LLM / RAG
Machine Learning
Data Science
Cloud Computing
Digital Humanities
Chris Simmerman
Focused on production ML + LLM apps.
I build LLM/RAG applications and machine learning systems. I prioritize maintainability through strong evaluation, clear interfaces, and straightforward deployment patterns. I also explore digital humanities research, applying data science methods to historical texts and networks.
Skills
Experience
Data Scientist — The Toro Company Mar 2024 — Present
Machine Learning and LLM-enabled internal applications.
Information Technology Intern — The Toro Company May 2023 — Mar 2024
Data and software work supporting internal POCs and production data pipelines.
Education
M.S. Analytics (OMSA) — Georgia Institute of Technology Expected Dec 2027
- Computational Data Analytics track.
B.S. Data Science, Minor in Applied Statistics — Metropolitan State University May 2024
- GPA: 3.52
- Sit Investment Associates academic scholarship recipient ($1,000)
- 2x Dean's List Honoree
A.S. Computer Science & Data Analytics — Normandale Community College May 2023
- GPA: 3.61
- National Science Foundation (NSF) PRISM scholarship recipient ($15,000)
- Normandale Academy of Math & Science scholarship recipient ($3,000)
- Kopp Family Presidential Scholarship recipient ($3,000)
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member
- 4x Dean's List Honoree