We are very proud of our alumni and are honored to share their accomplishments.
Alumni Highlights
Shalisha Witherspoon
Software Engineer at IBM TJ Watson Research CenterShalisha Witherspoon received her B.S. and M.S. in Information Technology (Software Concentration) at FIU and was awarded the Outstanding Graduate Award in IT. Shalisha studied abroad at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan during the summer of 2014.
Dr. Francisco Ortega
Associate Professor at Colorado State UniversityFrancisco Ortega, Associate Professor at Colorado State University, is a distinguished faculty member known for contributing to human-computer interaction. He received the prestigious NSF CAREER award for innovative research in natural user interaction and multimodal interfaces. As the Director of the NUI Lab, his research focuses on enhancing user experiences through advanced gesture and speech recognition technologies, and he has received accolades such as the Best Demo Award at ICAT-EGVE.
Dr. Tariq M. King
Chief Executive Officer at Test IOTariq King is the Director of Quality Engineering at Ultimate Software. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Florida International University (FIU), where he specialized in software testing of autonomic and adaptive systems. He also holds a Masters in Computer Science from FIU and a B.S in Computer Science from the Florida Institute of Technology. Tariq has published several research articles in the field of software testing and developed a number of testing tools, frameworks, and prototypes.
Alicia Felix
Solution Engineer at SAPAlicia graduated in April of 2014 with a B.S. in Computer Science. After graduation, she started working as a Software Consultant at IBM. As a Consultant, Alicia traveled every week to clients and help them implement IBM Software. What she love about being a software consultant is that she get to use her technical skills as well as that the position is a client facing role.
Selected Alumni
| Name | Year | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Year | Employment |
| Abraham Saiovici | 2018 | Software Engineer II at Citrix |
| Sergio Rosales | 2018 | Software Engineer at Ultimate Software |
| Andreina Rojas | 2018 | Business Transformation Consultant at IBM |
| Adrian Rodriguez | 2018 | Software Engineer at Capital One |
| Joannier Pinales Hevia | 2018 | Software Engineer at Microsoft |
| Uchenna Ohaeto | 2018 | Software Engineer at WillowTree, Inc. |
| Ledian Nunez | 2018 | Software Engineer at Brand Institute |
| Lissett Munoz | 2018 | Software Engineer at The Home Depot |
| Emmanuel Malave | 2018 | Consultant - Application Development (SDET) at AIM Consulting Group |
| Samantha Magrans | 2018 | Capital Market Technology Analyst at Wells Fargo |
| Fabian Kaiser | 2018 | Risk Assurance Associate at PwC |
| Tariq Juman | 2018 | Software Engineer at American Express |
| Amir Jindani | 2018 | Technology Analyst at Wells Fargo Securities |
| Richard Jimenez | 2018 | ERP Developer at Florida International University |
| Sergio Hernandez Padron | 2018 | IT Manager / Software Developer at Sunsof Inc. |
| Leandro Gonzalez | 2018 | Software Engineer at Google |
| Noel Gonzalez | 2018 | Fullstack Rails Developer at Line 5, LLC |
| Tobechukwu Ezewike | 2018 | Software Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) |
| Alex Dubuisson | 2018 | Software Engineer I at Team Focus Insurance Group |
| Grace Deehl | 2018 | Software Engineer at Ultimate Software |
| Irma Castillo Koelig | 2018 | Software Engineer at HealthSun Health Plans, Inc. The Anthems Company |
| Armando Carrasquillo | 2018 | Virtual Reality Researcher at Florida International University |
| Mark Cameron | 2018 | Software Engineer at Royal Caribbean Cruises |
| Chelsea Benony | 2018 | Software Engineer at FIS |
| Dariel Barroso | 2018 | Systems Integration Analyst/ Full Stack Developer at NBC Universal Telemundo Enterprises |
| Kevin Perez | 2017 | System Engineer at Hernandez & Company |
| Lesiel Martinez | 2017 | IT Technician at City of Marathon |
| Cal Langdon | 2017 | Program Manager at Microsoft |
| Lilian Landave | 2017 | Senior System Analyst at University of Miami |
| Lazaro Gonzalez | 2017 | IT Project Manager at Flying Academy |
| Alejandro Gutierrez | 2017 | Helpdesk Technician at City of Homestead |
| Yadira Griffith | 2017 | Senior System Analyst at Fyffes North America |
| Jorge Falcon | 2017 | Manager, Cloud Operations at Kaseya |
| Chad Bridgeman | 2017 | Software Engineer at Force 5 Inc. |
| Rachel Hill | 2017 | Software Engineer at Lockheed Martin |
| Adrian Bureu | 2017 | Software Engineer at Miami Dade Public Schools |
| Camilo Rivera | 2017 | Software Developer at Vanguard |
| Luis Perera Lopez | 2017 | Senior Program Analyst at Miami Dade Public Schools |
| Angel Paredes | 2017 | Software Engineer at FIS |
| Jim Louro | 2017 | IT Programmer Analyst at NextEra Energy, Inc. |
| Max Leone | 2017 | Senior Test Engineer at Magic Leap |
| Salvador Gandara | 2017 | Software Test Engineer at Ultimate Software |
| Vasanth Iyer | 2013 | Assistant Professor at Troy University, Alabama |
| Eduardo Guerra | 2016 | Software Engineer at Ultimate Software |
| Emmanuel Vinas | 2016 | Application Developer at FIU Enterprise Web Services (EWS) |
| Rodolfo Viant | 2016 | .Net Developer at Bayview |
| Leonardo Martin | 2016 | Software Engineer at Ultimate Software |
| Alejandro Henao | 2016 | Software Engineer III at Ultimate Software |
| Daniel Alvarez | 2016 | Software Engineer at LiveNinja |
| Daniel Carrillo | 2011 | HR Systems Administrator at Millicom (Tigo) |
| Edward Amoros | 2011 | IT Systems Administrator at Florida Power & Light |
| Jairo Pava | 2011 | Engineering Tech Lead II, Software Quality at Ultimate Software |
| Janet Machado | 2011 | Web Programmer at Armor Correctional Health Services |
| Jesus Lugo | 2011 | Windows System Administrator at Google |
| Jose Hernandez | 2011 | Developer at Sentry Data Systems |
| Jose Seara | 2011 | Senior Information Security Engineer at Spirit Airlines |
| Mackenson Mathurin | 2011 | Software Engineer at Ultimate Software |
| Stephen Bromfield | 2011 | Associate Director of Media Technology Services at Florida International University |
| Vamsi Punna | 2011 | Senior Software Engineer at Allscripts |
| Yamil Fajardo | 2011 | Global Lead, Cyber Defense Response Center at EY |
| Yanmei Wu | 2011 | Junior Software Engineer at HasOffers |
| Michael Alonso | 2008 | Software Engineer at Ultimate Software |
| Rolando Ramos | 2008 | Lead Developer / Software Developer at Change Healthcare |
| Ruben Duque | 2008 | Software Development Engineer at Amazon |
| Andres Gonzalez Jr. | 2009 | Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead at SAP |
| Carlos Perez | 2009 | Software Developer & System Analyst at Intradata Solutions |
| George Sante | 2009 | Software Engineer at Ultimate Software |
| Hector Gonzalez | 2009 | Founder at Behaviorsoft |
| Levi Sutton | 2009 | Lead Engineer at Slope |
| Ravi Nath | 2009 | Software Engineer III at Ultimate Software |
| Yohann Taieb | 2009 | Leasd iOS Android Developer at Green Screen Live Social Network |
| Alejandro Bascuas | 2010 | Principal Product Architect at Akamai Technologies |
| Alexander Kintis | 2010 | Associate, Global Technology at JPMorgan Chase |
| Dionny Santiago | 2010 | Test Architect at Ultimate Software |
| Enzo Alvarez | 2010 | VP - Team Lead - Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessments / Penetration Testing at Citi |
| Fanny Ramirez | 2010 | Senior Software Engineer at Ultimate Software |
| Ivan Olmos | 2009 | Senior Software Developer at ComplyRight, Inc. |
| Liz Cardenas | 2010 | Senior Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin |
| Evy Torres | 2006 | Technical Product Consultant at IBM |
| Ingrid Serrano | 2006 | CIO at Quirch Foods, Co. |
| Roger Lopez | 2006 | Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat |
| Eddy Lara | 2007 | Software Engineer |
| Joe Marrero | 2007 | Software Engineer at End Point Corporation |
| Jorge Garcia Hernandez | 2007 | Software Developer at Lumos Consulting Group |
| Luis Atencio | 2007 | Staff Software Engineer at Citrix Systems |
| Marcelo Lopez | 2007 | Agile Coach/Trainer at 3Back LLC |
| Michael Calleiro | 2007 | Senior Software Engineer at American Express |
| Rexwell Minnis | 2007 | Manager, DevOps Engineering at Capital One |
| Alain Esteva Ramirez | 2008 | Java Developer at TracFone Wireless |
| Jairo Quintana | 2008 | Founder / Owner at OMA Software |
| Jesus Bello | 2008 | Director of Engineering at Sabal Tech Inc. |
| Khaled Janania | 2008 | Container Application Senior Consultant at Red Hat |
| Marylurdys Hernandez | 2008 | Software Engineer at TechniaTranscat Americas |
| Nina Parton | 2003 | Software Development Engineer in Test at MEDNAX |
| Silviu Necula | 2003 | Director of Information Technology at M33 Integrated Solutions |
| Alexander Jelinek | 2004 | Product Manager at Ingram Micro / CTO at Kimera Labs Inc. |
| Gustavo Flores | 2004 | Senior Support Engineer at Amadeus North America |
| Mauricio Suarez | 2004 | Senior Software Engineer/Consultant at Bupa Global Latin America |
| Melissa Betancourt | 2004 | Senior Java Software Engineer at Modernizing Medicine |
| Michael Olivero | 2004 | Solutions Architect at Amadeus North America, Inc. |
| Sandra Martinez | 2004 | Engineering Manager at The Boeing Company |
| John Martinez | 2005 | Power Processor DFT Engineer at IBM |
| Robert Redway | 2005 | Associate Director of Technology at Publicis.Sapient |
| Eddie Incer | 2006 | Senior J2EE Web Developer Consultant at Royal Caribbean International |
| Ernesto Jordan | 2006 | Systems Analyst and Programmer 2 at Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) |
| William Feild, Jr. | 1985 | Instructor at Florida International University |
| Paul Porta | 1988 | Senior Software Engineer at Finastra |
| David Flor | 1991 | President/Game Designer at Darklight Interactive // Game Developer at MahiGaming |
| Virgil Mocanu | 1994 | Staff Software Engineer at Citrix Systems |
| Cary Bakker | 1995 | Creator of Magic at Magic Leap |
| Jeff Li | 1995 | Senior Software Architect, Master Inventor at IBM |
| Louis Florit | 1995 | Apple Pay SRE Manager at Apple Inc. |
| Gautam Mansinghka | 1998 | Support Escalation Engineer at Microsoft |
| Euton Lyons | 2000 | Project Lead (I&T) at General Dynamics |
| Jason Dettbarn | 2000 | Founder & CEO at Addigy Technology |
| Mike Capote | 2002 | Chief Information Officer, Leading provider of next generation AR automation solutions |
| Andres Altamirano | 2003 | Java Applications Developer at UnitedHealth Group |
| Eric Kobrin | 2003 | Director of Security Intelligence at Akamai Technologies |
| Iouri Chadrine | 2003 | Senior Information Security Analyst at Citigroup |
| Jose Gonzalez | 2003 | Director of Product Management at Electronic Arts (EA) |
| Jose Merilien | 2003 | IT-Application Operations at AutoNation |
| Yaneli Fernandez Sosa | 2013 | Software Engineer at FirstService Residential Florida |
| Yoel Nunez | 2014 | Mobile Application Developer Consultant at Accenture |
| Yordan Alvarez | 2015 | Software Developer at World Fuel Services |
| Robert Law | 2015 | Software Development Engineer in Test at Revature |
| Roberto Isaac | 2012 | Software Engineer at Freight Logistics |
| Rodney Sanchez | 2015 | Senior Software Engineer at Assurant |
| Rogelio Alonso | 2015 | Full Stack Developer at Bayview Asset Management, LLC |
| Roger Castillo | 2012 | Software Engineer at Ford Motor Company |
| Ryan Del Rosario | 2015 | Co Founder at Missing Brick Studios |
| Salma Rodriguez | 2012 | Self-Employed at Lifelong Learner |
| Santiago Pintos | 2013 | Software Developer at GoToItSolutions |
| Santiago Fuertes | 2013 | EDI Encounters Data Development at Beacon Health Options |
| Sebastian Zanlongo | 2013 | DOE Fellow, Department of Energy Student Research Assistant, Computer Science at Florida International University: Applied Research Center |
| Shadeh Ferris-Francis | 2016 | Software Systems Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| Steve Noel | 2015 | Technology Analyst at Goldman Sachs |
| Steven Berlanga | 2013 | Principal Software Engineer at Magic Leap |
| Steven Sanabria | 2014 | Computer Scientist at U.S. Census Bureau |
| Valeria Lopez | 2015 | Staff Software Engineer at IBM |
| Wayne Curling | 2016 | Embedded Software Engineer at ALTEN |
| Will Rodriguez | 2015 | Software Test Engineer at Ultimate Software |
| William Marquez | 2014 | Application Developer II at Florida International University |
| Willy G Gomez | 2015 | System Analyst / Programmer II at 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida |
| Yamel Peraza | 2015 | Database Developer at Bayview Asset Management, LLC |
| Matthew Santiago | 2015 | Senior Programmer at University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine |
| Maurice Pruna | 2014 | Solutions Architect at State Farm |
| Maylem Gonzalez | 2014 | Data Scientist at Miami Heat |
| Michael Weschler | 2013 | Software Engineer at Blizzard Entertainment |
| Michael Montaque | 2013 | Senior Software Engineer at Publicis.Sapient |
| Michael Machin | 2015 | Junior Software Developer at Rezometry: Travel Technology Done Right |
| Michael Garcia | 2013 | Software Engineer at Ultimate Software |
| Miguel Conde | 2016 | Software Engineer II at Ultimate Software |
| Musa Ahmed | 2014 | OpenStack Cloud Staff Software Engineer at IBM |
| Nelson Capote | 2013 | Interfaces Manager at Trax USA Corp |
| Pedro Montero | 2015 | Software Tech Lead, Quality at Ultimate Software |
| Peter Reidy | 2015 | Software Engineer at Microsoft |
| Rachelle Tobkes | 2016 | Software Engineer II at Citrix |
| Raul Garay | 2015 | Consultant Programmer Analyst at RIA Advisory LLC |
| Rene Alfonso | 2015 | Senior Software Engineer at Motorola Solutions |
| Reyneiro Hernandez | 2012 | Senior Software Engineer at Zynga |
| Ricardo J. Martinez | 2014 | Data Software Engineer at MailChimp |
| Richard Lopez | 2015 | Software Developer at Everbridge |
| Justin Korah | 2013 | Software Engineer at Blue Origin |
| Karina Harfouche Abraham | 2014 | Software Engineer at Lockheed Martin and JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
| Keiser Moya | 2013 | BI Enterprise Systems Director at Health Choice Network |
| Kenneth Kon | 2015 | Senior Software Developer at ES Distributions, LLC |
| Lazaro Herrera | 2014 | Software Engineer at Herrera Technology Solutions |
| Leandro Calderin | 2014 | Java Engineer at Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. |
| Linnet Fernandez | 2013 | Software Engineer at TradeStation |
| Lorenzo Castillo | 2014 | Software Engineer at LinkedIn |
| Lorenzo Alexis Sanchez | 2014 | Software Developer at 71 lbs - Free, Fast & Automatic Shipping Refunds |
| Luis Irizarry | 2013 | Freelance Web Developer |
| Luis Castillo | 2015 | SDE Mobile at LivePerson |
| Luis Miguel Carrillo | 2015 | Software Engineer at MiBodega |
| Mandiel Lastra | 2015 | Cybersecurity Analyst at NextEra Energy, Inc. |
| Marc-Antoine Roger | 2015 | Senior Software Engineer at Motorola Solutions |
| Maria Presa Reyes | 2015 | Graduate Research Assistant at Florida International University |
| Maria Eugenia Belottini | 2013 | Director, Operational Research and Reporting at TracFone Wireless |
| Marlon Cardero | 2015 | Software Engineer at Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. |
| Matthew Saunders | 2015 | Full Stack Developer at Boatsetter |
| Jimmy Mauri | 2013 | Software Development Engineer at Xevo, Inc. |
| Joel Ortiz | 2012 | Senior Scrum Master at Ryder System, Inc. |
| Johann Henao | 2016 | Test Engineer at Amadeus IT Group |
| Jonathan Lozano | 2013 | Software Developer & Integrator II at USAA |
| Jonathan Santiago | 2014 | Systems Integration Engineer at CareCloud |
| Jonathan Sanchez | 2014 | Research Engineer at Lockheed Martin |
| Jorge Travieso | 2015 | Software Engineer at IPsoft |
| Jorge Perez | 2016 | Media Management Software Engineer at Univision Communications Inc. |
| Jorge Cabrera | 2012 | Graduate Technical Intern at Intel Labs |
| Jorge Fernandez | 2013 | Software Engineer II at Chewy |
| Jose Astudillo | 2014 | Software Developer I at Emphasys Software |
| Jose A. Camino | 2013 | Software Engineer at CreativeDrive |
| Joseph Gonzalez | 2015 | Software Developer at Emphasys Software |
| Juan Riano | 2015 | DevOps Engineer at Nielsen |
| Juan Gonzalez-Llanos | 2014 | Front End / Back End Web Developer at Goverlan, Inc |
| Juan Machado | 2015 | Programmer at Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
| Juan Carlos Correa | 2015 | Solutions Architect at FIS |
| Julian Nodarse | 2013 | Support Engineer at Magnolia CMS |
| Julio Reyes | 2012 | Technical Lead at World Fuel Services |
| Justin Rodriguez | 2013 | Software Engineer at Avionica Avionics |
| Ernesto Perez | 2013 | BSA Risk Analytics at Mercantil Bank |
| Fernando Dos Santos | 2014 | CWR - Programmer at First Data Corporation |
| Filip Panovski | 2015 | Software Developer at Vectron Systems AG |
| Francisco J. Peleato | 2013 | Salesforce Developer II at Ultimate Software |
| Francois D'Ugard | 2015 | Staff Software Engineer at IBM |
| Frank Hernandez | 2015 | Senior Software Engineer at Citrix |
| Frank Vincench | 2015 | Software Developer at Emphasys Software |
| Gabrielle Moestar | 2012 | Program Analyst at Deluxe Corporation |
| Gregory Jean-Baptiste | 2013 | MTS 2 at VMWare |
| Guido Ruiz | 2017 | Chief Technology Officer at SoundBite Inc. |
| Henry D Muniz Romero | 2014 | Software Engineer III at Ultimate Software |
| Humberto Suarez | 2013 | IOS Developer at Powa Technologies |
| Jacek Kopczynski | 2015 | Software Engineer at Mindtree |
| Jason Clary | 2012 | Sr. Software Engineer - iOS at BluVision, Inc. |
| Javier Carmona | 2014 | Software Engineer / Co-Founder at Addigy Technology |
| Jeffrey Carman | 2015 | Help Desk Supervisor at Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc. |
| Jerry Flores | 2014 | IT Core Developer (Intergate) at TracFone Wireless |
| Jesse Domack | 2013 | Systems Analyst at State Farm |
| Christopher Kerrutt | 2014 | Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman |
| Crystal Rivera | 2015 | Tech Star at Ultimate Software |
| Dalaidis Hidalgo | 2015 | DevOps/SW Tester at SR Technologies (SRT Group) |
| Daniel Florez | 2013 | Software Engineer at Criteo |
| Daniel Gonzalez | 2015 | Associate Software Developer at iPipeline |
| Darie Dorlus | 2013 | Software Engineer at Ultimate Software / Founder & CVO at FastKoin |
| David Baez | 2015 | iOS Developer at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. |
| David Vizcaino | 2015 | Software Development Engineer II at Amazon |
| David Romero | 2015 | Software Engineer at Microsoft |
| Dayan Yamin | 2015 | Software Engineer at Audionamix |
| Dennys Orozco | 2015 | Software Engineer II at Ultimate Software |
| Diego Perez | 2013 | Software Developer at ReservHotel |
| Elias Eskenazi | 2014 | IT Business Integration Manager at Consein |
| Emmanuel Infante | 2014 | Systems Engineer at Ultimate Software |
| Enio Pena Navarro | 2014 | Process Programmer at Titan America |
| Enmanuel Corvo | 2013 | Technical Advisor at Zudy Software |
| Eric Weiterman | 2014 | Software Engineer at IBM |
| Erico Oyarzun | 2015 | Java Developer R&D at Jagged Peak |
| Erik Edrosa | 2014 | Junior Developer at Farelogix |
| Adam Merille | 2015 | Software Engineer at HireIQ Solutions, Inc. |
| Alfonso Boza | 2012 | Lead Software Engineer at Lifion by ADP |
| Alfredo Zellek | 2015 | Software Test Engineer at Ultimate Software |
| Anais Hernandez | 2015 | Software Engineer at Ultimate Software |
| Andres Gonzalez Telo | 2013 | Software Engineer at ASAPP, Inc |
| Andres Ruggiero | 2015 | Business Intelligence Developer at Florida International University |
| Andres Acosta | 2013 | Software Engineer at Kronos |
| Andres Villa | 2016 | Staff Software Engineer at IBM Watson |
| Anthony Gonzalez | 2013 | Software Development Engineer at Amazon |
| Antonio Diaz | 2013 | Software Engineer at Apple |
| Antonio Vazquez | 2013 | Software Developer at SRT Group |
| Aqib Shah | 2015 | Software Engineer at Ultimate Software |
| Ariel Diaz | 2015 | Software Engineer II at Ultimate Software |
| Artiom Tiurin | 2015 | Senior Programmer Analyst (Developer) at KLX Aerospace Solutions |
| Asaad Ziodeen | 2013 | Associate MAX Engineer / DB2 Developer at TracFone Wireless |
| Brian Lara | 2013 | iOS App Developer at Assured Tracking Inc. |
| Bryan Jimenez | 2013 | Programmer at University of Miami |
| Camilo Sanchez | 2013 | Senior Software Engineer at Independent Purchasing Cooperative |
| Carlos Ruiz | 2015 | Front End Developer at BOXYCHARM |