Explorance

Head of Machine Learning | May 2018-today

Spearheaded a fantastical fellowship of researchers, machine learning engineers (MLOps), and DataOps, orchestrating a symphony of talent to weave, nurture, and bring to life magical machine learning models and algorithms.

  • Whips up a delightful concoction of data collection, processing, model training, validation, and deployment like a master chef in the kitchen.
  • Ensures our machine learning marvels adhere to the strictest legal and ethical recipes for data privacy and security.
  • Dances in harmony with other departments, twirling to understand business desires and crafting magical machine learning solutions that sweep them off their feet.
  • Translates the enchanting language of machine learning into clear and concise tales for the non-technical townsfolk.
  • Keeps a keen eye on our learning models, like a wise gardener tending to their blossoming creations, always seeking opportunities for growth and optimization.
  • Acts as a nurturing guide and mentor to fellow adventurers, fostering a vibrant culture of learning and innovation within the machine learning fellowship.
  • Crafts an inspired machine learning strategy, aligning it with the company's dreams and aspirations like a compass guiding a ship.
  • Cherry-picks the finest ingredients from the world of machine learning frameworks and libraries, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and Keras, to suit the organization's unique palate.
  • Scouts out shiny new machine learning treasures and techniques, assessing their sparkle and value for the organization's trove of innovation.
  • Continuously chases the ever-evolving horizon of machine learning and deep learning wonders, such as transformer-based models, LLM, BERT, GPT, and LSTM, staying ahead of the curve.

Consultant

During this enchanting era, I blossomed into a vibrant knowledge worker. Embarking on the path of a consultant, I embraced the fascinating perspective of customer delight and transformed my vision of professionalism. Time, a priceless treasure for both myself and my customers, along with their hard-earned gold, formed the equation we sought to harmonize. A dance of mutual satisfaction, where both parties twirled in perfect balance, gracing the stage of our shared journey.

Intact Insurance - Machine Learning Engineer | January 2017 - Dec 2017

In this wonder-filled chapter, I had my inaugural rendezvous with the mystical realm of Deep Learning, unraveling the captivating secrets and embracing the full magnitude of its prowess.

  • Orchestrated a whimsical chatbot symphony for an insurance company, expertly conducting the research and development to guide customers through the labyrinth of claim processes and information quests.
  • Harvested and refined data, crafting a mosaic of deep learning techniques for NLP to cultivate and enhance the chatbot's natural language repartee.
  • Acted as a wise and nurturing mentor to fledgling team members, sharing the secrets of machine learning sorcery and cultivating a vibrant garden of learning and innovation within the team.
  • Conjured harmonious collaborations with developers to transform the chatbot from a spellbinding concept to a dazzling reality, ensuring it waltzed gracefully with business requirements and overall product aspirations.
  • Delved into the mystical realms of NLP and chatbot research, seeking out glittering trends and techniques to infuse the chatbot project with ever-evolving enchantment and functionality.
  • Authored bewitching tomes of extension documentation for SR&ED purposes, chronicling the thrilling adventures and discoveries of the project.

Desjardins - Python Developer | June 2016 - Dec 2016

A creative Python virtuoso with a knack for back-end sorcery and a passion for data processing wonders. Skilled in crafting mesmerizing data pipelines, supercharging performance, and preserving the hallowed domains of data quality and integrity. A melodious team collaborator, dazzling peers with exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

  • Conjured data pipelines to transport vast oceans of data swiftly and efficiently, like a mesmerizing dance of information.
  • Turbocharged data processing prowess with the alchemy of parallel processing techniques, distributed systems, and caching charms.
  • Weaved Python spells to automate data processing tasks and prepare data for thrilling adventures in further analysis.
  • Frolicked with stakeholders and non-technical people, harmoniously updating and intertwining their desires in a grand fabric of requirements.
  • Upheld the sanctity of data quality and integrity with vigilant tests and validation rituals, warding off the sinister forces of errors, inconsistencies, missing values, and formatting faux pas.

Datacratic

Machine Learning Engineer | Jan 2014 - June 2016

In this realm, I unraveled the mysteries of software development and unlocked the captivating secrets of applying machine learning in the magical tapestry of the real world.

  • Concocted spellbinding machine learning models and algorithms for ad targeting, bewitching ad performance and conjuring up an irresistible ROI.
  • Embarked on a data preprocessing and feature engineering quest to sharpen model accuracy and efficiency like a master artisan honing their craft.
  • Harnessed the power of supervised and unsupervised learning algorithm techniques to breathe life into enchanting models.
  • Joined forces with product wizards and cross-functional teams, including data alchemists, software sorcerers, and ad operations conjurers, ensuring machine learning models danced harmoniously with business requirements and overall product dreams.
  • Delved into the mysterious realm of ad-tech research, unearthing glittering trends and techniques to infuse into the ever-evolving tapestry of machine learning models.

SAP

Intern R&D | June 2012 - Dec 2013

A momentous milestone in my odyssey to uncover my heart's true desire. Enraptured by the allure of mathematics, yet not quite beguiled by the realm of actuarial science, I serendipitously crossed paths with the mesmerizing world of Machine Learning. A love story unfolded as my heart entwined with its bewitching charm, igniting an unquenchable passion for its unending intricacies.

Morneau Sobeco (now LifeWorks)

Actuary | May 2007 - Aug 2011