Summary
Christopher Weedall is a software engineer who blends nine years of practical engineering with a PhD in Linguistics, uniquely positioning him at the intersection of language, data, and scalable systems. Currently at symplr as a Software Engineer and Ontologist, he applies Python, R, SQL, and ontological techniques to make complex datasets more interoperable and actionable. His background includes database administration, Power BI reporting, and QA-focused process improvements, plus hands-on experience teaching programming and embedded-systems concepts. Fluent in Japanese and trained in computer engineering, he often draws on linguistic insight to improve data models and user-facing interpretations of technical systems. Colleagues value him for turning domain expertise into pragmatic engineering solutions and for a genuine commitment to mentorship and expanding access to tech.
9 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Australian National University
Bachelor's Degree Japanese Language and Literature, Bachelor's Degree Japanese Language and Literature at University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A. Linguistics, M.A. Linguistics at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's Degree Computer Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Computer Engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineering
Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, French, English