Aaron Collins
@aaroncollins
Mechanical engineer and AI-specialist blending hardware design with applied machine learning.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
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
AI Specialist & Data Analyst
DataAnnotation.tech & Outlier.ai
Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 4 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.
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.
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.
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.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Activities and societies: Senior Capstone (Quick Coil) — Best in Class; Kappa Sigma (President & Secretary)
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with capstone design and hands-on fabrication experience, graduating in December 2020.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
aaronjames95.github.io/quarto_blogJob categories
Skills
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