Amanda Halsted
Computer Engineering Specialist
Springdale
Summary
Experienced Computer Engineering and AI Evaluation Specialist with over 20 years of expertise in computer systems, embedded technologies, hardware-software integration, and AI model evaluation. Proven background in prompt engineering, reasoning-error analysis, adversarial testing, and large language model assessment for advanced AI systems. Skilled in computer architecture, digital logic design, systems programming, and technical research. Demonstrated success leading engineering teams, conducting research initiatives, and developing high-quality technical documentation for enterprise and academic environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Computer Engineering Consultant
Arkansas Systems & AI Solutions
01.2014 - Current
- Led AI evaluation initiatives to enhance reasoning analysis, adversarial prompting, and model response validation for engineering-focused LLM systems.
- Developed automated testing workflows using Python and Linux-based environments, improving engineering QA efficiency by 35%.
- Designed high-difficulty prompts targeting embedded systems, hardware optimization, networking, and processor architecture concepts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams to detect model hallucinations, logical inconsistencies, and chain-of-thought failures, improving overall model reliability.
- Authored technical reports and engineering documentation to support enterprise AI safety and evaluation projects, facilitating informed decision-making.
Computer Systems Engineer
Delta Integrated Technologies
06.2005 - 12.2013
- Managed hardware-software integration projects involving FPGA development, microcontrollers, and system diagnostics.
- Led hardware-software integration projects for FPGA development, microcontrollers, and system diagnostics to enhance system performance.
- Designed and tested embedded hardware systems for industrial automation and telecommunications applications.
- Supervised junior engineers, providing technical mentorship on systems programming and digital logic design to foster skill development.
- Coordinated software validation and hardware testing for enterprise-level computing systems, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Research Assistant / Teaching Fellow
University of Arkansas
08.1999 - 05.2005
- Conducted advanced research in distributed systems, processor efficiency, and computer architecture optimization, contributing to advancements in the field.
- Published peer-reviewed research papers in computer science and engineering journals.
- Taught undergraduate laboratory courses in computer organization, networking fundamentals, and operating systems.
- Assisted in securing departmental research funding and coordinated graduate-level technical workshops, enhancing research capabilities and student engagement.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Computer Science
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2005
Master of Science (MS) - Computer Engineering
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2001
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Computer Science
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-1998
Skills
- Computer Architecture
- Embedded Systems
- Digital Logic Design
- Hardware-Software Integration
- Systems Programming
- Python / C / Verilog
- Linux Systems
- Computer Networks
- Quality Assurance
- Adversarial AI Testing
- LLM Evaluation
- Prompt Engineering
- Chain-of-Thought Analysis
- Research Methodology
- Technical Documentation
Certification
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Timeline
Senior Computer Engineering Consultant
Arkansas Systems & AI Solutions
01.2014 - Current
Computer Systems Engineer
Delta Integrated Technologies
06.2005 - 12.2013
Research Assistant / Teaching Fellow
University of Arkansas
08.1999 - 05.2005
Master of Science (MS) - Computer Engineering
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Computer Science
Arkansas State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Computer Science
University of Arkansas