Meet Edward Jones
Degrees and Experience
- B.S. Computer Science Oswego State University, Oswego, NY
- M.S. Systems Engineering Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Biography and Professional Achievements
Edward Jones finds great joy in helping students discover how faith and technology are beautifully intertwined. With more than 20 years of experience in software engineering—including over a decade at Google—he brings real-world insight into the classroom, where he encourages students to explore how their work can reflect the order, creativity, and purpose of our Creator. Edward teaches with the conviction that all truth is God’s truth, and he often points students to Proverbs 2:6, which says, “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” He believes everything we can learn is either from God, about God, or both—and that makes learning a sacred pursuit.
Edward is passionate about helping students view their studies not just as preparation for a career, but as part of their calling. Drawing from Romans 1:20, which reminds us that God has revealed Himself through what He has made, he invites students to see their technical learning as a way to know God more deeply. Whether teaching programming, systems design, or discussing ethics in tech, Edward integrates faith naturally into classroom conversations—challenging students to live with integrity, think critically, and use their skills to serve others for God’s glory.
Before teaching, Edward led software and research efforts at Google and Lockheed Martin, authored conference papers, contributed to patents, and mentored many young engineers. He holds an M.S. in Systems Engineering from Cornell University and has also served in church leadership as an elder and worship leader. Today, he considers it a blessing to invest in the next generation of Christ-centered computer scientists at CCU, where faith and learning grow hand in hand.
Publications
- NAOMI - an experimental platform for multi-modeling
- Jones, E., Denton, T., Srinivasan, S., Owens, K., & Buskens, R. W. (2008). MBSD needs MPM but MPM needs industry acceptance. In K. Czarnecki, I. Ober, J. M. Bruel, A. Uhl, & M. Völter (Eds.), MoDELS 2008: Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 5301, pp. 143–157). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-87875-9_11
- Jones, E. (2012, October 1). ICMSE approach to polymer matrix composite materials and manufacturing [Keynote address]. 6th International Workshop on Multi-Paradigm Modeling (MPM'12), Innsbruck, Austria.
- Barto, R. R., Buskens, R. W., Ho, G. S., Obradovic, B., & Jones, E. (2012, August). Models, multi-models and NAOMI [Conference presentation]. 244th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Philadelphia, PA.
- Jones, E. (2009, March 9). System for constructing and editing multi-models [Colloquium presentation]. CS Colloquium, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
- Jones, E., Denton, T., Owens, K., Srinivasan, S., & Buskens, R. (2013). A method for representing multi-models (U.S. Patent No. 8,620,959). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://patents.google.com/patent/US8620959B2
- Jones, E., Denton, T., Owens, K., Srinivasan, S., & Buskens, R. (2013). (U.S. Patent No. 8,620,960). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://patents.google.com/patent/US8620960B2
Faith and Learning
Edward Jones integrates faith and learning by helping students see that all knowledge is either from God, about God, or both. Guided by Proverbs 2:6 and Romans 1:20, he teaches computer science as a way to explore God’s order and creativity. At CCU, Edward creates a classroom environment where technical excellence and spiritual growth go hand in hand, equipping students to live out their calling with purpose, integrity, and a Christ-centered worldview.