# Charles Richards

> Software Engineer | Python, Full-Stack Development, LLM Applications

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/charlesrichards

I’m a software engineer with experience building full-stack applications in Python, React, and FastAPI, including LLM-powered platforms for student guidance at CUNY. I’ve also taught advanced computer science courses, led students through full-stack capstone projects, and redesigned major curriculum components such as the transition from MIPS to RISC-V.

I’m currently completing my master’s in Computer Science at Hunter College, focusing on applied machine learning and argumentation systems. I’m open to backend, full-stack, and AI-adjacent software roles.

## Work Experience
### Adjunct Lecturer @ Hunter College
Jan 2022 – Present
Teach undergraduate Computer Science courses, including capstones, web development, computer architecture, and algorithms.

Courses taught:
• Senior Capstone (Advanced Applications – CSCI 499)
• Minor Capstone
• Web Development
• Computer Architecture II (RISC-V)
• CSCI 135 recitation (intro algorithms and C++)

Additional Work:
• Led the department’s transition of Computer Architecture II from MIPS to RISC-V, now used across all sections.

### Non-Teaching Adjunct @ Hunter College
Jan 2021 – Present | New York, New York, United States
Grader for:
• Introduction to Computer Science (CSCI 127)
• Computer Architecture II
• Computer Theory I

### Software Engineer @ The City University of New York
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
Worked on a small engineering team to build a full-stack platform that uses large language models to guide students to CUNY Health Pathways and related programs.

Contributions:
• Helped evaluate and select the project tech stack (React-Remix, FastAPI, Heroku hosting, PostgreSQL)
• Reverse-engineered CUNY web data endpoints and built Python scrapers by analyzing network traffic
• Implemented frontend components in React based on Figma designs
• Integrated frontend features with backend routes and data sources
• Contributed to deployment and hosting setup on Heroku
• Participated in architecture discussions, API design reviews, and project meetings

### Automation Engineer @ Titanium Intelligent Solutions
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | New York, New York, United States
• Created acceptance tests in Python to validate IoT device communication protocols using Robot Framework
• Developed backend logic to simulate IoT devices on the network
• Built in-house Python modules to create and parse IoT device packets
• Wrote tests to confirm that the frontend UI responds correctly to device messages
• Researched protocols needed to implement simulated device event tests
• Used Python and Selenium to verify API behavior on the user interface

### College Assistant - Undergraduate Teaching Assistant @ Hunter College
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | New York, United States
• Teaching Assistant for CSCI 127 – Introduction to Computer Science
• Helped students develop foundational skills in analyzing, programming, and debugging in Python and C++
• Managed the computer lab and assisted with course logistics
• Provided general tutoring and support to students
• Proctored and graded quizzes and assisted with final exam grading

### Project Manager - Head Intern @ OBX Computing Corporation
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | New York, United States
• Managed an intern team and coordinated tasks and research
• Designed and edited layouts for IoT hardware placement in retail stores
• Oversaw installation and configuration of IP cameras at construction sites
• Visited client sites and coordinated solutions tailored to customer needs

### College Association Board Member @ Undergraduate Student Government - Hunter College - CUNY
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015
• Reviewed and voted on student activity fee budgets as part of the College Association Board
• Participated in decisions on funding allocations and student organization budgets
• Helped plan and support campus events and student initiatives


## Education
### Master of Arts - MA in Computer Science
Hunter College

### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Mathematics
Hunter College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charles-richards-a974b61b0

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Last updated: 2026-03-29