Alex Hoffman
Assistant Professor of Business Systems & Analytics
Jack C. Massey College of Business
Ph.D. - The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Computer Science, M.B.A. - The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.S. - Hardin-Simmons University, Computer Science
Location: Jack C. Massey Center 444
alex.hoffman@belmont.eduBiography
Alex Hoffman is an Assistant Professor of Business Systems & Analytics at Belmont University. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science and M.B.A. from The University of Nevada, Las Vegas and his B.S. in Computer Science from Hardin-Simmons University. Dr. Hoffman’s teaching interests center around data analytics and programming including courses on Python, Data Visualization, ML/AI, and Big Data with a focus on teaching students how to bring together management and technology teams in organizations.
His research includes early computer science education, especially for students with disabilities, eye tracking behavior, human computer interaction, and programming languages. Prior to his career in academia, Dr. Hoffman was an early-stage startup founder and leader at multiple companies, leading teams in engineering, product, design/UX, marketing, operations, and cyber security. He led and coached numerous teams both in the United States and abroad, ushering many products and teams from early, pre-release or concept stage through mass release to customers.