Eichen Kris
@eichenkris1
AI data specialist and educator skilled in annotation, ML data pipelines, and model readiness.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Ph.D. computer scientist with many years of AI research, data preparation, annotation, and teaching experience, focused on making datasets reliable and model-ready. I have led and contributed to projects across text, audio, image, video, code, and structured data, and I emphasize careful, repeatable workflows and clear documentation.
My background includes lecturing on AI and systems programming, independent AI/ML research and annotation projects, and systems engineering with a focus on data security and infrastructure. I hold cloud and container certifications and bring a practical blend of technical skills, pedagogy, and attention to detail to teams building safer, smarter AI.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UTLecturer, Computer Science
University of Tampa
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Taught AI, ML, and systems programming courses and designed projects focused on data preparation and annotation, training students to produce reusable, model-ready datasets.
AI & Data Specialist
Independent Research & Projects
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 9 months)
Executed AI/ML projects involving dataset curation, labeling (text, image, structured), model training and evaluation, and collaboration with academic and open-source groups to improve AI safety and quality.
Systems Engineer
Miami Tech Ecosystem
Jan 2001 - Dec 2014 (13 years 11 months)
Built and supported infrastructure with emphasis on data security and segregation for clients across EdTech, HealthTech, and IT security, ensuring reliable data access and monitoring.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Florida
Doctor of Philosophy, Computer Science
2014 - 2020
Completed doctoral studies in Computer Science with research and practical work related to AI, data preparation, and model evaluation.
UFUniversity of Florida
Master of Science, Computer Science
1999 - 2001
Completed a Master of Science in Computer Science with coursework and projects supporting advanced computing topics.
UFUniversity of Florida
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
1993 - 1997
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with foundational coursework in programming, systems, and algorithms.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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