Michael Perkins

Michael Perkins

Software and Artificial Intelligence Engineer

michaelperkins@smu.edu | Dallas, TX

Summary

Passionate and results-driven Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience in developing scalable web applications and data-driven solutions. Seeking to leverage technical expertise and innovative mindset to contribute to a forward-thinking tech company.

Experience

Data Engineer

Nomi Health | Austin, TX

January 2022 - May 2023

  • Developed Python-based ETL pipelines within the Domo BI platform, processing over one million records and automating financial reporting, increasing model accuracy by 45%.
  • Created financial dashboards for the Technology Division, enabling self-service data visualizations for monthly P&L reporting and budgeting, enhancing transparency in technology spend.

Founder and Software Developer

BetMate | Dallas, TX

January 2021 - December 2021

  • Designed and launched BetMate, a web application for evaluating outcome probabilities in strategy games, aiding users in developing elite-level strategies.
  • Secured funding through VC proposals by presenting value propositions and market demand, resulting in a successful launch with hundreds of users.

Data Scientist

Linkit | New York, NY

July 2018 - January 2021

  • Automated internal processes for hiring, capacity planning, client onboarding, and marketing financial management, increasing target audience reach by 60% without additional spend.
  • Led the digital rebrand for an EduTech SaaS startup, including website redevelopment and social media strategy, improving click-through rates by 20% and conversions by 15%.

Education

Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering, Southern Methodist University | May 2025

Relevant Coursework: Advanced Algorithms, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Operating Systems

Capstone Project: Developed a machine learning model to detect move quality in real-time chess games to enforce fair play.

Bachelor of Arts and Science

Dartmouth College | June 2018

Executive Editor at the Dartmouth Review newspaper

Skills

Programming Languages

PythonJavaScriptJavaC++SQL

Frameworks and Libraries

ReactNode.jsExpressDjangoTensorFlowPyTorch

Tools and Technologies

AWSDockerKubernetesGitRESTful APIsSQL/NoSQL Databases

Profiles

GitHub: michaperki

LinkedIn: michael-perkins-18