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James Wong had a wide range of cultural experiences during his childhood, growing up in the United States, Canada, and Hong Kong. James completed his undergraduate work at the University of Washington in 1984. He went on to earn his master of science in information systems engineering from Florida Tech in 2007, as well as a Juris Doctor from the…

Christian Marín-Müller, PhD, is changing the face of cancer research. After earning his bachelor of science in molecular biology from Florida Tech in 2003, he went on to earn his master of science in entrepreneurial biotechnology from Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management and his PhD in molecular virology and microbiology from Baylor College of Medicine. Currently, Dr.…

The most unique places inspire Dr. Sungjin Park. As the president and CEO of The Vine Corporation, he created technology that was inspired by an unlikely source: the bobcat. The Vine Corporation offers “Voice Improvement Neural Engine” software solutions that improve the audio clarity of cell phones and other electronic devices. When Dr. Park learned the bobcat has a keen…

Johnny M. Moore, PhD, remembers when it was time to enter college: the buzz was that computers were going to take over the world, so he chose computer science as his major. After realizing that his major would have him stuck in a computer lab, Moore, a standout athlete, switched his major to math. However, mathematics was an acquired taste,…

Jennifer McCarthy combines business acumen and emotional intelligence to make sure the healthcare operations she oversees never lose sight of patient needs and satisfaction. As a healthcare executive with a passion for business and healthcare delivery, Jennifer has served in various c-suite positions within large health systems including, most recently, hospital CEO. Her time with Health First, Orlando Health, and…

Using a unique approach to IT security, Dr. Hugh Thompson has been helping organizations build more secure systems for more than a decade. Hugh studied applied mathematics at Florida Tech, earning his bachelor’s degree in 1998, master’s degree in 1999, and doctorate in 2002. Here, he learned the tools that influenced his current philosophy. Hugh is currently chief technology officer…

Svafa Grönfeldt, PhD, has built parallel careers in academia and entrepreneurship. She received her master of science in technical and professional communication from Florida Tech in 1995; she went on to earn her PhD in industrial relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science where her major focus was on leadership and organizational behavior. A member of a…

Student, athlete, coach, alumni association board member, athletic booster, donor, volunteer, university trustee, and administrator. Bino has been part of Florida Tech in one role or another for thirty-two years and has arguably the most diverse experience of any member of the Florida Tech family. A two-time graduate, Bino wrote his name in Panther folklore when he helped lead the…

Alvaro graduated from Florida Tech in 1992 with a degree in aerospace engineering. The Spanish native followed in the footsteps of his father who was an aerospace engineer and successful businessman in the aerospace industry, his companies serving as the Spanish representative for U.S. firms such as McDonnell Douglas, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin.                                                                            Alvaro, along with his brothers, took…

Tom earned his bachelor of science in business administration/management in 1989. It was his hustle on and off the basketball court that he was really known for. After graduating from Florida Tech, Tom worked as an auto broker and caught the attention of some business executives looking to diversify their retail business. These executives were in the beginning stages of…