Software engineer

Software for government, defense, and research.

I'm Christa Cooke, a software engineer with 10+ years of experience in backend systems, web applications, and AI integration. I currently work as a Senior AI/ML Engineer at CATHEXIS, supporting an HHS AI initiative. My previous roles include Johns Hopkins APL and Northrop Grumman.

How I work

Development and maintenance

My work includes backend APIs, web interfaces, data pipelines, and improvements to existing applications.

Readable systems

Code, interfaces, and workflows that are straightforward to pick up later.

Useful automation

AI and data features where they make a real workflow a little easier.

Steady maintenance

Maintaining existing applications and documenting changes.

Experience

Government programs and research software

CATHEXIS

Software and data integrations for an HHS AI initiative on the C3 AI platform.

Johns Hopkins APL

Research applications, data pipelines, and visualization tools for scientific teams.

Northrop Grumman

Shift-scheduling software and internal applications for parts and orders.

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Get in touch

For questions about my work or a software project, send me a message.

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