Dr. Kumar clearly cares for all his students very much. His lectures, while sometimes going off-topic, are valuable and heavily encourage participation. The course is very doable if you commit to doing the homework honestly and studying. The homework gets tougher as the course goes on, so start early in the week. Exams aren't too bad either.

The professor is outstanding in both expertise and teaching style. They convey information clearly and straightforwardly, avoiding unnecessary complexities to help students understand deeply. His humble approach encourages active participation, fostering an inclusive learning environment that broadens students' perspectives.

Prof. Kumar's Blockchain course was well-structured, and very interactive, and included relevant guest lectures that enhanced the curriculum by giving industry insights. He is highly knowledgeable, accommodating, and always available to answer questions. Overall, it was an amazing learning experience far exceeding my expectations.

Prof. Kumar is a great industry person turned professor, he teaches real life skills, and focuses on the overall development of the student.

Professor Kumar is an outstanding professor who brings CSCE 120 to life with his extensive cybersecurity and C++ expertise. His engaging lectures simplify complex concepts, making them beginner-friendly. Beyond class, he offers valuable career and research guidance, ensuring students are well-prepared for success in the field.

The professor's classes are engaging and well-structured. Using interactive tools like Kahoot in every class makes the learning process fun and dynamic. With extensive knowledge of blockchain, the professor also encourages students to participate in academic activities, such as writing papers and competing in poster sessions at conferences.

Professor Kumar is a very well spoken professor. He loves to interact with students and is always wiling to help. He has multiple office hours so its pretty easy to access him. I would take him again and am planning on looking for him in the future.

Prof. Kumar is not your typical college professor. Not only does he learn everyone's names, but he loves interacting w/ them. Has Kahoots and prizes. Very personable. The way he teaches is a hit or miss depending on who you are. He makes many analogies which can be helpful, but it can also be confusing. Has a lot of self learning outside of class.

Dr. Kumar is an fun, interesting professor. He cares heavily about the students in his class, going to the lengths of learning student names. The coursework for this class is a lot, but there is nothing that Dr. Kumar can do about it. Most of the learning should be done on the zybooks with Dr.Kumar reinforcing concepts. Beware confusing analogies.

Dr. Kumar is among the best professor I had at A&M. He is invested in your growth and is easily accessible outside of class. I had the opportunity to conduct Cybersecurity research focusing maritime security with him. His lectures are super fun. He also has additional career advising office hours where he connects you with his industry friends.

Great teacher who'll give personal attention as he identifies individual needs of each of his students and take great effort in ensuring everyone learns. Great energy, humorous, and fun to learn from!

Dr. Kumar is a great lecturer and teacher. He employs real world examples when explaining code which allows easier understanding of the material. Almost every class contains a Kahoot quiz which provides an extra level of fun and learning to the classroom. He wants to see all of his students succeed, and it very easy to reach outside of class.

Mr. Kumar was easily one of the best professors I had this semester. Besides teaching the core concepts of C++ exceptionally and clarifying things from the grassroots level, he was really supportive and helpful to students looking for internships. Moreover, under his guidance, I wrote and submitted a research paper for publication within 50 days.

Shreys is a great professor, easy going and ready to help when needed, and he teaches more valuable professional skills and shares industry experiences.

Definitely a really good experience I would go through again, lectures are interesting especially due to the creative analogies he uses. Very accessible and genuinely cares about your success. Prepares you decently well but forces you to think, going to him mostly for high-level questions.

Professor Kumar made class very engaging and entertaining. He had a Kahoot at the end of every class to help reiterate what we learned that class and always had fun little prizes for the winners! Beyond the classroom, Professor Kumar is very helpful when it comes to career/internship/research guidance and truly cares about the students.

I loved taking CSCE 120 with Professor Shreyas Kumar. The course is well-structured and beginner-friendly, and Professor Kumar is always available to help, whether through flexible office hours or extra meetings. His teaching is inspiring and motivates me to learn more. I highly recommend his classes for anyone looking to build a strong foundation!

His approach to teaching is both practical and rooted in real-world applications. His teaching style encourages active learning, and participation is genuinely engaging rather than a source of pressure. The assignments are commendable; are highly relevant to current research and professional interests. However, it's important to come well-prepared.

Professor Kumar has been the best professor I have taken a class with at A&M. He teaches the fundamentals of C++ exceptionally well and genuinely cares about all his students. Additionally he is very open to answering questions and is very approachable outside of class.

Lectures are fun to attend the Professor Kumar is very accessible outside of class. He is also helpful beyond CSCE 120 and often helps students with job search and professional development.

After taking a few classes where Professors read from slides, being in Prof. Kumar's class was amazingly refreshing. He keeps the class very engaging and can explain complex C++ topics in a straightforward and fun way. Had invited inventor of C++ for a guest lecture, which was a rare opportunity. Responds past midnight in a minute. He is the best!

Caring man that loves to help out and give opportunities to his students, will go above and beyond to help. Homework is difficult but the homework is course-wide and out of prof kumar's hands.

Professor Kumar has a great quality in that he can easily make complex topics easily digestible by utilizing interesting analogies. He makes class very engaging by using Kahoot competitions at the end of his lectures as a review tool. In addition to teaching C++ concepts, he is highly approachable for professional development opportunities as well.

Great professor who truly cares about his students. He does his best to make a difficult course as manageable as possible. Stay on top of your homework, as it gets fairly challenging as the semester progresses, and you'll do fine.

Professor Kumar is one of the best professors I've had at university so far. He is very caring of his students and always there if they ever need support. On top of that, I really enjoyed his class. It was entertaining (kahoots with prizes) and helpful. The TAs were also super helpful and available outside of class time.

Very approachable and helpful professor who brings a lot of industry insights into the classroom. Lots of activities throughout the semester such as Kahoots and connecting with industry experts to keep you engaged and having fun while learning. Stay on top of the homework, ask the TAs, and take advantage of office hours; you should be golden!

You can tell he cares a lot about his students, but his lectures honestly aren't for everyone. I personally didn't find it beneficial to go to class, so I didn't go, but I do think he is a good teacher and person. He also made the class very interesting the times I did go, and I do think he is one of the better 120 profs! Very willing to help!

He's very caring about his students, gives helpful feedbacks for questions asked and makes sure we understand the concepts learned before leaving his class. He's probably one of the better 120 professors.

This professor always has fun with his lectures and wants to interact with the class. Aside from the homework, the class isn't too difficult and I definitely would take it again just because of how cool and unique Doctor Kumar is.

Professor Kumar is hands down the best professor ever! His lectures aren't required but he has a talent for explaining difficult concepts in an easy way, and because he has already had a successful IT career, he knows what he's talking about. You can tell he genuinely cares about each and every one of his students. Best professor at Texas A&M!!!

Professor Kumar worked in industry for a while, and he makes analogies from coursework to real-world applications, and it makes learning a lot easier. He's also really kind, if you have any issue finishing homework, etc., just go to his office hours and speak with him.

Professor Kumar did a wonderful job with teaching his class, he did his very best to his students engaged and even hosted a themed class for halloween with special slides and activities! The home works were not too difficult and prepared you well for the exams.

He was an extremely good professor. His lectures are a little bit long but have a bunch of information. He also has a lot of industry experience and he ties that into the class really well. He is extremely accessible and I would recommend taking him as your professor.

Very easy grader. Also has tons of experience in the field, and gives lots of advice to students. He promised us an ice cream party

Tons of experience in the field, and gives lots of advice to students. Teaches concepts in a fun and exciting way. Deeply committed to student success, offering valuable advice and guidance to help students navigate complex concepts. He helps foster an interactive and stimulating learning environment.

The professor has a very unique way to provide students with illustrative and relatable ways to teach students. He has been very resourceful towards finding internships and jobs for all his students. He wishes the best for everyone in the class. The group projects are so interesting ,in fact we are able to have real world projects with companies.

Professor Kumar is an outstanding instructor! His lectures are clear, engaging, and practical. He connects students with real-world customers for projects and brings in industry experts. His career advice, job interview tips, and industry insights make his class invaluable. Take his course—you won't regret it!

Professor Kumar's lectures are really helpful, insightful, and amazing. He teaches everything by giving examples from his own 20 years of industrial experience. I would say if you are looking for a full-time job or a summer internship in cybersecurity, this course is the perfect opportunity, since it has fun and practical hand on assignments.

Amazing guy! Best class I've ever taken

Professor Kumar is a fantastic and caring professor. He uses his first hand experience from the field of cybersecurity and expertise to inform students on the real world applications of what they are learning in class. He genuinely cares about his students' futures and that they are able to understand the course content, I highly recommend him.

I loved Professor Kumar, and he knows a lot of material. He often goes out of his way to help students with their career.

Professor Kumar has been absolutely amazing for Capstone. He has made the experience so much like a mini internship and you can tell he very much so cares about his students. All requirements have been clear and he is very flexible if your group has some extenuating circumstance with your sponsor. He is invested in making sure his students succeed.

GOAT PROFESSOR!!! His class is a real breathe of fresh air and is one I actually look forward to attending. His assignments are actually engaging and he gives you ample time to complete them. He provides great career advice and guidance, so I recommend taking his class if you want to pursue a career in cybersecurity. Also has great guest speakers.

Prof. helped me improve my ideas into a publication worthy research paper within a semester. I learnt a lot of practical and industry insight from him. This 685 is an excellent opportunity to learn cybersecurity research, gain deep knowledge and develop industry connections. Rare blend of humility expertise and empathy. Best Prof at A&M!

Professor Kumar is engaging and clearly cares deeply for all of his students. He worked tirelessly to ensure that all of his Capstone students received interesting and fulfilling project sponsors, despite poor circumstances limiting sponsor availability compared to past semesters. Highly recommend taking him if possible.

Was a fun class, i really liked the part where industry professionals were invited to give a talk. Learnt a lot that is actually applicable in the industries.

Very engaging lectures, and practical assignments/projects that help students get hands-on experience and jobs in the field. Professor is supportive and super helpful! Highly recommend taking this course.

Kumar is probably my favorite teacher of my freshman year. He didn't just teach C++ basics but also taught why they actually mattered in the real world. Outside of teaching, he was accommodating whether it was a because of because a hackathon or when I got a concussion. Know the class is going to be hard, but he cares and you will learn!

Professor Kumar is a great prof! He really does care for his students and their success. He gave us a lot of real world capstone projects to choose from that matter and provide you with valuable lessons to take into the industry. He is very understanding and willing to extend due dates if your project sponsors take longer on things. Would recommend

The difficulty of the class really depends on what your project is. We all had sponsors. Most of them were Prof. Kumar's industry connections. We needed to make the project to our sponsor's satisfaction. In case of conflicts between your team and sponsor, Prof. Kumar has your back (assuming that you are being reasonable).

Very chill fun guy

Best professor I've had in 8 semesters. I would almost guarantee that he will be the best professor you take in your whole degree. He is very passionate, empathetic, and has a truckload of industry experience/connections. Generally speaking its easy to get a good grade.

Professor Kumar puts more effort into instructing his class than any professor I have seen before. He uses his expertise from working in the industry at large companies such as Uber to provide relevant feedback and advice that will be useful for the future. If you are looking to improve as an coder, employee, and person, take his section.

Prof. Kumar is an outstanding professor. Capstone is a course that requires significant effort from the instructor to ensure its success, and Prof. Kumar goes above and beyond in this regard. I truly appreciate his dedication to securing industry sponsors and mentors for all teams, which greatly enhances the learning experience.

Professor Kumar cares about his students a lot and cares about students' well being. Very nice person and makes the lectures fun and easy to understand. He would also fight for you if he sees the sponsors are taking advantage of you.

Professor Kumar is the GOAT!

In last review, I meant to write a difficulty of 2.0 not 5.0!! Prof Kumar is very caring and made sure that every team had a project. He went out of his way to include projects from companies such as Google and US Space force. All the projects given were interesting and challenging! Overall, 10/10 professor that really cares about each student!

Professor is such a genuine person. He is very honest and caring with his students, and treats everyone as equal to him regardless of his insane accomplishments. His lectures are very real-life applicable, and intentionally so. He will grant extensions and is very open to help for any circumstance.

Prof. Kumar understands that his students are taking other classes that aren't just his. Takes the time to get to know his students by name. He is also very supportive and genuinely cares about how well you do in his class. His classes are engaging, fun and his Kahoots are great practice for the exams. Recommend him for CSCE-120.

Professor Kumar is an amazing professor who genuinely cares about his students. That said, you'll need a strong attention span to get the most out of his class, as his lectures can be quite long. He also gives excellent career advice and has said himself that his goal is to make his students successful, rich millionaires.

really great lectures and convenient with the hw submissions. helped me understand c++ as i was a beginner

Professor Kumar is a fantastic professor who truly cares about his students. He will always work to fix issues with you, offer extensions if needed, and provide extracurricular opportunities. Exams are very similar to past exams, homeworks tend to be long but that is for the class in general. Amazing prof would take again.

Great professor that is understanding of students. Offers great help outside of class, extensions on home works, and works to resolve issues quickly. Has a great network of TA's that help students out tremendously. Lectures can be a little hard to follow, but overall he is amazing

I love this man. I don't enjoy coding at all, nor do I really need it. I'm an Elen major so this class is just something I have to get through. He's incredibly patient and generous. I will say, if you have 0 coding experience, his lectures will be hard to follow, but he's so sweet and helpful, he will gladly help if you reach out!

Professor Kumar is a great professor that's super understanding and caring for his students. His lectures are funny, engaging and just great overall.

The GOAT. Made it easy and fair for everyone but made it fun. Group project was fun and chill.

Kumar is the GOAT. He's fair and made the class enjoyable for everyone. The group project was fun and chill. The homeworks were fun and easy but effective. Also he's funny and cares about his students

Professor Kumar is an amazing professor. He genuinely cares about your understanding of the material and wants every student to succeed. He redesigned the syllabus to focus more on technical, hands-on learning, which made the class more engaging. He's always willing to help outside of class.

The class is common so whichever professor you take won't matter too much. If you took AP CS A this class will be easy because you'll only have to learn a couple new things. Kumar had good lectures but also really cared about student success. He emphasized that he was available for advice/mentorship. You can't go wrong taking Kumar for this class.

One of the most down to earth, professional professors I took at A&M. Tells you how the industry really is, and very understanding and accessible outside of class, despite his extremely busy schedule. Never once took more than 24 hours to respond to any sort of correspondence. If you can, try to talk to him in freshman year or even earlier.

Take this class! Kumar did a fantastic job at engaging his students in applying material in and out of the classroom. He goes above and beyond to ensure student success even after the completion of the course. Made this the most memorable online class I've taken (I'm a senior!). Fair grader with quizzes, a final, and one long term group project.

Big "Character" for sure, bragged about his 5 rating on rate my prof, but honestly deserved. Class is very standard, he wants students to do well and have an A. He had fun kahoots, and an Ice-Cream Party too!, and brought coffee for students one of the mid-terms. In my opinion focused a bit too much on doing CS for money/ grades, but good teacher.

Dr. Kumar is by far one of the sweetest professors ever. He truly cares for his students and is willing to go above and beyond for them. I truly value him; he's a wonderful person! Take him if you can!! Helped me also with a lot of non class things.

I have enjoyed this course since with Professor Kumar, I was able to learn more about the practical side of cybersecurity. He was very inclusive and encouraged us to participate beyond just for our grade. The assignments are hands-on, so I found that they effectively added to my knowledge.

Kumar is an experienced industry professional who is happy to share his experience. Every lesson is so much more than the slide deck. This class has some simple HWs, a group project, and a final exam.

Amazing professor. Classes are very enjoyable. Work load is up to how much you want to get out of the class.

Amazing 689 - Security Engr! Dr. Kumar's lectures are very hands-on and spot-on related to industry scenarios from his vast experience at top companies. His lectures are so captivating that his classes are always full without any mandatory attendance. Always helpful outside class and helped me with internship opportunities. Most fun HWs & Kahoots.

This was an excellent class that provided a strong foundation in security engineering. The instructor's extensive industry experience added immense value, showing how the concepts can be applied in real-world scenarios. The inclusion of guest lecturers further enriched the learning experience with diverse professional perspectives. Would take again

Prof. Kumar is a professor who is deeply invested in every student's success. He is always willing to help students and meet them where they are at. He is very flexible and adaptable and that makes him a great research advisor. If you are new to research and want to hit it running, Prof. Kumar is the way to go.

The professor helps students realize their potential and guides them toward success. Under his mentorship, I learned to face new challenges with confidence — a lesson that solves half the battle. I'm deeply grateful for his guidance, which enabled me to publish my first research paper.

Dr. Kumar is a wonderful professor to work with. His real-world examples make the cybersecurity landscape easy to grasp, and his enthusiasm for teaching is truly inspiring. He brings out the best in every student. Thanks to his guidance, I learned how research works and published my first paper.

Professor Kumar is by far the best professor I've ever had. His lectures are full of insight, and he keeps them engaging with interesting real-world examples and a great sense of humor. Above all, he genuinely cares about his students and works hard to prepare us not just for his class, but for our future careers as a whole. 10/10 highly recommend.

He wants you to be meaningfully successful so expected to put work but also gain from it :)

Very fun prof to have and made me really appreciate cybersecurity risk as a subject! Had a really good time in this class

Truly the best prof I've ever had. He cares deeply for every student and goes above and beyond to mentor us. He protects us from being taken advantage of, brings in real industry sponsors from companies like Meta/Google, and genuinely helps students get jobs. His compassion and integrity set him apart, truly unlike any professor at this university.

Prof. Kumar is the GOAT. The only professor I've ever met who remembers every student's name and every detail about them in a 40ish-person class. He truly cares about each student and provides personal support to help you. He's also very approachable outside of class and always fun to talk with!

Prof Kumar is caring and fun. His lectures are all very meaningful.

Dr. Kumar genuinely cares about the success of his students. He draws from his industry experience and shares so many applicable life stories. Could not recommend him more to learn and grow professionally and academically!

Dr. Kumar genuinely cares about his students' success. He draws from a wealth of industry experiences and life lessons and shares his knowledge with those around him. I have never seen Dr. Kumar not walk in with a smile, ready to share his stories with the class. Could not recommend him more!

Probably the best professor I have had at this university. He gives great lectures, responds insanely quickly to emails, and even sponsors company visits for students looking for jobs/internships. I am taking him for capstone next semester, and I highly recommend taking Professor Kumar for any and all classes you possibly can.

Professor Kumar genuinely cares for his students' wellbeing and success, and always tries to support them where possible. I think he is a great research advisor for those who are looking to get into research, and he has a lot of industry knowledge which can be helpful. Overall, he truly cares about helping his students meet their potential.

Easily the best Capstone class there is.

The workload is never overwhelming, yet every assignment feels meaningful (only 4-5 assignments + project). Lectures are engaging and full of great stories that make concepts click. It's clear how much he truly cares about the class and each student, his passion and support make this course exceptional.

He is an excellent research mentor who guides without giving answers directly. When I hit a roadblock, he asks pointed questions and offers helpful hints that lead me to solutions. His feedback is clear and supportive. He helps refine my ideas and strengthens my research skills. His guidance builds confidence. Thanks to him I have publications.

Dr. Kumar is the best!! He genuinely cares about his students and his teaching style turns even the most foreign concepts into something you can easily grasp. On top of that, he helped me meet a NASA astronaut whose Aggie ring holds the record for most traveled. Highly recommend to take at least one of his classes.

Prof Kumar's 689 (Security Engineering) class was really fun! His in-class activities made the learning process super-interesting and helped to break down complex concepts into easily understandable bits. It's clear that he deeply cares about his students. I would highly recommend taking this class with him.

Excellent professor who truly cares about the future of his students and their success in the field of cyber. If you have him in your course schedule, you won big.

Easily one of the best professors at TAMU

Great professor! His teaching style is clear, organized, and very easy to understand. He explains cybersecurity concepts in a way that makes them simple to grasp, even the complex ones. He's also very considerate and patient with students, always willing to help. I learned a lot from his course and would definitely recommend taking him.

Engaging class - Dr. Kumar focuses on practical knowledge and application. He really wants students to learn and brings in cool guest speakers. I learned more in this course than I expected, definitely take a course with him if you can!

Professor Kumar is one of the best CS profs at A&M. He cares so much about the students and makes classing very engaging. And he's always willing to help outside of class for anything from career help to letters of rec.

Dr. Kumar is an awesome professor - very supportive, has tons of industry knowledge, and makes doing research a fun and collaborative process. He goes out of his way to help students succeed. Definitely one of the best instructors I've had.

Professor Kumar is the best professor I've had in my entire college career. Taking three of his classes in one semester helped me build a strong relationship with him and truly appreciate how deeply he cares. He always goes above and beyond, supporting students' growth, confidence, and long-term success with genuine passion and dedication.