Podcast Ep. 1: Living off the grid - Gustavo "Gus" Gomez

Highlights for this episode of "The Journey" Podcast:

• Gus has been with Purdue Global for nearly 20 years and reminisces about receiving a gift for his 10th anniversary. 

• He started teaching around 2004, initially in the computer programming department.

• Over the years, Gus has seen significant changes in teaching methods at Purdue Global, evolving from chat-based seminars to video and audio. He fondly remembers using Adobe for seminars and shares a humorous story about missing a seminar due to a time zone mix-up.

• In addition to teaching, Gus has various responsibilities, including being a subject matter expert in technology courses, a course lead, and conducting portfolio evaluations. He also serves on multiple committees, including the Communications Committee and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

• Before joining Purdue Global, Gus worked as a chemical engineer and held various positions at Union Carbide Corporation. He later became a VP of Operations and R&D at another company before transitioning to teaching, where he finds great fulfillment in student success and learning.

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