Chris Culhane
About Chris Culhane
Chris Culhane is a Data Scientist currently employed at Affinda in Melbourne, Australia, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in engineering and data science, with previous roles at Monash Motorsport, Johnson & Johnson Medical, and 360 Med Care.
Work at Affinda
Chris Culhane has been employed at Affinda as a Data Scientist since 2020. In this role, he has contributed to the development of AI-driven products, focusing on both frontend and backend software development. He has developed frontend MVPs using React and engaged in backend software development with Django. Additionally, he has created internal reporting tools for Affinda's resume parsing and resume redacting products. His work also involves API client autogeneration with Autorest for various programming languages, enhancing the functionality of the company's offerings.
Education and Expertise
Chris Culhane has a strong educational background in applied mathematics and engineering. He studied at Monash University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Physiology, along with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, from 2011 to 2017. He also attended North Carolina State University for 11 months in 2014, focusing on the same dual degree. Furthering his education, he obtained a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Deakin University between 2019 and 2022. His expertise spans data science, software development, and engineering.
Background
Chris Culhane's career began with various engineering roles. He worked as a Suspension Engineer and later as a Suspension Manager at Monash Motorsport in 2013 and 2014, respectively. He transitioned to Johnson & Johnson Medical as a Graduate Design Engineer from 2016 to 2017. In 2018, he served as a Product Development Engineer at 360 Med Care and later took on the role of Kaizen Project Consultant there from 2019 to 2020. His early experience also includes a Biomedical Engineering Internship at Chemtronics Biomedical Engineering in 2015.
Achievements
Chris Culhane has demonstrated significant accomplishments throughout his career. He achieved an ATAR of 99.55 while studying at Melbourne High School from 2007 to 2010. His educational journey includes multiple degrees in applied mathematics and engineering, culminating in a Doctor of Medicine. At Affinda, he has played a key role in the development of AI-driven products, contributing to both frontend and backend software development. His technical skills include utilizing pytorch, torchserve, and Docker for model deployment, showcasing his proficiency in modern data science practices.