The College of Engineering and Computer Science Advisory Board (EAB) is comprised of industry representatives who are prominent in their fields. The primary mission of the Board is to work with the Dean to further develop and enhance the programs and reputation of the College through the following methods:
- Providing advice and guidance in determining the current and future needs of the engineering and computer science profession, so that the College can be responsive to and address these needs as appropriate, and continue to remain a viable educational partner to industry;
- Pursuing priorities set for the Board by the Dean in order to support the spirit of excellence in education that historically embodies Florida Atlantic University;
- Enhancing philanthropic/financial support for the College’s scholarships, professorships, programs and facilities;
- Promoting awareness of the College in the broader community;
- Increasing engagement and collaborations between the College and the broader community.
Advisory Board Members

Nicole Cummings
Engineering Deputy Program Manager
Advisory Board
Boca Raton Campus

Venkatesh “VJ” Jayaraman
Chief Technology Officer
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Advisory Board
Boca Raton Campus

Danielle Dzung
MSI Director of Engineering
Advisory Board
Boca Raton Campus

Aric Preisendorf
Project Executive, LEED Accredited Professional
Advisory Board
Boca Raton Campus

Andrew Duffell
President & Chief Executive Officer
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Research Park at FAU
Boca Raton Campus

Andre Jones
Advisory Board Chair
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Boca Raton Campus

John Cattaneo
Senior Software Development Leader
Advisory Board
Boca Raton Campus

Kerry Byrne
Sr. Vice President, Engineering Operations
Advisory Board
Boca Raton Campus

Frank ONeill
President & Chief Executive Officer
Advisory Board
Boca Raton Campus

Howard Lurie
Sector Vice President & General Manager, B-21 Programs Division
Advisory Board
Boca Raton Campus



