Benjamin Sleeper
Charlotte,NC
Summary
A multi-faceted Software Developer with hands-on experience and a passion for creating harmonious interfaces between humans, technology, and the natural world. Deeply interested in math, art, music, physics, and continuous learning, with specific expertise in generative AI and machine learning systems.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Researcher: Nueral Circuit Analysis
Mechanistic Interpretability Group
12.2023 - Current
Studied language models from the ground up
Identifying circuits and performing analysis to uncover novel insights
Software Developer
Personal Project: do.
11.2023 - Current
- Developed "do." prototype using Node.js, TypeScript, and SQLite to build user profiles based on activities
- Integrated OpenAI Assistants API for advanced data analysis and a Discord bot for beta testing and user feedback
- Managed complex data pipelines and AI-based prompting, focusing on robust processing and data security.
Software Developer
MESHVI
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed and implemented front-end features, bug fixes, and end-to-end testing
- Pioneered a Gmail API parser in Python to streamline data cleaning processes
- Oversaw cost analysis of AWS services, all security auditing, and automated information processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (In Progress) -
Clemson University
Clemson, SCSkills
- Programming Languages: Python, C#, C
- Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, Svelte, React
- Full-Stack Development: Familiarity with MVC architecture in C#
- Data Manipulation and Analytics: Python-based data scraping, parsing, cleaning, and integration with external APIs
- Databases: SQL, SQLServer, awareness of cloud and non-relational databases
- Soft Skills: Problem-solving, multi-disciplinary thinking, adaptability, excellent communication, curiosity
- Business Acumen: Understanding of startup operations and strategic decision-making
Timeline
Researcher: Nueral Circuit Analysis
Mechanistic Interpretability Group
12.2023 - Current
Software Developer
Personal Project: do.
11.2023 - Current
Software Developer
MESHVI
06.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (In Progress) -
Clemson University