Instructor

James Gappy M.S.

Senior Software Engineer, Sony

My Courses

(CSE-40480) Java Programming II: Core Java Programming
(CSE-41242) Introduction to Programming Using Java
(CSE-41273) Python Programming Fundamentals
(CSE-41347) Data Structures and Algorithms in Python

Bio

James Gappy earned his master’s degree in Computer Science from Wayne State University, specializing in Software Engineering. He is a computer science professor with over 15 years of teaching experience, dedicated to fostering engaging and practical learning experiences for his students.

Before transitioning to academia, James worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Sony Interactive Entertainment, where he architected AWS infrastructure and developed analytics and licensing systems for PlayStation projects. He also served as a content author at ZyBooks (Wiley Publishing), creating and refining interactive programming textbooks and lab materials in Java, Python, C/C++, and database systems.

James is passionate about delivering hands-on, inclusive computer science education that bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world industry practice.