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Aaron Collins

@aaroncollins

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Mechanical engineer and AI-specialist blending hardware design with applied machine learning.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining hardware and AI where I can lead end-to-end projects, build practical prototypes, and deploy ML solutions in collaborative, mission-oriented teams.

I am a mechanical engineer with hands-on experience in applied machine learning, data analysis, and systems integration, combining prototyping, CAD design, and software development to deliver mission-driven solutions. I have built production-ready prototypes, integrated drone and LIDAR systems, authored evaluation rubrics for LLM benchmarking, and attained platform-level recognition for advanced mathematics image-prompting work.

I bring a track record of end-to-end project delivery from capstone-winning mechanical designs to deployed ML demos and self-hosted AI infrastructure, and I enjoy translating complex technical problems into practical, testable systems that secure stakeholder buy-in and measurable outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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AI Specialist & Data Analyst

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DataAnnotation.tech & Outlier.ai

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Benchmarked up to three competing LLMs across hundreds of tasks, authored novel math evaluation rubrics to expose failure modes, and achieved Oracle status for top-tier performance on a mathematics image-prompting project.

Prompt Engineering Python Data Analysis Benchmarking Model Evaluation

Solutions Engineer

Bowler Pons Solutions Consultants LLC

Jun 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Prototyped a situational awareness app with React/Node.js demonstrating real-time alerts, developed a C# API integrating Skydio drones with LIDAR via MAVLINK, and led R&D evaluations that informed program investment decisions.

React Node SQLite C++LiDAR Solidworks 3D Printing

Math Tutor

Howard Community College

Jan 2020 - May 2020 (4 months)

Tutored students across algebra through Calculus II, successfully transitioning all sessions to a remote format during the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining engagement and continuity.

Calculus Algebra Lesson planning Communication

Consultant Intern

Booz Allen Hamilton

Jun 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year 2 months)

Analyzed the U.S. food supply chain to pinpoint consumer behavior as a primary waste source, developed strategic campaign frameworks and a business case for an internal innovation incubator, and presented findings to senior executives.