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Frisco, TX, US

San Jose, California, US

• Lead applied data science and machine learning platform teams to rapidly innovate and deliver AI-driven solutions.
• Build end-to-end machine learning technologies and integrate them into product offerings.
• Develop and execute AI/ML strategies and roadmaps across multiple teams.
• Apply big data analytics to identify risks and opportunities for innovation.
• Deliver ML-driven threat detection capabilities to millions of daily users.

San Jose, California, US

• Developed supervised and unsupervised ML models for malware detection, including binary and multi-class classification.
• Utilized big data mining techniques on AWS, Databricks, and languages such as Python, R, PySpark, and SQL.
• Applied NLP techniques for web content classification (see published research).
• Led globally distributed Data Science and ML Platform teams to automate the ML lifecycle from retraining to hosting.
• Defined and prioritized the Data Science research roadmap, aligning with strategic initiatives.
• Spearheaded AI/ML projects that enhanced threat detection and analytics.

San Jose, California, US

• Work directly with the research teams providing hands-on data analytics and modeling using contemporary Data Science practices
• Design and lead projects centered around ML based classification and data mining
• Led procurement and integration of Databricks into our organization as well as administration and cost oversight
• Design, implement and orchestrate operational cadence and processes centered around optimizing research prioritization, implementation, evangelizing findings and integration
• Work across the business to manage ML project intake and prioritization as well as on-boarding our research into product roadmaps

San Jose, California, US

• Directed cross-functional initiatives to optimize value delivery for security products.
• Implemented Agile development frameworks to enhance efficiency and alignment.
• Developed governance tools and operational artifacts for improved reporting.

San Jose, California, US

• Executed an Agile Release Train for eight engineering scrum teams.
• Led a large-scale Agile transformation for 200+ engineers, achieving enhanced alignment and efficiency.
• Managed a team of 12 Technical Program Managers, delivering security technologies to meet market demands.

San Jose, California, US

• Conducted market research and developed product concepts for the online licensing platform.
• Collaborated with architects and engineering teams to ensure product alignment with requirements.

San Jose, California, US

• Delivered core security technologies for Symantec’s product suite.
• Work with engineering and stakeholders to develop solution documentation and actionable plans to align and deliver value to our customers
• Spearheaded strategic initiatives such as migrating content update technologies to a newer, more robust signing certificate and reducing memory footprints.

Los Angeles, CA, US

Lead developer in charge of researching, designing, and developing new internal applications for student registration, course scheduling and content creation. Designed cryptography systems for securing sensitive data while ensuring PCI compliance. Co-developed and maintained public website for UCLA Extension to increase usability

Biberach, DE

Designed data models and reporting tools to improve operational visibility and strategic decision-making.

Biberach, DE

Aligned sales initiatives with market strategy, delivering multi-million-dollar revenues. Created high-impact proposals to demonstrate ROI and close large deals.

Master Of Science - Ms, Data Science - Machine Learning

Bs, Business Management

Associate Of Applied Science, Information Systems Technology