Summary
Mark Trovinger is a software engineer and PhD student in computer science with 11 years of engineering and teaching experience, now pursuing AI research at Mississippi State University. He brings deep hands-on expertise in Python, PyTorch, deep learning, and deep reinforcement learning, combined with a strong academic record (MS with a 4.0 from Purdue Fort Wayne). Mark has practical production and legacy-system experience—from Java web apps and SQL migrations to server administration—giving him a pragmatic lens on engineering problems. He also teaches introductory computer science, translating complex concepts into accessible learning experiences. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he is actively seeking research collaborations and applied software projects that bridge cutting-edge AI with real-world systems.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, Computer Science, 4.0, Master of Science - MS, Computer Science, 4.0 at Purdue University Fort Wayne
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at Mississippi State University
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