Summary
Cayden Wagner is a software engineer with ten years of experience blending academic research and practical engineering, currently developing process control solutions at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. He brings deep C++ and object-oriented design skills, hands-on experience with NVIDIA CUDA for GPU computation, and applied machine learning using Python libraries. His background includes creating a 2D game engine from scratch and building highly optimized simulation tools for virtual prototyping of autonomous ground vehicles during graduate research. Pursuing a PhD in Computer Science after earning a master's and a BS in AI, he is comfortable at the intersection of networking, GPU compute, and control systems. Known as a lifelong learner and former instructor, he pairs rigorous research habits with production-focused delivery in safety-conscious environments.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at Clemson University
B.S. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, B.S. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence at Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences