Glenn Dunki-Jacobs-Nolten
Glenn Dunki-Jacobs-Nolten - everyone calls him DJ - is an adjunct instructor in the Information Technology Institute at Cabrillo College. DJ has been involved in computer and technology-based education since 1998, either as a professor, department chair, and higher. He has designed and taught computer information systems classes ranging from C++ programming, database design and analysis, and CompTIA certification-aligned classes. With NSA guidelines, he designed an Information Security (InfoSec) degree program, and taught InfoSec classes. In the late 1980s, he was a founding member of a computer technology company focusing on engineering turnkey solutions where they designed the graphics hardware and software applications.
Rick Graziani, Professor, Computer Networking - Computer and Information Systems and Computer Science
Rick has worked and taught in the computer networking and information technology field for almost 30 years. Before teaching, Rick worked in IT for various companies, including Santa Cruz Operation, Tandem Computers, and Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporation. He holds a Master of Arts degree in computer science and systems theory from California State University Monterey Bay. Rick also works for the Cisco Networking Academy Curriculum Engineering team and has written several books for Cisco Press. When Rick is not working, he is most likely surfing. Rick is an avid surfer who enjoys surfing at his favorite Santa Cruz breaks. Rick's primary area of interest is IPv6, network infrastructure (routing and switching), and network programmability and automation.
Mike Matera, Professor - Computer and Information Systems
Technology inspires Mike Matera, and he's grateful to be able to share my love of tech with students.He has been an instructor at Cabrillo College since 2013. In that time he’s taught many CIS and CS classes. Teaching programming is his passion. He teaches classes in Python, C++, BASH, database, and networking, among others. Mike is a Linux expert as well. Prior to working at Cabrillo he spent 15 years at Xilinx INC. Xilinx is the world's leading supplier of Field Programmable Gate Arrays, a type of microchip that is programmed to emulate other chips. He began his career as a logic designer, producing self-test circuits and has three circuit patents: US6239611B1, US6651238B1, US8212576B1. He has a B.S. in Computer Engineering from UC Santa Cruz.
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Marcelo Nogueira, Professor - Computer and Information Systems and Engineering Technology. Computer Technology Center (CTC) manager
Marcelo Nogueira is an instructor of Computer Information Systems and Engineering Technology, and also the Computer Technology Center Manager at Cabrillo College. He has been with Cabrillo since 1996 and has taught courses in system administration and networking fields. As a manager of the computer lab, he works in collaboration with faculty and staff to leverage technology to support student learning. Marcelo has more than 20 years of industry/consulting experience in system/network administration and he holds a BA in Computer Science and a MS in Computer Engineering.
Terri Oropeza, Associate Professor, Business of IT, Internships and Apprenticeships - Computer and Information Systems
Terri Oropeza has been part of the Adjunct Faculty with CIS since January 2018. She works with students in many capacities, including mentoring, coaching and supporting them throughout all steps of finding and applying for IT Apprenticeships, internships and work experience. Terri also helps students obtain credit for their service through the Internships and Work Experience program.
Terri worked in IT support since 1985 as the Founder/Owner of a pioneer desktop publishing company and Senior IT Manager at Synopsys Inc. for 23 years. Terri has been part of the HDI IT Service and Support Professional Association since 2000 and currently serves as President of the San Francisco Bay Area Local Chapter. Terri has a BS/Teaching Credential from San Jose State University.
Elizabeth Shaw, Professor - Computer and Information Systems
Elizabeth Shaw is a full-time Computer Information Systems faculty member who joined Cabrillo College in 2022. She has more than 15 years of experience in the technology industry. Prior to transitioning into education, she worked in IT Management at United Parcel Service, where she developed extensive experience in enterprise technology operations and leadership. Elizabeth teaches a range of cybersecurity and information technology courses and is deeply committed to expanding access to computer science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology education for students throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to her teaching role, Elizabeth serves as a Project Director for the Bay Area Cyber League, where she designs and coordinates cybersecurity programs and courses for both college and high school students. She is also an AI ChangeMaker for the Bay Area Community College Consortium, supporting initiatives that promote responsible and equitable AI education across community colleges. A California native, Elizabeth lives in Santa Cruz and enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her dogs, Oliver and Gracie.