Mark E. Sunderlin

Mark E. Sunderlin is a Principal Data Engineer at Yahoo and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Information Technology at Laurel Ridge Community College. He graduated from Shenandoah University in 1984 with a switch from music to math/computer science. At Yahoo, he designs systems for data management and analysis. Sunderlin emphasizes hands-on experience in education, citing Shenandoah’s small-college environment as pivotal for his career. His accolades include the 2020 Virginia Community College System’s Leadership Award. He advocates for students to build practical tech projects beyond academia to enhance employability.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Math/Computer Science, Shenandoah University, 1984

Research Interests: Sunderlin focuses on leveraging data engineering to drive business insights, with expertise in system design for large-scale data management. His work emphasizes turning raw data into actionable intelligence for corporate growth.

Awards:

• George B. Vaughan Leadership Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty (2020)

Advocacy & Grants: Sunderlin’s career highlights include advising Shenandoah students via early work-study projects and promoting applied technical skills in education. He emphasizes experiential learning through projects like basketball statistics tracking during his university days.