Corbin Charpentier
About Corbin Charpentier
Corbin Charpentier is an Engineering Lead at Virufy, with a background in software engineering and data science. He has worked at notable organizations such as Garmin, Electronic Arts, and Fred Hutch, and has contributed to healthcare-related projects utilizing deep learning and signal processing.
Work at Virufy
Corbin Charpentier currently serves as the Engineering Lead at Virufy, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leveraging technology to address healthcare challenges, particularly in the context of COVID-19 detection. His work involves the application of deep learning techniques to improve diagnostic processes.
Education and Expertise
Corbin Charpentier earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science and Cello Performance from the University of Kansas, completing his studies in 2013. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Data Science from the University of Washington in 2023. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in both software engineering and data analysis.
Background in Software Engineering
Corbin Charpentier has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was a Full-stack Software Engineer at Fred Hutch from 2018 to 2020 and held positions at Electronic Arts (EA) and Garmin, where he contributed to projects in fitness and aviation software. His early career included an internship at Garmin, where he gained foundational skills in software development.
Research and Development Contributions
In his recent work, Corbin has contributed to significant projects involving deep learning and signal processing. He engaged in loss landscape analysis and developed novel normalization techniques for classifying audio samples of coughs as COVID-19-positive. These projects demonstrate his commitment to applying technology to improve healthcare outcomes.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current roles, Corbin held various positions that shaped his technical skills. He worked as a Programming Tutor at the University of Kansas, where he supported students in their programming studies. Additionally, he spent ten years as a Trim Carpenter at Sharp Interiors LLC, which provided him with a diverse skill set beyond software engineering.