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Andrew Long

@andrewlong

Results-oriented AI Engineer with expertise in machine learning systems.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth and impactful projects.

I am a results-oriented AI Engineer with over 10 years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable machine learning and deep learning systems. My expertise lies in translating complex business requirements into robust AI solutions, ensuring that the technology serves the needs of the organization effectively. I thrive in fast-paced startup environments and excel in fully remote teams.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led projects that involve full-stack AI development, including data manipulation, model training, cloud deployment, and API integration. My recent work includes designing domain-specific generative AI models and building RAG-based pipelines for enterprise search solutions. I am passionate about integrating AI with blockchain technologies and have prototyped innovative solutions that enhance user experiences in various applications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

AI Engineer

Freelance

Oct 2024 - Present (10 months)

Designed and fine-tuned domain-specific generative AI models for tasks such as intelligent summarization, code generation, and automated customer support. Built RAG-based pipelines using LangChain, Weaviate, and Pinecone for enterprise search solutions; deployed scalable endpoints via FastAPI and serverless containers.

JJ

Senior ML Engineer

Johnson and Johnson

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Designed and deployed OCR and object detection models (YOLOv5, Faster R-CNN) to automate medical device identification and traceability, reducing manual inspection time by 40% and improving labeling accuracy by 28%. Developed semantic segmentation models using self-supervised learning for microscopic images, enhancing the test IoU by 0.3 and implemented post-processing pipelines to refine predicti

FA

Deep Learning Engineer

Fujitsu America

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Developed a custom BERT-based QA system for technical document retrieval and a root cause analysis model using anomaly detection, decreasing resolution time by 22% and boosting alarm handling accuracy. Engineered a pipeline to clean, embed, and index multi-lingual telecom documents, and created a feedback loop to improve QA model performance over time.

KS

Applied ML Engineer

Kickback Space

Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)

Led the development of a DL-based hybrid gaze tracking model to enhance VR user interaction, improving accuracy by 15% and enabling real-time integration in immersive applications. Collected gaze dataset using eye-tracking hardware, preprocessed noisy input data, and optimized inference speed for live feedback in Unity-based environments.

SF

ML Engineer

SJ Foods

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 7 months)

Built and deployed time series forecasting models (ARIMA, Prophet, LSTM) to predict food prices and purchase amounts, resulting in a 34% improvement in forecast precision and a 20% reduction in food waste. Built scalable ETL pipelines for real-time data aggregation from vendor APIs and inventory databases, enabling dynamic forecasts and inventory dashboards.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Northeastern University logoNU

Northeastern University

Master of Science, Computer Science

Pursued a Master of Science in Computer Science, focusing on advanced topics in the field. Gained in-depth knowledge and practical skills relevant to modern computing.

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