Rick White
Curious
Joyful
Compassionate
Enthusiast
Adventurous
Kind
Creative
Courageous
Positive
Simply Me
Husband, Father, Friend, Coach, Educator, Explorer, Researcher, Collaborator, Innovator, Creative Doer, Ambassador of Fun
I am an Inspired Faculty Member at MiraCosta College
I am full-time faculty member at MiraCosta College, I am an inspired, curious, technologist with interests in AI/Data Science/DLT/Biological Privacy. I believe in Design Thinking. I am committed to inspiring those around me with relentless optimism, kindness, and compassion. I deliver this connect-first approach by consistently bringing a fail forward, growth mindset, framed by a creative response strategy.
I believe that people at there very best when the work TOGETHER, inspired by kindness, compasion and empathy for each other.
Inspiring Quotes
"Things turn out for the people who make the best of the way things turn out."
"The best things aren't done by ourselves they are done together."
Courses and Clubs
CSIT 110
Computer Application -When you take the time to understand their nuances your life gets a lot easier.
CSIT 120
Introduction to CIS -Knowing how information system are managed gives you a marketplace advantage
CSIT 180
Hardware and Software -Learning hardware and software is a great foundation for technolgy careers
ClubIT
Join a fasinating network of caring technologists, always looking to have fun and learn along the way.
Favorite Words
Fun Facts
Commitment to Learning
110%Connections
Make Life BetterStudent Epiphanies
Inspire MeCoffee Consumed
Not EnoughMy Path
Life is a Journey not a Destination
Education
1995-1998
Masters Degree in Software Engineering
National UniversityThis was at the beginning of the "Internet Bubble", technologist were kings
1986-1989
Cultural Anthropology-BA
University of Southern CaliforniaI was inspired by an Anthropology department developing AI/ML data systems
1985-1986
General Education
MiraCosta CollegeI was a Spartan and played basketball for Clete Adelman.
Experience
Aug 2020 - Present
Full-time Faculty Member
MiraCosta CollegeI am committed to inspiring those around me with relentless optimism, kindness, and compassion.
Jan 2019 - May 2020
Adjunct Faculty Member
MiraCosta CollegeInspired understanding of business applications, Data Science modeling, principles, and Data Analytic tools.
Jun 2103 - Mar 2020
Founder/Board Member/CEO/CTO
Sure Genomics, Inc.Built and operated the 1st "direct to consumer" whole genome sequencing company
June 2007 - Mar 2009
SVP of Digital
Action Sports GroupBuild a CMS for ASG magazines to migrate content digital delivery model.
Aug 1996 - Mar 2007
Founder/President/CEO
Digital Sweatshop, Inc.Built one of the web's first data driven web applications, built 161 specific corporate webware products
Research
Biologic Proof of Identity
3D Mapping Genetic Expression
Biological Privacy
AI Enhancement of Learning
Interests
AI/ML
Design Thinking
Blockchain/DLT
Computational Biology
Guitar
Surfing
Basketball
My Joys
Joy is the Resdue of Life's Work in Progress
Family Time
Family
Eli Storytime - Eli is my Kindness Mentor
Fun
4th of July Parade
Fun
Petey
Family
CHS Track Team 2013-2014
Interests
I love sunsets
Fun
It took thirteen years
Fun
I love football season
Fun
Coaching CHS BBall
Interests
What do you believe?
Fun
Old Timer
Family
My Family
Family
Crypto-Mining
Interest
Rainbows are where you see them
Fun
Fear the Trees
Fun
Coaching CHS Bball
Interests
Zoe Graduation
Family
Goal Achieve
Fun
Euro Disney
Family
Coronado Sunset
FunMy Big Crazy Ideas
Creative Response in Action
My Contact Info
My Contact Information
Stay in Touch
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