Frederick Hamer

hamerfg@rose-hulman.edu | 317-750-6959 | fredhamer.com | fghsoftware.com


Education

Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering and Computer Science

Minor in Mechanical Engineering

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Terre Haute, IN

GPA: 2.996 | Major GPA: 3.44

Relevant Courses: Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis, Programming Language Concepts, Software Architecture Design, Software Quality Assurance, Formal Methods, Operating Systems, Databases, Software Project Management


Experience

Outlier

AI Response and Code Reviewer

  • Analyze LLM responses specific to Python API integration.
  • Analyze model response on a 6-axis scale to improve and train LLMs.

FGH Software LLC

CEO and Lead Developer

  • Freelance full-stack web development utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Firebase.
  • Design and develop websites to improve the digital infrastructure of individuals and small business clients.
  • Maintain websites and content for existing clients while providing restructuring options.
  • Communicate with clients to determine design, feature set, and development timeline.

DataAnnotationTech

AI Response and Code Reviewer

  • Write coding prompts to challenge LLMs and discover errors in generated code.
  • Analyze model responses on a 6-axis scale to improve and train LLMs.
  • Help safely grow AI by ensuring responses are helpful, honest, and harmless.

Projects

Catan Board Game Project

  • Achieved complete code coverage via BVA and mutation testing.
  • Employed TDD to maintain Git workflow and version control.
  • Implemented i18n to offer locale options for different languages with Java.

Summit: Productivity Tracking Website

  • Developed a productivity-tracking website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Implemented Firebase for secure user authentication and data management.
  • Designed user-friendly pages using the CRUD model.
  • Designed mocks to plan project scope and feature set with Figma.

Computer Architecture Processor Project

  • Designed a general-purpose processor with an accumulator-based architecture.
  • Created an assembly-type instruction set specific to the processor hardware.
  • Modeled, tested, and debugged the design with Verilog to maximize performance.
  • Documented design choices and compromises on a large-scale project.

Editor Trees Data Structure Project

  • Developed efficient add and delete methods for an AVL tree data structure in Java.
  • Implemented various rotations to maintain height balance within the tree at all times.
  • Prioritized efficiency to maintain the best Big Theta time for implemented methods.

Genetic Algorithm Research Project

  • Developed a genetic algorithm to simulate a population’s evolution with Java.
  • Incorporated diverse evolutionary parameters to foster multiple evolutionary pathways.
  • Designed an interactive GUI to visualize simulation outcomes based on dynamic parameters.

Skills

Python, Java, C, C++, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Scheme, MATLAB, Verilog, Git


Honors & Involvement

Dean's List – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Triangle Fraternity – Member