Ross Kelso  

Glasgow, Scotland
ross@rosskelso.com

Experienced software developer with 5+ years experience in full-stack development, data engineering, and AI.
Skilled in rapid build out of efficient data analysis/visualisation systems in c#, python, and javascript.
Driven to explore emerging technologies and frameworks.
First class degree in Computer science with a background in industrial software, machine learning, and computer vision.

Technical Skills

Languages & Frameworks: c#, python, javascript, .net, react, sql
Technologies: elasticsearch, git, azure, docker, kubernetes, tensorflow, ollama, nodejs, windows, linux, ci
Concepts: Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Cloud Architecture, Computer Vision

Work Experience

Intelligent Plant - Software Developer (2021-present), Intern (2017-2021)

Intelligent Plant specialises in providing data storage, analysis and visualisation solutions for the energy industry.

Lead developer for Sequence of Events Explorer c# javascript html css elasticsearch ci

  • Developed the application from inception to maturity, including design, development, deployment, and maintenance resulting in it being adopted by multiple major industrial clients.
  • Enhanced user experience by developing an intuitive, and powerful frontend for advanced data queries.
  • Improved code quality and maintainability by managing developers through rigorous code reviews and enforcing best practices.

Developer for Alarm Analysis and Intelligent Plant Historian c# elasticsearch

  • Developed and maintained a backend for performing complex data aggregations.
  • Worked with clients directly to facilitate on-site installations.
  • Upgraded the historian across several major versions of Elastic Search. This more than doubled the size of a query that can be performed in 1s and increased the size of a query that can be performed in 5s by about 10 times.

Developer for Gestalt (PnID & Trend) c# sql javascript

  • Lead the project to decouple the Gestalt web app from our data API, resulting in smoother deployments for Gestalt and our API.
  • Designed and implemented a database model to replace an existing file system dependency paving the way for migration to App Services and zero downtime.

Lead developer for the Industrial App Store API Python Client python pandas django

  • Designed and implemented a Python SDK to simplify access to the Industrial App Store API.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation and example use cases for ease of adoption by other developers.
  • Ensured API client was robust and extensible to support future enhancements and additional features.

Experimental projects involving the application of AI and large language models to our software python docker tensorflow ollama

  • Deployed internal AI inference APIs.
  • Researched and developed proof-of-concept applications integrating LLMs for industrial automation.
  • Explored use cases such as natural language querying of industrial data.

Lead developer for Power BI Industrial Connector c# power query m react

  • Developed a high-performance data connector to enable seamless industrial data access in Power BI.
  • Optimized data retrieval and transformation processes to improve query efficiency and responsiveness.

Optimized the Excel Data Query Add-in, reducing query time from minutes to seconds. c#

Education

University of St Andrews - Computer Science MSci First Class (2016-2021)

Deans' List, for academic excellence 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20

Masters Thesis

Synthetic GPS Traces for Privacy Protection python tensorflow pandas numpy

  • Using Markov Models and generative AI to synthesize realistic GPS traces.
  • Evaluated model accuracy and effectiveness in preserving statistical properties of real-world movement data.

Senior Honours Project

Computer Vision in Cue Sports opencv python

  • Designed an algorithmic computer vision system to analyze pool table positions without the need for markers.
  • Implemented perspective transformation and object detection techniques for accurate ball position detection.

Junior Honours Project

Group software engineering project to create an encrypted wireless network of embedded devices c nodejs python git

  • Applied low-level networking principles to develop a secure, distributed communication protocol.
  • Implemented encryption mechanisms for secure data transmission.
  • Worked in an Agile environment, utilizing SCRUM methodologies for iterative development and collaboration.

Other Modules

  • Algorithms and data structures java
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning python java
  • Information Visualisation python
  • Operating systems c
  • Advanced programming projects haskell python

Personal Interests

Starfinder/D&D Game Master (2024-present)

  • Leadership and Organization: Coordinated and led a group of players through a immersive and engaging story, ensuring a cohesive and enjoyable experience for all participants.
  • Creative Problem-Solving: Designed and implemented challenging scenarios, puzzles, and encounters that required players to think critically and strategically to overcome.
  • Adaptability and Improvisation: Improvised and responded to unexpected events, player choices, or rule interpretations, using creative problem-solving and diplomacy to resolve conflicts and maintain a positive game environment.

Pool Society Vice-president, Social Rep, Publicity and Fundraising Rep (2017-2021)

  • Managed day-to-day operations, including equipment maintenance, weekly sessions and recruiting new members.
  • Promoted the society through social media channels and organized fundraisers, including live streams of semesterly Finals Day events.
  • Represented the university at several pool competitions, including 5 BUCS tournaments.