Samuel Goldsmith
srgoldsmith@wpi.edulinkedin.com/in/samuel-r-goldsmithgithub.com/SamuelGoldsmiththis site
Education
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MABachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS/MS Program) · GPA 3.76 / 4.0
May 2027Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
May 2027Technical Skills
Languages
- Java
- Python
- C/C++
- Kotlin
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- SQL
- HTML/CSS
Frameworks & Libraries
- Vue.js
- React
- Next.js
- Flask
- Node.js
- NumPy
- JUnit
- Selenium
- Playwright
- ArcGIS SDK
AI & Machine Learning
- LLM Fine-Tuning (LoRA/QLoRA)
- RAG
- Hugging Face Transformers
- sentence-transformers
- MCP
- PyTorch
- scikit-learn
- TensorFlow
Developer Tools
- Git
- Google Cloud Platform
- IntelliJ
- VS Code
- PyCharm
- Eclipse
- WebStorm
- Azure DevOps
Methodologies
- Agile Development
- Pair Programming
- Test-Driven Development
Experience
Software Engineer Intern
May 2025 – PresentHedberg Data Systems | Steelcase | HNIEnfield, CT (Hybrid)
- Agile pair-programming environment across cross-functional engineering teams.
- Implemented 30+ features and resolved 50+ bugs in production, improving stability and usability.
- Built ERP software for furniture dealers using Kotlin, Spring Boot, Vue.js, and SQL.
Hedberg Data Systems is a subsidiary of Steelcase and HNI. I pair-program with senior engineers and ship real features for furniture-dealer clients. That daily review cycle has done more for how I write and read code than anything in school. steelcase.com ↗
IEEE Web Chair
2025 – Present · two termsWPI IEEE Student BranchWorcester, MA
- Elected Web Chair for two consecutive terms; runs and develops ieee.wpi.edu.
- Leads the web presence and digital infrastructure for the WPI IEEE student branch.
- Building FishLLM through this role.
As Web Chair I design, develop, and maintain ieee.wpi.edu for the WPI IEEE chapter. I’m also using the position to build FishLLM.
Owner
May 2024 – PresentDeck DoctorLongmeadow, MA
- Founded deck renovation business alongside my father; grew to ~4 projects per week.
- Created targeted marketing across Facebook, Instagram, and print: 5,000+ ad interactions and 90,000+ impressions annually.
- Designs and maintains company website plus an employee portal (estimates, jobs, quotes, hour tracking).
- Fabricated branded signs, merchandise, and workwear to increase local recognition.
Deck Doctor started in 2024 as a family venture with my father. As owner I handle quoting, project execution, and marketing, plus I build and maintain the website and employee portal. Shipping software that the crew uses every day is different from coursework. Visit us at deckdocne.com ↗.
Software Developer Intern
Jan 2026 – Mar 2026Kia Mouriora Te KaiwharawharaWellington, New Zealand
- Built a public website for a Wellington waterway restoration initiative as part of WPI's IQP program.
- Developed the ArcGIS map component from scratch: ESRI layer integration, toggling, filtering, and click popups.
- Set up a Google Sheets CMS so the sponsor publishes content updates without touching code.
- Three scrum sprints over seven weeks; 18,000+ lines of code, $0 budget, handed off with tutorial videos.
WPI’s IQP is a seven-week interdisciplinary project abroad. We were building on a Leaflet prototype from the previous year’s team, rebuilt it in Next.js and TypeScript, and switched to ArcGIS for the interactive catchment map. The social science side mattered too: stakeholder hui meetings, user personas from 72 survey responses, and ongoing feedback from the sponsor. The site is live at kaiwharawhara.visitzealandia.com ↗.
Dining Room Busser
May 2024 – Sep 2024Max's Oyster BarWest Hartford, CT
- Maintained high customer satisfaction in a fast-paced fine-dining environment.
- Communicated effectively under pressure with front-of-house and kitchen staff.
Fine dining in a busy restaurant. Not technical, but you learn to move fast, communicate clearly under pressure, and keep going when things pile up. maxsoysterbar.com ↗
Teaching Assistant
Aug 2022 – Jun 2023William H. Hall High SchoolWest Hartford, CT
- Taught HTML, CSS, and JavaScript web design through hands-on projects and lectures.
- Instructed students in 2D game design using Construct 2 and 3, and basic digital art.
- Created and delivered self-produced programming logic lecture decks.
Hall High School is a top-10 school statewide and top 3% nationally. I helped with the Game Design and Web Design courses, working alongside students on real projects. Writing and delivering my own lecture decks early on was a good forcing function for explaining technical ideas clearly.
Projects
KG Paper Recommender
A research paper (co-authored with Shikshya Shiwakoti, Jacob Reiss, and Ujjwal Pandit) that recommends which academic papers you should cite.
KMTK Catchment Website
Live siteSpent seven weeks in Wellington, New Zealand building the public website for Kia Mouriora Te Kaiwharawhara, a waterway restoration initiative led by Zealandia ecosanctuary.
MCP Tool Servers
I built two MCP servers in Python using FastMCP and hooked them up to Claude Desktop as local tools.
Medical RAG
Built a question-answering system over a medical knowledge base using only free and open models.
Llama LoRA Fine-Tune
Fine-tuned a Llama model for a specific task using LoRA and QLoRA.
Muffin vs. Chihuahua
Read the paper (PDF)The internet loves pointing out that blueberry muffins and chihuahuas look weirdly alike.
FishLLM[ in progress ]
GitHubTurning a Big Mouth Billy Bass (the classic singing animatronic fish) into a talking assistant for an academic building.
PDF Report Engine
I built a PDF generation framework during my software engineering internship at Hedberg Data Systems (Steelcase | HNI).
Deck Doctor
Live siteI founded Deck Doctor, a deck renovation business, and built and maintain its software.
This Portfolio
GitHubThe site you're reading.
Honors & Awards
- Dean’s ListFall 2023 – Present
- Charles O. Thompson Scholar2024
Awarded for outstanding academic performance in the first year.
Clubs & Activities
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)Web Chair
- Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- High Power Rocketry Club