Primary focus on due diligence for potential investments and providing advisory services.Verticals: Animal Health (Tx, Vx), Life Sciences (Dx, MedTech), Consumer, AI/SaaS, and FinTech.

As part fo the BioNLP Group in the Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, I research the application of Generative Large Language Models (LLMs) and other Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques for providing reliable and useful decision support tools for clinicians.

Datatroph Consulting OverviewAt Datatroph, I specialize in creating tailored AI, healthcare, and data science solutions. My approach combines deep technical knowledge with strategic insights, enabling organizations to fully realize the benefits of AI integration. I collaborate with other experts as projects require.Current Engagements:Veterinary Information Network (VIN):Leading cutting-edge initiatives in generative AI, including the use of LLM models to help veterinarians, fulfilling key objectives in VIN’s AI strategy.University of Sydney:Advancing ML/NLP applications and making large-scale clinical data more accessible and useful. My work here serves as a foundation for other researchers to build upon.Notable Past Engagements:Microsoft:Managed an initiative to enhance data security, focusing on identity management systems.Boeing:Optimized complex automation processes, illustrating the scalability of my solutions.Hasbro:Implemented a robust, unified identity management solution to enhance multi-platform security.Premera:Oversaw the migration of applications to virtual servers while maintaining healthcare compliance.

Founded a specialized AI Research Group at Covetrus to address unique healthcare challenges. Leveraged vast clinical data from the company’s extensive portfolio across pharmaceuticals, labs, health tech, and supply chains. Orchestrated the development of a tailored NLP pipeline to elevate the standard of care for chronic conditions and unlock new revenue streams.

Researched natural language processing and veterinary epidemiology to describe how antimicrobials are being used by veterinarians in Australia. The study developed computer science methods for extracting antimicrobial usage patterns, domain adaptation, temporal phenotyping of patient journeys, and informed antimicrobial stewardship programs in efforts to combat antibiotic resistance.

Gave lectures, ran labs and guided students to build their models and algorithms for Web Search/Text Analytics and Foundations of Computing.

Built and led a team to develop and maintain the technology for a portfolio of pet technology veterinary services including an integrated solution for multiple veterinary hospitals, an online community with over 500k monthly visitors and the first ecommerce platform integrated to practices for fulfillment in Australia.

Launched and grew an app-driven mobile veterinary service. Attended YCombinator in Winter 2015.