About Me
Senior Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer with extensive experience architecting and deploying production-scale AI systems. Specialized in developing cutting-edge solutions across computer vision, NLP, and predictive analytics. Expert in building scalable data pipelines, implementing MLOps best practices, and delivering high-impact AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex projects that combine ML engineering, data engineering, and full-stack development.
Technical Expertise
Professional Experience
Senior Data Scientist & ML Engineer
Adtalem Global Education
2023 - Present
AI-Powered Educational Platform Development
- Architected and deployed comprehensive tutoring platform using FastAPI, React, and Azure OpenAI
- Achieved 17% improvement in USMLE Step 1 exam pass rates through personalized learning paths
- Implemented adaptive learning analytics for real-time student performance tracking
- Reduced question creation time by 90% through automated generation system
Technical Infrastructure & Integration
- Designed robust CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions and Cloud Run
- Implemented BigQuery data integration for comprehensive analytics
- Built seamless LTI 1.3 integration with Canvas LMS
- Developed custom authentication system supporting SSO
Team Leadership & Innovation
- Led team of junior data scientists in implementing ML best practices
- Established coding standards and review processes
- Contributed to AI adoption strategy as committee member
- Mentored team in advanced ML techniques and deployment strategies
Data Scientist & ML Engineer
Quest Defense
2022 - 2023
Computer Vision Systems
- Developed real-time object detection system achieving 95% mAP at 50+ FPS
- Created synthetic training data pipeline using Unreal Engine
- Implemented model optimization techniques for edge deployment
- Designed custom training and validation frameworks
ML Pipeline Development
- Built interactive ML pipeline GUI using Flask and Plotly Dash
- Integrated predictive analytics for inventory management
- Developed custom visualization tools for model interpretation
- Implemented automated model retraining system
Data Infrastructure
- Led migration from legacy databases to PostgreSQL
- Designed high-performance data access layer
- Implemented data validation and quality checks
- Created automated testing suite for data pipelines
Data Engineer & Scientist
The Strawhecker Group
2019 - 2022
Platform Development
- Architected industry benchmarking platform using Flask and Stencil.js
- Processed and standardized data from 50+ payment companies
- Implemented advanced security measures for sensitive financial data
- Created robust API documentation and testing suite
Data Processing Systems
- Developed custom ETL pipeline for COBOL mainframe data
- Created automated data harmonization system
- Implemented real-time data validation checks
- Built custom data quality monitoring dashboard
Analytics & Forecasting
- Implemented ARIMA/SARIMAX models for market trend analysis
- Created automated web scraping system using Selenium
- Developed custom analytics dashboards
- Built automated report generation system