| 9+ years experience | Data Analysis & AI Engineering | Specializing in tackling complex data and security challenges with a unique, human-centered approach, as well as a solid foundation in artificial intelligence neural networking, machine learning, A/B testing, and cybersecurity. I am passionate about advancing my career in cybersecurity within both the public and private sectors. LinkedIn 👉_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ArtStation 👉_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Proficiencies include: - Artificial Intelligence (AI) & LLMs - Machine learning - Content preference & search algorithms - Online privacy - Cryptography - Cryptocurrencies - Server administration - Computer networking - Network administration - Databasing - Programming & scripting - Audio engineering - Firmware maintenance - OS formatting/administration - Virtualization Beyond my technical expertise, I am also a dedicated 3D modeling freelancer/hobbyist specializing in character design, modeling, sculpting, retopology, texturing, and rigging & animation for digital media and game assets. I bring a unique understanding of both technical pipelines and creative design, blending precision with artistry. My work spans: - 3D character creation (modeling, texturing, rigging, animation prep) - Texturing workflows for realism or stylized aesthetics (Substance, Blender, hand-painted workflows) - Asset optimization for games and interactive media - Independent concept-to-execution projects, including original IP designs and fan-based works Seeking: - Remote collaboration - Freelance contracts - Long-term projects - Data privacy & security focused opportunities…

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| 9+ years experience | Data Analysis & AI Engineering | Specializing in tackling complex data and security challenges with a unique, human-centered approach, as well as a solid foundation in artificial intelligence neural networking, machine learning, A/B testing, and cybersecurity. I am passionate about advancing my career in cybersecurity within both the public and private sectors. LinkedIn 👉_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ArtStation 👉_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Proficiencies include: - Artificial Intelligence (AI) & LLMs - Machine learning - Content preference & search algorithms - Online privacy - Cryptography - Cryptocurrencies - Server administration - Computer networking - Network administration - Databasing - Programming & scripting - Audio engineering - Firmware maintenance - OS formatting/administration - Virtualization Beyond my technical expertise, I am also a dedicated 3D modeling freelancer/hobbyist specializing in character design, modeling, sculpting, retopology, texturing, and rigging & animation for digital media and game assets. I bring a unique understanding of both technical pipelines and creative design, blending precision with artistry. My work spans: - 3D character creation (modeling, texturing, rigging, animation prep) - Texturing workflows for realism or stylized aesthetics (Substance, Blender, hand-painted workflows) - Asset optimization for games and interactive media - Independent concept-to-execution projects, including original IP designs and fan-based works Seeking: - Remote collaboration - Freelance contracts - Long-term projects - Data privacy & security focused opportunities…

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| 9+ years experience | Data Analysis & AI Engineering |
Specializing in tackling complex data and security challenges with a unique, human-centered approach, as well as a solid foundation in artificial intelligence neural networking, machine learning, A/B testing, and cybersecurity. I am passionate about advancing my career in cybersecurity within both the public and private sectors.

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Proficiencies include:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) & LLMs
  • Machine learning
  • Content preference & search algorithms
  • Online privacy
  • Cryptography
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Server administration
  • Computer networking
  • Network administration
  • Databasing
  • Programming & scripting
  • Audio engineering
  • Firmware maintenance
  • OS formatting/administration
  • Virtualization

Beyond my technical expertise, I am also a dedicated 3D modeling freelancer/hobbyist specializing in character design, modeling, sculpting, retopology, texturing, and rigging & animation for digital media and game assets.
I bring a unique understanding of both technical pipelines and creative design, blending precision with artistry. My work spans:

  • 3D character creation (modeling, texturing, rigging, animation prep)
  • Texturing workflows for realism or stylized aesthetics (Substance, Blender, hand-painted workflows)
  • Asset optimization for games and interactive media
  • Independent concept-to-execution projects, including original IP designs and fan-based works

Seeking:

  • Remote collaboration
  • Freelance contracts
  • Long-term projects
  • Data privacy & security focused opportunities
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Work Experience

AI Research Scientist & LLM Data Analyst at Appen
March 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborated with a global, remote team on over 150 AI/machine learning-centric projects involving social media and search engine data research, user metrics, and data visualization. Enhanced client content algorithm performance accuracy and safety for top tech companies including Google, Microsoft, Apple, Meta, and TikTok. Responsibilities include monitoring and flagging LLM content for accuracy, safety, and relevance; mining data warehouses with LLM and AI/ML models; conducting data analysis and audits to improve models; assessing user and AI-generated content to ensure TOS compliance and training ML models; and performing analytical evaluations to address AI challenges across industries.
Data Research Analyst at Appen
March 1, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Adapted and improved Google Search, Bing, and Meta’s Instagram services through coordinated research teams to generate performance improvements and user content algorithm reports. Led projects involving significant reductions in search spam, improvements in health-related query relevance, increases in authoritative search results, and enhanced SEO performance metrics integration. Contributed to Google Maps transit data expansion and seamless Google Assistant integration. Drove Instagram brand awareness, ad relevance, and user engagement improvements via strategic data analysis and visualization reporting.
AI Research Scientist & LLM Data Analyst at Appen
March 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborated with a global, remote team on 150+ AI/ML-centric data research, social media, and search engine analysis and visualization projects, improving client content algorithm performance and safety for Google, Microsoft, Apple, Meta (Facebook & Instagram), and TikTok. Monitored LLM content, flagged generations for accuracy, safety, and relevance; implemented and interpreted LLM/AI/ML models to mine data warehouses; performed data analysis and auditing to improve ML models; assessed user- and AI-generated content for TOS compliance and trained ML models; conducted analytical evaluations to solve AI-driven challenges across industries.
Data Research Analyst at Appen
February 29, 2024 - October 18, 2025
Adapted Google Search, Microsoft Bing, and Meta Instagram services across research teams to drive measurable performance improvements, SEO metrics, and data reports. Led data analysis and A/B testing across projects Yukon, Thames, and Truckee, delivering improvements in search relevance, transit data coverage, and ad targeting.

Education

High School Diploma at East Rowan High School
August 29, 2011 - June 10, 2015

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government