Hi there, I’m Sam. I work as a Software Engineer at Posit. I joined my team in January 2025 to help develop Positron, a new IDE designed specifically for data scientists. Before this, I designed software for the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory. I’m currently living just outside Chicago with my fiancé and our rapidly growing assortment of houseplants.
I graduated from Stony Brook University with my Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science in 2019. While there, I put a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, taking courses covering the theory and application of the fields. Starting in the fall of 2021, I began working towards a Master’s of Science in Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology with a specialization in Computing Systems. I graduated from that program in December 2023, after two years of hard work - it was almost its own full-time job.
Outside of my career, I have an immense love of cooking. Food has always been a big part of my life, but not always something that was considered “cuisine.” Working 9-to-5 has shown me the importance of finding recipes which are equally time-efficient and delicious. The dishes I love span numerous cultures and palates, but are universally fulfilling. Plus, having such a broad array of inspiration creates delicious new creations out of my kitchen!