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Carter Smith

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Computational Linguist & Data Scientist applying AI/ML and probabilistic modeling to language and real-world problems.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to apply AI/ML and data mining to real-world problems—improving outcomes and efficiency—while building reproducible analysis workflows with probabilistic modeling and neural methods.

I’m a Computational Linguist & Data Scientist with four years in paid academic roles applying probabilistic modeling, ML, and neural methods to language-change and coding-focused LLM fine-tuning. I focus on extracting knowledge from data and building reproducible analysis workflows that teams can trust.

In my freelance work as a Forensic Linguistics Consultant, I review written materials in AI-attribution academic integrity cases, extracting and analyzing document metadata and producing formal reporting on modern detection algorithms. I also run comparative analysis of content and error patterns across multiple language samples.

As a Data Annotation Tech, Coder, and AI Trainer, I contributed to fine-tuning multiple LLMs on coding and STEM topics, improving response accuracy through targeted corrections and fine-grained evaluation rubrics. I created and maintained Python codebases that strengthened the reliability of training workflows.

At the University of North Texas, I’ve worked as a Research Assistant using Hierarchical Bayesian Inference, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Deep Learning for studies in diachronic semantic change, language evolution, and geographical-phonological complexity. I’ve also supported students as a Teaching Assistant, covering Bayesian probabilistic models, agent-based modeling, inferential modeling, and neural-network-based NLP.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Forensic Linguistics Consultant

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Freelance

Mar 2026 - Present (3 months)

Conducted forensic review of written materials in an AI-attribution academic integrity case by extracting and analyzing document metadata. Compiled formal reporting and compared content and error patterns across multiple language samples.

Text Pattern Comparison Error Patterns Academic Integrity Review Comparative Analysis

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Forensic Linguistics Consultant

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Carter Smith

Mar 2026 - Present (3 months)

Conducted review of written materials for an AI-attribution academic integrity case, extracting and analyzing document metadata. Compiled formal reporting on modern detection algorithms and performed comparative analysis of content and error patterns across language samples.

Text Forensics Error Patterns

Research Assistant

University of North Texas

Aug 2023 - Jul 2026 (2 years 11 months)

Implemented hierarchical Bayesian inference, machine learning, and NLP/deep learning models for studies of diachronic semantic change, language evolution, and geographical-phonological complexity. Supported an NSF-funded project developing neural-network frameworks for reconstructing historical language data.

Machine Learning Natural Language Processing Deep Learning Data Processing Neural Networks Feature Engineering

Teaching Assistant

University of North Texas

Aug 2023 - May 2026 (2 years 9 months)

Assisted instruction in linguistic modeling techniques in NLP, including Bayesian probabilistic models and agent-based/inferential modeling. Managed assignments and assessments while teaching ML concepts such as neural networks.

Natural Language Processing Machine Learning Neural Networks Curriculum Support Assignment

Student Assistant Team Lead

University of North Texas Libraries

Sep 2022 - May 2023 (8 months)

Led a team organizing and maintaining physical and digital library reference materials, and trained new employees on library processes. Tracked patron interaction data using SQL and ingested new library materials, earning an excellent student employee award.

Team Leadership Library Operations SQL Data Ingestion Employee Training Database Queries

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of North Texas

Master of Science, Computational Linguistics

Activities and societies: GPA: 4.0.

Completed a Master of Science in computational linguistics at the University of North Texas, building advanced skills for language-focused AI and modeling.

University of North Texas

Master of Science in Computational Linguistics, Computational Linguistics

Grade: GPA: 4.0

Master of Science in Computational Linguistics at the University of North Texas, completed in May 2026.

University of North Texas

Bachelor of Science, Information Science (Human Language Technology)

2021 - 2025

Activities and societies: GPA: 4.0; Summa Cum Laude.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Science with a concentration in Human Language Technology, focusing on computational approaches to language data.