Hi, I’m Jared Childers, an applied mathematician and computational researcher with a strong foundation in mathematical methods, scientific computing, and data analysis. I’m currently pursuing an M.S. in Applied and Computational Mathematics at Johns Hopkins University, where I’m building expertise in mathematical methods for neural computation, statistical signal processing, machine learning, probability theory, and optimization. I’m eager to apply my quantitative skills and research experience in a Mathematician or Operations Research Analyst role within the Department of the Air Force PALACE Acquire Program, leveraging optimization, machine learning, and data-driven analysis to solve complex analytical problems for real-world impact.

Jared Childers

Hi, I’m Jared Childers, an applied mathematician and computational researcher with a strong foundation in mathematical methods, scientific computing, and data analysis. I’m currently pursuing an M.S. in Applied and Computational Mathematics at Johns Hopkins University, where I’m building expertise in mathematical methods for neural computation, statistical signal processing, machine learning, probability theory, and optimization. I’m eager to apply my quantitative skills and research experience in a Mathematician or Operations Research Analyst role within the Department of the Air Force PALACE Acquire Program, leveraging optimization, machine learning, and data-driven analysis to solve complex analytical problems for real-world impact.

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Hi, I’m Jared Childers, an applied mathematician and computational researcher with a strong foundation in mathematical methods, scientific computing, and data analysis. I’m currently pursuing an M.S. in Applied and Computational Mathematics at Johns Hopkins University, where I’m building expertise in mathematical methods for neural computation, statistical signal processing, machine learning, probability theory, and optimization.

I’m eager to apply my quantitative skills and research experience in a Mathematician or Operations Research Analyst role within the Department of the Air Force PALACE Acquire Program, leveraging optimization, machine learning, and data-driven analysis to solve complex analytical problems for real-world impact.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

ML Engineer (Contract) at CoreSync — Neurorehabilitation Research Platform
October 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Developed ML data pipeline for motor coordination research; engineered data architecture for wearable sensor data; applied mathematical modeling and statistical analysis; prepared platform for IRB-approved pilot study; collaborated with clinical advisors to ensure rigorous methodology.
Volunteer Research Assistant at Laboratory for Computational Audio Perception (LCAP), Johns Hopkins University
September 1, 2025 - Present
Applied mathematical methods and computational techniques to analyze auditory perception; developed MATLAB/Python pipeline for modeling spectrotemporal receptive fields utilizing Gabor filter banks and time-frequency analysis; applied Gaussian mixture models and genetic algorithms for parameter optimization; analyzed complex datasets from multiple sources and collaborated with interdisciplinary research teams.
Blockchain Engineer at Spectral Finance
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Developed backend systems and implemented cryptographic algorithms for a decentralized finance platform; integrated machine learning pipelines with production infrastructure; applied systematic problem-solving to analyze complex technical problems and implement data-driven solutions.
Software Engineer at Aktary Tech
March 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Designed and developed full-stack software applications; built automated testing frameworks; ensured software reliability; documented technical findings and streamlined development processes.

Education

M.S. Applied and Computational Mathematics at Johns Hopkins University, Engineering for Professionals
August 1, 2025 - April 17, 2026
B.S. Computer Science at University of Maryland Global Campus
August 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025

Qualifications

Filecoin Research Grant
October 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services