Hi, I'm Sam Yakovlev.

Software engineer based in the New York/New Jersey area. I graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology, where I also conducted AIS anomaly detection research at the Maritime Security Center. I currently work at NeuraFlash — a leading Salesforce & AWS AI partner — and hold a Salesforce Platform Developer I certification. The rest of this page covers the projects, hobbies, and random endeavors that keep me busy outside of work hours.

This site!

This is just a side project of mine, technically not even a passion project, but here I can reveal all the AWS systems at play in the backend.

AIS Anomaly Detection Project

Most maritime vessels are equipped with an Automatic Identification System (AIS), which tells other vessels important information, such as current heading and velocity, and sometimes more detailed information such as the vessel's depth in the water or the weight it's carrying. With the assistance of my fellow research students at the Maritime Security Center at Stevens Institute of Technology, this project used a Recurring Neural Network to fill in gaps in AIS data, and identify ships that went on anomalous tracks.

Interactive demo is currently a WIP!

Personal Art Pieces

Just for fun, I draw stuff sometimes with Clip Studio Paint.

Who is he?

In addition to my professional work, I've also thrown myself at a number of other activities.

Salesforce & AI Engineering

I work at NeuraFlash, a Salesforce & AWS AI partner (now part of Accenture), building enterprise AI and automation solutions. I hold a Salesforce Platform Developer I certification and have worked across the full Salesforce stack as a software developer.

Rocket Science

I've sent experiments into space! Check out the RockSAT-C program, where you can find my (and other) launches from 2017, 2018, and more!

Dungeons and Dragons (and More)

I've run a homebrew D&D 5E campaign since 2018, and have also played in several 3.5E and 5E campaigns. Also, check out the Monster of the Week system!

Painting Miniatures

I print and paint my own miniatures, as well as trying my hand with Warhammer Minis - I'm currently working through a set of Tau Fire Warriors, and tips/tricks are always appreciated.

Digital art (attempts not shown)

Mostly figure sketches, but I do use a drawing tablet (Huion GT-191) and I'm slowly getting better!

Gaming

I'm a big fan of single-player experiences, from all genres. Personal favorites include Fallout 3 and Deus Ex: Human Revolution. More recently, I've picked up Satisfactory and Filament, because you can never have enough puzzles.

Being a cool dude (attempts not shown)

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Get in touch

If you've got an opportunity you think I'm a fit for, or just think I'm worth a conversation, you can find my contact information here. I look forward to hearing from you!