Daniel Vargas
@danielvargas
Machine Learning and AI professional driving innovation and efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I am a Machine Learning and AI professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing AI solutions that streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency. My expertise spans diverse industries, including medical devices, aerospace, and consumer products. I have a proven track record in end-to-end AI project management, from data collection to model deployment, with a strong focus on process automation.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led cross-functional teams, optimized AI models, and ensured compliance with industry regulations. My recent projects include developing an AI-powered procurement item-matching system that reduced matching time by 91.6% and an AI Agent-powered system for automatic data extraction from invoices, significantly improving operational efficiency. I am passionate about leveraging machine learning, deep learning, and AI technologies to drive innovation and deliver impactful results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal AI Engineer
Lateral AI
Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)
Developed an AI-powered procurement item-matching system for a car parts retailer, significantly improving procurement efficiency. Delivered an AI Agent-powered system for automatic data extraction from invoices and built a Generative AI-powered compliance solution, enhancing quality standards.
Director, AI Engineering
Innodem Neurosciences
Feb 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 8 months)
Led AI engineering initiatives, ensuring compliance with health information regulations and managing agile processes to prioritize impactful features for the business.
AI Advisor
Queva
Feb 2024 - Sep 2023 (-1 years 7 months)
Provided expert advice on AI solutions and strategies, enhancing the company's AI capabilities and project outcomes.
Sr. Machine Learning Engineer
FightCamp
Oct 2023 - Jun 2023 (-1 years 8 months)
Designed and implemented machine learning infrastructure for human activity recognition, developing neural networks for boxing punch detection and deploying models on Android devices for real-time processing.
Data Science Consultant
Master Data Analysis
Oct 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 3 months)
Designed and facilitated a data science training program, coaching data analysts and enhancing their technical proficiency to meet business objectives.
Sr. Machine Learning Engineer
Innodem Neurosciences
Feb 2019 - Feb 2021 (2 years)
Trained neural network models for eye-tracking applications and operationalized deep learning pipelines, enhancing model deployment capabilities and real-time inference.
Sr. Business Systems Analyst
Canadian National
Apr 2018 - Jan 2019 (9 months)
Analyzed business requirements and crafted an NLP model to support requirements management, improving efficiency in the elicitation process.
Machine Learning Engineer
Aura Heath (Crowdbotics)
Nov 2017 - May 2018 (6 months)
Developed a recommendation system for an audio streaming service, achieving high accuracy in content recommendations.
Project Management Lead
Bombardier Aerospace
Jul 2017 - Mar 2018 (8 months)
Supported aircraft development phases through project management processes, ensuring completion within scope and budget.
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Bombardier Aerospace
Jul 2014 - Jul 2017 (3 years)
Led continuous improvement projects, achieving significant reductions in lead times and rework rates through process optimization.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Consultant
Quality Global Business
Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 (5 months)
Consulted on Lean Six Sigma projects, mentoring teams and achieving significant cost savings across multiple companies.
Technical Assurance & Validation Engineer II
Johnson & Johnson
Nov 2010 - Jul 2012 (1 year 8 months)
Established validation procedures for computerized systems and led design experiments to improve process parameters.
Manufacturing Engineer
CEA Medical Manufacturing
Jul 2009 - Jul 2010 (1 year)
Managed successful manufacturing system transfers and led Lean Six Sigma projects to enhance production efficiency.
Process Engineering Supervisor
Andin International
Apr 2008 - May 2009 (1 year 1 month)
Led projects to improve inventory management and production efficiency, optimizing assembly space usage.
Intermodal and Equipment Control Coordinator
Maersk Line
Jul 2007 - Apr 2008 (9 months)
Led the deployment of SAP in the Caribbean cluster, enhancing operational efficiency and data management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DeepLearning.AI
Generative Adversarial Networks
2023 - 2023
Completed a course on Generative Adversarial Networks, exploring their architecture and applications.
DeepLearning.AI
Natural Language Processing
2023 - 2023
Completed a course in Natural Language Processing, focusing on techniques and applications in AI.
DeepLearning.AI
Machine Learning Engineering
2021 - 2021
Completed a course on Machine Learning Engineering for Production, focusing on MLOps practices.
Microsoft
Data Science
2020 - 2020
Achieved certification as an Azure Data Scientist Associate, demonstrating proficiency in data science on Azure.
Udacity
Machine Learning Engineering
2019 - 2019
Completed a Nanodegree in Machine Learning Engineering, focusing on practical applications of machine learning.
DeepLearning.AI
Deep Learning
2018 - 2018
Completed a course in Deep Learning, covering neural networks and their applications.
The Johns Hopkins University
Data Science
2017 - 2017
Completed a Data Science Specialization, focusing on data analysis and statistical modeling.
University of Ottawa
Master of Engineering, Engineering Management
2012 - 2014
Six Sigma Development Group, LLC
Lean Six Sigma
2012 - 2012
Achieved certification as a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, demonstrating expertise in process improvement.
Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo (INTEC)
Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Engineering
2004 - 2008
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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