aspects of the company’s strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals.
·   Discovered and implemented new technologies that yield competitive advantage.
·   Prepared budgets and implemented them as well as strategized for successful project completion.
.   Oversaw and managed staff, personnel, and services.


FLEXTRONICS INC.                                                                                                                                                       
Santa Fe Springs, CA

Senior Network Consultant                                                                                                                                         Jan 2001 – Dec 2001

.  Liaised in the designing and optimization (PCS-1900 GSM based) overlay for AWS (AT&T Wireless Services) – under contract through Nokia. This Design included the link budget verification, system configuration determination, and frequency planning. This network deployment encompassed the first 1100 sites in the city of Los Angeles and neighboring suburbs. Additionally, the network overlay included design considerations of the existing TDMA IS-136 network.
·   Lead and Supervised a team of 4 RF Design and Associate level engineers.
·   Created Internet domains and kept them functioning, adding extra servers and software as needed to manage traffic flow.
·   Served as a trusted IT advisor in empowering clients to Win with IT by recommending new technologies and solutions that proactively support and grow client environments.


LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.                                                                                                                                  
Huntington Beach, CA

Wireless Engineer/Technical Consultant                                                                                                                July 1997 to Oct 2000

.   Planned, budgeted, and organized major communication systems and improved Auto plex/PCSC activity in the Southern California market.
·   Designed, implemented, tested, and documented functionality based on business requirements.
·   Analyzed the company’s IT system and infrastructure, as well as diagnosed IT system problems, inefficiencies, and weaknesses.
·   Preparing new software systems and modules for making the work easier for various departments.


LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.                                                                                                                                       
Oklahoma City, OK

Production Control Supervisor                                                                                                                                  May 1994 – July 1997

.   Implemented automated manufacturing, planning, and forecast systems that resulted in dramatic delivery performance improvements and reduced write-offs.
·   Evaluated written data, such as job orders, product specifications and operations sheets, parts and materials inventory lists, and machine and worker production rates, to establish efficient allocation and scheduling of parts, materials, machines, and sequences of operations and workflow.
·   Created and revised systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implementing change.


AT&T TECHNOLOGIES INC.                                                                                                                                            
Oklahoma City, OK

Switching and Computer Technologist                                                                                                                  July 1983 – May 1994

.   Tested and maintained all No. 5 Electronic Switching Systems units in 5E Test Bed areas.
·   Tested and maintained all 3B Minicomputer units in 3B Test Bed areas.
·   Set up hardware, as well as installed and configured software and drivers.
·   Maintained and repairing technological equipment (e.g., routers) or peripheral devices, as well as troubleshoot system failures or bugs and provide solutions to restore functionality.

1+ Community Services

James is committed to giving back to the community by engaging in various community services. I have been involved in education and training activities, such as a charter school, a tutorial academy, and programs for English as a Second Language (ESL), General Educational Development (GED), and computer training.

10+ Degrees

California Southern University, Costa Mesa, California.
Doctor of Business Administration.
Graduated: June 2019.

Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Master of Business Administration in Management Information Systems.
Graduated: May 1994.
Master of Science in Computer Science – Intelligent Systems emphasis.
Graduated: December 1992.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Engineering Design.
Graduated: May 1986.

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma.
Master of Science in Engineering Physics.
Graduated: December 1988.
Master of Education in Junior College – Mathematics.
Graduated: December 1984.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Mathematics and Engineering Physics.
Graduated: May 1983.

Champlain College, Burlington, Vermont  
Graduate Certificate in Information Security.
Graduated: May 2020.

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Graduate Certificate in Big Data and Analytics.
Graduated: April 2020.

Oklahoma University, Norman, Oklahoma.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Graduated: December 1989.

Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – Computer emphasis.
Graduated: April 1988.

Polytechnique Thu Duc University, Thu Duc, Viet Nam   
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering – Fishery emphasis.
http://fof.hcmuaf.edu.vn/fof-36650-1/vn/khoa-14-ct-1972-1978.html
Graduated: April 1978

Certification:

IBM Data Science Professional Certificate, 2020
Google IT Support Professional Certificate, 2019
Certificate, Master Instructor in Microsoft Office 2000
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), 2003-2025
Certificate in Online Teaching, 2003
Certificate in Distance Learning Teaching, 2007- 2026
Leadership – Tarrant County College, 2010

Activities & Awards:

Promotion-in-Rank (Professor) – Tarrant County College – 2021
Honor Society Member – 2021
Delta Mu Delta Honor Society Member – 2018
Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society Member – 2017
Promotion-in-Rank (Associate Professor) – Tarrant County College – 2007
Who’s Who in American Education, 1996-1997

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