A Message from the CECS Alumni Chapter Chair
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Hello my fellow Knights!
Welcome to the UCF College of Engineering & Computer Science Alumni Chapter webpage!
I’m the current chair, Sondra Kennett.
To those who are already interacting with CECS students and volunteering for the many events our chapter sponsors for the college – Thank You!
We would love to welcome you to join us as an official member of the alumni chapter to share more of your expertise and insights with our team. As a chapter member, you’ll be a part of the planning for our events throughout the year and help us develop new ways of connecting with students and alumni! The chapter is a way for our alumni to give back, to network and engage with fellow alumni and students, and be part of something that will continue to grow and evolve.
We sincerely hope you continue to engage and volunteer, and we also encourage you to invite your fellow UCF alums to join us during one of our events – especially our Senior Design Showcase!
We are active on LinkedIn and Facebook – please be sure to follow us there and we all look forward to meeting you soon!
Chapter Members
Board Chairs

Anthony “Tony” Goodman ’12
Communications Chair

Michael Ferrante ‘15MS
Philanthropy Chair
Chapter Members
First Name | Last Name | Grad Year |
---|---|---|
Barry | Smith | ’99 |
David | Rodriguez | ’15 |
Mark | Blue | ’89 ’08MBA ’10MS |
Martin | Okaiwele | ’05 |
William “Bill” | Gerber | ’96MSCpE ’01PhD |
Aimee | Schmelter | ’09MS |
Michael | Marzec | ’86 |
Luke | Ponte | ’22 |
JC | Perez | ’16 |
Xavier | Henderson | ’17 ’21MS |
Guilford | Cantave | ’06 |
Joshua “Josh” | Haley | ’12 ’14MSCpE |
Charles | Davis | ’92 ’95MS ’20PhD |
Esteban | Garcia | ’99 |
Kevin | Firestone | ’11 |
Aicha | Diallo | ’21 |
Kevin | Jones | ’98 ’21MBA |
Staying Connected with CECS
- Follow us on LinkedIn. Get the latest news about the college, research updates, events, photos and connect with fellow alumni.
- UCF Knights Network is a great way to connect with alumni across the University and stay up to date with current events.
- Receive our monthly e-newsletter with highlights of college news and notices of upcoming alumni events or submit a class note. Let us know what you’ve been up to.
- Connect to UCF Career Services for hiring a UCF Engineer or Computer Scientist.
- Want to know more about an event or opportunity? Need help accomplishing a task or finding the right person on campus? Reach out to Francesca Botteri, Assoc. Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving: Francesca Botteri.