Byron Formwalt
Independent Consultant at Toptal
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolByron Formwalt is an independent consultant and software developer with 12 years of professional software experience and a background spanning military leadership and advanced electro-optics research. He leverages a PhD in Electrical Engineering (Electro-Optics) and an MS focused on statistical pattern recognition and AI to bridge rigorous research, systems engineering, and product-focused software delivery. Based in Sioux Falls, he has served clients and startups since 2015 while also contributing through Toptal, bringing disciplined program management and technical depth from a two-decade career that includes 20 years of service as a U.S. Air Force officer. Byron combines hands-on software development with expertise in robotics, signal processing, and AI-driven pattern recognition, making him adept at turning complex, data-rich problems into practical solutions. He’s comfortable in both startup and structured government contexts, often translating advanced academic concepts into deployable products and services.
12 years of coding experience
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Robotics at USAF AcademyDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Optics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Optics at U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
Github Skills (51)
sublime-text9
curio9
ruby9
binance9
anaconda9
api9
automated-trading9
cryptocurrency9
package-manager8
macos8
async-await8
python8
homebrew8
spyder8
exchange8
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
byronformwalt/Ruby-Practice
Mar 2014 - May 2014
Contributions:101 commits in 1 month
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