Jeff Swearingen
Primary Patent Examiner
Crown Point, Indiana, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolJeff Swearingen is a seasoned technical examiner and network engineering specialist with two decades of experience researching computer networking and cybersecurity at the U.S. Patent Office. As a Primary Patent Examiner he has reviewed complex technical disclosures, led prior-art searches, negotiated claim scope with counsel, trained and mentored junior examiners, and consistently exceeded productivity expectations. He holds an MS in Computer Engineering and a J.D. in Intellectual Property Law, blending deep technical expertise with legal training that positions him well for patent attorney or senior network engineering roles. Jeff also completed a full-stack coding boot camp, giving him hands-on familiarity with modern web stacks and APIs beyond his core patent work. He is experienced presenting technical and legal topics to large audiences and engaging with Silicon Valley companies to stay current with emerging products. Known for translating intricate technical concepts into clear, defensible positions, he combines analytical rigor with practical troubleshooting and team leadership.
10 years of coding experience
BS, Electrical Engineering, 3.543/4.000, BS, Electrical Engineering, 3.543/4.000 at Southern Illinois University, CarbondaleFull Stack Coding Boot Camp, Computer Software Engineering, Full Stack Coding Boot Camp, Computer Software Engineering at University of Central FloridaCertificate, Mediation Training, Certificate, Mediation Training at Center for Alternative Dispute ResolutionJ.D., Intellectual Property Law, 3.077/4.000, J.D., Intellectual Property Law, 3.077/4.000 at The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of LawMS, Computer Engineering, 3.252/4.000, MS, Computer Engineering, 3.252/4.000 at North Carolina State University
English, Japanese, Spanish
Stackoverflow
36reputation
5kreached
4answers
4questions
Github Skills (10)
json6
algorithm6
ajax6
nginx6
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php6
javascript6
jquery6
python2
react1
Programming languages (1)
Github contributions (5)
jeffswearingen/post-grad-curriculum
Aug 2017 - Apr 2023
Contributions:1 push in 5 years 9 months
curriculumpythonprogramsadditional
dzimmerman902/hotRestaurant
Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
Contributions:9 PRs, 15 pushes, 7 branches in 1 day
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