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OHLONE COLLEGE

COMPUTER SCIENCE &
CNET (COMPUTER, NETWORKS, AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGY) 
 
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WHO WE ARE

The Departments of Computer Science and CNET (Computers, Networks, and Emerging Technology) at Ohlone College offer courses that prepare students interested in transferring to a four-year university. Our programs for Associate Degrees and Certificates prepare students for employment in the fields of computers, networking, and emerging technologies. Many of our students go on to pursue successful careers as computer programmers, cybersecurity specialists, business analysts, database administrators, systems administrators, support specialists, network technicians, computer engineers, web developers, and other related positions.

Ohlone-Microsoft DreamSpark Program

Free Microsoft operating systems and server software is available for Ohlone CS, CNET, and CAOT students!

Apply for a Degree or Certificates

Are you finishing your associate degree or certificate? Please review How to Apply for a Degree or Certificate.

Additional Information

Review a sample listing of Courses in this area of study. Review academic requirements in the Catalog and in the Curriculum Guides.

ABOUT US

ABOUT US

Our teaching philosophy is “learning by doing,” where students are taught by industry professionals and are given the opportunities to apply their academic studies to generate real-world solutions. In the classroom, our faculty, the majority of whom have deep backgrounds with Silicon Valley technology companies, share their real skills, experiences, and knowledge. Meanwhile, our advisory board consists of industry leaders to ensure that our programs are up-to-date with cutting-edge industry trends.

We prepare and offer a variety of programs and certificates at the CNET Department: Cybersecurity, Cisco Certified Network Associate, Cisco Network Professional, Business Analytics, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer.

Our CNET Department is a Cisco Network Academy, Vmware Authorized Academy, Palo Alto Network Academy, CompTIA Academy, and Microsoft IT Academy.

Full-time CNET Faculty

  • Dr. Lori Silverman (Dean)

  • Paul T. Nguyen (CNET)

  • Ron Sha (CNET & NSA CAE-CD POC)

Adjunct CNET Faculty

  • Rajan Barma

  • Steven Bolt

  • Subbu Kuchibhotla

  • Lakshmi Namboori

  • Paul P. Nguyen

  • Faysal Shaarini

  • David Swan

  • Stewart Todd

CNET Advisory Board

  • Aaron Wurthmann - CIO/CSO, SpireOne

  • Amit Goel - CEO, Droisy Technology

  • David Swan - VP & CIO, Fisker

  • Jimmy Sanders - President, SFBay ISSA

  • Kevin Lin - IS Manager, County of Santa Clara

  • Kyle Rosenthal - CEO, TachTech

  • Le Lu - CIO, One Workplace

  • Ron Sha - Professor, Ohlone College

  • Simon Pham - CEO, AIG Tech

  • Tony Young - EVP & CIO, Sophos

OUR WORK

Showcase of the interactive aspects around our programs

TV Screens
Analyzing the data
Digital social media
Code on Laptop Computer
Display of CS Video
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Our work
CONTACT

Contact Us

Ohlone College​ - Success Begins Today

Fremont and Newark, California.

http://www.ohlone.edu

Tel:  (510) 659-6000

CAMPUS HOURS:

Mon - Fri: 7am - 10pm

Saturday: 8am-10pm

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