Eric Astor

Eric Astor is an accomplished software engineer and researcher with a diverse background in mathematics, software development, and education. Experience includes serving as a primary developer for the One Encyclopedia Per Child project and working as a research assistant focused on combustion instabilities at the Ben T. Zinn Combustion Laboratory. At the University of Connecticut, Eric held the position of Assistant Research Professor, blending research in reverse mathematics with teaching, while receiving commendations for teaching excellence. Current responsibilities at Google as a Senior Software Engineer involve dual specialties in infrastructure and feature development, including a focus on modern compiler design. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Chicago, complemented by a Master's degree from the same institution and a Bachelor's degree in Honors Mathematics/Physics from Swarthmore College.