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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.

Core Competencies 🚀

Technical Expertise

  • HPC Platforms – Research Software Engineering (RSE) at scale
  • Systems Architecture – API ecosystem design, microservices, distributed systems
  • Full-Stack Development – PHP, React, Vue, Node.js, ASP.NET
  • Data & AI – Python, R, ML workflows, statistical modeling, data analytics
  • Robotics & Control – ROS1/ROS2, autonomous systems, sensor integration
  • DevOps & Infrastructure – CI/CD, Docker, Git, Linux, GCP

Documentation & Knowledge Engineering

  • Sustainable documentation (Markdown-first, automated pipelines)
  • LLM-assisted documentation with quality guardrails
  • Research reproducibility & workflow standardization
  • Technical writing for scientific software

Leadership & Product Strategy

  • Founder & CTO experience, product research & feasibility analysis
  • Team recruitment, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Requirements engineering & stakeholder communication
  • Roadmap design and technology strategy

Education 🎓

  • Master of Science in Computer Science - Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN, USA (2024)
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering - Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai'an, Jiangsu, China (2021)

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

Current Projects 🛠️

  • Optimizing and Developing Halcyon - RCAC's open-source high-performance computing (HPC) cluster management system.
  • Developing CyberFaCES - Purdue's NSF-funded Cyber-Training Platform for FAIR Science in Climate and Environmental Sustainability (CyberFaCES).
  • Providing support for Anvil - Purdue's NSF-funded supercomputer available to researchers across the U.S.
  • Developing Aegis - A platform for client management and interaction in the legal industry.
  • Developing Corolla - A flower inspired super app....hopefully

Professional Experience Highlights 💼

Senior Research Software Engineer

Purdue University – RCAC | July 2024 – Present Architecting NSF-funded research platforms (CyberFaCES, Halcyon), improving HPC workflows, and leading documentation modernization efforts.

Chief Technical Officer & Lead Developer

Project Aegis | E & N Corp | 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.

Awards & Recognition 🏆

  • Outstanding Student Leader – 2021
  • Outstanding Graduate Student – 2021
  • Jiangsu Provincial Scholarship – 2019–2021
  • Presidential Scholarship – 2017–2019

My Approach 🧠

I combine software engineering principles with advanced computing knowledge to:

  • Maximize development efficiency in HPC environments.
  • Bridge the gap between complex technologies and user needs
  • Create scalable and robust solutions with a focus on maintainability.

Technical Skills & Technologies 🛠️

Programming Languages

JavaScript • TypeScript • Python • R • PHP • C++ • SQL

Full-Stack Development

React • Vue.js • Node.js • Express.js • Firebase • MongoDB • PostgreSQL • ASP.NET

Specialized Domains

HPC & Research Computing • ROS/ROS2 • Data Analytics & ML • RESTful APIs • Microservices

Infrastructure & DevOps

Docker • Git • CI/CD Pipelines • Linux • Google Cloud Platform • Netlify

Tools & Environments

  • Code Editor: VS Code (Dark Modern theme)
  • Terminal: PowerShell, Git Bash
  • BI & Analytics: Power BI, Python/R for data analysis

Hardware 🖥️

Continuous Growth 🔄

  • 🎙️ Podcasting and Public Speaking
  • 📝 Writing documentation and blogs
  • 🤝 Active in open-source communities
  • 💹 Investing in stocks and shares
  • 📖 Reading books and writing quotes
  • USRSE'26 – Technical Notebooks Co-Chair (2026)
  • UCAR/NCAR Software Engineering Assembly 2026 – Documentation as Infrastructure speaker
  • US-RSE 2025 – Sustainable LLMs: Compression-Driven Efficiency
  • PEARC 2025 – Co-author & Poster Judge
  • SC/HPC Creates 2024 – Unified Portals for HPC Operations
  • USRSE'24 – 2nd Annual Conference speaker

Explore My Work 🔍

Contact & Connect 📞

📧 Email: primuschimdia.kabuo@outlook.com
🔗 LinkedIn: Chimdia Primus Kabuo
📄 Resume: View Full Resume

About This Site 🌸

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