Capt Christopher D. Ball

Course Director

Captain Christopher D. Ball is a Course Director for the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) School of Systems and Logistics at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio.  As Course Director, he teaches and manages continuing education courses for the Software Professional Development Program. This program covers the software development process from requirements to sustainment.

Prior to his current assignment in AFIT/LS, Capt Ball earned his Master’s in Software Engineering at AFIT, with a focus in Artificial Intelligence. He also served as a developmental engineer for both the Multiple Mission Satellite Operations Center (MMSOC) and the Airborne Laser missile defense program.

Courses Taught

SWE 301, Software Project Management

SWE 320/420, Software Architecture and Design

SWE 340/440, Software Testing

Areas of Interest & Consulting

Agile Software Development

Artificial Intelligence

Automation

Education

2016 Master of Science, Software Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

2011 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell AFB, Alabama

2010 Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte