Joseph Thomas Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Mi, Us

Developed and optimized internal AI-driven fraud detection algorithms for Square’s payment processing systems, enhancing transaction security and reducing fraudulent activity by 20%.Built a comprehensive internal CMS for managing merchant data using TypeScript, Next.js, and Python, improving operational efficiency by 30% for internal teams managing over 400 business accounts.Designed and implemented a CI/CD system using AWS EKS for internal microservices, leveraging Docker and Jenkins, which increased deployment efficiency by 40% and reduced deployment errors by 50% across 100+ services.Leveraged Pandas for internal data analysis, processing over 10TB of merchant and transaction data, and supporting real-time reporting capabilities for various Square teams.Automated data ingestion and parsing workflows for internal storage solutions using JSON and BSON, optimizing the storage of transaction data and customer feedback for over 5 million records using MongoDB.Constructed ML models to classify support tickets for internal support teams, enhancing data analysis and reducing resolution times by 30%.Automated workflow optimizations using Python and Unix shell scripting, increasing operational efficiency by 35% across multiple internal processes.Developed and maintained internal data pipelines for real-time data processing, ensuring efficient handling of over 500,000 daily transactions for internal auditing and reporting purposes.Conducted exploratory data analysis for internal performance metrics, uncovering actionable insights that influenced strategic decisions in team operations and service improvements.Implemented Test Driven Development (TDD) practices across internal projects, enhancing code quality and reducing bug rates by over 50% post-deployment.

Conducted literature reviews and summarized findings, leading to the co-authorship of a peer-reviewed journal paper on AI safety and language model development.Managed and curated datasets for training large language models (LLMs), enhancing the quality and diversity of training data across 10+ projects.Applied supervised learning techniques for document classification, achieving a 20% improvement in model accuracy, contributing to safer and more reliable AI models.Developed and optimized NLP preprocessing pipelines (e.g., tokenization, text normalization), resulting in a 10% boost in model performance and prediction accuracy.Enhanced SQL queries and Python data processing scripts, streamlining data retrieval processes for efficient model training on datasets exceeding 5TB.Led the implementation and fine-tuning of transformer models, improving AI capabilities for text analysis and enhancing model reliability in real-world applications.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop custom data augmentation techniques for NLP projects, improving model robustness and adaptability.Contributed to the development of patent-pending AI technologies, identifying potential market opportunities worth over $1 million in the first year.

Launched and led the first machine learning projects at Cohere, laying the foundation for AI initiatives that influenced over $1 million in new business opportunities through strategic client engagements.Trained and fine-tuned initial NLP models for text classification and sentiment analysis, achieving an 18% improvement in prediction accuracy and enhancing the quality of customer insights.Applied statistical methods and NLP techniques to analyze datasets exceeding 50GB, improving model performance by 30% and setting a benchmark for future projects.Collaborated closely with senior engineers and researchers to build and test transformer models, contributing to a 10% improvement in model accuracy and advancing Cohere’s AI capabilities.Implemented foundational deep learning models such as CNNs and GANs using PyTorch and Keras, gaining hands-on experience and building expertise in model development and evaluation.Automated data preprocessing workflows using Python, reducing data preparation time by 25% and ensuring consistency and quality in training datasets.Delivered customized NLP solutions for clients, leading to a 25% increase in satisfaction and demonstrating the effectiveness of tailored AI models in real-world applications.

Collaborated with ML engineers and data scientists to build data and model pipelines, supporting machine learning tests and experiments, enhancing teamwork and technical excellence.Directed the development of e-commerce platforms and integrated third-party APIs with ERP and payment systems, contributing to the rapid growth of a startup.Engineered in-browser data provider and reducer functions for healthcare-related features, enabling over 100,000 users to manage patient records and appointment schedules efficiently.Participated in technical discussions and brainstorming sessions, driving innovation and process improvements, resulting in a 15% acceleration in development cycles and a 20% improvement in team productivity.Played a pivotal role in building and maintaining automated testing frameworks and tools, contributing to a 50% decrease in post-deployment bugs and ensuring high code quality and reliability.