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Patrick Vandergrift

@patrickvandergrift

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Entry-level AI researcher building C++/Python algorithms and personalized AI assistants.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can build reliable AI assistant experiences and apply algorithmic thinking in C++/Python, while continuing to grow through hands-on research and engineering with a strong team.

I’m an AI Researcher focused on building personalized AI chatbot assistants that can provide detailed analysis “on an expertise level.” I enjoy turning complex problems into practical systems, whether that’s AI support, automated tools, or algorithmic performance improvements.

On the engineering side, I work in C++ and Python, with an emphasis on Data Sciences/Algorithmic Analysis. I optimized e-commerce supply chain distribution using Dijkstra’s algorithm on a weighted graph, aiming to reduce delivery times and potential costs.

I also bring hands-on development experience from education and project work, including improving a C++ game engine by customizing it to my team’s game requirements and automating a grade report engine generator in C++ by converting raw data into complete reports with the letter grading scale.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cart Associate

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Walmart

May 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Improved the quality of customer experience by keeping store interactions seamless.

Customer Service Retail Operations

AI Researcher

Google

Jul 2026 - Jul 2026 (0 months)

Developed personalized AI chatbot assistants capable of providing detailed analysis at an expertise level.

AI Chatbot

Weighted Graph

University of North Alabama

Apr 2026 - May 2026 (1 month)

Optimized the supply chain for e-commerce distribution using Dijkstra’s algorithm on a weighted graph in C++. Worked to minimize delivery times and potential cost.

C++Dijkstra’S Weighted Graph Supply Chain Optimization