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I am an innovative Staff Data Scientist with 10+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying ML models and AI solutions across technology, education, and consumer domains. I have led data science strategy, built scalable ML pipelines, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable business impact. I thrive at cross-functional collaboration, architecting end-to-end AI pipelines, mentoring engineers, and delivering scalable ML systems that accelerate product value and improve user experiences. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into concrete, measurable outcomes and guiding teams toward robust, ethical AI deployment.…I am an innovative Staff Data Scientist with 10+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying ML models and AI solutions across technology, education, and consumer domains. I have led data science strategy, built scalable ML pipelines, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable business impact. I thrive at cross-functional collaboration, architecting end-to-end AI pipelines, mentoring engineers, and delivering scalable ML systems that accelerate product value and improve user experiences. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into concrete, measurable outcomes and guiding teams toward robust, ethical AI deployment.

Perry McManis

Data Scientist, AI Engineer, Full Stack Developer, +2

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I am an innovative Staff Data Scientist with 10+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying ML models and AI solutions across technology, education, and consumer domains. I have led data science strategy, built scalable ML pipelines, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable business impact. I thrive at cross-functional collaboration, architecting end-to-end AI pipelines, mentoring engineers, and delivering scalable ML systems that accelerate product value and improve user experiences. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into concrete, measurable outcomes and guiding teams toward robust, ethical AI deployment.…I am an innovative Staff Data Scientist with 10+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying ML models and AI solutions across technology, education, and consumer domains. I have led data science strategy, built scalable ML pipelines, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable business impact. I thrive at cross-functional collaboration, architecting end-to-end AI pipelines, mentoring engineers, and delivering scalable ML systems that accelerate product value and improve user experiences. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into concrete, measurable outcomes and guiding teams toward robust, ethical AI deployment.

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I am an innovative Staff Data Scientist with 10+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying ML models and AI solutions across technology, education, and consumer domains. I have led data science strategy, built scalable ML pipelines, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable business impact.

I thrive at cross-functional collaboration, architecting end-to-end AI pipelines, mentoring engineers, and delivering scalable ML systems that accelerate product value and improve user experiences. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into concrete, measurable outcomes and guiding teams toward robust, ethical AI deployment.

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Work Experience

Staff Data Scientist at Latitude AI

April 1, 2024 - Present

Led development of ML models and perception systems for Ford's next-generation autonomous driving technologies, enhancing vehicle safety, driver experience, and route optimization. Architected and deployed LL-powered agent workflows, integrating RAG pipelines, real-time decision systems, and multimodal models for vehicle autonomy. Built cloud-native microservices using Python, FastAPI, Docker, and Kubernetes to enable low-latency model inference for autonomous driving systems. Designed data pipelines using Spark, Kafka, and AWS S3 for scalable, fault-tolerant ML systems, reducing model training time by ~30%. Mentored junior engineers and led cross-functional teams to streamline AI product delivery, ensuring agile processes and robust model deployments.

Senior Data Scientist at Mozilla

December 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024

Led the data science strategy for Firefox, focusing on user engagement, privacy, and product optimization across millions of global users. Built predictive ML, NLP, and LLM-driven features to enhance retention and engagement; implemented experimentation frameworks to quantify impact and guide product decisions; collaborated with product and research teams to align ML initiatives with business goals.

Machine Learning Engineer at Spark Cognition

February 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021

Developed predictive maintenance and anomaly detection models for manufacturing and energy clients using PyTorch, TensorFlow, and XGBoost. Created real-time ML pipelines with Kafka, Spark, and Hadoop, processing millions of sensor data points for actionable insights. Integrated computer vision models for quality control and NLP-enabled analytics in industrial settings. Improved model performance by ~40% through feature engineering and ensemble methods; deployed models to cloud environments (AWS/Azure) for scalable AI solutions. Mentored cross-functional teams to streamline AI product delivery.

Data Scientist at Bazaarvoice

September 1, 2018 - February 1, 2020

Developed sentiment analysis and NLP models to enrich user-generated content platforms and improve product discovery across millions of SKUs. Implemented customer behavior prediction and personalization strategies; built data pipelines for real-time analytics and scalable reporting.

Data Scientist at Hatch Early Learning

October 1, 2011 - July 1, 2017

Built adaptive learning models for preschools and kindergarten students; integrated IoT devices for personalized educational experiences to foster cognitive and motor skills. Collaborated with educators to design data-driven assessments and dashboards supporting curriculum enhancement; delivered interactive dashboards to school administrators.