JEFFREY M. G. STOKES, MSc, Research Associate

PROFILE:
​Machine Learning Engineer with a robust academic background in Computer Science and a fervent passion for optimizing network performance in High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments. Leveraging my Master's degree in Computer Science, hands-on experience, and strong analytical mindset, I am driven to contribute to the advancement of networking technologies and protocols to enhance the efficiency, low latency, and high bandwidth of HPC's high-end systems. Eager to bring innovative solutions to complex challenges and collaborate across diverse teams to achieve results that exceed expectations.

EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Computer Science
New Mexico Highlands University | Graduated: May 2022

• Degree GPA: 4.0/4.0

B.A. in University Studies with emphasis in Computer Science
New Mexico Highlands University | Graduated: Dec 2018

• Degree GPA: 3.94
• Deans list all semesters
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude
• Invited to join Phi Kappa Phi organization

COURSEWORK

• SQL Essential Training
• Parallel and Distributed Programming Artificial Intelligence
• Database Management Machine Learning Algorithms Linear Algebra
• NLP with Python for Machine Learning Essential Training

SKILLS
​Programming:

• C || C++ || MATLAB || Python || SQL

Project Management/Revision Control:

• Git || Gitlab

Applications:

• Microsoft/Libre Office || Google Docs || Google Drive || Google Cloud || SQLite

Workflows:

• DevOps

Operating Systems:

• Microsoft Windows || Linux

EXPERIENCE
Machine Learning Consultant
World Sustainability Forum | October 2023 -
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Data Science Consultant
US Forest Service | Oct 2023 - Nov 2023

• Develop Natural Language Processing (NLP) model to support decision-making and organisational transformation
• Apply advanced NLP techniques to reach high summarization accuracy
• Ensured data compliance and security by adhering to regulations
• Effectively communicated complex NLP concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Conducted regular meetings to gather feedback and provide updates.

Research Assistant
Los Alamos National Laboratory | Los Alamos, NM | Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

• Translate legacy Fortran code into C++​
  1. Integrate translated C++ code into existing packaging and deployment infrastructure
  2. Implement software best practices in project environment, including unit testing and employing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
  3. Create API and user documentation and deploying documentation automatically via CI/CD
  4. Make changes to CI/CD pipeline as needed and ensure CI/CD jobs pass before merging changes
• Write quality software to meet customer demands.

1. ​Define scope and capture it within a GitLab ticketing system
2. Create branches and merge requests per issue in GitLab environment
3. Merge to Dev branch when issue criteria are resolved
4. Write code, ensuring that small, meaningful commits are frequently made to the repository
5. Participate in team environment with frequent code reviews
6. Update code and/or scope as feedback is given and received
7. Frequently write unit and integration tests for software, updating as necessary to meet the scope of the program
8. Ensure that recent code updates are successfully deployed to common compute environment upon passing tests
9. ​Understand and work within the framework of existing compute environments

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Graduate Research Assistant (PREM Grant)New Mexico Highlands Department of Mathematical and Computer Science | Las Vegas, NM | Aug 2021 - May 2022

• Use artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to determine what reactions and molecular structures are viable for material creation
• Analyze large datasets, running over 500 reactions per week via high-throughput robotic platforms for polymer development which may be used in MRI contrast agents, magnetic materials, and storage for gases

Laboratory & Research AideNew Mexico Highlands Department of Mathematical and Computer Science | Las Vegas, NM | Jul 2018 - Aug 2021

• Maintain and update software of laboratory computers for student and faculty use
• Provide assistance to department faculty and mentoring Computer Science students
• Assist in constructing High-Performance Computing server for department and maintaining both it and the associated lab
• Teaching assistant for graduate and undergraduate-level classes in Computer Science

Associate Operations Director (Part Time)Innovonet LLC | Washington D.C. | Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

• Work with senior staff to establish goals, guidelines, and budgets
• In coordination with senior staff, review contracts for production of printed materials, web design and development, and program marketing
• Work with senior staff to determine budget needs and help to manage expenses
• Provide planning, directing, and coordinating activities of the business functions of the Operations Division

Sales AssociateTarget Corp. | Goldsboro, NC | Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

• Regularly provided assistance to customers on-site with varying requests
• Worked both alone and as part of teams with organizing the storefront
• Volunteered for supplemental work when available staffing was limited

PUBLICATIONS

​Density Determinations of Stone Artifacts Using a Hydrostatic Balance and the Immersion Technique Prehistoric American | 2011Co-authored with D.G. Gall