AI & ML · Automation · Robotics · IT/OT
Hello, I'm
Hunter Hawkins
Software Developer & Systems Integrator

Blending AI, industrial controls, and connected infrastructure

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About Me

I am currently a PhD Candidate at the University of Idaho CDA campus and work as a software developer/ systems integrator at Wapiti-Consulting. For research I have been developing and comparing Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) models to help with Amalgamated Sugars steam dryer. For work I fill a multidisciplinary role where my duties range from programming PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Python integration software and or AI models to trouble shooting or starting new control systems out in the field. In my free time I have been working on improving my front end development skills, leadership capabilities, and understading best programming practices.

Work Experience Overview

Software Developer & Systems Integrator

Wapiti Consulting

May 2021 – Present
Graduate Researcher

Center for Intelligent Industrial Robotics (University of Idaho)

August 2021 – Present
Automation Engineer Intern

NASA (NESSP)

May 2020 – May 2021
Server, Busser, Dishwasher

Tomato Strees CDA

June 2016 – August 2019

Education Overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
August 2024 – Present

University of Idaho

3.96/4.00 GPA

Coeur d 'Alene, ID

Master of Science in Computer Science
August 2021 – May 2023

University of Idaho

3.96/4.00 GPA

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Bachelors of Science in Mathematics
August 2019 – May 2022

University of Idaho

3.50/4.00 GPA

Moscow, ID

Bachelors of Science in Computer Science
August 2019 – May 2022

University of Idaho

3.50/4.00 GPA

Moscow, ID

Certifications

UL508A
Graduate Industrial Robotics
CCP146 Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1
CCP151 Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 2
EK-ICM101-EL Vibration Analysis Fundamentals

Toolchain Experience

  • Studio 5000 | CCW | RSLinx Classic
  • Red Lion Crimson 3.2
  • Click | DoMoreDesigner
  • OnLogic Industrial PCs
  • Stratix Switches | Nmap | Wireshark
  • Django | Nginx | Gunicorn | Bootstrap
  • Sklearn | Tensorflow (Keras) | Darts
  • Paho-MQTT | EMQX
  • Robot Operating System (ROS) 1 | ROS 2
  • Linux | Sytemd | CronTab | Netplan