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Nicholas Blackson
@nicholasblackson
Software engineer building Python and C++ game engine extensions, AI API applications, and full-stack marketplace systems.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I built modular extensions for a game engine using a Python SDK to intercept and modify native C++ behavior. I also profiled performance, optimized disk I/O, and implemented event-driven state machines.
For my full-stack marketplace demo, Iām developing system designs and secure data persistence layers with Python, SQL, and Django. At Outlier, I debugged AI-generated code and refined prompts, and I created personal projects integrating the OpenAI API.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
OU
AI Technical Evaluator & Contributor
Outlier
May 2024 - Jan 2025 (8 months)
Debugged complex AI-generated code snippets and logical proofs, identifying and correcting hallucinations in real-time. Developed and refined domain-specific prompts using few-shot and system-level instructions to optimize model output.
IA
Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice
Ivan Air
Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 (1 month)
Executed precision maintenance and assisted annual inspections on high-value aircraft, adhering to strict federal procedural documentation and safety standards.
UN
Ship Surface Defense Team Lead
United States Navy
Jul 2018 - Aug 2022 (4 years 1 month)
Leveraged proprietary defense platforms to execute daily operational tasks, ensuring data integrity across large-scale personnel and logistics modules. Analyzed system processes to identify bottlenecks and briefed senior stakeholders on system readiness.
SE
Electrician Apprentice
Southern Atlantic Electric
Oct 2021 - Apr 2022 (6 months)
Identified critical paths for large-scale commercial projects, ensuring technical infrastructure alignment with construction timelines. Acted as a liaison between field teams and inspectors to interpret technical codes and ensure compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SU
San Francisco State University
Masters of Science, Computer Science
2026 -
Grade: 3.8
Currently attending a Masters program to expand my education.
SU
San Francisco State University
Bachelor's, Computer Science
2023 - 2026
Grade: 3.8
Activities and societies: Dean's List
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a 3.8 GPA and Dean's List recognition.
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Salary expectations
85k+ USD
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