CTO • AI/ML Leader • Product Visionary
20+ years transforming cutting-edge technology into revenue-generating products. Currently leading Mindshow's technical transformation, converting proprietary tools into scalable SaaS platforms that revolutionize content creation.
From research to revenue-generating products
Built Glow-Up My Resume using the same TF-IDF and BERT algorithms that power modern ATS systems. Goes beyond ChatGPT's generic optimization to provide targeted resume enhancement that actually passes algorithmic screening while maintaining human readability.
Built complete ES futures trading dashboard in 7 days using Claude AI. 21,434 lines of code with 60+ features including POC analysis algorithms, target calculations, and real-time market data integration. An honest look at AI-powered development reality.
Developed contractor onboarding system for Mindshow using AI development tools. Delivered complete solution with 50+ form fields, 7 automated email workflows, and role-based access in just 2.5 weeks vs 8-10 week traditional timeline.
Developed AI-powered phoneme-to-viseme transcription using fine-tuned LLaMA models. Replaced traditional dictionary lookups with adaptive, context-aware solutions processing thousands of animations daily.
Trained Stable Diffusion 1.5 model on 11,000+ before/after image pairs for professional relighting and color grading. Maintained identity and scene structure while achieving cinematic quality.
Integrated emotion detection with NVIDIA Audio2Face for dynamic facial animations. Extracts emotional tone and speech patterns to generate realistic expressions in real-time 3D characters.
Built tool processing multi-million token codebases for automated debugging and optimization. Maintains security while providing intelligent suggestions via ChatGPT integration.
Product-driven solutions that deliver measurable results
Architected multi-tenant licensable SaaS platform from internal tools, enabling new revenue streams and market expansion.
4 new products launched in 6 months
Built phoneme-to-viseme AI engine using fine-tuned LLaMA models, eliminating manual animation work and reducing production time.
40 hours saved per project
Implemented cost-effective hybrid infrastructure bridging on-premise GPU clusters with AWS, optimizing performance and cost.
80% storage cost reduction
Leading cross-functional teams of 15+ engineers across infrastructure, AI/ML, and product development with proven retention.
82% team retention rate
Navigated complex ITAR and FedRAMP requirements while maintaining startup agility and rapid deployment cycles.
Zero security incidents
Generated $20M+ in project revenue through successful Fortune 500 engagements and innovative product launches.
3x ROI on AI investments
Thoughts on AI, engineering leadership, and building the future
Just as GPTs are categorized as Large Language Models (LLMs), maybe we humans are Large Experience Models. Exploring the gaps between AI and human intelligence.
A brief history of the cloud and why it's vital to you. From external hard drives to global infrastructure powering modern business.
Many intelligent coders don't make it through interviews. Intelligence usually has nothing to do with how you do in coding interviews.
The early internet and its problems. How REST architecture enabled the web to scale to billions of users without breaking down.
Lifecycle Management of an Object on AWS. Understanding S3 tiers to optimize storage costs from frequently accessed to archived data.
The user's data is the underlying currency driving the API economy. Understanding authentication vs authorization in REST APIs.
How not to blow your REST interview. Understanding the 5 principles that make APIs truly RESTful and scalable.
From embedded systems to AI-powered platforms
Mindshow
Leading transformation of animation tools into scalable SaaS platform. Built AI-powered solutions reducing production time by 40 hours per project.
Zoic Labs
Launched iOS AR education app from ideation to market. Architected multi-cloud infrastructure supporting 99.9% uptime.
Illumix
Managed AR virtual try-on platform serving 1M+ users. Led team of 15 engineers through rapid scaling phase.
Self-Employed
Google Stadia integration, Biotech AWS architecture, Algorithmic trading system achieving 18% annual returns.
Inhance Digital
Won 3 Telly Awards for Fortune 500 AR/VR implementations. Generated $20M+ in project revenue.
Honeywell Aerospace | San Diego
Developed compression algorithm for data transfer from On-Board Software to Ground Based Station for Apache Longbow, Chinook and Blackhawk helicopters.
Honeywell Aerospace | Phoenix
Led Display Subsystem test team for Digital Engines Operating System (DEOS). Developed device drivers, test tools, and DO-178B certification procedures for avionics subsystems on Pentium, PowerPC platforms.
Kutta Consulting | Phoenix
Developed hardware/software solutions for Future Combat Systems. Created test software for PDMC and AFDX Subsystem in Airbus A380. Built embedded solutions for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
Teksoft | Phoenix
Developed computational geometry algorithms for multi-axis machining. Built OpenGL rendering pipeline and testing software for CNC machines.
Ready to transform your AI vision into production reality? Let's discuss how I can help accelerate your technology strategy.