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24 Ever

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Innovative Synthetic Chemistry Specialist with expertise in AI training.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation in synthetic chemistry and AI integration.

I am an innovative and results-driven Synthetic Chemistry Specialist with a Master’s degree in Chemistry and over 6 years of hands-on experience in laboratory synthesis. My graduate-level work has focused on advanced organic synthesis, catalysis, and reaction mechanism design, particularly in developing and optimizing organometallic catalysts using quantum mechanical methods. I have a proven track record in applied chemical research, including the total synthesis of natural products and structure–activity relationship studies. My ability to integrate computational tools for reaction optimization and mechanistic insight has been a key asset in my career.

In my recent role as an AI Data Trainer at Invisible Technologies, I trained and evaluated AI models for STEM and synthetic chemistry tasks, leveraging my expertise in organic synthesis and retrosynthetic analysis to enhance AI outputs. I have collaborated on applied chemical development projects, improving AI understanding of structure–activity relationships. My previous experience includes working with Dataroo LLC and conducting graduate research at The Ohio State University, where I investigated mechanisms for cobalt and iron-catalyzed olefin insertion reactions. I have authored a thesis on reaction mechanism design and asymmetric catalysis, contributing to peer-reviewed publications and presenting my findings at conferences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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AI Data Trainer

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Invisible Technologies

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Trained and evaluated AI models for STEM and synthetic chemistry tasks, leveraging prompt engineering and evaluation metrics. Applied expertise in organic synthesis, reaction mechanism design, and retrosynthetic analysis to improve AI outputs.

Prompt Engineering Synthetic Chemistry Mechanism Design Retrosynthetic Analysis

AI Data Trainer

Dataroo LLC

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (3 months)

Trained and evaluated AI models with a focus on synthetic chemistry, catalysis, and reagent selection. Enhanced AI performance in functional group transformations and protecting group strategies through prompt engineering.

Synthetic Chemistry Reagent Prompt Engineering Functional Group Transformations

Graduate Research Assistant

The Ohio State University

Jan 2021 - May 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Investigated mechanisms for cobalt and iron catalyzed olefin insertion reactions, advancing organometallic chemistry and catalysis. Modeled reaction mechanisms using DFT, contributing to peer-reviewed publications and laboratory synthesis experience.

Organometallic Chemistry DFT Multi Step Synthesis Planning Retrosynthetic Analysis

Student Assistant

Northern Michigan University

Jan 2017 - May 2019 (2 years 4 months)

Assisted in research and development of waterborne Claisen rearrangement, applying organic synthesis and reaction mechanism design. Performed advanced synthesis reactions, purification, and characterization using NMR, IR, and MS.

Mechanism Design NMR Functional Group Transformations Stereochemistry

Intern

BASF

Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 (3 months)

Performed wet lab chemical reactions for R&D, focusing on reaction optimization and functional group transformations. Increased pMVL purification efficiency by 30% and improved pMVL-based TPU depolymerization processes.

Reaction Optimization Functional Group Transformations Protecting Group Strategies Experiment Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Northern Michigan University

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Studied various aspects of chemistry, including advanced synthesis reactions, purification, and characterization using NMR, IR, and MS. Developed foundational skills in organic synthesis, reaction mechanism design, and laboratory synthesis experience.

The Ohio State University

Master of Science, Chemistry

Conducted research on the mechanisms of first-row transition metals as catalysts and used DFT to model and study reaction mechanisms. Specialized in catalysis, organometallic chemistry, and applied chemical development projects.