Hometown Heroes - Darrion Culler

Darrion Culler is a 26 year old, class of 2011 Christian County High School Graduate. He obtained a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science and Masters of Science in Computer Science Technology, both from Kentucky State University. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

His career lies within the STEM disciple of technology. He is a Human Resource Specialist for the USDA Rural Development. His day to day responsibilities include accessing data bases to create and delivery reports for stakeholder, creating and managing information sharing sites. His motivation for pursuing his career was that he was afforded the opportunity to intern during his undergrad years. They extended to him a full time position to continue grow within the agency. With his role, he uses technology on a daily basis to ensure information is being collected and presented in the most efficient manner. He uses technology to manage access to data and sensitive information. Lastly, he advises aspiring computer scientists this, ”Take every opportunity seriously. Do your best and ensure that each project reflects you and what you can do improve that company or organization or situation.  Leave every environment better than it was when you arrived.”