Griffin Rutherford
Graduate Computer Science Student @ Colorado School of Mines
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
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
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: GenAI Mandelbrot Set
Dec 2021 - Present | Colorado School of Mines
A generative AI-enhanced exploration of the Mandelbrot set that blends creative fractal designs with efficient computation.
Personal Website
Dec 2023 - Present
A comprehensive platform showcasing my professional journey and personal interests using modern web technologies.
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
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.