Software Engineer · Web Developer · Musician

Chris
Blaha

About Me

Research & Academia

Computer science graduate of UNC Asheville with a minor in music. Conducted AI research on swarm intelligence — building "Swarmbot" using Monte Carlo Tree Search, metaheuristics, and genetic algorithms. Published in the UNCA Journal of Undergraduate Research.

Industry Experience

At Netmaker I gained deep expertise in networking, infrastructure, and QA — working with Go, Terraform, Docker, LXC, and Linux systems. Now at MEDITECH, I focus on EHR interoperability, designing solutions for seamless communication across healthcare systems.

Web & Design

I design and build websites for businesses — aesthetic landing pages that integrate with CRM systems and automate client workflows. If you're looking for a developer to sharpen your digital presence, reach out.

My Projects

Swarmbot playing Othello
AI Research

Swarmbot

A swarm intelligence system that competes at Othello using Monte Carlo Tree Search, ant colony optimization, firefly, and cuckoo bird metaheuristics. Agents adapt and evolve toward optimal game strategies.

Unreal Engine · VR

Crashed Ship

A collaborative VR mini-game built with Max Levine. Match colored gears to repair a cargo ship — then survive the crash landing. I designed the ship, sound effects, and background score using my own instruments in Pro Tools.

GitHub
Unreal Engine · VR

Backrooms Maze

An empty city that dissolves into a liminal maze. Enemies use A* pathfinding to wander and pursue. I built the city landscape and environment using modular asset packs and ambient sound design.

GitHub
Niki Foster
Sacred Lotus Healing

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