Summary
Jackson Walters is a mathematician-turned-software practitioner with 14 years of experience applying research-grade math to data science, cryptography, and production software. He holds a PhD in Mathematics and completed intensive data science training, then translated that background into hands-on engineering: implementing lattice-based cryptography (ring-LWE, module-LWE, ML-KEM) and NTT algorithms in Rust and publishing crates to Crates.io. As Managing Member of Walters Consulting he bridges consultancy, research, and engineering, and previously supported mission-critical QA for high-stakes auctions and complex MILP optimizers. Comfortable from low-level numeric algorithms to data-driven systems, he also communicates technical work through talks and blog posts, signaling a knack for making advanced math accessible. Based in the Washington DC–Baltimore area, he mixes academic rigor with practical shipping experience and a curiosity that led him to both bike mechanics and cryptography fellowships.
14 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Data Science, Data Science at The Data Incubator
Bachelor of Science - BS Mathematics Physics, Bachelor of Science - BS Mathematics Physics at Virginia Tech
Study Abroad Mathematics Physics, Study Abroad Mathematics Physics at Victoria University of Wellington
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Mathematics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Mathematics at Boston University