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Randy Scovil

Randy Scovil is a tenured Full-time Instructor in Computer Information Systems at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, CA. He is the primary instructor for the Computer Science portion of the program. He teaches the Fundamentals of Computer Science sequence (I-III, culminating in Data Structures) as well as two-course sequences in iOS and Android Development. He serves on the state group (FDRG) responsible for reviewing transfer curriculum for community colleges and the CSU (California State University System). He is the co-founder of Cuesta HDTV, a joint project with the Film, Television, and Electronic Media program to provide students the opportunity to produce college content that is aired locally, streamed, and available online

He also serves as a Lecturer in the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department at Cal Poly, also located in San Luis Obispo. He has taught a variety of courses to different student constituencies. He currently teaches a 400-level elective course in Mobile Development. He has also taught courses for lower-division majors, engineering majors, and the general student population.

His primary interests are mobile development, computer science teaching, and working with media.

Randy founded the San Luis Obispo chapter of CocoaHeads, the worldwide association of Mac/iOS programmers. The group provides a venue for faculty, students, local professionals, and hobbyists to come together and exchange ideas.

He founded and serves as Chief Instigator of Yes We Do Apps, Inc., a local development house specializing in mobile applications and backends.

Prior to teaching he spent many years in the broadcast industry, primarily programming rock/alternative radio stations and doing radio/TV play-by-play of college sports.

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