Faculty
Dean of Information Assurance and Computer Science Engineering
Dr. Praveena Kommidi
Dr. Praveena Kommidi is an educator, speaker, coach, volunteer, entrepreneur, mentor, mom, wife, friend, and catalyst. She says she had been running away from physics but somehow ended up with a Ph.D. in Physics! Under her belt are also the equivalent of triple Master’s in Physics, Electronics, and Computer Science. She is a social animal and…
Senior Professor
Dr. Umesh C. Varma
Dr. Umesh C. Varma is not only a graduate of our DIA program but also teaches courses in cybersecurity programs at University of Fairfax. Dr. Varma holds 7 certificates and degrees, including: Doctorate of Information Assurance & Graduate Certificate Cybersecurity Best Practices from University of Fairfax, MS Computer Science, BS Business Administration, BSc General Sciences,…
Adjunct Professor
Dr. Lauren VanTalia
Dr. Lauren VanTalia holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Argosy University and can be found teaching both business and IT courses at University of Fairfax. She has been teaching at the college level for 7 years.
Dr. Charles Franquet
Dr. Charles Franquet has a broad and deep background in academia and industry spanning over 40 years. He is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces (US Army Special Forces). Additionally, he has extensive experience serving in senior leadership positions of the defense and healthcare industries (with considerable time engaged in Global Business ventures…