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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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
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Eli Gershtein

Visual Effects Artist
“I took a VFX that completely sparked my curiosity and I went full throttle into technical art and VFX.”
Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design)
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Erin England

Associate Level Designer
“It was great! I felt like the teachers were really involved and they answered all my questions I had. They pushed me in the right direction and the classrooms were really tight-knit. You meet people and it was a good environment to learn. ”
Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design)
Sunisa “Yuki” Saeli

Sunisa “Yuki” Saeli

Computer Science student and STEM Ambassador
“Join a club or organization! That is what allowed me to explore, try new things, learn what I really like and enjoy, and what I want to do in the future.”
Computer Science
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 March 20, 2026