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Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, I serve as a Data Engineer at ALEX - Alternative Experts. My core competencies lie in utilizing large language models, data science, and MySQL to architect robust solutions for complex data challenges.At ALEX, our team has crafted a cutting-edge RAG system that revolutionizes data scraping and entity extraction for vital DOD programs. With a focus on collaboration, we've also optimized data flow with tools like Apache Kafka and Airflow, ensuring secure, real-time data streaming. My role emphasizes implementing high-security measures and maintaining data integrity, which echoes my dedication to safeguarding sensitive information and aligns with our collective mission to deliver innovative and secure data solutions.

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  Data Engineer

  Alex - Alternative Experts

  May 2022 - Present

  ● Architected a RAG system leveraging a Weaviate vector database and locally hosted llama 70b and Mistral-8x7b, significantly enhancing data scraping and entity extraction for a key DOD program.● Developed and optimized data flow pipelines with Apache Kafka and Apache Airflow for real time data streamingto enable more advanced analysis and data modeling.● Managed and secured sensitive government data, implementing high availability and security measures with Ironbank Docker… Show more ● Architected a RAG system leveraging a Weaviate vector database and locally hosted llama 70b and Mistral-8x7b, significantly enhancing data scraping and entity extraction for a key DOD program.● Developed and optimized data flow pipelines with Apache Kafka and Apache Airflow for real time data streamingto enable more advanced analysis and data modeling.● Managed and secured sensitive government data, implementing high availability and security measures with Ironbank Docker containers to maintain data integrity and accessibility. Show less