Dr. David Eve

I’ve taught Computer Science at MCLA since 2005.

I came to teaching midcareer. Before MCLA, I led IT and MIS operations at a large nonprofit, overseeing strategy, selection, deployment and maintenance, while building multiple MIS systems from the ground up. I also taught as an adjunct at Springfield Technical Community College.

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I treat my professional practice as a form of ongoing scholarship. My work focuses on systems integration consulting for nonprofit organizations, typically involving Windows-based environments, PostgreSQL databases, and platforms such as Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, all integrated to support organizations that need reliable production systems on limited budgets. I approach this work through continuous process improvement—not major overhauls, but steady, sustainable upgrades that resource-constrained organizations can realistically adopt and maintain.

That practice directly informs my teaching. It keeps course material current, gives students a practical understanding of the trade-offs organizations face, and creates opportunities for internships and independent study projects grounded in active client work.

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I see AI as a tool. I use it for targeted development, testing and troubleshooting, but not when the work itself is the thinking, and I ask my students to draw that same distinction.

I’ve also developed a new course, Confidently Uncertain, that gives students space to explore where AI works, where it falls short, how to tell the difference and the role prompt development plays in both.

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My teaching includes:

• Database: SQL and NoSQL
• Python
• C++
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Business Information Systems
• Managing Information in Complex Organizations
• Cybersecurity Best Practices
• Outdoor Leadership Education

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I’m a second-generation tree farmer, and the business is a labor of love rooted in stewardship and sustainable forestry. That same ethic shapes my teaching in Outdoor Leadership Education and my role as faculty advisor for the Outdoors Club.

When I’m not in the office or on the tree farm, you’ll likely find me cycling, skiing or paddling. The Berkshires are equally a place to work and a place to play, and I encourage students to take advantage of both.

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