ITIS3135 | con von Briesen | Sample Introduction Entries

Sample Introduction Entries

These are sample entries that follow the intro steps in sequence.

von Briesen, D.I.

I understand that this is a public document, and I won't put anything here I wouldn't want anyone to see. - DIvB 5/20/2026

D.I. von Briesen ~ Dapper Vicuna

Presenter at a recent event — At a recent event

I'm gonna type a personal statement here. Three sentences. Yo. That's a sentence. Bye! Also a sentence. Why is it SOOOO hard to get people to actually pay attention to formatting. It's like pulling teeth!

Personal Background: [Write a brief summary here.]
Professional Background: [Write a brief summary here.]
Academic Background: [Write about your major and year, if applicable.]
Primary Work Computer (type, OS, and version): Mac mini M4 desktop, MacOS Tahoe 26.5.
Primary Work Location: Home office.
Alternate Computer & Location: If I couldn't use my Mac mini or home office, I'd take my Macbook Pro laptop anywhere, or work on my Windows 11 machine on campus.
Courses I'm Taking, & Why:
1. CIS110 - Introduction to Computers: I teach a lot of these sections.
2. ITSC1110 - Computer Science Principles: I'm the lead instructor for this class, and the only one that teaches it.
3. WEB215 - Advanced Markup & Scripting: I've been the lead on this for a decade.
4. ITIS3135 - Front-end Web Application Development: I teach a lot of these sections at Charlotte.
Funny/Interesting Item to Remember Me by: I'm 6' 7".
I'd Also Like to Share: I have five kids, 2 step-kids and over 20 vehicles for land, air and sea.

“Perfection is the enemy of the good.”

~ Marc Schiller (at my first consulting gig)

Alvarez, Sofia M.

I understand that anyone with the link can see this introduction post, and I am comfortable sharing the details below. ~ SMA 5/31/2026

Sofia M. "Sofi" Alvarez ~ Steady Albatross

Portrait of a smiling college student outdoors — Sunset at the beach

I grew up in a bilingual household and enjoy helping classmates who are balancing work and school. I usually study in short focused sessions and keep a weekly checklist so I do not fall behind. This semester, I want to improve my confidence with technical writing and project planning.

Personal Background: I am from Concord and commute to campus four days a week.
Professional Background: I work part-time at a coffee shop and train new employees.
Academic Background: I am a transfer student finishing my second year in information systems.
Primary Work Computer (type, OS, and version): Lenovo ThinkPad laptop, Windows 11 Pro.
Primary Work Location: Home and the student union.
Alternate Computer & Location: If my laptop had issues, I'd use my iPad with keyboard at the public library.
Courses I'm Taking, & Why:
1. CIS110 - Introduction to Computers: I want stronger foundations for later technical classes.
2. ITSC1110 - Introduction to Computer Science Principles: I want a stronger coding and problem-solving foundation.
3. ITIS3135 - Front-End Web App Development: I want to build practical web projects and improve UI skills.
4. ENG111 - Writing and Inquiry: I need clearer writing for reports and presentations.
5. MAT143 - Quantitative Literacy: I want better data and graph interpretation skills.
Funny/Interesting Item to Remember Me by: I label my planners by color and still carry spare sticky notes everywhere.
I'd Also Like to Share: I keep a small container garden on my balcony and track every plant in a spreadsheet.

“Small progress each day adds up to big results.”

- Satya Nani

Chowdhury, Imran K.

This is a public post that anyone with access to the document can view, so I am sharing only what I am fine making public. - ICK 5/31/2026

Imran K. "Ike" Chowdhury ~ Inspired Cheetah

Student with laptop sitting near a window — Reviewing notes before a late lab session.

I returned to school after several years in the workforce, so I bring a practical point of view to class discussions. I enjoy solving problems step by step and documenting what worked so I can repeat it later. My main goal this semester is to become faster at troubleshooting in group projects.

Personal Background: I moved to Charlotte in 2022 and now live near campus with my brother.
Professional Background: I worked in retail operations and customer support for five years.
Academic Background: I am pursuing an associate degree with plans to transfer to a four-year program.
Primary Work Computer (type, OS, and version): Dell XPS laptop, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
Primary Work Location: Home office desk.
Alternate Computer & Location: If my Dell or home desk weren't available, I'd use my old MacBook Air at my apartment or the campus library desktop labs.
Courses I'm Taking, & Why:
1. ITSC1110 - Introduction to Computer Science Principles: I want to strengthen algorithmic thinking and coding fundamentals.
2. ITIS3135 - Front-End Web App Development: I want to apply technical concepts by building polished web pages.
Funny/Interesting Item to Remember Me by: I run a 5K every Saturday morning and have never once beaten my first recorded time.
I'd Also Like to Share: I keep a chess puzzle app open at all times and solve one before every study session.

“Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.”

~ Abraham Lincoln

Ramirez, Elena

I know this introduction is publicly visible in the shared document, and I am intentionally posting this summary for class. ~ ER 5/31/2026

Elena Ramirez ~ Energetic Robin

Student walking across a college campus — A quick campus walk between morning classes.

I like courses that mix creativity with technical structure because that balance keeps me motivated. I use a weekly calendar, checklists, and short review sessions to stay organized. This term, I want to improve my coding habits and become more comfortable giving peer feedback.

Personal Background: I am a first-generation college student from Gastonia.
Professional Background: I interned at a small nonprofit helping with event logistics and social media.
Academic Background: I am in my first year and exploring both web and data pathways.
Primary Work Computer (type, OS, and version): HP Pavilion laptop, Windows 11 Home.
Primary Work Location: My apartment workspace.
Alternate Computer & Location: If my main laptop were unavailable, I'd use my Chromebook or the campus computer lab.
Courses I'm Taking, & Why:
1. CIS110 - Introduction to Computers: I want a strong base for future technical coursework.
2. ITSC1110 - Introduction to Computer Science Principles: I want early coding practice before advanced classes.
3. ITIS3135 - Front-End Web App Development: I want hands-on experience creating responsive websites.
Funny/Interesting Item to Remember Me by: I can whistle almost any song after hearing it twice, and I do it without noticing.
I'd Also Like to Share: I volunteer at a weekend reading program for middle school students.

“The best way to learn is to build something and then improve it.”

- Unknown