Dallas College

Student Experience: Danny R. Starnes

“Dallas College opened many doors for me. I was unable to attend college right after high school, so I ended up working dead-end jobs for little pay. The decision to go to college was the best decision I ever made. Shortly before graduating, I was already making more money than I had ever dreamed possible. Over the last few years, I have quadrupled my salary using the skills I first learned at Eastfield. 

“The program offered very knowledgeable, caring instructors whose entire focus was to help me succeed. I strongly recommend Dallas College for anyone looking for a great start to a fulfilling career.”

Danny R. Starnes earned an associate degree in CIT – Programming. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Master of Business Administration degree in strategic leadership from Northwood University. Danny has received several superior accomplishment awards from his employer, where he is a vice president in the finance and accounting area.


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Michael Gutierrez

Michael Gutierrez

Engineering Student
“The community here was the biggest surprise. People often assume community colleges are places where students leave right after class, but Dallas College is full of connection, involvement and interesting people.”
Engineering
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James C. Woodall

Quality Assurance Director and Graphics Artist Blind Mind Studios
“I would recommend this program for students wanting to rub shoulders with industry giants, those who hunger to develop professional games, and those who are curious about whether their skill-set fits with the gaming industry.”
Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design)
Neethu Kuriakose

Neethu Kuriakose M., EdTech

Data Entry Clerk, Dallas County Immunization/Medical Records Division; Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science and Information Technology
“I strongly recommend Dallas College for anyone who wants to take classes with affordable tuition, and who might like to work on campus while being a student.”
Computer Information Technology
Scott Sengbush

Scott Sengbush

Game Producer Game Circus
“I have been a gamer for as long as I can remember, so I decided to pursue a career in gaming. I took a 3D animation class in the Summer and fell in love with it instantly.”
Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design)
Danny Starnes
Danny R. Starnes
Vice President of Finance Programs for an international retailer
Computer Information Technology
School of Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Sciences
Updated September 22, 2026