Distinguished Lecturer Series
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2025 – 2026 Speakers
Aisha Ali-Gombe
Topic: From Assembly to Intelligence: The Evolution of Malware Analysis
Thursday, April 16, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Email [email protected] to be added to the RSVP list
The lecture is held in the Envoc Lab, Room 2026, Computer Science Technology Building (801 N. Oak Street), Southeastern Louisiana University and via Google Meet.
Dr. Aisha Ali-Gombe is an Associate Professor in the Division of Computer Science and Engineering at Louisiana State University (LSU), where she directs the LSU Cybersecurity Clinic and founded the System Security (SySec) Lab. She also holds a joint faculty appointment with LSU’s Center for Computation and Technology. Dr. Ali-Gombe’s research lies at the intersection of cybersecurity and digital forensics, with a particular focus on non-traditional platforms such as IoT and mobile devices. Her work leverages machine learning, generative AI, memory and binary analysis, software instrumentation, and reverse engineering to address applied cybersecurity challenges, including malware detection, system defenses, cybercrime investigation, and privacy protection. She earned her Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science (Computer Science, Information Assurance) from the University of New Orleans in 2017. A recipient of over $6 million in external research funding (as Pi and co-PI), Dr. Ali-Gombe has authored more than 50 publications in top-tier cybersecurity venues such as NDSS, ACSAC, RAID, and DFRWS.
Matthew McNulty, Ph.D.
Topic: My Personal Changelog, Graduate Studies, and More!
Thursday, March 19, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Email [email protected] to be added to the RSVP list
The lecture is held in the Envoc Lab, Room 2026, Computer Science Technology Building (801 N. Oak Street), Southeastern Louisiana University and via Google Meet.
Dr. Matthew McNulty is the Chief Information Security Officer at Southeastern Louisiana University, and holds a Ph.D. in Cyber Operations from Dakota State University. While working as part of the technology leadership for the university, he continues to teach as adjunct faculty in the Computer Science Department. His research includes all things Cybersecurity, with a heavier emphasis on education for the general public, blue team activities, and policy.
Austin Webre
Topic: Software Development: The Hard Parts
Thursday, February 26, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Email [email protected] to be added to the RSVP list
The lecture is held in the Envoc Lab, Room 2026, Computer Science Technology Building (801 N. Oak Street), Southeastern Louisiana University and via Google Meet.
Austin is Lead Software Developer at GoValidate. Over the last 8+ years, Austin has honed his skills in writing code and leading teams in developing elegant software solutions to complex problems. With expertise spanning cloud infrastructure, software architecture, team building, and mentoring, Austin’s career has been built on a willingness to fill gaps and take on challenges wherever they arise.
Phillip Jackson
Topic: Alchemy of Responsible AI: Principles, Ethics, Integration
Thursday, September 18, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Email [email protected] to be added to the RSVP list
The lecture is held in the Envoc Lab, Room 2026, Computer Science Technology Building (801 N. Oak Street), Southeastern Louisiana University and via Google Meet.
Phillip Jackson is a Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft, where he leads teams in building innovative solutions that combine technical excellence with human-centered design. With a focus on software craftsmanship, he emphasizes discipline, proven design principles, and sustainable team practices that create lasting impact. Phillip is passionate about the intersection of people and technology, believing that strong teams and thoughtful software can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
Matthew Gill
Topic: Make It, Break It, Just Don’t Fake it: Problem Solving for Passion and Profit
Thursday, October 16, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Email [email protected] to be added to the RSVP list
The lecture is held in the Envoc Lab, Room 2026, Computer Science Technology Building (801 N. Oak Street), Southeastern Louisiana University and via Google Meet.
Matthew Gill is the Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Louisiana Blue. With nearly 20 years of experience as a problem solver, systems administrator, and scripter, Matt has built his career on tackling complex challenges with innovative solutions. His professional journey spans service in the United States Marine Corps, roles in education and radio, and now the private sector—each step strengthening his expertise in developing creative and effective ways to solve problems.
Kevin Fussell
Topic: Build Fast, Plan Carefully: A Field Guide to the Risks and Rewards of GenAI in Enterprise Software Development
Thursday, November 20, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Email [email protected] to be added to the RSVP list
The lecture is held in the Envoc Lab, Room 2026, Computer Science Technology Building (801 N. Oak Street), Southeastern Louisiana University and via Google Meet.
Kevin Fussell is a Strategic Analytics Director at North Oaks Health System. He is a Ponchatoula native and has worked at North Oaks Health System in Hammond for the past 17 years after earning his Bachelors of Science in Computer Science from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2007. In his current role as Strategic Analytics Director, Kevin leads organizational efforts in enterprise analytics and data science, systems integration, and custom software development. His team’s innovative work in the field of AI and predictive analytics received national recognition for their design and delivery of real-time, predictive clinical decision support and early intervention technology now utilized by many healthcare facilities around the country to save lives and improve patient outcomes.
Tyler Thibodeaux
Topic: HL7 and Interoperability of Healthcare Software
Thursday, April 17, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Email [email protected] to be added to the RSVP list
The lecture is held in the Envoc Lab, Room 2026, Computer Science Technology Building (801 N. Oak Street), Southeastern Louisiana University and via Google Meet.
Tyler Thibodeaux currently works as a Software Engineer with Tecurologic. Tyler graduated from Southeastern with a bachelor’s degree in computer science in 2014. For over a decade, he has worked with healthcare professionals to design and build medical software that improves patient care and makes providers’ jobs easier. His Tecurologic team created PediNotes, an EMR (Electronic Medical Record) program specialized for neonatal and pediatric patients. It is currently in use at Woman’s Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge.
Brandon Casey
Topic: The Art of IT
Thursday, March 20, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Email [email protected] to be added to the RSVP list
The lecture is held in the Envoc Lab, Room 2026, Computer Science Technology Building (801 N. Oak Street), Southeastern Louisiana University and via Google Meet.
Brandon Casey is an entrepreneur and tech enthusiast. He started in the corporate IT world, as a software developer, and worked his way into larger roles at smaller companies. Finally landing back in Louisiana as the proud owner of Lagniappe IT. Starting, out of college, in software engineering he has worked his way into becoming a seasoned infrastructure engineer. Now he supports small businesses on the Northshore with a focus of making IT easy for the local businesses. With previous roles ranging from VP of IT to software developer, and hobbies that include hacking competitions, he has a unique perspective on the future of the IT industry.
Brian Badinger
Topic: Improving Healthcare Through Digital Health Services
Thursday, February 20, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Email [email protected] to be added to the RSVP list
The lecture is held in the Envoc Lab, Room 2026, Computer Science Technology Building (801 N. Oak Street), Southeastern Louisiana University and via Google Meet.
Brian Badinger currently serves as Vice President of Technical Operations – Epic Programs at Louisiana Blue. He has a passion for driving innovation and modernizing business services that improve the health outcomes for customers and enables the provider community to deliver patient centric care. He is a business and IT professional with over 25 years of experience in healthcare and technology services. Brian graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Science. His continued professional development throughout the years ranges from a certified Microsoft Systems Engineer, SAFe Agile, Epic Payer Platform, and others have contributed to his in-depth knowledge and continued success.