Christopher Swasey
Watertown,CT
Summary
Analytical Computer Information Technology graduate with expertise in software development, applied machine learning, and network security. Developed end-to-end solutions, including a deepfake forensics pipeline and secure messaging software. Demonstrates strong technical communication skills and a rapid ability to learn and implement new tools to address complex challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Service
Naugatuck, USA
01.2019 - Current
- Delivered reliable service to hundreds of customers daily, maintaining accuracy and managing time effectively.
- Streamlined operational workflows through consistent execution and rapid learning of new processes.
- Trained new employees with clear communication and comprehensive documentation, improving onboarding experience.
General Music Teacher
Waterbury School District
Waterbury, USA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Designed structured curricula and lesson plans, translating complex concepts into clear, sequential components.
- Cultivated communication and mentorship skills, fostering collaboration among students and staff in diverse educational settings.
- Organized and adapted classroom systems to ensure effective learning environments during challenging situations.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Information Technology
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05-2015
Skills
Tools & Platforms: Git, GitHub, Kali Linux, Command Line / Terminal, Google Colab, Jupyter Notebook, VMware, Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, Eclipse, NetBeans, MySQL, Weka, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Software & Systems: Object-Oriented Design, Data Structures, Algorithms, Parsing, Compilers, File I/O, Multithreading, CLI-Based Development
Machine Learning & Data: PyTorch, Transfer Learning, Fine-Tuning, Deep Learning Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Augmentation, Computer Vision, Frequency-Domain Analysis, Model Evaluation, Performance Analysis
Programming: Python, Java, SQL, Bash, Assembly (x86 / MIPS)
Security & Networking: Digital Forensics, Secure Messaging, Threat Modeling, Network Fundamentals, Network Security, Risk Assessment, TCP/IP, IPv4 / IPv6, Routing and Switching Fundamentals, Network Troubleshooting, Packet Analysis
Cloud & Infrastructure: Google Cloud Fundamentals, Azure Fundamentals, Virtual Machines, Linux Environments, Client-Server Architecture, API Integration, CI / CD Concepts, GitHub Actions
Selected Projects
Applied Machine Learning System — Digital Media Integrity
Contributor · Python, PyTorch, Computer Vision
- Developed an end-to-end deepfake detection pipeline for forensic triage, comparing a baseline 3D CNN, an FFT-based ResNet50 model, and a fine-tuned final model.
- Reframed detection from the pixel domain to frequency-domain FFT magnitude spectra and applied transfer learning with targeted fine-tuning to improve robustness and class separability.
- Improved model performance from a baseline best of 66% accuracy / 0.7367 AUC to a final model achieving 90–92% accuracy and AUC above 0.95, with a best run of 92.29% accuracy / 0.9704 AUC.
- Evaluated performance across six independent runs and profiled inference latency on Tesla T4 hardware, achieving roughly 2.72 ms per frame to support low-latency forensic triage.
Computer Security Project — Secure Messaging System
Contributor · Secure Systems, Threat Modeling
- Contributed to the development of a secure messaging application designed to support confidentiality, integrity, and layered security controls.
- Applied threat modeling and secure design practices to identify attack surfaces, evaluate risks, and assess system weaknesses.
- Wrote technical analysis explaining how multilayer security models apply to modern secure messaging systems.
Java Compiler / Parser System
Individual Project, Java
- Built a compiler-style system for a custom language, including a scanner, parser, token manager, and source file handler.
- Implemented lexical analysis, syntax validation, and structured error handling using object-oriented design principles.
- Developed a deeper understanding of language processing, abstraction, and systems-oriented software design.
Low-Level Systems Programming Project
Assembly Language (x86 / MIPS)
- Developed assembly-language programs to explore instruction execution, memory management, and control flow.
- Strengthened understanding of how high-level language constructs translate to hardware-level operations.
Timeline
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Service
01.2019 - Current
General Music Teacher
Waterbury School District
01.2016 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Computer Information Technology
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Central Connecticut State University