Christopher J. Franko, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

I am a software engineer with a strong foundation in web development, database management, applied AI engineering, and crafting fluid, user-friendly applications.At Centro Commerce, I have leveraged modern technologies such as Python, PostgreSQL, Django, React, and more to build scalable systems that ensure seamless functionality and data reliability. I have also utilized AI tools like LangChain to develop LLM agent pipelines for extracting structured data from unstructured inputs, as well as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks for context enrichment and efficient matching of extracted text to discrete database objects. These contributions have streamlined complex workflows, enabling real-time insights, automated data synchronization, and actionable outputs that save supply chain teams significant time and effort.My ability to solve complex technical challenges is deeply rooted in my academic journey. I hold a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from McMaster University, where I researched novel materials and techniques for energy storage, including Li-ion, Na-ion, and metal-air batteries. This work has resulted in several publications in scientific journals, such as the Journal of the Electrochemical Society and the Journal of the American Chemical Society.Let’s connect to discuss software, AI, science, or all three!