Meet Our Faculty: Brian Warnecke
Meet Brian Warnecke
Assistant Professor, School of Professional and Technical Studies
Faculty member since 2019
240-725-5467
btwarnecke@csmd.edu
Courses Taught
- CSC-2020 Computing Fundamentals for Engineers
- CSC-2591 Computer Science I
- EGR-1105 Introduction to Computer and Electrical Engineering
- EGR-2222 Elements of Discrete Signal Analysis
- EGR-2310 Circuit Analysis
- EGR-2310L Circuit Analysis Lab
- EGR-2440 Digital Logic Circuit Design
- EGR-2440L Digital Circuits & Systems Lab
About
Hello everyone. My name is Brian Warnecke. I have 20 years of experience as an engineer, instructor, and technical trainer. For most of my industry career, I have also worked as a part-time college instructor at the same time. I enjoy giving back some of what I have learned to others.
My most recent industry experience was in the semiconductor manufacturing industry with Micron Technology in Manassas, Va. Outside of work, I enjoy bicycling, hiking, kayaking, gardening, and anything outside. I also am a (very) amateur cryptocurrency miner.
Educational Background
I have a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, as well as a Master of Arts in Mathematics Education from Western Governors University.
Q&A
Expect to find lots of labs and activities in my classes. Engineering and computer science are all about problem solving, and I believe that you learn problem solving by solving problems. So, expect to be challenged with design problems in many of the classes I instruct.
Having the privilege of being a faculty advisor for the CSM Talon Robotics team in 2020 and 2021 has been the highlight of my time at CSM. This group of students faced many challenges in just having a team and being able to compete amid all the coronavirus restrictions. In the end, they ended up ranked No. 30 in the U.S. among teams from colleges and universities.
The students at CSM are the best. I have never worked with a group of students who put forth such effort in their classes. I am very fortunate to be able to instruct such a great group of students.
If you are a good problem solver, think about taking engineering or computer science classes. It can be quite rewarding to solve a new problem placed in front of you. There is a famous quote describing engineering that says, "Engineers create what has never been." If that sounds like a challenge you want to take on, I would love to see you in one of my classes.
Last updated: 10-27-22