About Me

Data science leader and technical architect with a track record of transforming complex challenges into production-ready AI solutions. From building educational platforms that improve student outcomes to developing mission-critical defense systems, I bring a unique blend of technical depth and strategic thinking.

My journey spans diverse industries - EdTech, FinTech, Defense - where I've architected systems serving thousands of users, processing millions of transactions, and delivering measurable business impact. Whether it's implementing computer vision for real-time threat detection or building NLP pipelines that transform how people learn, I focus on creating solutions that matter.

Technical Expertise

Machine Learning & AI

Building production ML systems that solve real-world problems

LLM Integration
GPT-4, Azure OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, RAG Systems
Computer Vision
YOLO Object Detection, Synthetic Data Generation, Real-time Processing
NLP & Text Analytics
Document Processing, Clustering, Semantic Search, Question Generation
Predictive Analytics
Time-series Forecasting, Random Forest, Performance Prediction
Production ML
Model Deployment, A/B Testing, Performance Monitoring
Deep Learning
PyTorch, TensorFlow, Neural Architecture Design

Data Engineering & Architecture

Designing scalable data systems from concept to production

Cloud Data Platforms
Google BigQuery, Cloud SQL, AWS Services
Database Systems
PostgreSQL, SQLite, ChromaDB (Vector), JSONB
ETL Pipelines
Real-time Processing, Batch Operations, Data Quality
Data Architecture
Microservices, Event-driven Systems, API Design
Analytics Platforms
Dash/Plotly Dashboards, Interactive Visualizations
Legacy Integration
COBOL Systems, Mainframe Processing

Full-Stack Development

End-to-end development from backend APIs to interactive frontends

Languages
Python, Rust, Go, TypeScript, SQL
Backend
FastAPI, Actix-web, Flask, REST APIs
Frontend
React, Next.js, TypeScript, TailwindCSS
Infrastructure
Docker, Cloud Run, CI/CD, Kubernetes
Authentication
JWT, OAuth2, LTI Integration
Performance
Optimization, Caching, Scaling Strategies

Leadership & Strategy

Driving technical excellence and business outcomes

Technical Leadership
Architecture Design, Technology Selection, Best Practices
Cross-functional Collaboration
Stakeholder Management, Requirements Gathering
Project Management
Agile Development, Resource Planning, Risk Management
Data Governance
FERPA Compliance, Security Frameworks, Documentation
Business Impact
ROI Analysis, Cost Optimization, Strategic Planning
Innovation
R&D Leadership, POC to Production, Process Improvement

Professional Experience

Lead Data Scientist & Technical Architect

Design X Factor
2024 - Present

AI-Powered Educational Content Platform (Learning Transformer)

  • Architected full-stack ML platform migrating from Go POC to Rust production system for improved performance
  • Implemented advanced LLM orchestration using GPT-4o-mini for educational content transformation
  • Built multi-modal AI pipeline generating educational slideshows, podcasts, and quizzes from unstructured HTML
  • Scaled platform from single institution POC to multi-tenant SaaS serving educational institutions

Electrical Code Learning Platform (VoltVault)

  • Implemented NLP pipeline processing NFPA-70 electrical code documentation using AWS Textract
  • Developed semantic search system using ChromaDB vector embeddings for improved query relevance
  • Built automated question generation system using GPT-4 for practice tests and quizzes
  • Designed scalable architecture with Rust backend for high-performance concurrent user support

Senior Data Scientist & ML Engineer

Adtalem Global Education
2023 - Present

AI-Powered Tutoring System

  • Led architectural transformation from Python POC to production Rust microservices
  • Built comprehensive analytics pipeline processing learning interactions using BigQuery and pandas
  • Implemented NLP clustering system using TF-IDF and K-means to categorize educational questions
  • Created real-time recommendation engine leveraging Azure OpenAI GPT-4 for personalized learning

Veterinary Education Analytics Platform

  • Architected end-to-end ML pipeline processing veterinary exam questions using Azure OpenAI GPT-4
  • Built automated web scraping system using Python/Selenium to extract data from ExamSoft platform
  • Developed interactive analytics dashboard using Dash/Plotly and Google BigQuery
  • Established data governance framework with role-based authentication and FERPA compliance

Senior Data Scientist

Quest Defense
2022 - 2023

Mission-Critical Defense Analytics

  • Led development of 3 mission-critical defense projects utilizing cutting-edge AI/ML technologies
  • Developed Random Forest model with isotonic regression for predictive parts inventory management
  • Trained custom YOLO object detection model on synthetic Unreal Engine graphics for drone footage analysis
  • Received Employee of the Quarter recognition for exceptional performance in high-stakes environment

Data Scientist

The Strawhecker Group
2020 - 2022

Payment Industry Analytics Platform

  • Managed stakeholder relationships with payment industry executives from top global firms
  • Built Random Forest model generating synthetic payment industry database for strategic scenario analysis
  • Developed multiple RNN architectures for time-series prediction and revenue forecasting
  • Led end-to-end ML pipeline development from data ingestion to deployment using Kubernetes and BigQuery

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