Student Experience: Tommy Alsbrooks

“I’ve always loved working with computers ever since I took my first computer class in high school many years ago. Dallas College allowed me to realize my career dreams. The instructors were great. They really knew their stuff and brought real-world experiences to the classroom.

“After I received my associate degree, my career skyrocketed. It opened doors for me that I never thought were possible unless you had a bachelor’s degree. The most notable accomplishment was when I was recently promoted to assistant vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. 

“I learned that a Dallas College education can serve as a great foundation to help you meet your career goals, whether those goals are to go on and get your bachelor's degree or to move directly into the employment sector. I achieved both of these goals, and it was my Dallas College education that made it all possible. 

“I meet people all the time who are very successful in their careers, and many of them received their education from Dallas College. We are all real-world examples of what a Dallas College education can do for your career.” 

Tommy Alsbrooks earned an associate degree in CIT - Programming and graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in finance in August 2006 from the University of Texas at Dallas.


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Alexandra Bohorquez

Alexandra Bohorquez

Web Developer and Designer Bitmore L.P.
“The best part of my experience at Dallas College was to meet competent teachers who promote investigation, which is an important skill to develop since technology changes every second. Most of the knowledge I got at Dallas College I’ve applied at my work. It was a good starting point.”
Computer: Web/Internet Services
Rachel Quitevis

Rachel Quitevis

VFX Artist at Blizzard
“It was a lovely program, and I’m still friends with my classmates and still in contact with the professors to this day. They’re awesome people and made learning in that program a wonderful time.”
Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design)
Kevin Boykin

Kevin Boykin

3D Artist
“After two years of college, and several majors later, Kevin stumbled into Richland's Interactive Simulation and Game Technology program. He had never taken an art class before, so he was surprised to find his niche in Character Sculpting, although that didn't stop him from learning how to code in C# Unity as well as becoming a valuable asset on the program's Level Design teams.”
Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design)
MJ Choi

MJ Choi

Accounting Student and Hopeful Future CPA
“Studying in the program has been a rewarding journey. It has made me realize what I'm capable of and has given me more self-esteem. I'm motivated to do my best when I see how passionate the faculty are about helping their students succeed.”
Accounting, Mathematics (Math)
Tommy Alsbrooks
Tommy Alsbrooks
Assistant Vice President Desktop Services Division The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Computer: Programming
School of Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Sciences
Updated July 28, 2026