Ethan Shafer
Deputy Director, Research & Engagements at Shafer Consulting Services, LLC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Top SchoolEthan Shafer is an AI developer and military-trained technology leader with 14 years of experience building and operationalizing software and information systems from tactical units to academic classrooms. Currently serving as an AI Developer for the US Army and owner of Shafer Consulting Services, he blends hands-on engineering with leadership honed across roles including assistant professor, information systems officer, and platoon leader. He holds dual master’s degrees in computer science and software engineering and a strong academic record, reflecting a commitment to rigorous technical foundations. Ethan has practical experience deploying automation and RPA solutions in both civilian and defense contexts, and has led site engineering efforts that bridge field requirements with scalable technical solutions. Known as hardworking and even-tempered, he pairs steady temperament with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable systems. Based in Pittsburgh, he brings a rare combination of operational discipline, teaching experience, and applied AI engineering to government and commercial projects.
14 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS Computer Software Engineering, Master of Science - MS Computer Software Engineering at Drexel UniversityMaster of Science - MS Computer Science, Master of Science - MS Computer Science at Case Western Reserve UniversityBachelor of Science - BS Mathematics for Business Information Systems, Bachelor of Science - BS Mathematics for Business Information Systems at Dakota State University
Spanish
Stackoverflow
68reputation
24kreached
11answers
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Github Skills (39)
google8
cuda6
ros6
agile6
react6
robot6
asp-net6
nodejs6
asp-net-mvc6
cmake6
parser6
trello6
catkin6
xaml6
react-redux6
Programming languages (7)
Github contributions (5)
shafe123/cmu-lessons
Sep 2025 - Nov 2025
Contributions:5 reviews, 3 PRs, 52 pushes in 2 months
shafe123/AI2C-Prereqs
Jul 2025 - Jan 2026
Archived
Contributions:14 reviews, 2 PRs, 45 pushes in 5 months
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