George Toumbas

Hi, I'm George 👋🏻

I specialize in back-end and full-stack development with a focus on AI applications. I've worked as a software engineer at two startups, developing backend systems and enhancing AI-driven features. Recently, I built a website that automatically translates podcast episodes, helping creators reach a global audience.

My work also includes research in human-computer interaction, exploring new methods for thought decoding. I strive to transform complex technologies into practical tools that enrich everyday life.

Education
  • September 2018 - May 2023
    Princeton University
    Bachelor's in Computer Science
Technical Projects
Professional Experience
  • May 2023 - August 2024
    Rosemarys House
    Software Engineer
    • Developed a Python program leveraging the ChatGPT API, fully automating participant outreach for the inaugural summer of writers' retreats.
    • Generated and validated lists of writing community websites across the US and Europe, incorporating a unique method to minimize 'hallucinations' and enhance data accuracy.
    • Automated the extraction of contact details from the identified websites and crafted personalized outreach emails.
    • Implemented a fully automated system resulting in over 100 applications, generating over $400K in potential sales in 3 months.
  • January 2020 - September 2020
    Monolog
    Backend Engineer
    • Designed and implemented the Django backend and API for our iOS application.
    • Architected the company’s Cloud Infrastructure.
    • Collected and cleaned training data from Amazon Mechanical Turk, improving topic extraction accuracy by 16%.
    • Overhauled the automated testing regime, decreasing the occurrence of critical bugs in production by roughly 60%.
  • July 2019 - September 2019
    SourcePlus
    Software Developer
    • Utilized open-source data encompassing COVID-19 spread patterns, regional policies, population density, and other features to construct a machine-learning model adept at predicting lockdown-induced factory closures in China.
    • Successfully forecasted several factory shutdowns in advance, enabling the management team to proactively secure alternative sourcing options.