Dr. Aspen Olmsted is the online program director of Computer Science at Simmons University. He obtained a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from The University of South Carolina. Prior to his academic career, he was the CEO of Alliance Software Corporation. Alliance Software designed and developed N-Tier enterprise applications for the performing arts and humanities market. Dr. Olmsted’s research focus is on the development of algorithms and architectures for distributed enterprise solutions that can guarantee security and correctness while maintaining high-availability.
 

Education

  • PhD, University of South Carolina, 2014. Major: Computer Science Dissertation Title: Web Service Transaction Correctness
  • MS, College of Charleston, 2009. Major: Computer Science
  • MBA, University of South Carolina, 2007. Major: Business Administration
  • BS, State University of New York College at Buffalo, 1989. Major: Economics

Courses

  • CS227: Networking
  • CS245: Computing Systems
  • CS327: Cybersecurity

Aspen Olmsted in the News

Anisha Srivastava standing by a presentation

Simmons University Designated a Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Education by NSA

Simmons University has been designated a Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cybersecurity Education by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security. This prestigious designation recognizes Simmons' excellence in cybersecurity education and its commitment to advancing the field through research and outreach.


From top left: Dr. Gokhan Karaatli, Katelyn Federico, Dr. Riti Gour, Dr. Aspen Olmsted, Brian Daly, Sylvia Singleton and Dr. Lauren Trichtinger

College of Organizational, Computational, and Information Sciences Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members

Cohort of talented faculty bring extensive scholarly and professional experience, and a wide range of diverse perspectives and backgrounds.


Shout-outs from Students and Alums

Anisha Srivastava ’23

CompleteDegree student Anisha Srivastava ’23 on Finding Space and Time for STEM

CompleteDegree student Anisha Srivastava '23 describes what it took to leap into her second bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and the support she's received from Simmons professors.


Computer Science Student Tabytha Smith '23

Computer Science Student Tabytha Smith '23 Exceeds her own Expectations at Simmons

After completing her undergraduate degree, Tabytha Smith thought it was too late to change fields and study computer science. Now, a student in CompleteDegree@Simmons, she looks forward to a career in software engineering. She has been hired as a Software...