Frank J. Mitropoulos, Ph.D. has more than 35 years of experience in the computer science and information technology fields. As a Full Professor and the author of the Udemy Best-Seller "Beginning C++ Programming: From Beginner to Beyond," Frank has mentored over 359,000 students worldwide, bridging the gap between academic theory and professional practice.

Frank earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science and has a career that spans both high-level academia and deep-level industry development. His professional background includes extensive work in compiler and operating systems development, application architecture, and project management.

Current Focus & Expertise

Frank’s current work is centered on Modern C++ (C++20/23) and the integration of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence into high-performance applications. He remains a consultant in these areas, helping developers leverage the power of LLMs and advanced software design.

A Proven Track Record

Throughout his career, Frank has consistently been at the leading edge of technology:

Industry Leadership: Previously worked in industry developing complex systems and served as a technical interviewer for firms hiring intermediate and senior-level software engineering talent.

Corporate Training: Conducted dozens of professional seminars for global organizations such as Motorola, IBM, GE, American Express, and Logica.

Apple Collaboration: One of only 13 professors invited by Apple to their headquarters to discuss teaching strategies for development tools.

Academic Excellence: A recognized expert in Aspect-Oriented Programming with dozens of publications in the field.

While Frank’s past experience includes developing and publishing games across various frameworks (such as Unity, Unreal, and SpriteKit), his primary mission today is providing students with the skills to build secure, robust, and AI-enabled software. Frank brings a wealth of real-world and academic experience to make your learning journey productive, relevant, and fun!