DIVESH ACHARYA
Summary
Passionate instructor offering several-year background teaching courses to students of varying abilities. Recognized for delivering meaningful and informative lectures and maintaining classroom environment conducive to learning. In-depth understanding of different learning techniques and tools.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Computer Science/ Cybersecurity Instructor
University of Arkansas – Cossatot Campus
08.2025 - Current
- Instructed Cybersecurity, Computer Science, and Programming courses aligned with workforce and transfer outcomes, fostering student readiness for industry demands.
- Partnered with CyberLearn Arkansas to develop and implement enhanced cybersecurity and AI education initiatives, improving program effectiveness.
- EDGE Institute (Trivium Consulting) NSF Grant Writing Training
Adjunct Instructor – Computer Science
Southern Arkansas University
03.2022 - 12.2025
- Instruct undergraduate and graduate students in Computer Science courses, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Facilitate student learning through practical instruction aligned with program and institutional learning objectives, enhancing academic performance.
- Coordinate with departmental faculty to maintain instructional consistency and uphold academic rigor across the curriculum.
Cybersecurity / Computer Science / Data Science Instructor
Southern Arkansas University Tech
08.2019 - 05.2025
- Led development of Cyber Range Lab curriculum with CyberBit to provide hands-on learning experiences in cybersecurity.
- Integrated industry certifications (CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+) into degree programs.
- Led institutional recognition process for the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) accreditation.
- Developed and revised degree curricula to meet industry standards and facilitate transfer pathways, enhancing student career readiness.
- Taught Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Python, C++, Linux/Unix, Virtualization, Computer Forensics, and related courses.
- Implemented outcomes-based assessment strategies supporting program review and accreditation.
- Designed workforce-aligned programs that supported program growth and stabilized enrollment.
- Initiated and supported 2+2 transfer agreements with four-year institutions.
Senior Programmer
Fiserv (First Data)
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Developed services using REST and SOAP APIs and microservices architectures in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD deployment pipelines.
- Developed software solutions for payment processing systems at a leading financial services provider.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design user-friendly applications for clients.
- Implemented coding standards and best practices to enhance software quality and maintainability.
Graduate Assistant – Registrar’s Office
Southern Arkansas University
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Student records management, enrollment services, FERPA compliance
Senior Techno-Functional Consultant
Excellon Software
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Supported data migration and ETL processes during CRM modernization initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and system upgrades.
- Liaised between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating functional requirements into actionable system and application enhancements.
- Led client workshops to gather requirements for software solutions.
- Analyzed business processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Configured software applications to meet client specifications and needs.
Education
Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) – ABD -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN04-2027
Master of Science - Computer Information Science (Data Science)
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR12 2018
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
Nagpur, India9 2015
Skills
- Cybersecurity Standards
- Technical Grant Writing
- Curriculum development
- Transfer pathways
- Governance participation
- Faculty & Staff Collaboration
- Teaching modalities
- Equity in Education
Certification
- Quality Matters (QM) – Certified Peer Reviewer
- CompTIA AI Essentials & AI Prompting Essentials
- Python for Cybersecurity Specialization – Infosec
Academic & Administrative Duties
Division / Departmental Operations
- Provided input on program, laboratory, and technology needs, representing instructional priorities during the annual budgeting process.
- Engaged in budget-related discussions with division leadership as part of the annual planning cycle.
- Supported Guided Pathways-aligned curriculum and program review efforts by strengthening course sequencing, transfer pathways, and workforce alignment to improve student progression and completion.
- Applied equity-minded practices in program planning, advising, and curriculum development to support access, retention, and completion for diverse student populations.
Governance & Faculty Leadership
- Served as Vice President of the Faculty Senate, participating in collegial consultation with administration on academic policy, curriculum standards,
program review, and institutional planning. - Academic Advisor for Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Computer Science students, supporting retention, academic planning, and degree completion.
- Served on a FIPSE (Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education) grant committee, reviewing federally funded proposals aligned with institutional priorities, including initiatives promoting Generative AI literacy curriculum.
- Participated in NSF-DART and STEM initiatives supporting Cybersecurity, Data Science and AI initiatives in Arkansas.
- Assisted in securing funding for Cyber Range Lab development in collaboration with CyberBit.
Honors & Awards
- Faculty of the Year, Arkansas Community Colleges Conference – 2024, Best Faculty Award, Southern Arkansas University Tech – 2023. Member, National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) National leadership honor society with 800+ chapters nationwide.
Timeline
Computer Science/ Cybersecurity Instructor
University of Arkansas – Cossatot Campus
08.2025 - Current
Adjunct Instructor – Computer Science
Southern Arkansas University
03.2022 - 12.2025
Cybersecurity / Computer Science / Data Science Instructor
Southern Arkansas University Tech
08.2019 - 05.2025
Senior Programmer
Fiserv (First Data)
01.2019 - 07.2019
Graduate Assistant – Registrar’s Office
Southern Arkansas University
01.2018 - 12.2018
Senior Techno-Functional Consultant
Excellon Software
05.2015 - 06.2017
Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) – ABD -
Capella University
Master of Science - Computer Information Science (Data Science)
Southern Arkansas University
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology