Professor Dowdy is an accounting and information systems professional with a strong background in data analytics, risk management, and tax compliance. With experience at KPMG and Lavine, Lofgren, Morris & Engelberg, LLP, he brings practical insight into technology risk and tax accounting to the classroom.
As a Graduate Teaching Associate at San Diego State University, he led workshops on financial analysis and accounting fundamentals, supporting student learning through hands-on instruction and individual guidance.
Professor Dowdy holds a BA and MS in Accountancy from San Diego State University, graduating with a 3.86 GPA. He is recognized with the SAP Student Recognition Award and is proficient in tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, UiPath (RPA), Python, and SQL.
An Eagle Scout and experienced team leader, Professor Dowdy is committed to excellence, service, and student success.
Education
- San Diego State University, BMacc - Bachelor of Arts & Masters of Science - Accountancy, Accounting Information Systems 2024
Skills and Certificates:
- UiPath (RPA)
- Alteryx
- SAP Cloud
- Excel
- Tableau
- Python
- SQL
Courses Taught
- Accounting Information Systems - ACC 4020
- Advanced Accounting Data Analytics - ACC 6080
Experience in Field
- Frank Rimerman & Co.,Tax Associate, 2024 - Present
- Self-Employed, Financial Planning, Accounting Services, Tax Consulting, Technology Enablement & Implementation, 2024 - Present
- San Diego State University, Graduate Teaching Associate, 2023 - Present
- KPMG, Technology Risk Management Intern, 2023 - 2023
- Lavine, Lofgren, Morris, & Engelberg, LLP, Tax Intern, 2023 - 2023
- Chick-fil-A, Team Leader, 2020 - 2022
Awards and Honors
- SAP Student Recognition Award
- SAP ERPSim International Finalist
- Eagle Scout