MAXIMILIAN COMFERE
EDUCATION
Columbia University, Fu School of Engineering and Applied Science
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
New York, NY
Expected May 2026
Relevant Coursework: Mathematics of Machine Learning, Advanced Programming, Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Signals and Systems, Introduction to JavaScript and Web Technologies
Century High School
Diploma, Honors Society, National African American Recognition Scholar
Rochester, MN
May 2022
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Columbia's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind, Brain and Behavior Institute
Undergraduate Software Lab Assistant
New York, NY
September 2023 – August 2024
- Implemented MoSeq, a motion sequence machine learning model, to observe and then map behavioral characteristics of Naked Mole Rats to specific castes within the colony.
- Designed large-scale transition matrices using Python to create visual representations of behavioral sequences.
- Modeled a tunnel game in Python to efficiently pair all Naked Mole Rats against each other to determine a dominance hierarchy for the colony.
Center for Digital Health, Mayo Clinic
Software Engineer Intern
Rochester, MN
June 2023 – August 2023
- Automated test data creation for myelodysplastic risk assessment model using Python and the integration of ChatGPT's API.
- Developed a comprehensive team site to access existing workflows and files using JavaScript, CSS, HTML and React.
- Designed and tested front-end mechanics for myelodysplastic risk calculator web application.
- The risk calculator implemented a machine learning model that assessed medical record data and accessed real time laboratory results using SQL streams to predict patient outcomes and guide health provider decisions.
EXTRACURRICULARS
Columbia University
Intercollegiate Athletics: Varsity Track and Field
New York, NY
September 2022 - present
- NCAA USTFCCCA Division 1 All-Academic Team 2023
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Computer
Java, C/C++, JavaScript, Swift, Python, React, Node, pandas, MoSeq, Swift, SQL, HTML, CSS, LTspice, PyTorch, MATLAB
Language
English (native), German (advanced)
Interests
Creative Writing, Premier League Soccer, Cycling, Sprinting, Backpacking, Cosmology