Software Development - Java

Integrating Technical Excellence with Team Dynamics

Introducing a rigorous Java course tailored for high school seniors, offering a deep dive into advanced programming techniques and team collaboration. This course goes beyond standard curriculum, emphasizing a blend of technical proficiency and essential soft skills.

Course Features:

Deep Technical Insight: Explore advanced Java constructs, from intricate data structures to sophisticated algorithms, ensuring efficient and optimized code solutions.
Problem-Solving at its Best: Engage with complex, real-world coding challenges designed to push your analytical and problem-solving boundaries.
Agile Framework: Experience the course through an agile lens, employing methodologies like sprints and stand-ups, mirroring best practices from leading tech companies.
Collaborative Coding: Embrace team-based projects that simulate genuine software development scenarios. Learn the importance of coding, debugging, and deploying in a collective environment.
Enhanced Soft Skills: Elevate your presentation, communication, and interpersonal abilities, equipping you for leadership roles in the tech industry.
Industry Tools & Practices: Familiarize yourself with contemporary industry tools and best practices, ensuring you remain at the forefront of technological advancements.

Who Should Enroll

This course is designed for individuals seeking more than just a basic introduction to Java. If you are committed to embracing challenges, adapting to rapid learning curves, and integrating seamlessly within team dynamics, this course will serve as an invaluable stepping stone for your future in tech.

This is a semester-long offering to be paired with another course from the Computer Science Pathway. Please be mindful of prerequisites.

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You have to think of every single thing that could possibly go wrong. That’s how you have to think like a programmer. - Bradley Covington, Lee's Summit North High School

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Instructor

Greg Bustamante

greg.bustamante@lsr7.net
816.986.3421
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Mr. Bustamante grew up in Kansas City graduating from Pembroke Hill before heading to Yale to complete a B.S. in Computer Science. He started his early career as a Java Developer focused on web applications while also learning system administration and quality assurance. He later took a position with Digital Evolution Group (DEG) which started an 18 year journey from Developer to Managing Director of Engineering eventually managing and overseeing a global team of over 100 technologists spanning commerce, web, marketing, front-end, mobile, and quality assurance platforms and practices.

Mr. Bustamante joined STA in 2022 as a Software Development Instructor and is a strong believer in and supporter of the STA Mission. He finds incredible fulfillment in the shared educational journey with students and creative collaboration with other educators. He loves the quirks and personalities of technical thinkers and the challenge of leading teams through complex projects.

Outside of STA, Mr. Bustamante serves as the Director of Learning and Innovation for CSTA Kansas City. He has been an active member and officer in Toastmasters since 2014 earning his Competent Communicator designation in 2015. In his free time, Mr. Bustamante spends most of his time with his wife and two kids. When not doing that, you can find him coding, playing strategy games, listening to podcasts, playing bass guitar, reading, experimenting with emerging technologies, or anxiously watching Chiefs games.

Prerequisites

Dual Credit

College Dual Credit

Students may receive up to 6 college credits through the University of Central Missouri's (UCM) Dual Credit Program. STA's semester long Software Development - Java course covers two UCM courses in UCM's Computer Science program:

For more information, refer to the Dual Credit FAQ page or contact dualcredit@ucmo.edu. For detailed registration instructions, see the "How do I register?" question.

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Accelerated Degree

MIC Accelerated Early Bachelor Degree Program

Students who take Network Engineering at Summit Technology Academy their junior year AND have a 3.0 unweighted GPA/95% attendance may also choose to participate in a university partnership program called Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC), in which students begin to earn a systems engineering OR cybersecurity bachelor’s degree while still in high school. The bachelor’s degree is offered through the University of Central Missouri- Lee’s Summit. This program helps to significantly reduce the overall cost of a bachelor’s degree. Students will participate in extensive paid internship opportunities with companies such as Epiq, DST, Cerner, Riskanalystics, and many more. Students who qualify and have interest, must mark that they are interested on their STA Online Application