Fall 2026 Topics in Tech
Talks from CIS alumni and technology professionals
Our Topics in Tech series brings CIS alumni and technology professionals to campus to share their experiences and insights,
and gives you an outstanding chance to network with industry leaders. Come with questions, and stay to meet the speakers.
CS 100CS 240DataCodingAICybersecurityHealthUXCEntrepreneurship
Tags show the courses and interest areas each talk relates to.
Tue
6
Oct
2:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Your Career in Information Security
Roy Wattanasin · Healthcare Research Security Officer, MIT
Smith 301
CS 100CS 240CybersecurityHealth
Wed
7
Oct
2:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Cybersecurity is a Business Problem, Not an IT Problem
R. Mike Tetreault · Cybersecurity Advisor for Rhode Island, U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Lindsay 30
CS 100Cybersecurity
WED
21
Oct
2:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Security in AI and AI in Security (Date to be confirmed)
Mark Maney · Chief Product Officer, Arnica
Smith 212
DataAICybersecurity
Tue
20
Oct
5:00 PM – 6:20 PM
Preparing for Your Tech Interview
Jawahar Siva · Director, Head of Realtime Messaging Technology, Capital One
LaCava 340
DataCoding
Tue
27
Oct
2:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Leading AI Strategy and Governance for a Pharmaceutical Client
Bhavik Patel · Principal, SEI
LaCava 325 AB
AIHealth
Wed
28
Oct
2:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Beyond the Pixel: Where Computer Vision Goes Next
Angela Su · Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Cherish
LaCava 335
CS 100CodingAI
Tue
10
Nov
5:00 PM – 6:20 PM
AI-Driven Software Development
Mark Xie · Software Builder, Hi Marley
LaCava 325 AB
DataCodingAIUXCEntrepreneurship
Wed
11
Nov
2:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Tech and Product Design
Miles Chilson · Principal Product Designer, Chilson Design Collaborative
LaCava 325 AB
CS 100UXCEntrepreneurship
Wed
18
Nov
2:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Using AI to Cope: Helpful Tool or Risky Shortcut?
Liz McCarron · ADHD Life Coach, Excel with ADHD
Smith 207
CS 100AI
All Topics in Tech talks are open to Bentley students. Bring your questions and your networking game.
Questions? Email cis_sandbox@bentley.edu
