Arapahoe Community College (ACC) alumnus Jake Chrissinger completed his Associate of Applied Science degree in Secure Software Development in August 2026. He has since transferred to CU Colorado Springs this fall to study Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning).
“I am excited to pursue a career in technology where creativity, design, and problem solving intersect, all while exploring how emerging technologies can be responsibly developed while improving the human experience,” Jake said.
Jake was able to use creativity and problem-solving techniques while at ACC, where he held several leadership positions.
Selected to the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-Colorado Academic Team in the spring of 2026, Jake served as a student representative on ACC’s Shared Governance Leadership Council in 2025-26. He was a member of ACC’s Phi Theta Kappa and National Society of Leadership & Success honor societies, and served as an ACC Study Abroad tour manager.
Jake was also the founding president of ACC Pumas eSports, a member of the Student Leadership Summit planning committee, and a student ambassador / design team member for the Peace Garden Project.