Professional Summary
Highly adaptable technical leader with 25+ years of experience specializing in AI system design and scalable software architectures. Immediately available and results-oriented for contract and temporary roles requiring rapid onboarding and hands-on expertise to deliver impactful, time-bound results across the full software development lifecycle.
Core Technical Skills
Core Programming
- Python
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- SQL
- Node.js
- Rust
- Go
AI/ML & Data
- Deep Learning (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
- NLP (LangChain, Transformers)
- Vector Databases (Chroma, Pinecone)
- Computer Vision (OpenCV)
- ETL Pipelines
- AI-driven Analytics
Cloud & Infrastructure
- Cloudflare Workers (Edge Computing)
- AWS, GCP
- Scalable Cloud Architectures
- Containerization (Docker)
- Microservices
- Serverless
Backend/Data
- PostgreSQL/Supabase
- RESTful API Design
- Database Architecture
DevOps & Tools
- CI/CD
- Kubernetes
- Automated Testing (Playwright)
- Git
Specialized Skills
- Patent Strategy & IP Management
- Bioinformatics
- LIMS Architecture
- Blockchain Strategy
Contract & Project Highlights
- Architected and delivered a production-grade, multi-modal AI agent framework in 12 weeks, improving data processing efficiency by 40%.
- Led the migration of a monolithic LIMS to a containerized microservices architecture in 6 months, resulting in a 30% reduction in server costs and a 50% improvement in deployment frequency.
- Developed and deployed a novel computer vision model for aesthetic assessment of RAW images within 8 weeks, which improved image selection accuracy by 25% for a professional photography enterprise.
- Designed and implemented a scalable edge computing solution using Cloudflare Workers for a commercial AI product, reducing API latency by 60% for a global user base.
- Executed a rapid-response DevOps overhaul for a SaaS platform, implementing a full CI/CD pipeline in 4 weeks that cut down manual deployment time by 90%.
Professional Experience
Co-founder (Contract)
Oregon Coast AI
2024 - Present
- Led architecture of containerized microservices using Python, TypeScript, and Rust, achieving 99.9% uptime.
- Integrated PostgreSQL/Supabase and vector databases (Chroma, Pinecone), improving query performance by 35%.
- Built and deployed production-grade ML/NLP systems with LangChain and custom agent frameworks, reducing data processing time by 40%.
Independent Consultant
Self-Employed
2008 – 2024
- Delivered expert consulting on 15+ diverse technology projects.
- Developed custom algorithms for RAW image processing, leading to a 20% improvement in automated image quality assessment.
- Provided strategic technical advisement, resulting in an average of 25% accelerated project timelines for clients.
Bioinformatics & Systems Integration Lead
Arbor Vita Corporation
2001 – 2008
- Served as a named inventor on 4 proteomics patents, contributing to a 200% expansion of the company's IP portfolio.
- Architected and deployed a full-scale Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), increasing data accuracy by 98%.
- Led integration of computational solutions that improved lab workflow efficiency by 60%.
Head of R&D Innovation
Digital Lava Inc.
1997 – 2001
- Directed enterprise architecture design that supported a 300% growth in user load preceding a successful NASDAQ IPO.
- Developed and implemented risk analysis frameworks that reduced project vulnerability by 40%.
- Pioneered strategic integration of emerging technologies into product roadmaps, securing a 15% market share increase.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology - University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science - University of California, Los Angeles
Graduate Studies - Cornell University
Patents
Holder of a robust patent portfolio consisting of 14 patents, including 3 US patents in proteomics and bioinformatics.