Sean Cheatham
@seancheatham
Senior software engineer specializing in AI/ML and full-stack development.
What I'm looking for
With over 8 years of extensive experience in software development, I have honed my expertise in Python and AI/ML technologies, particularly in natural language processing (NLP). My journey has been marked by a proven track record of optimizing model performance and reducing computational costs significantly, achieving reductions of 40-60%. I am passionate about maintaining high coding standards and have a strong background in code review methodologies, ensuring that my teams consistently deliver high-quality software.
At TechCorp Inc., I architected and implemented an end-to-end NLP pipeline for content moderation, achieving an impressive 95% accuracy. My role involved developing custom transformer-based models that improved performance by 35% and implementing efficient data preprocessing pipelines that reduced processing time by 60%. I take pride in my ability to mentor junior developers and lead technical discussions, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
My educational background includes a Master of Science in Computer Science, where I specialized in machine learning and artificial intelligence. I have contributed to notable projects, including an open-source Python library for evaluating NLP models, which has gained recognition and is used by over 20 companies. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, as evidenced by my numerous certifications in machine learning and cloud technologies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
TechCorp Inc.
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Architected and implemented an end-to-end NLP pipeline for content moderation, achieving 95% accuracy. Developed custom transformer-based models for text classification, improving performance by 35%. Established coding standards and best practices for a team of 15 developers.
Machine Learning Engineer
AI Solutions Ltd.
Mar 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 9 months)
Built and deployed 20+ production ML models using Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch. Implemented A/B testing framework for model deployment and created automated data validation pipelines using Great Expectations.
Software Developer
DataTech Systems
Jun 2015 - Mar 2018 (2 years 9 months)
Developed RESTful APIs using Django REST framework and implemented real-time data processing pipelines using Apache Kafka. Created automated testing suites with 90% code coverage.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Science, Computer Science
2014 - 2015
Grade: 3.9/4.0
Activities and societies: Research Assistant in the University's AI Lab.
Specialization in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Conducted research on optimizing transformer models for low-resource NLP tasks. Achieved a GPA of 3.9/4.0.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2010 - 2014
Grade: 3.8/4.0
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. Senior project focused on implementing efficient neural networks for real-time processing. Graduated with a GPA of 3.8/4.0.
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