Hello, allow me to introduce myself...
I'm Richard Roberson, a first-year graduate student pursuing a Master's in Computer Science at the University of Colorado, Boulder,
where I also completed my undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
My journey into technology began in middle school with iOS app development, sparking a lasting interest in coding and problem-solving.
Currently, I focus on software engineering and web development, alongside research in artificial intelligence,
including a paper on AI-driven text-to-SQL conversions.
I'm a driven learner, excited to take on new challenges, expand my skills, and contribute meaningfully to the field of technology.
University of Colorado Boulder College of Engineering
Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science
2020-2024
University of Colorado Boulder College of Engineering
Master's in Computer Science
2024-Present
Work Experience
Machine Learning Research
@ Programming Languages and Verification at the University of Colorado Boulder
June 2023 - Febuary 2024
Leading a research project that finetunes large language models for text-to-SQL synthesis. Learn more about the project in the Recent Projects section below.
Python
C++
LLM Finetuning
Fullstack Freelance Developer
June 2024 - Present
"Richard was able to quickly complete the tasks assigned to him, along with finding and fixing a few issues he found on his own. He quickly was able to understand what was being asked and was able to take initiative and perform his tasks despite our somewhat half-baked and incomplete requirements. He will be one of the first places we look for front-end development work from now on." - Client Feedback
Frontend Development
Backend Development
Recent Projects
Custom Bluesky feed in a home lab environment
Bluesky
Docker
PostgreSQL
Python
A custom feed generator server with a docker PostgreSQL database for Bluesky posts relating to the Cosmere by Brandon Sanderson. Uses the Python atproto SDK. Orchestrates web, firehose, scheduler, and postgres services together in a home lab setup to serve the custome feed on Bluesky.
Web-based text-to-speech document reader
Docker
Next.js
Kokoro FastAPI
Text-2-Speech
OpenReader WebUI is a dockerized web EPUB and PDF text to speech document reader app meant for use with external TTS API. Read documents in realtime with high-quality text-2-speech; or extract audiobooks. Use your own Kokoro FastAPI or Open AI API endpoint.
Skills
Favorites
Python
Helm
PostgreSQL
Kubernetes
Contact Info
Send me an email directly from this page or text me. I will answer as soon as possible
Email
richard.roberson@colorado.edu
Other Email
richardr1126@gmail.com
Phone
(561) 267-3440
Location
Boulder, CO
Resume
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