Professional Experience
Machine Learning Engineer Contractor
Pushbutton AI
Remote
December 2023 - January 2025
Key Responsibilities
- Developed LLM API and deployed using Docker on Digital Ocean GPU cloud compute, cutting costs by 60%
- Integrated web scraping RAG software with current product, improving customer retention by 15%
- Conducted Bayesian analyses in R to evaluate digital product profitability and advertising investments
Technologies Used
Python
Docker
Digital Ocean
LLM
RAG
R
ggplot
Key Achievements
- Reduced LLM API costs by 60% through optimization
- Increased customer retention by 15% through RAG integration
- Implemented data-driven advertising strategy using Bayesian analysis
AI & Software Engineer Contractor
MindReel
Remote
March 2024 - September 2024
Key Responsibilities
- Architected system design for real time multimodal conversational AI startup
- Developed backend API using Python with Flask and Langchain
- Led technical team while managing stakeholder expectations
Technologies Used
Python
Flask
Langchain
Docker
Digital Ocean
Git
JavaScript
Key Achievements
- Successfully designed and implemented scalable system architecture
- Deployed efficient cloud-based solution using Docker
- Managed technical team and stakeholder communications
Data Science Research Assistant
MIT - Dr. Nancy Tsai
Remote
November 2022 - August 2024
Key Responsibilities
- Revived abandoned research project analyzing state test scores and cognitive metrics
- Trained ML models to identify key predictive features using sklearn
- Conducted statistical analysis on COVID-19 impacts using R
Technologies Used
Python
sklearn
R
ggplot
Statistical Analysis
Key Achievements
- Successfully revitalized abandoned research project
- Identified key cognitive metrics using random forests
- Published comprehensive analysis of COVID-19 impacts on student performance
Data Science Intern
Mercury Insurance
Los Angeles, CA
June 2023 - August 2023
Key Responsibilities
- Created data pipeline framework for testing GLM model iterations
- Implemented custom performance metrics including relative MAE and GINI coefficient
- Developed web application for employee timesheet process
Technologies Used
Python
pandas
sklearn
H2O
SQL
ggplot
Key Achievements
- Improved model risk assessment by 10-15%
- Implemented company-wide timesheet solution
- Presented findings to non-technical stakeholders
Data Science Research Assistant
Chapman University - TVIL Research Lab
Orange, CA
June 2022 - May 2023
Key Responsibilities
- Analyzed 500 GB of VR 3D data to understand Human-VR interaction
- Developed novel rule-based system for identifying user actions
- Created visualizations to communicate spatial relationships
Technologies Used
Python
Data Analysis
ggplot
3D Data Processing
Key Achievements
- Successfully processed and analyzed 500GB of complex 3D data
- Created innovative rule-based identification system
- Effectively presented findings through visualization
Education
Master of Science
Chapman University
Orange, CA
GPA: 4.0
Relevant Coursework
Notable Projects
Bachelor of Science
Chapman University
Orange, CA
GPA: 3.89
Relevant Coursework
Notable Projects
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
Python
95%
SQL
90%
R
60%
Machine Learning & AI
PyTorch
70%
TensorFlow
70%
scikit-learn
85%
LangChain
70%
Data Science
Pandas
90%
NumPy
70%
ggplot
85%
Tableau
55%
Bayesian Analysis
80%
Development Tools
Git
90%
Docker
85%
Flask
85%
System Design
80%
API Integration
85%
MySQL
85%
Cloud & Infrastructure
Digital Ocean
85%