Primus C Kabuo

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Primus Chimdia Kabuo

Senior Research Software Engineer

Professional Experience

Software Engineer | Agribusiness Founder | Speaker & Author | I Build Systems That Actually Hold Up

I’m a software engineer with nearly a decade of experience building reliable, scalable systems from complex ideas. My path spans founding an agribusiness venture and serving as CTO of a LegalTech startup, where I focused on turning technical vision into real-world impact.

I specialize in designing systems that align with user needs and practical constraints, combining hands-on engineering with a strong research mindset. I enjoy working at the intersection of data, emerging technologies, and product development—translating insights into features that actually deliver value.

Beyond engineering, I speak on technology, leadership, and innovation, and write about how digital tools can empower businesses and communities. I’m especially interested in how thoughtful system design can drive meaningful, long-term impact.

Core Interests: Software Engineering - Product Development - Startup Leadership - Agritech & LegalTech - Research & Writing

Education

  • M.Sc., Computer Science - Purdue University Fort Wayne, IN
  • B.Eng., Software Engineering - Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai'an, PRC

Key Skills & Expertise

  • Software engineering
  • Application development
  • Research computing
  • Product development
  • Web and Domain management
  • Implementation of new technologies
  • Maximizing development outcomes
  • Research & Writing

Selected Highlights

  • RCAC Seminar Series Presenter: "The Case for Centralized Project Documentation" — featured RCAC Science Highlight (April 10, 2025); discussed documentation best practices for sustainable software development and team collaboration.
  • Training & Workshops: Contributor/Instructor to Cyberinfrastructure for FAIR Science (CI4Fair) Workshop (CyberFaCES), alongside RCAC team members and collaborators; ongoing modules published on CyberFaCES.
  • Co-facilitator — Unveiling the Mysteries of Deep Learning (March — August) 2025; a research study group exploring deep learning concepts, architectures, and applications.
  • Student Engagement: Mentoring Undergraduate and Graduate students on research computing projects, fostering skill development and practical experience in high-performance computing environments.

Recent Projects

  • Halcyon — unified HPC center operations portal; internal tooling and documentation strategy for RCAC teams.
  • CyberFaCES Courses/Modules — expert-level training content (e.g., CI4Fair and Community Spaces).
  • ELLM-Arena — Compare LLM responses with vote records and model statistics (Development and Deployment). Powered by the Geddes Composable Platform
  • Purdue ABETutor and GeoTutor — currently in development

Publications / Media

  • RCAC Science Highlight: RCAC Seminar Series — The Case for Centralized Project Documentation (featured article).
  • Thought Leadership Posts: LinkedIn series TECH BUBBLES & HYPE CYCLES; market dynamics and AI outlook.
  • I-GUIDE Platform for Geospatial Data‑intensive Convergence Research and Education, Proceedings of ACM PEARC 2025: The Power of Collaboration, July 2025. https://doi.org/10.1145/3708035.3736078
    Description: A detailed overview of the I‑GUIDE cyberinfrastructure platform, showcasing its architecture, principles, and applications for enabling interdisciplinary, geospatial data‑intensive convergence research and education.

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Notable Attributes

Known for adaptability and the ability to work with emerging technologies
Contributes to the advancement of research computing at Purdue University
Technical leadership and versatility

Projects

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