Developing and implementing Structured Speculation (SSPEC), a methodology aimed at improving decision-making and strategic planning through AI-assisted analysis and forecasting.I focus on identifying and filling the gaps within conversations, leveraging AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and machine learning to craft bespoke strategies that bring about meaningful transformation.Key Contributions:• Develop and refine the SSPEC methodology, integrating AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and machine learning techniques.• Lead SSPEC Performance Coaching and Consulting initiatives, guiding strategic planning and decision-making.• Oversee the development of AI-powered tools that leverage NLP and machine learning to support SSPEC applications.• Implement ethical AI principles in designing and applying SSPEC tools and methodologies.• Established an approach that balances AI capabilities with human-centered design principles, aiming to maximize the potential of both.

Pettitshire Studios is a creative media production company that specializes in audio drama and otherforms of story-driven entertainment. Founded by brothers Anthonio and Dathaniel Pettit in 2013, thecompany has produced a variety of original content, including the enduring weekly podcast "The PettitBros. Brothercast" and the mystery adventure radio show "Lights in the Old Fort".Accomplishments:• Created and produced a range of popular and enduring audio drama and story-driven entertainmentcontent, including the weekly podcast "The Pettit Bros. Brothercast" and the mystery adventure radioshow "Lights in the Old Fort"• Established Pettitshire Studios as a leading creative media production company• Provided entertainment and enjoyment to listeners and fans through the production of original content• Created history by generating the novelization "Lights in the Old Fort: The Novelization" (2022)through an AI assistant, making it one of the first and most complete works of fiction co-authored by amachine• Reunited for their first live video brothercast, "Pettitshire Pan-Pals" (2020), during the COVID-19pandemic to entertain friends and frenemies alike during lockdown

The Marvel Content Intelligence Team is committed to reshaping human-computer interaction by harnessing the capabilities of conversational AI, harnessing the potential of voice and Large Language Models (LLMs) to foster seamless collaboration and transformative innovation.Responsibilities and Achievements:Strategized and Pioneered LLM Integration: Spearheaded the adoption and seamless integration of Large Language Models (LLMs), including GPT-3, into conversational AI systems. Led the charge in creating intuitive and user-friendly interactions, driving a paradigm shift towards enhanced engagement and usability.Championed Responsible and Inclusive Design: Advocated for the development of ethically-driven and inclusive conversational experiences, meticulously aligned with Microsoft's voice guidelines. Prioritized universal accessibility, fostering a diverse AI ecosystem that caters to a broader spectrum of users.Enhanced Machine Learning Classification: Optimized machine learning classification datasets, significantly elevating the efficiency and precision of Universal Guard-Listing tools. Delivered meticulous dataset preparation, resulting in improved accuracy and performance of AI-driven systems.Empathy-Infused Conversations: Infused AI-driven conversations with human values and empathy, bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and meaningful human connections. Ensured AI interactions resonate with users on a deeper level.

As a Language and Speech Annotation Specialist at Amazon, I undertook a pivotal role in enhancing the performance of natural language understanding (NLU) algorithms for speech-enabled consumer devices, notably contributing to the advancement of AI-driven solutions. My responsibilities included:• NLU Algorithm Enhancement: Annotated speech data sourced from speech-enabled consumer devices like Alexa, playing a key role in the enhancement of NLU algorithms' accuracy and performance. This directly contributed to refining the interaction between users and AI-driven systems.• Guidance and Training: Provided critical guidance and training to NLU algorithms through heuristic queries, enhancing their ability to comprehend and respond to user input effectively. This proactive approach improved the overall user experience.• User Feedback Analysis: Analyzed data from end-user feedback beta projects, allowing for the identification of experience issues and usage trends. This feedback-driven approach facilitated targeted improvements and optimized user interactions.• Domain-Specific Training: Utilized annotation techniques to train the Alexa system to recognize Whole Foods inventory as a shopping modality. This endeavor directly improved the shopping experience for users, showcasing my ability to implement specialized domain-specific solutions.Impact:•Significantly elevated the accuracy and performance of NLU algorithms, amplifying the overall effectiveness of speech-enabled consumer devices.• Identified and addressed experience issues and usage trends, driving iterative enhancements to user satisfaction and engagement.• Enabled the Alexa system to seamlessly recognize Whole Foods inventory as a shopping modality, distinctly improving the shopping journey for users and underscoring my proficiency in AI-driven system optimization.

• Collaborated to develop content and annotations for the Samsung Bixby phone assistant.• Created and analyzed semantic patterns for spoken utterances for use in speech recognition• Annotated natural utterances for use with deep, natural language processing(NLP) algorithms.•Used recorded voice samples to train speech recognition models for in-dash automotive navigation systems.•Authored white paper and training and development documentation, using SharePoint to distribute work and JIRA to track work.

As the Executive Director of The Friends of the Conservatory (FOC), I demonstrated leadership and strategic acumen that align well with the responsibilities of a Principal Software Engineer, including:Leadership and Project Management:Led transformative initiatives to restore and maintain the Volunteer Park Conservatory, a cherished Seattle community landmark listed on the National Register and designated a Seattle Landmark. Orchestrated the allocation of resources, marshaled a $4.5 million budget, and supervised a diverse team of staff and volunteers, mirroring the ability to guide complex technical projects and teams effectively.Strategic Planning and Execution:Crafted and executed comprehensive strategic plans that harmonized with the FOC's mission, delivering results-driven solutions that translated into the Conservatory's successful restoration and ongoing preservation. This ability to formulate and execute visionary plans translates seamlessly into leading the prototyping, building, and augmentation of solutions as a Principal Software Engineer.Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building:Nurtured and sustained relationships with stakeholders including donors, volunteers, government agencies, and community organizations. Adept at navigating intricate networks, I advanced the FOC's mission by securing crucial support. In a technical context, I'm poised to collaborate across teams and departments to synthesize solutions and integrate capabilities across various platforms.Effective Communication and Outreach:Effectively communicated the FOC's vision and mission through strategic marketing, communications, and outreach campaigns, thereby broadening community engagement. My skill in translating complex ideas into accessible language equips me to convey technical concepts persuasively to diverse audiences, both within and beyond the engineering realm.

As the Onsite Residential Manager for The Acton Apartments community, my responsibilities included:• Serving as a dedicated tenant advocate and working to resolve all tenant conflicts and concernswithin the guidelines of state, county, and city laws, including Landlord Tenant Laws and Equal HousingOpportunity programs• Coordinating all maintenance, repairs, and security concerns for the apartment complex• Processing all tenant documents and monthly rent paymentsAccomplishments:• Successfully served as a dedicated tenant advocate, working to resolve conflicts and concerns withinlegal guidelines• Coordinated all maintenance, repairs, and security concerns effectively, ensuring a safe and well-maintained living environment for tenants• Efficiently processed all tenant documents and monthly rent paymentsEarned advanced Fair Housing certification from the Fair Housing Partners of Washington

As an Engagement Liaison at Aditi, some of my responsibilities included:• Advocating for, and representing several hundred consultants and their managers while onassignment at a variety of Fortune 500 companies• Working to refine and develop on-assignment, branding, and human resource strategy policies with afocus on worker rights, benefits, and empowermentAccomplishments:• Successfully advocated for and represented several hundred consultants and their managers,ensuring their needs were met while on assignment at a variety of Fortune 500 companies• Helped refine and develop on-assignment, branding, and human resource strategy policies, focusingon worker rights, benefits, and empowerment• Consistently achieved high vendor service provider scorecard ratings, demonstrating a commitment tohigh-quality service and customer satisfaction

As a Broadcaster for the Evergreen Radio Reading Services at the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library, my responsibilities included:• Producing a monthly radio broadcast of news and current events programming for the blind and partially-sighted.

As a contractor with Volt on assignment at Microsoft, some of my responsibilities included:• Participating in specification reviews and writing test cases to guide product development• Creating technical and procedural documentation, as well as software bug reports and test case suitesusing tools such as Microsoft Office, WTT, and Product Studio• Designing graphics and media, and creating content for Microsoft internal and external websites usingtools such as Microsoft Front Page, Visual Source Safe, Adobe Creative Suite• Performing daily automated and manual build verification, functional, stress, scale, and globalizationtesting in a lab environmentAccomplishments:• Helped develop the Wink format, a proprietary multimedia format now used exclusively by theWindows Live Messenger• Utilized video editing software such as Adobe Premiere to convert and edit various video formats• Created a matrix of over 30,000 audio files for use in testing Microsoft software under development• Assisted with the development of Windows Phone (2009), and worked on the OEM and OperatorResponse Team (2008) and the Excellent Samsung Team (2006) for Windows Mobile devices• Worked on Microsoft Encarta 2005 and Microsoft Student 2006

• Responsible for highest-level consumer support for all of Microsoft Consumer Products.• Created content (Knowledge Base) for internal and public access detailing steps for resolution• Provided consultation services for primary-tier support engineers. • Researched and resolve issues by reproduction in Microsoft LabsAchievements• Microsoft Consumer Quality Award Winner (three consecutive months)

As a Interactive Media Editor at Skagit Valley Publishing, some of my responsibilities included:• Editing and formatting all daily online, interactive, and non-print advertising and news content forthe Skagit Valley Herald, a 22,000+ daily circulation newspaper and the premier source for news andinformation in the Skagit Valley.• Converting printed edition to HTML and designing web pages for internal and external (commercial)use.• Transferring local daily content to MSNBC.• Contributed to the increase in online traffic and engagement through the implementation of effectivecontent strategies.• Utilized skills in HTML and web design to enhance the user experience and design of the company'sonline platforms.• Achieved successful transfer of local daily content to MSNBC, expanding the newspaper's reach andaudience.