Hey! I'm Matt Yurkunas. Here, you can check out the latest things I've been working on.
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Current Focus
Current Focus
At Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College, studying Artificial Intelligence Systems Management (M.S.)
AI is transforming how we work, communicate, and live. I aspire to lead in this field, ensuring technology is used to protect and empower society.
Experience
Experience
Some notable, or interesting things that I've done. Check them out if you'd like!
Working on a project with SpaceHeater, Rostrum Pacific's distribution and catalog management platform serving catalogs from labels like Rostrum Records (home to Mac Miller and Wiz Khalifa), Fat Beats, and Cantora, developing data science methods to detect emerging streaming trends using multivariate modeling, anomaly detection, and composite scoring on DSP and social engagement data.
During Spring 2025, I worked on a project with Highmark Health assessing the readiness of agentic AI systems across engineering, governance, and executive stakeholders to develop organization AI risk frameworks.
In summer 2023, I joined a Berlin startup, FENSIKA, for two months, where I gained hands-on experience that ignited my interest in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
In May 2024, I became the inaugural Computer Science intern for the Research and Development Digital Transformations team at a leading food company. Joining at the height of AI adoption, I gained firsthand experience in operationalizing technology, which sparked my ongoing focus on operationalizing artificial intelligence.
Media
Media
A look at how my work has reached people.
$500,000 Emergency Scholarship
$500,000 Emergency Scholarship
As part of my 2025 Presidential Initiative through Bloomsburg's Student Government, Community Government Association (CGA), we renewed our commitment to supporting fellow students by pledging $500,000 over five years to provide emergency scholarships to Bloomsburg students facing unexpected financial hardships.
Research on Berlin's Startup Culture
Research on Berlin's Startup Culture
For my Eileen G. Jones Honors College Capstone, I did research on why Berlin has become an international hub for startups. I presented this research at the Northeast Regional Honors Council (NRHC) in Harrisburg, PA.
2025 Commencement Address
2025 Commencement Address
I addressed the Bloomsburg Class of 2025, calling out stigma's in qualifications, being the "best", and finding true passion in post-graduation plans.
2024 Commencement Address
2024 Commencement Address
I addressed the Bloomsburg Class of 2024, focusing on:
1. Don't be afraid to bring up a "crazy" idea when solving problems.
2. Don't let the qualifications or experiences of others drown out your fresh perspective.
3. We often forget that knowledge is defined by educated guesses—it's fluid, and what’s true today may be false tomorrow.
Public Interest Projects
Public Interest Projects
Dynamic Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
Dynamic Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
Using BLIP and Sentence Transformer's to support those with communication challenges.
December 2025
Reducing Premature Death in Allegheny County
Reducing Premature Death in Allegheny County
Predictive Health Analytics: Using Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning models to generate precise county-level recommendations based on analysis of National Health Reportings.
Lights at the Lake
Lights at the Lake
Developed and maintained informational and ticketing website for a drive-thru holiday light display. All proceeds directly supported Raising the House 501(c)(3)
Bloomsburg Shuttle Tracker
Bloomsburg Shuttle Tracker
As part of my 2023 Vice-Presidential initiative for Bloomsburg's Student Government, I oversaw the integration of a new shuttle tracker system for campus.
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