Meet Our Faculty: Jacob Waselewski '23

Meet Jacob Waselewski '23A photo of CSM cybersecurity instructor Jacob Waselewski. He has shoulder-length, dark brown hair; is wearing a black SMECO polo shirt; and is standing with his arms crossed, one elbow resting on top of a server stack.

Adjunct Cybersecurity Instructor, School of STEM and Professional Studies

Faculty member since 2025
jhwaselewski@csmd.edu

Courses Taught

ITS-2090 Computer Security

About 

I've always been passionate about helping and protecting others. Working in cybersecurity has given me the opportunity to help an incredible number of people. SMECO is the largest energy provider in Southern Maryland, and my work in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) keeps energy flowing for more than 600,000 people who live in SMECO's service area.

I'd entered the workforce after high school, but after a few years, I decided I wanted more than a job. I wanted a career. I wanted to do something that would let me give back to my community and allow me to support myself and my future family.

Studying cybersecurity at CSM gave me that opportunity. I was incredibly fortunate to learn from professors who truly went above and beyond. They not only shared their knowledge and ensured that I knew what I needed to succeed; they also supported and encouraged me in both my education and my life. Without the kindness and guidance of professors like Ronda Jacobs, Lakisha Ferebee, and Glenn Mains, I wouldn’t be as successful as I am today.

After I graduated from CSM, I went to work at SMECO as a technical analyst for desktop support. Just four months later, I was promoted to the role of cybersecurity analyst. That promotion is one of my proudest achievements, and I wanted to dedicate all my energy and focus to being the best I could in my new position. 

My experience in cybersecurity at SMECO confirmed that what I'd learned from my professors was both current and applicable in real-world situations. I also realized that I had gotten ahead of the learning curve; CSM's cybersecurity program had already equipped me with a lot of the knowledge and skills that you usually learn “on the job.”

While I was working on my bachelor's, I found myself missing the environment at CSM: the personal attention, the support, and my professors' teaching styles and passion for the subject.

The special experiences I had as a student made me want to come back, this time as a member of the faculty. It felt like coming home, like I've come full circle. I'm proud to work alongside the professors who guided me, supported me, and made such a difference in my life, and I'm proud to call them my colleagues.

It's why I think of what I do as a calling, instead of a job. It's an opportunity to serve my community and to make a difference in people’s lives. At my day job, I secure the computer systems that keep the electricity flowing and protect against cyberthreats. As a CSM instructor, I share what I've learned with future cybersecurity professionals who'll join in the work of keeping our communities, country, and world safe.

Educational Background 

I graduated from CSM with my associate degree in cybersecurity and the supporting “trifecta” of certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+. After spending some time in the workforce as a cybersecurity technical analyst, I decided to go for my bachelor’s in general IT studies and was able to complete my degree in less than a year.

Q&A

My proudest achievement as a professor was a student complimenting my teaching style and saying they couldn’t have passed without my help.

I work in cybersecurity at SMECO, as a Technical Analyst for Critical Infrastructure Protection.

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Last updated: 2-12-26

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