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Principal Developer III

Edaptive Computing, Dayton, OH

Working as principal engineer, lead, manager, and researcher on multiple government software soltions. Resident expert on natural language processing and visual recognition.
  • Led development of a novel PCB computer-vision platform for automated circuit-board analysis, evaluating, training, and integrating modern deep learning models (CNNs, ViTs, detection/segmentation) into GPU-accelerated pipelines.
  • Designed and built a large-scale NLP platform combining document ingestion, search (hybrid BM25+ embeddings), and LLM-driven analytics; this platform underpins several successful product lines.
  • Architected and deployed multiple AI servers and clusters for model training and inference (NLP and vision), including environment hardening, monitoring, and performance tuning for government production use.
  • Led a graph-analytics risk-assessment system aggregating and analyzing data across multiple agencies, using graph databases and ML models to support complex risk and dependency analysis.
  • Regularly designed prototypes and authored technical proposals for bleeding-edge AI solutions (LLMs, agents, computer vision, optimization), helping secure and expand high-value contracts.
PyTorch, vLLM, Jupyter, pgvector, Neo4j, SAM, ViT, Docker, Java, Hugging Face, Stig Hardened Redhat, Triton, Tensorflow, LLMs, RAGs, CNNs, Generative Models, NLTLK Sciket-learn, Flask, Jira

Lead Software Engineer

Losant IoT, Cincinnati, OH

Led a backend engineering team delivering IoT, analytics, and ML capabilities for industrial and enterprise customers; owned key architecture decisions and coordinated with product and customer teams.
  • Implemented robust device-to-cloud interfaces for major industrial platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, OPC-UA), enabling high-volume, reliable ingestion of sensor and machine data.
  • Implemented robust device-to-cloud interfaces, notably for industry-standard platforms like Allen Bradley and OPC-UA, among others.
  • Designed and implemented a batch analytics and ML platform using Python, Jupyter, PyTorch, and TensorFlow, allowing data scientists and engineers to build, train, and deploy models on time-series IoT data.
  • Architected and optimized a large-scale time-series database system, including schema design, performance tuning, and large-scale data migration for production customers, many terabytes of data, with zero down-time.
  • Created a universal embedded device programming tool using Rust and WebAssembly, enabling flexible, dynamic firmware workflows; this design was patented.
  • Developed LLM chatbot solutions for documentation search and internal engineering support, improving discoverability of technical information and reducing time-to-resolution for common issues.
  • Established new algorithms and interfaces for real-time streaming data analysis, powering dashboards, alerts, and automation based on live device telemetry.
NodeJS, React, Rust, C/C++, Python, Java, WASM, Assembly, Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDb, Postgres, Cassandra, Timescale, GCP, AWS, Azure, Github, Jira, ESP32, FreeRTOS, Arduino, Timescale

Lead Engineer & Front-end Cloud Architect

Cincom, Cincinnati, OH

Developed a new version of the company's enterprise CPQ rules-engine application.
  • Hired, trained, and led a team of front-end engineers utilizing XP Agile methodologies.
  • Implemented cloud web technologies for continuous integration and deployment.
  • Helped improve a rule-based AI expert system for scaling.
  • Developed a highly efficient web technology stack, enhancing integration between UX/UI and the back-end team.
S6, HTML5, CSS3, VueJs, Jest, NodeJS, Nginx, Azure, Cloud Foundry, Docker

Principal Innovation Engineer

Cincom, Cincinnati, OH

Researched, evaluated, and built new software for various industries.
  • Led multiple teams in all aspects of designing and developing mobile and web prototypes and production applications.
  • Interviewed clients to help Cincom improve solutions, resulting in increased sales.
  • Built drivers and APIs for embedded platforms for our enterprise development manufacturing tools.
  • Evaluated machine learning platforms and constructed several prototypes employing visual recognition, natural language processing, and general optimization solutions.
ES6, HTML5, CSS3, React, VueJS, ExpressJS, NodeJS, MANTIS, Python, C/C++, AWS, IBM Bluemix, Watson, Tensorflow

Senior -> Lead Software Engineer

Cincom, Cincinnati, OH

Development of MANTIS Platform, Cincom's cross-platform tools and solutions.
  • Led development on a project spanning over a year, modernizing a client’s extensive custom manufacturing ERP system—a $2.5+ Million endeavor.
  • Designed and built an advanced cross-platform GUI visual design application.
  • Innovated with websocket server technology tailored for microservices.
  • Engineered Eclipse plugins to streamline cross-platform development.
ES5, HTML5, CSS3, Java, C, Eclipse API, Android SDK, Objective C, AWS, Tomcat

Independent Developer

Various, Dayton, OH

Acted as Lead Full-Stack Developer on various web and mobile apps.
  • Tabookoo: Developed a first-round social platform, creating a highly secure p2p sharing site based on the client's patent-pending design.
  • Dayton IT Experts: Designed and implemented a custom business website.
  • Nightlife Technologies: Contributed to both the technical and business aspects of a web and mobile social event app. Responsibilities included front-end design and development as well as co-authoring the business plan.
ES5, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Backbone, Ruby, PHP, Wordpress, Android Java

Contract Technician

Fast-Teks, Dayton, OH

Setup and repaired software and hardware for small businesses.
diagnostics

Co-Owner & Manager

Select Start Cafe, Dayton, OH

Devised and implemented a novel business combining a cafe, games, and a maker space.
  • Managed daily operations and supervised multiple employees.
  • Designed the interior, notably custom-building a 30ft bar.
  • Developed comprehensive business software. e.g., POS, online store, and blog.
ES5, HTML5, CSS3, Java, Swing, PHP, Wordpress

Owner & Engineer

Permustate, Dayton, OH

Led product development rooted in Solid State Physics (meta materials) and robotics.
  • Invented a micro-forge extrusion system tailored for composite layering.
  • Developed custom software for 3D scanning, viewing, and production.
  • Developed comprehensive business software. e.g., POS, online store, and blog.
C/C++, Qt, Python, Mathematica

Lab Technician & Research Assistant

Ohio University, Athens, OH

  • Conducted condensed matter (CM) physics experiments in a Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM) lab and performed theoretical calculations.
  • Designed and implemented a biological ultra-high vacuum delivery system to analyze DNA and carbon nanotube wrapping properties.
  • Developed bandgap analysis of various compounds using the Ohio and Indiana Supercomputing Centers.
Fortran, C, Matlab, Mathematica, Parallel programming

BS Physics & BS Applied Mathematics

Ohio University, Athens, OH

Student and sponge.
  • Secured an NSF Grant for research on the theoretical size limit of nuclei.
  • Specialized in quantum and condensed matter within the physics curriculum.
  • Studied mathematics with core focus on numerical analysis and information theory.
R, Matlab, Mathematica, Genetic algorithms, graph theory

AS Computer Science

Paducah Community College, Paducah, KY

Student; focused studied in physics, math, and computer science.
Photoshop, Illustrator

Lead Designer & Developer

Synapse Engine, Paducah, KY

Acted as Lead Full-Stack Developer for various websites and engaged in desktop publishing.
  • Designed logos and ads tailored for both print and web mediums, for diverse clients.
  • Developed company-specific database solutions using both SQL and custom designed systems.
  • Created interactive and animated content.
  • Developed the entire lifecycle of desktop applications, from design to deployment
ES4, HTML4, CSS2, Flash, Actionscript, C/C++, Java, Perl, MySQL, Photoshop, Illustrator

Co-Owner & Head Technician

Geekz for Hire, Lexington, KY

Repaired and setup software and hardware for individuals and small businesses.
IT, diagnostics

Graphic Design

West Kentucky Tech, Paducah, KY

Student; focused studies in digital design.
Photoshop, Illustrator