AI Integration Engineer
May 2024 -- Present
Directed the architectural design, deployment, and ongoing governance of Buchanan Artifex, the firm's enterprise generative AI platform, utilizing bespoke agentic workflows.
Directing the technical strategy for a commercial partnership, architecting the externalization of Buchanan Artifex into a licensed, scalable product to establish a net-new revenue stream.
Architected fault-tolerant, scalable AI infrastructure for 500-1,000 employees, implementing stringent data isolation and direct integration with enterprise DMS (NetDocuments).
Partnered with executive stakeholders to operationalize automation initiatives, engineering bespoke automated document workflows and integrating AI-powered extraction services with UiPath RPA.
Led and developed a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and authoring comprehensive technical documentation.
Lead Developer
Jan. 2023 -- May 2024
Directed the engineering and optimization of core enterprise AI search solutions, establishing robust data retrieval architectures leveraging advanced search models and Apache Solr.
Managed the technical roadmap for AI-driven capabilities, overseeing the design of features focused on semantic similarity, entity recognition, and generative text applications.
Mentored, evaluated, and guided multidisciplinary engineering teams, driving technical collaboration and ensuring reliable project delivery.
Full Stack Engineer
May 2022 -- Present
Partnered with clients to define technical requirements and deliver scalable full-stack applications using React, Next.js, ASP.NET, and Django.
Architected and governed AWS cloud infrastructure deployments, ensuring enterprise-grade scalability and seamless data operations.
Developed solutions that prioritized clean system integration and optimal user experiences across varied technological environments.
Full Stack Engineer
June 2020 -- May 2022
Led UI architecture and development initiatives using React, managing the software lifecycle from conceptual design through production deployment.
Engineered the secure integration of advanced AI capabilities with robust backend services utilizing ASP.NET and Node.js.
Administered and scaled AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and secure data handling for enterprise web applications.
Research Programmer
Oct. 2019 -- June 2020
Directed the technical execution of React-based web applications, overseeing MongoDB integration and database architecture.
Designed and governed scalable cloud infrastructure to support and accelerate advanced institutional research projects.
Full Stack Engineer
June 2019 -- Oct. 2019
Provided technical direction and led engineering initiatives for the implementation of critical front-end features on a large-scale educational platform built on the Django framework.
Architected robust APIs to ensure seamless frontend-backend integration and high-volume data throughput.
Faculty
Jan. 2018 -- Dec. 2019
Developed the curriculum and led instruction for the "Intro to Machine Learning" laboratory course.
Network Programmer
April 2014 -- June 2019
Designed and developed Software-Defined Networking (SDN) controllers and enterprise APIs utilizing Python and Ryu.
Architected secure web applications using JavaScript and Python to enhance enterprise data accessibility and operational oversight.
Partnered with stakeholders to support complex research initiatives through strategic grant proposal drafting and the delivery of custom software solutions.
Applications Administrator
Aug. 2013 -- April 2014
Spearheaded the enterprise-wide implementation of a new degree audit system supporting over 7,000 active users.
Managed the critical migration of legacy systems to Oracle architecture, utilizing Perl and PL/SQL to ensure data integrity and operational continuity.
I am a Strategic Technology Leader and AI Architect with experience designing and deploying enterprise software solutions and agentic frameworks.
My proven expertise lies in directing AI integration programs within complex legal environments, bridging the gap between strategic goals and technical execution. I am adept at governing generative AI platforms, establishing risk-sensitive architectures, and leading cross-functional teams to drive operational automation and firm-wide innovation.
M.S., Computer Science
B.S., Computer Science
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"Parallel Computing Methodologies with GPGPU and Classroom Integration"
"Parallel Computing with GPGPU Technologies"
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Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
Senior Research Scientist
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Carnegie Mellon University
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