Since leaving Belmont at the end of 2020, I have strengthened my reach to Connect, Engage, and Collaborate with the communities that I have come to know, appreciate, and care for over the past 20 years. My primary aim is to be a catalyst for growth in the professional and academic communities that I know best … Software Developers and Data Professionals (Analysts, Engineers, and Scientists). Preparing students throughout my academic journey for careers in Software Development, Data Analytics, and Data Science, I’ve been fortunate to have developed strong, lasting, and trusted relationships across the software development and data communities of Nashville and Middle Tennessee. My energy in the classroom has incorporated a love for connecting my students with industry in a way that matches their skills, drives, and personalities with a career in which they can thrive, grow, and be challenged. If you are a Software Developer or Data Professional, my door is open to you to grab a coffee, breakfast, or a Zoom chat if you prefer to help you with connections, ensure you're engaged with the community, and make job referrals if you have the need. If you're looking for talent, prospective clients, or you're interested in building the local Data/Dev community, I am eager to explore opportunities for partnership and/or collaboration. So, please reach out ... and let's begin a conversation! And finally, if you're a faculty member, dean, or career services professional representing one of our local universities, I would love to talk to you about how your students in computer science, mathematics, statistics, data analytics could and should be engaged with our local industry throughout their time in school and not simply when they are seeking internships or their first jobs. Let's help bridge the gap!! I'm eager to get to know you. Let me know how I can be most helpful! Glenn Acree, Ph.D. Connect, Engage, Collaborate ...