Alumni Spotlights


Rick Bingen
Class Year: 2015
Majors: Theatre and Computer Science
Current Hometown: Kenosha, Wis.
Job:
Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Game Development at Carthage College

Kevin Krause
Class Year: ’18
Majors: Computer Science
Current Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind.
Job:
Associate Consultant at Appirio
“Never be afraid to ask questions. Ask for help, but only after you’ve given your best effort.”

Amanda Rico
Class Year: ’18
Majors: Computer Science
Current Hometown: Roseville, Minn.
Job:
Software Engineer at Ivanti
“Start early, work steady, ask for help. The professors really want to see you succeed, especially if you end up writing airplane software.”

Isaac Rothenbaum
Class Year: ’11
Majors: Graphic Design and Computer Science
Current Hometown: New York, New York
Job:
CTO at Akwyar
“I’ve learned that the ‘real world’ is all about networking, establishing a rapport with people, being friendly, kind, well rounded, and likable. Carthage’s liberal arts education laid the perfect groundwork for success in this area.”

Bailey Wellen
Class Year: ’21
Majors: Data Science and Computer Science
Current Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Job:
Sustainability, Climate, and Equity Analyst at Deloitte Risk and Financial Advisory
“My favorite Carthage memories are traveling for J-Term, going to the Shakespeare Festival in Canada, performing in the Carthage Philharmonic, studying at computer science BBQs, and growing in my faith through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.”