Andrew Calhoun

Andrew Calhoun is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Drexel University's College of Computing & Informatics (CCI).12 He teaches courses in the BS in Computing and Security Technology program at Drexel.24

Professional Background

Andrew Calhoun has a diverse background that spans military service, academia, and industry:

• Military Service: He serves as a Cyber Operations Officer in the Air Force National Guard.1
• Academic Role: In addition to his teaching position at Drexel, he has also worked as an Adjunct Professor at Trine University.3
• Industry Experience: Calhoun works as a government contractor in cybersecurity at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.1

Expertise and Responsibilities

As a CyberCorps Cybersecurity Coach, Andrew Calhoun's responsibilities include:

• Coaching CyberCorps students on various cybersecurity technical areas
• Providing guidance on ethical hacking, networks, reconnaissance, forensics, and cyber risk assessments3

Educational Journey

Calhoun's path to cybersecurity was not direct. He initially studied history and criminal justice in college, with aspirations to reform the criminal justice system. However, his career trajectory changed when he joined the Air Force National Guard after college and began working on his MBA.1

His interest in cybersecurity developed through a combination of:

• Handling classified information and working on classified networks in the military
• Working with sensitive employee information in human resources
• Pursuing further education in cybersecurity using his company's tuition reimbursement program1

Teaching Philosophy

Andrew Calhoun brings his practical experience from both military service and industry into the classroom. He values the supportive environment for veterans at Drexel and appreciates how his colleagues and management respect his military service and the experience he brings to his teaching role.1

Andrew Calhoun's LinkedIn username is andrew-calhoun-99a66144, as mentioned in the query.