CHRISTOPHER GUPTIL
Charlotte
Summary
Mathematically inclined Associate Engineer with fortes in machine learning research and software engineering. Strong leadership and project management talents. Committed to providing superb technical support and assistance to senior engineers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Engineer in Research & Development
Northrop Grumman Corp
Annapolis Junction
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted on multiple Independent Research and Development (IRAD) contracts focusing on AI/ML architectures.
- Developed Responsible AI controls and metrics aligned with Department of Defense principles.
- Collaborated with clients to research quantitative policy for models and gather feedback.
- Secured Top-Secret security clearance sponsored by Northrop Grumman Corp.
- Participated in project meetings to provide engineering insights and updates.
Student Researcher
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed innovative architecture SetBERT during Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) with David Ludwig.
- Designed machine learning pipeline integrating contextual DNA sequence data into modified Set Transformer model.
- Conducted thorough performance evaluations and delivered presentations summarizing research outcomes.
- Went on to publish our findings in 2025
Leadership Fellow
Harry T. Wilks Leadership Institute
Oxford
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Advised eight students weekly on planning community projects focused on mindfulness and wellness.
- Facilitated a leadership retreat for 60 students featuring high-ropes courses and team-building activities.
- Collaborated with team members to create impactful community outreach initiatives for local organizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Computer Science
Miami University
Oxford, OH05.2023
Skills
- Python, C and Java
- MATLAB and R
- Data management (SQL and NoSQL)
- Machine learning architectures (BERT and Transformer models)
- Machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow and PyTorch)
- Containerization (Docker, Ansible, Kubernetes)
- Responsible AI metrics
- Technical documentation
- Advanced mathematical skills
- Attention to detail
Publications
Ludwig, D., Guptil, C., et al., 2025, SetBERT: the deep-learning platform for contextualized embeddings and explainable predictions from high-throughput sequencing, Bioinformatics
Affiliations
Volunteer, Heart Math Tutoring, Grove Park Elementary School (September 2025 - Present)
Timeline
Associate Engineer in Research & Development
Northrop Grumman Corp
06.2023 - 07.2024
Student Researcher
Middle Tennessee State University
05.2022 - 08.2022
Leadership Fellow
Harry T. Wilks Leadership Institute
08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Computer Science
Miami University