Christopher D. Daly
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👋 About Me
I’m a software engineer with over 15 years of experience in building scalable, robust web and cloud-native applications. I recently completed a Master’s in Computer Science at Northeastern University, focusing on intelligent agents, machine learning, and system design. I design robots for fun, and I’m passionate about creating modular, explainable systems that address complex, real-world challenges.
🛠️ Technical Skills
- Languages: Python, C#, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, R, SQL
- Frameworks & Tools: .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Node.js, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Pygame
- AI/ML: PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenAI API, LangChain, HuggingFace, Gym
- Data & Infrastructure: SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB, Milvus, Neo4j, GCP, Vertex AI
- Hardware & Robotics: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ROS2, 3D Printing, Fusion 360
🚀 Projects
- Designed a modular conversational agent with memory and tool usage capabilities.
- Integrated HuggingFace models, OpenAI API, Milvus DB, and Neo4j knowledge graph.
📡 TurtleBot3 Autonomous Robot
- Built and configured a TurtleBot3 robot with ROS2.
- Customized with Slamtec RPLidar and Cartographer SLAM for autonomous navigation.
- 3D printed all structural elements.
🛞 Exploratory Robotics Builds
- Developed multiple robots exploring embedded systems, motors, and control methods.
- Utilized Arduino, Raspberry Pi, various motors, sensors, and Pygame for real-time control.
- Employed Fusion 360 and 3D printing for chassis and custom components.
- An extensible platform leveraging Blizzard’s API for reinforcement learning research.
- Conducted an in-depth survey and analysis of clustering techniques for mixed data types.
- Implemented analyses in R, providing insights into algorithm performance and applicability.
- Benchmarked NLP embedding methods (Word2Vec, FastText, BERT, SBERT) on various tasks.
- Utilized PyTorch and scikit-learn for rigorous comparative analysis.
- Implemented an advanced priority queue supporting efficient retrieval of min and max elements.
- Demonstrated deep understanding of heap-based data structures.
💼 Professional Experience
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Software Engineer | Kessel Run (USAF/Concept Solutions), Boston MA (2020-2021)
Developed cloud-native backend services and real-time rule engines, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes.
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Software Engineer | WordStream Inc., Boston MA (2017-2020)
Built SaaS applications integrating Salesforce and Intercom, optimized billing systems, and supported data analytics.
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Senior Developer | Rightpoint Consulting, Boston MA (2015-2017)
Delivered enterprise solutions with Sitecore/EpiServer, mentored team members, and conducted internal technical training.
🎓 Education
- M.S. Computer Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA (2023)
- B.S. Computer Science, Millersville University, Millersville, PA (2005)
I’m actively seeking opportunities in intelligent systems, AI/ML, and software development. Feel free to reach out!