Robert Friedman
Executive Director at The Permanent Legacy Foundation
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolRobert Friedman is an Executive Director and community builder with 11 years of experience designing participatory programs and public-private partnerships to advance digital equity. He leads a nonprofit team building a dignity-respecting, web-based software platform while bringing strategic stakeholder development, data-driven decision making, and independent project management to every initiative. Trained as a scientist with an MS/PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics from the University of Chicago, he combines research rigor with practical program design and measurable outcomes. His background in museum and STEM education (Adler Planetarium, Big Shoulders Fund) and networks work at Mozilla informs a knack for translating complex technical topics into accessible learning experiences. Known for creating win-win solutions, he emphasizes reflective, inclusive practices that center community voice. Based in Chicago, he seeks opportunities to broaden the scope and impact of platforms and programs that close digital divides.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
HS Diploma, HS Diploma at The Wardlaw-Hartridge SchoolPhD, Astronomy & Astrophysics, PhD, Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of ChicagoBS, Physics, BS, Physics at Rutgers University
Github Skills (37)
permanent9
ride7
web-application6
mozilla5
responsive5
sprint4
frontend4
react4
angular4
python3
peer-to-peer3
typescript3
java3
stream2
decentralization1
Programming languages (5)
Github contributions (5)
MozillaFoundation/atxwow0517
Apr 2017 - May 2017
Contributions:22 commits, 2 PRs, 20 pushes in 1 month
introductoryleadersaustinworkshop
hackshop/hackshop
Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
Contributions:23 pushes, 2 branches in 9 months
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