Primus C Kabuo
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.
- Cornucopia Newsletter: Ongoing Substack publication covering technology, innovation, and personal reflections. Subscribe on Substack
- A Little Corner of Influence: Published book — Collected quotes and reflections that inspire. Available on Google Play Books
- 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
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