Southeastern Computer Science Department to present Industry Connect Lecture

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Computer Science is hosting the second of the fall Industry Connect Distinguished Lectures Oct. 15, at 4 p.m. Scheduled in the Envoc Innovation Lab, located in room 2026 in the Computer Science and Technology Building at 801 N. Oak Street in Hammond, the free lecture is titled “Building a Technical Career in the Intelligence Age.”

President and CEO of Nexus Louisiana Tony Zanders will serve as guest speaker.

Zanders is a tech entrepreneur and innovation leader. At Nexus Louisiana he is guiding a strategic transformation and relocation of the state’s leading innovation hub through 2030. Zanders is also the Founder and CEO of Skilltype, Inc., a B2B SaaS platform used by hundreds of institutions worldwide to manage workforce development with data-driven insights.

With two decades of experience at the intersection of technology, higher education, and economic development, Zanders is passionate about building talent pipelines, advancing digital skills, and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs in Louisiana and beyond.

Guests are welcome to attend in person at the Computer Science and Technology building or virtually via Google Meet. To be added to the RSVP list and receive all event details, email [email protected].

For more information, contact the Department of Computer Science at 985-549-5740.