Summary
Sergio Cobo is a tenured Associate Professor Senior and seasoned software engineer with over three decades of experience bridging academia and industry across South Florida. He has led curriculum design, launched new programs (including health informatics proposals for NSF), and maintains deep technical expertise in database administration, security, embedded systems, and AI/ML research. Prior to academia he managed engineering teams and programs at defense and telecom firms, delivering CMMI-aligned software and security products for organizations like Northrop Grumman and Racal. Known for forging industry partnerships (including with Oracle and the City of Miami) to create real-world student opportunities, he brings practical, production-grade practices into the classroom. A PhD in Computer Science who still applies hands-on engineering experience to teaching, he blends research in neural networks and pattern recognition with pragmatic program management and curriculum innovation.
10 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science, A, Master of Science (MS), Computer Science, A at DePaul University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science, A, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science, A at Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing, A, Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing, A at University of Illinois at Chicago