Hi, I’m TJ, welcome! This site covers machine learning, teaching at scale, and product minded research. I am a Lecturer with Georgia Tech Professional Education and the College of Lifetime Learning, where I develop and teach applied, high-impact courses in the FlexStack program. My teaching spans artificial intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies shaped by workforce and industry demand.
In parallel, I serve as Instructor of Record for Georgia Tech’s graduate Machine Learning course, CS7641. Each term, I lead more than 1,200 students supported by a staff of over 30 graduate teaching assistants and industry professionals. I oversee curriculum design, pedagogical strategy, and large-scale operations across three semesters each year.
My background spans engineering, business, and research. I hold a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering and an MBA from Georgia Tech. I have published work in neuroimaging and optimization, and I co-founded a medical imaging startup that holds a patent and has secured millions of dollars in funding.
Whether building educational programs, deploying machine learning solutions, or mentoring teams, my focus is on creating systems that are rigorous, scalable, and human-centered.