Summary
Mike Schoonover is a seasoned technology leader and robotics innovator based in Pueblo, Colorado, with a track record spanning AI, robotics, and software across multiple organizations. As Director at the Folsom Institute of Creative Design, he shapes strategic direction and drives creative design initiatives in emerging tech. He previously led AI and robotics programs at the Folsom Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and served as Project Lead Developer at Folsom Village Robotics Company, showcasing a blend of leadership and hands-on development. His earlier career includes executive technology leadership as Vice President of Technology at Venom Technologies & Inspection Services and software/electronics development roles across RGNDT, NT Corin, NDT Systems, ICO, Tuboscope Varco, and other firms, reflecting a broad systems-level perspective. With foundational training in Engineering Physics from Texas Tech University, his career emphasizes translating complex robotics concepts into practical, scalable solutions that bridge hardware and software.
11 years of coding experience
33 years of employment as a software developer
None Engineering Physics, None Engineering Physics at Texas Tech University
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