X. Shelley Fitzgerald, Ph.D.

Education

2012 Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, University of the West of Scotland: Bregman Divergence for Exploratory Data Analysis

Areas of Focus

I am a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Texas Christian University (TCU), specializing in programming and data science education. My research focuses on applying machine learning and deep learning techniques to exploratory data analysis. I teach courses including Introduction to Programming, Techniques in Programming, and Linux/Unix, having joined TCU in Fall 2025. I bring a wealth of teaching and research experience in higher education, complemented by expertise in IT consultancy, project management, software engineering, and data analysis within international financial services. My service contributions include designing and enhancing foundational programming curricula to equip students with the skills and adaptability needed for success in real-world professional environments.