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Experienced data scientist, software developer, and technology leader with the following skillsets:• AI/Machine learning: NLP using large language models (GPT-3/GPT-3.5/ChatGPT), deep learning using Pytorch/Tensorflow, recommender systems, and classical machine learning (regression, classification, and time series using tools such as Scikit-learn, numpy, scipy, statsmodels, or R)• Software development (Python, C/C++, Git/Github/Gitlab)• Databases and ETL tools (SQL, PostgreSQL, Fivetran, dbt, Snowflake)• Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, and Oracle) using technologies such as Docker, ECS, Kubernetes, Lambda, S3, Sagemaker.• Big Data (Apache Spark, Hadoop, MapReduce API, Mahout, HIVE)

North Bethesda, Md, Us

Led data engineering, business intelligence, and machine learning teams to accomplish the following:* Architected AI/deep learning neural networks for pricing * Developed recommender system for matching customer work to capable suppliers* Developed new approach to customer lifetime value modeling that uses machine learning/networks* Optimized several algorithms (pricing and supplier matching) through the use of A/B tests

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

(Hobsons acquired Starfish in February, 2015)Developed and operationalized (random forest models implemented in Python using Scikit-Learn) to predict student retention at colleges and universities. Models were calibrated using isotonic regression and Platt scaling (logistic regression). Developed models to predict college admission decisions. Implemented models as web service (Flask) in Docker containersDeveloped appropriate data visualizations

See Hobsons (Hobsons acquired Starfish in February, 2015).

Detroit, Mi, Us

Led Big Data Team within Business Intelligence division of IT.Developed process to use text analytics topic models (Latent Dirichlet Allocation) as input to predictive models. Demonstrated that topics in SMS messages from lead prospects are predictors in lead conversion models.Used topic models to produce summaries of large quantities of free form text.Led effort to develop data-driven multi touch attribution models to attribute distribute credit for revenue among multiple advertising channels.

C/C++/Java/SQL Software development on Linux and Android platforms:•Developed SRS' AWP Recovery Service, which predicts when health care insurance providers have adjusted their reimbursement prices to correspond with drug manufacturer price increases.*Developed infrastructure for automatic SMS prescription pickup notifications.*Developed web site/application for smart-phone and web-based prescription refill requests using AJAX/jQuery/jQuery Mobile.*Developed interfaces using both HTTP and low-level TCP sockets API to exchange data with other vendors.•Completed development of multi-threaded Android app for wireless signature capture using an embedded web server (SSL) running on the Android platform.•Developed SRS'​ PKon Scan product comprising a daemon (Linux) that monitors a scanner to achieve operator-less scanner operation.•Developed SRS'​ RPh Verify applicaton which is a wxWidgets-based GUI which interfaces to the PKon Pharmacy system.•Led transition/conversion to move legacy source code from CVS to Git.

Flint, Mi, Us

•Primary coordinator for accreditation visits---engineering and regional (ABET and the Higher Learning Commission).•Budget coordinator for the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs•Oversaw Academic Services, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), Library Services, the Registrar's Office, and Thesis Services.

Flint, Mi, Us

•Member of the faculty, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering•Taught courses in a number of subjects:—Communication Systems—Computer networks—Control Systems—Digital and Analog Electronics---Dynamic System Modeling and Control (graduate)—Signal Processing—Linear and nonlinear System Theory (graduate)—Microcomputer (68HC11/12) architecture and programming—Probability, statistics, and random processes (graduate)

Flint, Mi, Us

•Oversaw degree programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering•Supervised department faculty (20) and staff (3).

Flint, Mi, Us

•Reorganized campus network.•Configured and installed campus firewall.•Served as primary Unix (Solaris) system administrator.•Assisted with campus migration from ethernet to ATM backbone.•Configured primary internal campus router.•Taught continuing education seminar to IT department staff on computer networks.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical Eingineering

Bachelor Of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering