Summary
Daniel Sawyer is a Research Assistant and PhD candidate in Computer Science at the University of South Florida with a decade of hands-on experience in software engineering and deep learning. He specializes in Python and C++ development, with extensive applied work in TensorFlow and PyTorch for computer vision research, and a strong grounding in the broader data-science Python ecosystem. A fast learner and collaborative team player, he combines independent problem-solving with teaching experience as a long-standing teaching assistant. Based in Tampa, Florida, he pairs rigorous academic training (BS/MS with high honors) with practical research output, and brings a personable, community-minded approach—evident in his lighthearted GitHub persona—while staying focused on delivering reproducible ML solutions.
10 years of coding experience
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at University of South Florida