Qualifications
Meet Robert Pearce
Meet Robert Pearce
Johns Hopkins University
MSE Computer Science
Beginning in Fall 2026, I will continue my education and research at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore as a thesis-track master’s student, with expected graduation in December 2027.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
BS Computer Science
I’ve built a strong foundation in computer science, concentrating on machine learning, cloud computing, and data analysis. My studies have deepened my understanding of computational methods, statistical modeling, and the mathematical principles underlying algorithm development, preparing me for a career focused on machine learning and simulations.
Mirco Credential
OASiS Foundations Program
Completed the University of Cincinnati OASiS Foundations Program, a semiconductor micro-credential covering cleanroom safety, chemical safety, IC fabrication, metrology, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, vacuum/gas handling, and professional skills for semiconductor industry roles.
Workshop
Data Storage and Filesystems
Attended an NSF ACCESS (SDSC COMPLECS) training on HPC data storage and filesystems, including distributed systems (NFS, Lustre, Ceph), metadata and I/O performance considerations, and best practices for managing large-scale data on supercomputing environments.
Workshop
Fine-Tuning LLMs with Domain-Specific Datasets
Attended an ACCESS training on fine-tuning smaller LLMs with domain-specific datasets, including LoRA-based adaptation and Hugging Face tools for specialized language tasks.
Lectures
CERN School of Computing
Participated virtually in selected iCSC sessions on machine learning, scientific computing, and high-performance computing.
Workshop
ACES: GPU Programming
Attended an ACES training focused on GPU programming with CUDA, including GPU architecture, CUDA C/C++ fundamentals, device and memory management, and parallel code execution on NVIDIA GPUs.
Workshop
Architecting Reproducible Science
Attended an ACCESS Collaboration training focused on reproducible scientific software, including Python packaging, testing, automation, module organization, environment controls, and CLI execution for HPC workflows.
Certificate
AWS Academy - Cloud Foundations - Training Badge
Earned the AWS Cloud Foundations badge, demonstrating core knowledge of AWS architecture, security, compute, storage, networking, and managed services like EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, and RDS.
Certificate
Learn SQL
I completed Codecademy's "Learn SQL" course, which covered essential skills for database management. The course focused on SQL fundamentals such as querying, data manipulation, and schema design. I gained proficiency in executing complex queries, utilizing aggregate functions, and working with multiple related tables.
Certificate
Harvard CS50 Python
Completed Harvard's CS50 Python course, which included comprehensive modules on functions, variables, conditionals, loops, exceptions, libraries, unit tests, file I/O, regular expressions, and object-oriented programming. Successfully completed various problem sets and a final project, demonstrating proficiency in Python programming.
Certificate
IBM Data Structures & Algorithms Using C++
Completed an intensive course by IBM focusing on Data Structures and Algorithms using C++, gaining comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in designing efficient algorithms, implementing data structures, and solving complex problems.
Certificate
Cisco NDG Linux Unhatched
Completed the 8 hour NDG Linux Unhatched course in the Cisco Networking Academy.
College of Southern Nevada
Associate Business
My coursework included economics, accounting, and finite mathematics, which provided a solid understanding of business principles and financial systems. This background has prepared me to tackle challenges in both technical and business-focused environments. Graduated with high honors (3.8 GPA, Dean's List every semester).