- B.S. Electrical Engineering – University of Tennessee, Knoxville, cum laude
- M.B.A – Mercer University
- M.S. Information Security: Computer Science – Western Michigan University
Dennis serves as a patent agent specializing in cryptography, blockchain, digital rights management, machine learning, and additive manufacturing. Before taking on this role, he worked as a patent examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), focusing on software business methods, and based out of the Detroit office. During his tenure at the USPTO, he won awards relating to patent quality. As a former Examiner turned patent prosecutor, he has special insights into the mechanics of the Patent Office. Also, as a former Examiner, he is particularly adept in performing patentability searches and freedom to operate searches.
Prior to joining the USPTO, Dennis was a practicing software engineer at the United States Air Force in Warner Robins, Georgia. In this capacity, he worked both as a tester and developer in embedded systems and Windows Applications, and has programmed and scripted in a number of different languages.
Throughout his academic journey, his research on the graduate level encompassed work on routing algorithms for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) created and evolved using Genetic Algorithms. On the undergraduate level, he focused on the design of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for applications in the automotive industry.
Dennis is licensed to practice before the USPTO.