Ray Amberg is a career speech-language pathologist transitioning into computer science and cybersecurity as a graduate student at the University of Minnesota, bringing a decade of professional experience across healthcare, K–12 education, and tech operations. He combines clinical expertise in dysphagia, language disorders, and IEP-driven interventions with earlier engineering roles at Yahoo!, giving him a rare cross-domain perspective on human-centered systems and reliable operations. Based in the Twin Cities, Ray blends evidence-based assessment and patient-facing communication skills with emerging technical training in secure software and systems. His background suggests a pragmatic approach to problem solving—translating complex clinical requirements into measurable outcomes—which he is now applying to cybersecurity and computational challenges.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science, Computer Science with Minor in Cybersecurity, Master of Science, Computer Science with Minor in Cybersecurity at University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts, Language with Minor in Computer Science, Bachelor of Arts, Language with Minor in Computer Science at University of California, Riverside
M.A. in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, M.A. in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist at San Diego State University
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