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Richard Tillies, aka "Professor T", is an educator by trade with two decades of classroom teaching experience within Higher Ed in the fields of information technology and mathematics. His formal education includes degrees in Computer Science and IT Education. Within the tech industry, he held positions as a Database Specialist and Software Engineer. Outside of teaching and industry, "Professor T" is a certified kickboxing trainer and previously owned two kickboxing fitness studios in North Carolina. He can also perform a backflip and solve a Rubik's Cube (although not at the same time).