Empowering Efficiency Through Python: Your Go-To Backend Automation Specialist. From diverse automation challenges to streamlined solutions, my track record speaks for itself.
Experience
2024 — Now
In my current role as Lead Engineer, I'm at the forefront of developing a groundbreaking solution that leverages large language models (LLMs) to automate the extraction and structuring of data from the web, facilitating real-time, intelligent search capabilities for our organization. My contributions and responsibilities in this role include:
• Use Case Development: Directed the design and execution of a sophisticated system that integrates LLMs with search engine technologies to identify, crawl, and extract relevant information from online sources, significantly enhancing our data analysis and decision-making capabilities.
• Advanced Data Processing: Innovated techniques using LLM embeddings for accurate identification of relevant data within web pages, and implemented JSON/Python dictionary structures for efficient entity extraction and data structuring, ensuring high-quality, actionable insights.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Led a remote engineering team, fostering skill development and ensuring high standards of work through comprehensive code reviews and strategic guidance on best practices and project implementation.
• Proof of Concept and Innovation: Actively engaged in developing and testing proof of concepts to validate the technology's effectiveness, continuously seeking improvements and advancements in our approach to data extraction and analysis.
• Technology Implementation: Employed a robust tech stack, including FastAPI for creating a versatile API, and Mangum for deployment on AWS Lambda, ensuring scalable, reliable, and efficient service delivery within the larger organizational framework.
This position requires a deep understanding of LLM capabilities, strong project leadership, and the ability to drive technological innovation, setting a new precedent for leveraging AI in enhancing organizational data intelligence.
2023 — 2023
2023 — 2023
Promoted to a Lead Automation Engineer, I played a pivotal role in guiding a team, fostering mentorship, and shaping our development ecosystem, yielding significant business advantages:
• Team Growth and Expertise: Led, mentored, and participated in candidate interviews to foster team growth and expertise in Python, fastAPI, API integrations, and more.
• Expedited Development: Accelerated product delivery by streamlining developer onboarding and project initiation through the use of Python, fastAPI, API integrations, and other advanced technologies.
• Quality Assurance Leadership: Ensured code quality and system reliability by establishing and enforcing best practices for automation development.
2021 — 2023
2021 — 2023
As an Automation Engineer at Thoughtful.AI, I specialized in crafting impactful automation solutions utilizing Selenium, pywinauto, threading, and APIs, driving business benefits:
• Streamlined Operations: Employed Selenium, pywinauto, threading, and APIs to enhance operational efficiency, reducing manual effort.
• Accelerated Delivery: Improved project lead times and delivery speed by implementing efficient tools, workflows, and documentation standards.
• Cross-functional Synergy: Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams, integrating automation into various projects to ensure process cohesion.
2019 — 2021
2019 — 2021
As a dedicated Freelance Python Developer, I partnered with clients to fulfill their data sourcing needs. My focus was on scraping websites, transforming data, and delivering tailored solutions that met client expectations. Here's a glimpse of my contributions:
• Strategic Data Scraping: Collaborated closely with clients to grasp their data requirements. Utilizing Python, I expertly scraped websites, extracting accurate and precise data.
• Data Cleaning and Structuring: Went beyond scraping by skillfully cleaning and structuring extracted data. This meticulous process ensured accessibility and actionability.
• Tailored Deliverables: Exhibited flexibility in crafting deliverables to align with client preferences. From basic CSV/excel files to intricate ETL pipelines, I delivered according to their needs.
• Robust ETL Solutions: Developed robust ETL pipelines for projects requiring advanced processing and integration. These solutions facilitated seamless data flow and storage, empowering effective data management.
• Client-Centric Collaboration: Committed to understanding client needs, I cultivated strong working relationships. Through consistent communication and collaboration, I ensured end results matched their vision.
2018 — 2019
2018 — 2019
Greater New York City Area
As a dedicated Python Developer at BNP, my role was pivotal in optimizing workflows through automated chatbot development.
• Versatile Chatbot Framework: Led the creation of a scalable chatbot framework for Symphony chat platform. This framework streamlined bot development, offering multi-threading, multi-processing, message routing, stateful capabilities, and advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) with conversation modeling.
• Mission-Critical Bots: As the sole developer, I crafted solutions for critical bots. Utilizing REST and SOAP APIs, web scraping, threading, and SQL integration via SQLAlchemy, these bots elevated efficiency and accuracy in diverse workflows.
• Team Leadership and Mentoring: Assumed team lead role for a bot project, guiding and mentoring students throughout development. Seamlessly transitioned to lead developer after their departure, ensuring project continuity and success.
• Innovative Problem Solving: Thrived in solving complex chatbot challenges by embracing new technologies and methodologies. Constant exploration led to innovation, expanding the capabilities of our solutions.
Education
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Science - BS
2013 — 2017
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Science - BS
2013 — 2017
Stony Brook University
Minor
2013 — 2017