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Terry Bollinger

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Research and writing in Physics, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence at Retired from MITRE
📍 Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Terry Bollinger is a computer scientist, retired from The MITRE Corporation, where he was a Technology Analyst advising on emerging technologies for U. S. defense and federal needs. Described by peers as smart and innovative, he holds M. S. and B. S. degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology and now focuses on independent research.

Post-retirement, Terry pursues his interests in hard sciences like physics, computer science, and artificial intelligence through his work with Apabistia Press. He enjoys exploring how new technologies and research can lead to unexpected applications, with a current focus on encouraging new funding paths for robotics and AI.

He authored a highly influential 2003 report that was critical in shaping the U. S. Department of Defenses policy to embrace Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Research and writing in Physics, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence
Location
Ashburn, Virginia, United States
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Critical AI Analysis
He is a vocal critic of current Large Language Models (LLMs), referring to them as toys and an exaggeration of older approaches in his recent writings.
Emerging Defense Tech
His career involved identifying new commercial technologies in IT, security, and hard sciences relevant to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies.
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Research and writing in Physics, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence
Retired from MITRE
3-1997 - 7-2016
Technology Analyst
The MITRE Corporation
3-1997 - 7-2016
Supporting U.S. DoD ASD(R&E) S&T Autonomy COI
The MITRE Corporation
4-2010 - 12-2014
Technology and Autonomy Advisor
Office of Naval Research, Code 30
5-2004 - 6-2010
Chief Technology Analyst
DeVenCI (Defense Venture Catalyst Initiative, a DoD/OSD program)
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Education
1979 - 1980
M.S.
Missouri University of Science and Technology
1973 - 1977
Bachelor's degree
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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