About Me 👨💻
Hi, I'm Primus C Kabuo a Research Software Engineer currently working at Purdue University's Rosen Center for Advanced Computing (RCAC) 🏛️.
I'm a tech innovator and software engineer with nearly a decade of experience building reliable, scalable systems that translate complex ideas into practical impact. My journey spans founding an agribusiness venture, serving as CTO of a LegalTech startup, and architecting research computing platforms that enable scientific discovery at scale.
I'm passionate about building systems that are strategically aligned with user needs and market realities, combining hands-on engineering expertise with deep research insight. I thrive on analyzing data, exploring emerging technologies, and translating findings into meaningful product features.
Beyond development, I enjoy speaking on technology, leadership, and innovation, sharing insights that inspire digital transformation. As an author and lifelong learner, I'm continually exploring how technology can empower creators, businesses, and communities alike.
I'm always eager to collaborate on exciting new projects. Feel free to reach out to me at contact me 📧 for any inquiries, collaboration opportunities or just chat about advanced computing technologies.
Professional Experience Highlights 💼
Senior Research Software Engineer
Purdue University – RCAC | July 2024 – Present
- Architecting NSF-funded research platforms (CyberFaCES, Halcyon)
- Improving HPC workflows
- Leading documentation modernization efforts
- Developing research/experimental software from research work
Chief Technical Officer & Lead Developer
Project Aegis | 2024 – 2025
- Led product research, technical architecture, and core feature development for a LegalTech platform
- Recruited and managed developer teams
Business Data Analyst
3Rivers Federal Credit Union | January – June 2024
- Improved data accuracy from 80% to 95% through validation pipelines
- Built Power BI dashboards for strategic decision-making
Full Stack Developer
Project Blueblood | February 2019 – 2024
- Developed scalable applications with React, Node.js, Firebase, MongoDB
- Reduced bugs by 30% through testing workflows
Career Journey 📈
Senior Research Software Engineer
'24–PresentPurdue RCAC – Architecting NSF-funded initiatives, architecting HPC platforms, and advancing research computing infrastructure at scale.
Master Science in Computer Science (MSc.)
2024Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Chief Technical Officer
2024–2025Project Aegis – Transitioned to leadership, driving product strategy, team building, and architectural decisions.
Full Stack Developer
2019–2024Project Blueblood – Building scalable applications with modern tech stack. Huai'an Wuwu Keji – Developing applications on WeChat and AliPay Platforms.
Bachelor's in Software Engineering (BEng.)
2021Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai'an, Jiangsu, PRC
Entrepreneurial Beginnings
2016–2020Co-founder – Cornucopia & Aqua Services.
Web Developer – Cheetah Web Services.
Core Competencies 🚀
My expertise spans three interconnected domains that fuel my work in research computing and scalable systems.
⚙️ Technical Depth
✅ Architecting HPC platforms and distributed systems.
✅ Full-stack expertise: React, Node.js, Python/R, ROS2, Docker, CI/CD, Linux.
🎯 Leadership & Strategy
✅ Translating complex technical requirements into product strategy.
✅ Mentoring teams and bridging organizational boundaries for impact.
📚 Documentation & Knowledge Engineering
✅ Building automated documentation pipelines and technical writing for scientific software.
✅ Keeping systems reproducible, maintainable, and knowledge-current.
My Approach
Continuous Growth
Tech Stack 💻
JavaScript TypeScript Python R PHP C++ SQL
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React Vue.js HTML/CSS Material Design Leaflet Maps
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Node.js Express.js RESTful APIs Microservices ASP.NET
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MongoDB PostgreSQL Firebase Power BI Data Analytics
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HPC & Research Computing ROS2 ML Workflows Robotics Autonomous Systems
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Docker Git/GitHub CI/CD Pipelines Linux GCP Netlify VS Code
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Recent Projects 🛠️
Active Projects
Leadership & Community 🤝
- Chief Technical Officer & Lead Developer – Project Aegis & Maelewano
- Secretary – African Student Organization, Purdue University Fort Wayne
- President – International Students Council, Huaiyin Institute of Technology
- Volunteer Officer – International Students Council
- Co-Founder – Cornucopia & Aqua Services
Awards & Recognition 🏆
Featured Conferences & Speaking Engagements 🎤
Conferences, Workshops, and Speaking Engagements
Explore My Work 🔍
Hardware & Gear ⚙️
Work Devices
Dell XPS 13 — 32GB RAM variant. Portable powerhouse for development, research, and documentation work on the go.
Personal Workstations
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 — AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 + RTX 5070 Ti. High-performance machine for ML workflows, gaming, and heavy computational tasks.
Mobile & Peripherals
Surface Pro 4 — Full specs. Versatile tablet for presentations and portable work.
Gaming: PS5 Slim + Xiaomi Mi 10S for entertainment and testing on various platforms.
Contact & Connect 📞
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