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Nathan Pendell

Windermere,FL

Summary

Machine learning engineer building custom predictive systems with Python and model-tuning workflows, including 3+ models built for prediction work. Designed a Temporal Fusion Transformer for time series forecasting, optimized preprocessing on a 6M-row dataset, and resolved embedding and output-shape bugs to keep training stable. Comfortable translating raw data into a model architecture that supports quantile loss and variable selection. Computer Engineering at Purdue University, with graduation expected in 01/05/2028.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Automation and Process Control Systems CO-OP

DuPont Electronics / Qnity Electronics
Circleville, OH
08.2026 - 12.2026
  • Supported control system troubleshooting by tracing signal issues and verifying expected equipment responses.
  • Prepared clear shift notes that captured observations, follow-up actions, and unresolved process concerns.
  • Reviewed trend data to spot unusual patterns and support process adjustment decisions.
  • Participated in team discussions to clarify test findings and next steps for ongoing process work.

Advanced Time Series Forecasting With Custom Models

Solo Project
Orlando, FL
04.2025 - 08.2025
  • Processed 42 million forecast rows through optimized preprocessing pipelines for a 6M-row time series dataset.
  • Resolved 10+ embedding shape issues while stabilizing custom Temporal Fusion Transformer training.
  • Built a custom Temporal Fusion Transformer architecture with attention mechanisms, variable selection, and quantile loss.
  • Optimized preprocessing pipelines and feature engineering to support scalable time series training.
  • Debugged embedding and output shape mismatches to keep model inputs aligned during experimentation.

High School Experience

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Paris, France And Orlando, FL
08.2020 - 05.2024
  • Improved 100% code validation coverage by tightening testing routines and version-control habits during app development.
  • Tracked 5 robotics tasks per sprint while coordinating build priorities, debugging support, and team handoffs.
  • Led programming support for a FIRST global robotics team competing internationally.
  • Developed several mobile applications using C, Java, and Python.
  • Earned Unity development and Business Management certifications while balancing technical and leadership responsibilities.

Researcher

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Simulated 2 shock tube runs to model shockwave behavior in a controlled environment.
  • Trained 4 combustion models on the University of Florida supercomputer using matched pressure and temperature inputs.
  • Programmed a shock tube model using the Navier-Stokes equations to study shockwave behavior in a controlled setting.
  • Simulated hydrogen and oxygen mixing after expulsion from a porous fuel injector.
  • Modeled combustion behavior for a porous fuel injector under aerospace propulsion conditions.
  • Used the University of Florida supercomputer to run the hydrogen-oxygen simulation under high-performance compute conditions.
  • Aligned simulation inputs with the pressures and temperatures used in SpaceX Raptor2 engines for relevant comparison.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
05-2028

Skills

  • C

  • Java

  • Python

  • C#

  • C

  • PyTorch

  • NumPy

  • Scikit-learn

  • Data preprocessing

  • Hyperparameter tuning

  • Cloud computing

  • TensorFlow

  • Model validation

  • Machine learning model deployment

  • Feature engineering

  • MLOps

  • SQL

  • Experiment design

  • Time series forecasting

  • Git

  • Unit testing

  • Linux

  • Docker

  • REST API development

Interests

Rowing, Recreational Drone Pilot, Modeling Software, Programming, Travel, Space, Volunteering, Aerospace tech, Engineering in a world of data community

Timeline

Automation and Process Control Systems CO-OP

DuPont Electronics / Qnity Electronics
08.2026 - 12.2026

Advanced Time Series Forecasting With Custom Models

Solo Project
04.2025 - 08.2025

Researcher

University of Florida
05.2023 - 08.2023

High School Experience

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08.2020 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Purdue University