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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Ibrahim Taleb

Ibrahim Taleb

Game Design student Richland
“Every professor in this program can really talk about the software we’re learning. I wouldn’t be so interested in my classes if they weren’t so good”
Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design)
Gabriel Holzapfel

Gabriel Holzapfel

Eagle Top Gaming
“With a professional and direct attitude, I can lead and direct teams in software and game design or serve as a self-reliant member of the production team. Trained in Game design and production art, I can serve and accomplish a variety of tasks as production progresses and different skills are needed.”
Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design)
Ethan Brackin

Ethan Brackin

3D Studio Owner
“I chose this program for the strength of the program of classes. The class structure was much more focused on specific skill sets, lending more experience to a particular field of choice, which for me was 3D modeling and 3D sculpture. I was able to strengthen my drawing skills, which enabled me to realize my concepts better.”
Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design)
Eskinder Girma

Eskinder Girma

Concept Artist
“Eskinder’s been enthusiastic about visual art and entertainment design all his life, which has led to him working as a freelance artist on both traditional and digital mediums. Now he is studying in the Interactive and Game Simulation Program.”
Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design)
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 September 4, 2026