Entrepreneurial-minded technical leader with 15+ years architecting scalable systems. Repeatedly built successful data-intensive platforms and AI solutions from the ground up, including an AI research lab that created widely-adopted open source datasets and a multi-market automotive platform. Deep expertise in Python, distributed systems, and machine learning with a track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering maintainable solutions at scale.
Core Competencies
- Technology Leadership & Strategy
- AI & Machine Learning Innovation
- Full-Stack Development & Architecture
- Team Building & Mentorship
- Product Development & Launch
- Scalable System Design
- Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
- Data Engineering & Analytics
Technical Proficiencies
- Languages & Frameworks: Python, JavaScript, NodeJS, PyTorch, NextJS, SvelteKit, FastAPI, Django, Flask
- AI & ML: Transformers, Mamba-ssm, LLM fine-tuning, Graph Neural Networks, NLP (NLTK, Spacy), Timeseries, LSTM
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Redis, TimescaleDB
- Cloud & DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS, Cloudflare, GitHub CI/CD
- Data Processing: Dask, Ray, Polars, Pandas, Numpy, Kafka
- Other: RESTful API Design, Microservices Architecture, Distributed Computing
Professional Experience
Nootka.ai — Founder & Chief Technology Officer
- Founded an AI research lab focused on finance applications and large language models
- Spearheaded the development of custom model architectures using PyTorch for advanced forecasting
- Designed and implemented a scalable framework for real-time processing of thousands of news articles
- Led the development of a distributed model serving architecture, enhancing system performance and reliability
- Orchestrated the fine-tuning of experimental models, pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities
- Contributed to the creation of the widely-adopted OpenOrca training dataset, showcasing thought leadership in the AI community
Classic.com — Chief Technology Officer & Founding Member
- Co-led the technology strategy and execution as part of the founding team
- Architected and implemented a machine learning algorithm for high-accuracy information extraction from diverse web sources
- Scaled data acquisition processes, significantly expanding the platform's data coverage and quality
- Mentored and guided the engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence
AutoMudo.io — Founder & Chief Executive Officer
- Conceptualized and launched an automotive classified search engine, aggregating listings from multiple sources
- Developed a robust web crawling infrastructure using Scrapy, processing data from major classified sites
- Designed a scalable backend architecture utilizing ElasticSearch and MongoDB for efficient data storage and retrieval
- Implemented automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring rapid and reliable deployments
Technology Consultant — Independent Consultant
- Advised multiple e-commerce and marketing companies on technology strategy and implementation
- Developed and executed SEO strategies, resulting in significant organic traffic growth
- Designed and implemented custom e-commerce solutions, driving revenue growth of over $400,000 monthly for a client
- Architected viral marketing campaigns and referral systems, enhancing customer acquisition and retention
Previous Roles
- Gravity Lab — Full Stack Developer
- YTZ International — Full Stack Developer
- Beanstream Internet Commerce — Full Stack Developer
- Web Design Developer & Consultant — Independent Consultant