AnunaAI

• Engaged via MLOps Consulting, LLC as a key member of the founding data science and engineering teams to build AI-driven health solutions, advancing personalized applications that align with AnunaAI’s mission for global health sovereignty.
• Architected cutting-edge Edge AI and quantum compute frameworks, delivering real-time analytics for distributed health data to drive scalable business insights.
•Designed ML-powered sales strategies, boosting customer engagement and revenue growth for AnunaAI’s beta program outreach.

Head of AI & Machine Learning

MLOps Consulting, LLC

• Advised C-suite leaders at top firms (e.g., Southwest Airlines, Ford) on AI/ML strategies, delivering $180M in savings by scaling enterprise systems and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Orchestrated a project with 6 cross-functional data and business teams (~100 contributors) to design and scale a distributed enterprise ML/MLOps application on AWS, optimizing compute pipelines for $180M in savings over 10 years—akin to billions in consumer-scale efficiencies.
• Architected predictive ML models for healthcare and finance, improving operational efficiency and delivering $450k in cost savings.
• Upskilled 75+ professionals in Vertex AI through a tailored training program, amplifying organizational maturity and innovation for clients.

Founder & Principal AI Transformation Consultant

USAA

* Note: This was contracted through a 3rd party (Tek Systems) for a specific project and once it was completed, I was recruited to MLOps Consulting
* Partner with leadership to craft data-driven strategies, optimizing workflows and driving measurable business outcomes for a leading financial firm.
* Develop NLP solutions and a user-friendly data app, accelerating decision-making and enhancing customer trust across the enterprise.
* Present actionable visual reports to executives, aligning insights with user-centric strategies to boost engagement and efficiency.

Senior Decision Scientist

Defense Health Agency

* Note: This was contracted through a 3rd party (Ke'Aki Technologies) for a specific project and once it was completed, I was recruited to USAA
* Directed 30+ data professionals to build scalable pipelines for real-time dashboards, enabling strategic decisions for military and legislative stakeholders.
* Spearhead ML algorithms for financial and healthcare predictive modeling, optimizing large-scale systems for operational impact.
* Lead team training in AI/ML, accelerating deployment velocity and strengthening national-scale project outcomes.

Lead Data Solutions Architect

* Note: This was contracted through a 3rd party (Millennium Group) for a specific project and once it was completed, I was recruited to Defense Health Agency
* Collaborate with marketing leaders to design data-driven strategies, optimizing customer engagement and ROI through advanced analytics.
* Automate data workflows (SQL, SAS), cutting processing time by 50% and delivering cost-effective insights for campaigns.
* Analyze A/B tests and marketing models, providing predictive insights that enhanced attribution and business growth.

Marketing Data Scientist

Various, see description

•	Data Science Consultant (1099 Contractor, 07/2017 - 01/2018)
•	Marketing Data Analyst Intern (Overstock, 06/2016 - 09/2016)
•	Data Science Intern (Schoolie, 08/2015 - 10/2015)
•	Tax Examiner (Internal Revenue Service, 02/2014 - 12/2015)
•	Finance Contractor (W2 Contractor, 02/2012 – 12/2014)
•	Mix of IT and Finance (W2 Contractor, 08/2003 - 02/2012)

Mix of Data Science and Finance

Hands-On Principal AI/ML Architect

I’ve spent over 12 years helping businesses unlock unparalleled growth through advanced technology, with 8 years delivering transformative AI/ML solutions and nearly 4 as the founder of a consultancy. I partner with executive leaders to turn complex challenges into scalable, user-focused outcomes—driving monumental ROI (like $180M in savings) and market leadership. Whether it’s optimizing operations, pioneering secure AI systems, or upskilling teams, I’m passionate about making technology a tangible driver of enterprise success. Let’s connect to explore how I can help your organization thrive!

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