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theredplanetsings/README.md

Hi, I'm Christian Rutherford!

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About Me

Computer Science & Russian Studies student at Davidson College (Class of 2026) | NCAA Division I Wrestler

  • Currently working on: Arbihedron - a triangular arbitrage detection project using both traditional algorithms & Graph Neural Networks
  • Learning: Advanced ML architectures, algorithmic trading strategies, DeFi protocols
  • Interests: Blockchain/DeFi, quantitative finance, national security, geopolitics, open-source intelligence
  • Languages: English (Native), Russian (C1), Azerbaijani (B1), Chinese (Mandarin) (A2)

Tech Stack

Languages

Python C C++ JavaScript TypeScript SQL Solidity PowerShell Bash

Frameworks & Libraries

React Node.js Next.js FastAPI TensorFlow PyTorch scikit-learn Pandas NumPy

Tools & Platforms

Git Azure VS Code Jupyter Streamlit

Projects

πŸ”Ί Arbihedron

A triangular arbitrage system for cryptocurrency and forex markets, employing both traditional and Graph Neural Network detection engines. Exploits price discrepancies across currency triples through automated circular trading strategies with real-time opportunity detection.

Tech: Python | Algorithmic Trading | Machine Learning | GNN


Collection of applied ML projects spanning medical diagnostics, environmental forecasting, agricultural analysis, and aerospace systems:

  • Cancer Classification: 95%+ accuracy identifying 6 cancer types from miRNA data
  • E. coli Forecasting: Recreation of USGS models for Great Lakes beach safety
  • Farmland Analysis: Computer vision for agricultural feature detection from aerial imagery
  • NASA Telemetry Anomaly Detection: Unsupervised ensemble learning for spacecraft monitoring

Tech: Python | PyTorch | scikit-learn | Computer Vision | Time Series Analysis


Proof-of-concept ML system predicting apartment rent prices with 97.31% accuracy. Features real-time API, rich analytics dashboard, and complete end-to-end pipeline from data collection to deployment.

Tech: Python | Machine Learning | FastAPI | Real Estate Analytics


Real-time options pricing and volatility analysis dashboard featuring Black-Scholes models, implied volatility extraction, and interactive 3D visualizations for derivatives trading analysis.

Tech: Python | Financial Modeling | Quantitative Analysis | Streamlit


πŸ’Ή Trading Tools

Interactive dashboard for backtesting trading strategies, analyzing risk-return profiles, and visualizing real-time market data. Includes correlation heatmaps, SMA backtesting, and custom strategy evaluation.

Tech: Python | Algorithmic Trading | Data Science | Technical Analysis


PowerShell automation suite for Active Directory management, achieving 74% speed improvement in user provisioning. Features GUI support, CSV-driven logic, and bulk operations for license assignment and group management.

Tech: PowerShell | Active Directory | Microsoft 365 | Automation

GitHub Stats

GitHub Streak

Various Achievements & Certifications

  • πŸŽ–οΈ Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar - U.S. Department of State (2023)
  • πŸ… Dobro Slovo National Slavic Honor Society - ACTR (2025)
  • πŸ’» UR2PhD Undergraduate Pre-Research Experience - CRA (2025)
  • πŸ“œ Yale Financial Markets (with Honours) - Yale University/Coursera (2025)
  • πŸŽ“ QuestBridge National College Match Scholar (2021)
  • πŸ¦… Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America, built wooden picnic tables for local high school (2022)

Professional Experience

Research Fellow @ College Crisis Initiative | Jan 2025 - Present

  • Leading research on critical-need language programs at 500+ US institutions
  • Managing data collection teams and synthesizing findings for institutional analysis

AI Student Team @ Davidson Technology & Innovation | Sep 2025 - Present

  • Developing educational resources on generative AI for campus community
  • Evaluating emerging AI tools and advising on integration strategies

Investment Analyst @ Davidson Investment & Finance Association | Aug 2024 - Present

  • Conducting equity research for $800K+ college endowment management
  • Performing valuation modeling and preparing investment recommendations

IT Intern @ Paradigm Companies | Apr-Aug 2025

  • Developed automation tools increasing AD management efficiency by 74%
  • Led cybersecurity initiatives and threat assessment programs

Data Collector @ College Crisis Initiative | Sep 2022 - Jan 2025

  • Gathered information for 12+ research projects on US higher-education institutions using data analysis tools and OSINT methods
  • Collected data from 1500+ US colleges & universities on standardized test policies, COVID-19 policies, board demographics, and recruitment patterns

Let's Connect!

I'm deeply interested in:

  • Machine learning applications for finance & supply chains
  • Quantitative finance
  • Blockchain, Web3, and DeFi innovations
  • OSINT
  • Russian language & Eurasian geopolitics

Reach out: Email | LinkedIn | Portfolio


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    personal website/portfolio/story of my life, etc etc

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  2. options-and-such options-and-such Public

    A real-time options pricing and volatility analysis dashboard featuring Black-Scholes models, implied volatility extraction, and interactive 3D visualisations.

    Python

  3. Arbihedron Arbihedron Public

    Triangular arbitrage detection system employing Graph Neural Networks. Monitors 1300+ markets to identify profitable trading cycles.

    Python

  4. simsNstuff simsNstuff Public

    A Streamlit web app for interactive 3D modelling of mineral and petroleum deposits using realistic geological parameters and formations.

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  5. Unit-Economist Unit-Economist Public

    A production-ready ML system that predicts apartment rent prices with 97.31% accuracy, featuring a real-time API, rich analytics, and a full end-to-end pipeline.

    HTML

  6. Trading-Tools Trading-Tools Public

    An interactive Streamlit dashboard for backtesting trading strategies, analysing risk-return profiles, and visualising real-time market data.

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