Trainees POST NRT PROGRAM
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Breanne Levarity
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PhD in Nursing |
After graduation, she took a job as an adjunct clinical instructor for the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, FAU. Academia |
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Connor Hammock
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MS in Computer Science: Data Science & Analytics Concentration |
Hired by Graphic Security Systems Corporation as a Software Engineer. As of 2025, he works at red violet (NASDAQ:RDVT) as a Data Engineer. Industry |
| Ashan Perera |
MS in Computer Science |
Hired by Florida Atlantic University, Researcher. Academia |
| Shamera Lajic |
MS in Information Technology & Management: Computer Science Data Analytics Concentration |
Upon graduation, hired by iA providing Software Support quickly moving up to Data Analyst. Industry |
| Erika Cardenas |
MS in Economics MS in Data Science & Analytics |
Upon graduation, hired by Weaviate as a Developer Advocate and was promoted as Technology Partner Manager. Industry |
| Yarden Negri |
MS in Artificial Intelligence |
While completing his degree, Yarden worked at FAU as a Software Engineer. He was then hired by Acquia, and his latest experience is at Clove Digital, Full Stack Engineer. Industry |
| Kenneth Harris |
MS in Computer Science |
While completing his degree, Kenneth worked as a Project Manager for high level corporations. His most recent experience is as Chief Executive Officer at KWH Technologies. Industry |
| Erwin Horvath |
MS in Data Science & Analytics |
While completing his degree, Erwin worked as Director of Technology. Upon graduation, he was hired by Working Solutions as a Web Developer & Video Designer. Quickly being promoted to Technical & Digital Design Manager. As of 2025, he serves as Director, Education Technology. Industry |
| Trainee Name - Cohort 2 | Degree Forecast | Career Pathways |
| Chelsea Zuvieta |
MS in Computer Engineering PhD in Computer Science |
Completed internship at Simulation and Training Technology Center under the Department of Defense. Under a Scholarship for Service agreement, will be employed as Computer Scientist within the Air Force Research Lab upon graduation. Continues PhD |
| Juan Merlos |
MS in Computer Engineering PhD in Computer Engineering Currently enrolled |
Graduate Research Assistant for the Multimedia Systems Lab at FAU. Completed research internship at InterDigital Inc. Continues PhD |
| James Goedmakers |
MS in Artificial Intelligence PhD in Computer Engineering Currently enrolled |
Completed a research internship at Naval Air Warfare Center Pacific. Later serving as Computer Scientist at the Naval Air Warfare Center in Orlando. Left federal employment and now employed by defense contractor ManTech as a Data Analyst in Miami. Government Continues PhD |
| Nicholas Marques | MS in Biomedical Engineering Summer 2023 |
Upon graduation, hired by JM Family as a Data Analyst. Industry |
| Yherzon Chura Ruiz |
BS in Computer Engineering MS in Artificial Intelligence PhD in Computer Engineering Currently enrolled |
Completed Internship at National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Completed FAU's Tech Runway Venture Class 10. Continues PhD |
| Jake Leone | MS in Artificial Intelligence Fall 2023 |
AuthentiKid, a startup, Technical Lead and Board Member. Then moved to Aventusoft LLC serving as Machine Learning Engineer. Industry |
| Giovanni Michel |
MS in Artificial Intelligence
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Upon graduation, Giovanni pursued a PhD degree program at Northwestern University. |
| Nha Tran | MS in Artificial Intelligence Fall 2023 |
Business Intelligence Analyst at Industry |
| Daniel Cuentas | MS in Artificial Intelligence Fall 2023 |
CECSA Energy Inc. Temporal position as Bioinformatic Industry |
| Trainee Name - Cohort 3 | Degree Forecast | Career Pathways |
| Victor Zauder |
MS in Artificial Intelligence |
After graduation, he was working as a Mathematics Tutor for ClubZ! and Software Programmer at Dig4Deals. As of late, Victor has secured a full-time role as Back End Developer at FOURSYS. Industry |
| Warren Yee |
MS in Computer Engineering |
Upon graduation, hired by Triton Healthcare Partners as a Software Engineer. Industry |
| Christian Franklin |
MS in Data Science & Analytics, Concentration: Data Science and Engineering Summer 2024 PhD in Computer Science |
Completed Internship at Rhythm Industrials, Inc. Continues PhD |
| Ali Ahmed Mohamed |
MS in Data Science & Analytics, Concentration: Data Science and Engineering Doctor of Medicine, MD |
Doctor of Medicine, MD
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| Modeline Jean Pierre |
MS in Data Science & Analytics, Concentration: Data Science and Engineering |
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| Vinicius Taveira Salgado | MS in Computer Science Fall 2024 |
Consultant at Bradesco Bank Industry |
| Maxwell Hinds |
MS in Data Science & Analytics, Concentration: Data Science and Engineering |
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Trainee Name - Cohort 4 |
Degree Forecast |
Career Pathways |
| Jordan Perrone |
MS in Artificial Intelligence PhD in Computer Science |
Pursuing PhD degree. Secured a Graduate Research Assistant position at the Center of Connected Autonomy and AI within the Department of Engineering starting Fall 2025. |
| Ethan Curtis |
PhD in Computer Science |
Continuing on with the PhD degree. |
| Alexis Grabovetskiy |
MS in Computer Science |
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| Ghadir Hameed Alfadhl |
MS in Information Technology and Management with concentration in Computer Science and Data Analytics |
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| Tayler Rae Bachmann |
MS in Artificial Intelligence Currently enrolled expected December 2025 |
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| Alejandra Coronel-Zegarra |
MS in Data Science & Analytics, Concentration: Data Science and Engineering PhD in Chemistry |
Continuing on with the PhD degree. |
| Theodor Owchariw |
MS in Artificial Intelligence |
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Trainee Name - Cohort 5 |
Degree Forecast |
Career Pathways |
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Richelle Williams |
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Mahgul Ahmed |
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Vinceline Bertrand |
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Ella Protz |
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Nikki Leali |
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Angelica Rodriguez |
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Adriel Marie Abad |
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Samantha Garcia |
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Joanna Lundy |
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Isaiah Cruz |
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