Instructor: Michelle Brush

No image available Biography: Michelle Brush graduated from Missouri State University with a BS in Computer Science, studied Software Engineering at the University of Kansas, and is a self-described math geek turned computer geek. In her current role as an Engineering Director for Cerner Corporation, she is responsible for the data ingestion and record processing platform for Cerner's Population Health solutions. She has developed algorithms and data structures for pathfinding, search, compression, and data mining in embedded as well as distributed systems. One of her most notable career accomplishments was her leadership role in reconstructing Cerner's software engineer development program in 2013, which she personally oversaw until the end of 2014. She also leads several engineering education programs and culture initiatives. Outside of Cerner, she is the chapter leader for the Kansas City chapter of Girl Develop It, and one of the conference organizers for Midwest.io.Brush was recently honored with the Rising Trendsetter STEMMY award. The Rising Trendsetter Award is given to a woman in STEMM areas with less than 20 years of experience and has demonstrated significant achievements early in their career.

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