Tyler Citrin

Tyler Citrin is a Software Engineer 2 at Microsoft based in Seattle, Washington.1 He joined Microsoft in March 2021 and has been working on the Reading Progress project, which is part of Microsoft Teams.1 In this role, he focuses on full-stack development for a Reading Fluency App, collaborating with AI partner teams and research teams to implement cutting-edge features that combine AI with education.1

Education and Background

Tyler completed his education at Indiana University Bloomington, where he earned:

• A Master's degree in Computer Science (2018-2019)
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (2014-2018)
• A Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management (2014-2018)1

During his time at Indiana University, Tyler maintained a GPA of 3.74 for his undergraduate studies.1

Professional Experience

Before joining Microsoft, Tyler's professional experiences included:

• Working as a Mock Technical Interviewer at Indiana University School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering (2018-2019)
• Co-founding and working as a Software Engineer at Vigeo, Inc. (2015-2017), where he developed a cross-platform mobile application1

Personal Interests and Skills

Tyler describes himself as an "Amateur Chef / Comedian / Bodybuilder" in his LinkedIn profile.1 He is known for his resilience and goal-oriented nature, as evidenced by his persistence in applying for and eventually receiving the Western Golf Association Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship.1

His soft skills include leadership, collaboration, and entrepreneurship. Tyler has experience in program management, which has enhanced his ability to work cross-organizationally and interact with diverse groups of people.1

Tyler is also active on GitHub, where he describes himself as an enthusiast who enjoys biking, coding, playing soccer, and cooking.2