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I’m a PhD in Information Science with philosophy and musicology, specializing in AI ethical annotation, multimodal curation, and symbolic systems. I apply information theory and music semiotics to AI data labeling—including audio-text alignment and red-teaming—and I explore symbolic cognition in DeFi protocol analysis to inform AI ethics in decentralized systems. Aave has been my DeFi lifeline since 2021, and I’m a UT Austin bootcamp 2023 graduate and lifelong classical guitarist. I’m seeking remote, flexible expert work in AI training/annotation (humanities/multimodal), ethics evaluation, or crypto-tech writing/support. I bring hands-on crypto experience, rigorous academic training, and a deep background in music technology and education. I’m excited to contribute to projects at the intersection of humanities, AI, and financial technology, delivering thoughtful, ethically-grounded data work and clear, accessible technical writing.…I’m a PhD in Information Science with philosophy and musicology, specializing in AI ethical annotation, multimodal curation, and symbolic systems. I apply information theory and music semiotics to AI data labeling—including audio-text alignment and red-teaming—and I explore symbolic cognition in DeFi protocol analysis to inform AI ethics in decentralized systems. Aave has been my DeFi lifeline since 2021, and I’m a UT Austin bootcamp 2023 graduate and lifelong classical guitarist. I’m seeking remote, flexible expert work in AI training/annotation (humanities/multimodal), ethics evaluation, or crypto-tech writing/support. I bring hands-on crypto experience, rigorous academic training, and a deep background in music technology and education. I’m excited to contribute to projects at the intersection of humanities, AI, and financial technology, delivering thoughtful, ethically-grounded data work and clear, accessible technical writing.

Scott Simon

AI Ethics Consultant, AI Prompt Engineer, Data Annotator, +2

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I’m a PhD in Information Science with philosophy and musicology, specializing in AI ethical annotation, multimodal curation, and symbolic systems. I apply information theory and music semiotics to AI data labeling—including audio-text alignment and red-teaming—and I explore symbolic cognition in DeFi protocol analysis to inform AI ethics in decentralized systems. Aave has been my DeFi lifeline since 2021, and I’m a UT Austin bootcamp 2023 graduate and lifelong classical guitarist. I’m seeking remote, flexible expert work in AI training/annotation (humanities/multimodal), ethics evaluation, or crypto-tech writing/support. I bring hands-on crypto experience, rigorous academic training, and a deep background in music technology and education. I’m excited to contribute to projects at the intersection of humanities, AI, and financial technology, delivering thoughtful, ethically-grounded data work and clear, accessible technical writing.…I’m a PhD in Information Science with philosophy and musicology, specializing in AI ethical annotation, multimodal curation, and symbolic systems. I apply information theory and music semiotics to AI data labeling—including audio-text alignment and red-teaming—and I explore symbolic cognition in DeFi protocol analysis to inform AI ethics in decentralized systems. Aave has been my DeFi lifeline since 2021, and I’m a UT Austin bootcamp 2023 graduate and lifelong classical guitarist. I’m seeking remote, flexible expert work in AI training/annotation (humanities/multimodal), ethics evaluation, or crypto-tech writing/support. I bring hands-on crypto experience, rigorous academic training, and a deep background in music technology and education. I’m excited to contribute to projects at the intersection of humanities, AI, and financial technology, delivering thoughtful, ethically-grounded data work and clear, accessible technical writing.

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I’m a PhD in Information Science with philosophy and musicology, specializing in AI ethical annotation, multimodal curation, and symbolic systems. I apply information theory and music semiotics to AI data labeling—including audio-text alignment and red-teaming—and I explore symbolic cognition in DeFi protocol analysis to inform AI ethics in decentralized systems. Aave has been my DeFi lifeline since 2021, and I’m a UT Austin bootcamp 2023 graduate and lifelong classical guitarist. I’m seeking remote, flexible expert work in AI training/annotation (humanities/multimodal), ethics evaluation, or crypto-tech writing/support.

I bring hands-on crypto experience, rigorous academic training, and a deep background in music technology and education. I’m excited to contribute to projects at the intersection of humanities, AI, and financial technology, delivering thoughtful, ethically-grounded data work and clear, accessible technical writing.

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Work Experience

DeFi Specialist at Independent Investor

May 1, 2020 - Present

Managed DeFi investment portfolio with technical analysis and risk assessment, including over-collateralized positions on Aave—applying information science principles to evaluate protocols ethically. Developed trade strategies through in-depth research in cryptocurrency markets, focusing on ideological and structural critiques transferable to AI ethics annotation. Utilized latest apps (Aave, Uniswap, Metamask, Ledger) for portfolio optimization, providing insights into decentralized systems that inform symbolic and cultural data curation in AI contexts. Curated Web3 datasets for ethical reviews.

Music Technologist at Simon Music Services

June 1, 2011 - May 1, 2021

Delivered music education via in-person and online platforms (Zoom), curating content on semiotics, aesthetics, and interpretation—skills applied to AI audio-text alignment and cultural dataset annotation. Utilized music software and hardware (Pro Tools, Sibelius, Guitar Pro, Premiere Pro) for performance and research, informing multimodal data labeling in symbolic systems and emotion analysis. Provided consultation and research services, breaking down complex musical structures for diverse audiences—transferable to AI prompt evaluation and crypto tech writing.

Professor at University of South Florida

August 1, 2006 - May 1, 2011

Delivered graduate-level teaching, research, and service in information science, curating datasets and resources for courses like Digital Libraries and Music Information Retrieval. Designed and taught in-person/online courses (Canvas LMS) in Information Architecture, Research Methods, and Web Design, evaluating student prompts and interpretations akin to AI red-teaming and ethical analysis. Focused on musicology and philosophy intersections, including Music Information Sources/Services, fostering symbolic reasoning and aesthetic critiques applicable to frontier model training in humanities domains. Supported 100+ students with technical guidance and ideology critiques, enhancing skills in data ethics and interpretation for diverse audiences.

Adjunct Professor at San Jose State University

January 1, 2008 - December 1, 2010

Designed, developed, and taught online information technology courses using Canvas LMS, curating educational datasets and resources—transferable to AI multimodal annotation and cultural data evaluation. Focused on information architecture and retrieval methods, evaluating student work through interpretive prompts akin to AI red-teaming and ethical analysis in humanities contexts. Integrated interdisciplinary elements from philosophy and musicology, fostering symbolic reasoning skills applicable to frontier model training and crypto tech documentation.

Systems Manager / Research Administrator / Doctoral Fellow at University of North Texas

January 1, 2003 - July 1, 2006

Managed and curated large-scale information systems and datasets, applying interdisciplinary methods from philosophy and musicology to evaluate resource discovery—transferable to AI multimodal labeling and ethical data curation. Provided technical support, documentation, and ethical analyses for faculty and students, breaking down complex architectures akin to prompt evaluation in humanities domains.

Systems Manager | Oracle Peoplesoft at University of North Texas

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006

Administered Oracle PeopleSoft Portal with full-stack web development and MySQL database supporting 40,000+ users, focusing on data integrity and user interpretation.

Electronic Research Administrator at Research Services, University of North Texas

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005

Handled research administration, IT services, and full-stack web design, producing technical/financial reports with ideological critiques applicable to AI red-teaming.

Doctoral Research Fellow at Texas Center for Digital Knowledge, University of North Texas

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002

Developed information architecture for statewide Library of Texas project, including metasearch engines and proof-of-concept assessments—informing symbolic systems analysis in AI/crypto contexts.