Colt Chapin
About Colt Chapin
Colt Chapin is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Machine Learning, currently employed at BenchSci in Toronto, Canada. He has a diverse background in engineering and computer science, with previous roles at Wattpad, ROSS Intelligence, and Bombardier Aerospace.
Current Role at BenchSci
Colt Chapin serves as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Machine Learning at BenchSci. He has been with the company since 2022, contributing his expertise in developing and implementing machine learning solutions. His role focuses on enhancing the capabilities of BenchSci's platform, which aims to accelerate scientific research through advanced technology.
Previous Experience at Wattpad
Prior to his current position, Colt worked at Wattpad as a Senior Software Engineer - Data for nine months in 2022. He also held the role of Software Engineer - Machine Learning at Wattpad from 2020 to 2022, where he focused on machine learning applications to improve user experiences and content recommendations.
Background in Machine Learning
Colt has a strong background in machine learning, having worked at ROSS Intelligence as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer from 2019 to 2020 and as a Machine Intelligence Engineer from 2017 to 2018. His experience in these roles involved developing machine learning algorithms and systems to enhance legal research and analytics.
Educational Qualifications
Colt holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from McGill University, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. He furthered his education at the University of Toronto, earning a Master of Science in Applied Computing in 2017. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his work in engineering and computer science.
Specialization in Natural Language Processing
Colt specializes in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning systems. His focus is on building technologies that have a social impact, reflecting his passion for empowering teams to leverage technology for meaningful purposes. This specialization is evident in his roles and projects throughout his career.