John Shepherd

John Shepherd is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Research Software Engineering at Toyota Research Institute since February 2021, where efforts focus on developing software tools and frameworks to enhance research team efficiency. In addition to current endeavors, John served as an Industrial Mentor at The George Washington University for the 2022-2023 academic year, guiding seniors through their design projects. Previous experiences include roles at Open Robotics, where John contributed to the Ignition robot simulator, and various academic positions at The George Washington University that involved teaching, mentoring, and research in robotics. John holds a Master's degree and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from The George Washington University, with significant contributions to undergraduate academic success and leadership initiatives during the academic journey.