A.G. Elrod

IT Consultant | Lecturer-Researcher | Ph.D. Candidate

Bridging Complex Systems & Human Application

With 10 years of IT experience and 11 years of international teaching in the US, France, and the Netherlands, I combine technical expertise in AI, education, philosophical perspectives, and ethical frameworks. My goal is to align cutting-edge innovations with responsible, human-centric implementation, ensuring technical systems serve educational and societal needs.

5-Year
Research Grant

NWO Doctoral Funding

21+
Years Experience

Combined IT & Academics

4
Tech Grants

Google & Cohere (2024-2026)

Research & Technical Focus

This breakdown illustrates the distribution of my professional focus. Rather than viewing IT and Humanities as separate silos, I allocate my expertise across these domains to drive innovation in Digital Humanities. This "Focus Distribution" highlights my current prioritization of LLM architecture and data curation alongside educational strategy.

Primary Domain: Generative AI in Education
Key Output: Specialized Datasets, LLM Fine-Tuning, and Ethical Frameworks

Strategic allocation of professional expertise

Research Impact & Funding

Definition: The Dutch Research Council (NWO) is the most important science funding body in the Netherlands, awarding highly competitive grants to ensure quality and innovation in science.

Securing this funding alongside industry grants from Google and Cohere validates both the academic rigor and technical relevance of my research.

NWO Doctoral Grant for Teachers

Awarded via a rigorous national competition, this grant provides comprehensive funding for five years of dedicated research. This instrument uniquely integrates advanced scholarship with professional practice, enabling the direct translation of theoretical AI insights into educational strategy.

Fully Funded Competitive National Award
Google Academic Research Grant

Compute Credits for AI Research

2026
Cohere AI Research Grant

LLM Access & Credits

2025
Google Academic Research Grant

Compute Credits for AI Research

2025
Google Academic Research Grant

Compute Credits for AI Research

2024

Professional Trajectory Highlights

A chronological view of my key academic and leadership roles, spanning research/policy in the Netherlands and teaching in France. Use the filters to focus on specific domains.

Technical & Professional Competencies

A granular breakdown of the specific technologies and soft skills I bring to the "Lecturer-Researcher" role.

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AI & Data Science

  • LLM Fine-Tuning
  • Advanced Agent RAG
  • Dataset Curation
  • AI Ethics & Compliance
  • Generative AI
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Web & Technical

  • Webflow Development
  • Automated AI Pipelines
  • Network Infrastructure
  • MaaS360 & Security
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Communication

  • Public Speaking
  • Published Writing
  • Govt Lobbying
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
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Languages

  • English Native
  • French Advanced
  • Hebrew (Ancient) Advanced
  • Greek (Koiné) Advanced
  • Dutch Beginner