Peter Drake is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Lewis & Clark College with 14 years of professional experience and a PhD in Computer Science and Cognitive Science from Indiana University Bloomington. He teaches and mentors students while actively connecting them to industry opportunities, course partners, and alumni networks. Based in Portland, he blends deep academic training with practical software development pedagogy, often sourcing real-world "customers" for student projects. Pragmatic about platforms, he prefers email or Mastodon for outreach and maintains a focused presence aimed squarely at serving students rather than personal career advancement.
14 years of coding experience
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science and Cognitive Science, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science and Cognitive Science at Indiana University Bloomington
MS, Computer Science, MS, Computer Science at Oregon State University
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Peter Drake - Associate Professor Of Computer Science