Griffin Rutherford
AI Implementation Engineer @ TrueFlow AI LLC and Pursuer of Well-Roundedness
About
Combined BS+MS Computer Science student passionate about mental/physical health tech. I strive to be as well-rounded as possible: an athlete, academic, and schmoozer! Founder of Coherascent - holistic well-being platform using PyTorch, React Native, and LLMs.
Experience
Lead AI Implementation Engineer · TrueFlow AI LLC
Mar 2024 - Present | Golden, Colorado, United States (Hybrid)
Leading the development of a cutting-edge proprietary CRM platform with modern Glassmorphism UI, containerized in Docker. Creating custom cloud-based LLM automations and integrating agentic AI to help business owners with specific workflows. Leveraging REST APIs for seamless data synchronization while ensuring scalability through SOLID principles and RAG techniques. Contributing to marketing strategy and stakeholder communications.
Podcaster · Malestrum
Mar 2024 - Present | Golden, Colorado, United States (Hybrid)
A podcast with my dad discussing father-son relationships, healthy masculinity, and Gen-Z vs. Boomer dynamics.
Founding Software Engineer · Coherascent
Oct 2024 - Present | Golden, Colorado, United States (Hybrid)
Building a holistic web and mobile app that merges mental/physical health with advanced machine learning techniques.
AI Math Training (Large Language Models) · Outlier
Feb 2025 - Present | Remote
Applying advanced mathematical and programming methods to train large language models for predictive analytics.
Cybersecurity Digital Innovation Internship · Jefferson County
Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 | Golden, Colorado, United States (On-site)
Developed interactive cybersecurity materials and collaborated with county leaders to boost digital safety awareness.
Software Engineering Internship · CACI International Inc
May 2023 - Aug 2023
Collaborated on a full-cycle project using SOLID principles and advanced math to build navigation tools for visually impaired users.
Resident Advisor · Colorado School of Mines
Jul 2022 - Nov 2022 | Golden, Colorado, United States (Part-time)
Fostered community building and supported student well-being through events and one-on-one mentorship.
Uber Freight: CS Field Session
May 2022 - Jun 2022 | Full-time
Taken as a class at Colorado School of Mines to learn Agile and Scrum processes. Collaborated with an Uber employee and Mines graduate to create a self-documenting automation engine proof of concept.
CSCI101 Mentor (Teaching Assistant)
Jan 2021 - May 2022 | Part-time
Served as a TA and mentor with regular one-on-one sessions for ~40 mentees. Graded assignments, exams, and held office hours.
Trail Guide and Office Clerk · Hyde Memorial State Park
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 | Full-time
Provided visitors with trail recommendations and managed park logistics to ensure an informative and welcoming experience.
Education
Colorado School of Mines
Combined BS+MS, Computer Science
2020 - 2025
Emphasis on Data Science and Machine Learning. Partaking in a combined program that enables pursuing both degrees simultaneously.
Skills: Communication · Machine Learning · Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Santa Fe Preparatory School
2015 - 2020
Activities: Cross Country and Track Captain; Musical Theater (Roles in "Curtains" and "In The Heights")
More about me
Life of Adventure
Projects (some with live demos below)
Mathematical Simulations
Aug 2025 - Present | Colorado School of Mines
Interactive explorations of fluid dynamics (Navier-Stokes) and probability theory (Gambler's Ruin). Real-time visualizations demonstrating chaos theory, stochastic processes, and computational physics with WebGL acceleration.
Transformer Architecture from Scratch
Feb 2025 - Present | Colorado School of Mines
A collaborative implementation of the fundamental structure of LLMs like ChatGPT built entirely from scratch, featuring attention mechanisms, RMSNorm, positional embeddings, and a generation method trained on Gutenberg texts for MATH598B at Colorado School of Mines. My other collaborators are Alex Fruge, Gabriel Del Castillo, and Matthew Stanley.
Gradient Descent Visualizer
Nov 2023 - Present | Colorado School of Mines
An interactive tool visualizing the gradient descent algorithm on various functions for enhanced learning.
AlmndBrd: Enhanced Mandelbrot Explorer
Dec 2021 - Present | Colorado School of Mines
A WebGL-accelerated Mandelbrot set explorer featuring real-time rendering, 8 color themes, smooth animations, and high-performance GPU computation for infinite fractal exploration.
HIPAA in Security and Privacy Research
Jan 2025 - Present | Colorado School of Mines
A collaborative research paper analyzing the gap between expectations and reality of health data governance in wearable technology companies.
Darknet-53 Breast Cancer Detection Presentation
Jan 2025 - Present | Colorado School of Mines
A collaboration with a licensed Dentist/Orthodontist exploring ML-driven applications that significantly improve tumor detection rates in healthcare.
SATPLAN Solver
Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 | Colorado School of Mines
An implementation encoding complex problems like the Tower of Hanoi into thousands of logical propositions, demonstrating practical applications in AI planning.
HASS465: The Good Life Final Paper
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 | Colorado School of Mines
A research project synthesizing diverse perspectives on happiness and the good life, integrating insights from various disciplines.
Clue Game
Mar 2022 - May 2022 | Colorado School of Mines
A digital adaptation of the board game Clue using Java, showcasing object-oriented design and SOLID principles.
Organizations
Toastmasters International
Active Member · Mar 2025 - Present
A global community dedicated to empowering individuals through public speaking, leadership, and effective communication. Recognized worldwide since 1924, I hone my skills in delivering impactful presentations and fostering meaningful connections. As an active member, I engage in dynamic workshops, speech contests, and mentorship opportunities—sharpening my voice while inspiring others to find theirs!
Mines Alpine Club
Vice President and Director of Hiking and Trail Running · Aug 2023 - Present
An official club uniting diverse outdoorsy interests like hiking, climbing, skiing, mountaineering, and snowboarding. Recognized by Colorado School of Mines in 2024, I share my passion for rugged trails and thrilling slopes. Also involved in a heavy weightlifting group I met through the club to pursue my hobbiest bodybuilding goals!
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Philanthropy Chair, Alumnus · Jan 2022 - May 2024
A tight-knit fraternity fostering academic and social excellence. As Philanthropy Chair, I organized collaborative volunteer initiatives—from blood drives to Habitat for Humanity trips—to support community causes.
Ballroom Dance Club (Swing Dance)
Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
Engaged in swing dance lessons and choreography practices, embracing creative movement and vibrant social interaction.
Adventure Mountain Running Club
Founder · May 2021 - May 2022
Established a mountain running group for 13er and 14er trails, celebrating endurance and camaraderie—now merged into the Running Club.
Courses
Skills
Programming & Development
- Python (Programming Language)
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- C++
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Software Development
- Software Architecture
- Mobile Application Development
- Web Content Creation
AI & Machine Learning
- AI Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Large Language Models (LLM)
- PyTorch
- MLOps
- Agentic AI Coordination
- AI Agent Development
- Multi-Agent Systems
- Prompt Engineering
- AI Workflow Automation
Technologies & Tools
- Docker
- PostgreSQL
- Node.js
- React Native
- Cloud Computing
- DevOps
- Security Management
Business & Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Consulting
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Presentation Skills
Academic
- Mathematics
- Calculus
- Argumentation
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Research
- Academic Writing
Personal Interests
- Trail Running
- Snowboarding
- Bodybuilding
- Taekwondo
- Nature Photography
- Musical Theatre
- Songwriting
- Social Media Content Creation