{"id":7487,"date":"2025-08-18T17:05:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T22:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/news\/?p=7487"},"modified":"2025-08-18T17:05:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T22:05:18","slug":"dunwoody-names-new-director-of-computer-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/news\/2025\/dunwoody-names-new-director-of-computer-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunwoody Names new Director of Computer Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Longtime faculty member Amalan Pulendran will lead curriculum innovation and industry partnerships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dunwoody.edu\/\">Dunwoody College of Technology<\/a> is proud to announce Amalan Pulendran as its new Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/computer\/\">Computer Technology<\/a>. A veteran educator and leader within the College, Pulendran brings over a decade of teaching, curriculum innovation, and operational leadership to the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulendran\u2019s appointment marks a natural progression in a career deeply rooted in Dunwoody\u2019s mission. Since joining the College in 2015, he has served in a series of increasingly impactful positions, from Instructor to Associate Professor, shaping academic programming and mentoring students in areas such as software engineering, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and full-stack development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAmalan has played a vital role in transforming the Computer Technology department over the years,\u201d said E.J. Daigle, Academic Dean. \u201cHis dedication to student success, technical expertise and collaborative leadership make him the ideal choice to lead the department into its next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to his work with students, Pulendran will work with corporate and business partners to strengthen their cybersecurity capabilities through hands-on training in Dunwoody\u2019s state-of-the-art cyber range. These training opportunities are also extended to local high school students to offer early exposure to cybersecurity concepts and support the development of the next generation of technology professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m honored to lead such a dynamic and future-focused department,\u201d said Pulendran. \u201cOur work in education is not just about keeping up with technology but about empowering students with confidence, adaptability and the skills to lead in any environment. I\u2019m focused on preparing both our students and corporate partners to navigate challenges and think strategically about the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before entering academia, Pulendran held global roles in web development, UI\/UX design, software testing and SEO across Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Canada, and the U.S. These experiences inform his teaching and leadership with a strong emphasis on real-world application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulendran holds a Master of Computer Applications from Jaipur National University and a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Business Information Technology from Saito University College in Malaysia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about Dunwoody College of Technology and its Computer Technology programs, visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dunwoody.edu\"> dunwoody.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ABOUT DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1914, Dunwoody College of Technology is the only private, not-for-profit technical college in the Upper Midwest. Having provided hands-on, applied technical education to more than 200,000 individuals, Dunwoody is the college for experimenters and makers, a place where the curious and the confident learn by doing. Located in Minneapolis, Dunwoody offers a unique campus experience in dedicated labs, studios, and shops that treats students like future professionals from day one. With certificates, associate\u2019s, and bachelor\u2019s degrees in more than 40 majors \u2013 including engineering, robotics, design and other STEM-related fields \u2013 Dunwoody challenges students to come determined and graduate destined.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Longtime faculty member Amalan Pulendran will lead curriculum innovation and industry partnerships Dunwoody College of Technology is proud to announce Amalan Pulendran as its new Director of Computer Technology. 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