Summary
Alexander Rodríguez is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Michigan with a decade of experience spanning academic research and industry internships in machine learning and systems. He earned advanced degrees through research positions at Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, and the University of Oklahoma, and has applied his expertise during internships at Google and Walmart Global Tech. His trajectory blends rigorous PhD-level research with practical engineering exposure, from instrument maintenance in energy to analytics consulting and production-focused ML internships. Based in Ann Arbor, he is building an academic program informed by real-world deployments and cross-disciplinary problem solving, with a track record of moving between research labs and large tech environments. A detail often overlooked: his early international and industry roles suggest a pragmatic, hands-on approach to bridging theory and production.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Georgia Institute of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science - BS, Bachelor of Science - BS at Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería
Master of Science - MS, Master of Science - MS at University of Oklahoma