Summary

AI/ML Solutions Engineer with 20+ years of cross-industry experience bridging technical implementation and business operations. Currently completing AI & Machine Learning Engineering bootcamp with hands-on expertise in Python, machine learning frameworks, and data analysis. Proven ability to understand complex business problems, design technical solutions, and translate AI/ML capabilities into measurable value for diverse stakeholders. Background spans B2B technical sales, logistics operations, entrepreneurial project management, and client-facing solution delivery. Excels at orchestrating AI technologies to solve real-world challenges by combining technical fluency with deep operational understanding and consultative approach honed across multiple industries.

Technical Skills

Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib) • Development Tools (Git, GitHub, Jupyter Notebook, VS Code, Docker, Bash) • Machine Learning (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch - in progress) • Deep Learning & AI (HuggingFace - in progress) • Data & Cloud (SQL, PySpark, AWS - in progress) • Deployment (Flask, FastAPI, Kubernetes - in progress) • Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Professional Experience

Over-the-Road Truck Driver

Werner Enterprises Inc. | Dallas, TX | January 2023 - Present
Manage long-haul transportation operations, route optimization, and logistics coordination for Class A CDL operations

  • Execute cross-country freight deliveries using Class A CDL skills, managing route planning and trip optimization to consistently meet tight delivery schedules while maintaining 100% safety compliance
  • Coordinate real-time logistics operations under pressure, adapting to changing weather conditions, traffic patterns, and customer requirements in dynamic environments
  • Apply systems thinking and analytical problem-solving to optimize fuel efficiency, delivery timing, and load management across multi-state routes
  • Maintain detailed transportation logs and documentation in compliance with DOT regulations, demonstrating attention to detail and regulatory adherence
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and operational challenges using root cause analysis and critical thinking to minimize downtime and ensure on-time performance

Vehicle Transport Driver

Pinnacle Transport | Elkhart, IN | July 2022 - December 2022
Transported commercial box trucks and cargo vans from manufacturers to dealerships and corporate clients

  • Delivered box trucks and cargo vans from manufacturing facilities to dealerships and corporate clients including Amazon and Federal Express, managing logistics coordination and delivery scheduling
  • Executed pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure transport safety and compliance with manufacturer specifications
  • Coordinated with dispatchers and clients to optimize delivery routes and timing, demonstrating communication skills and customer service focus
  • Maintained clean driving record while navigating diverse road conditions and urban delivery environments across multiple states

Retail Sales Associate

Ashley HomeStore | Colton, CA | September 2021 - July 2022
Guided customers through furniture purchasing decisions, maintained visual merchandising, and participated in ongoing training

  • Consulted with customers daily to identify home furniture needs and preferences, translating lifestyle requirements into product recommendations that drove sales and customer satisfaction
  • Maintained organized and visually appealing store displays by implementing merchandising standards, creating engaging shopping environment that showcased product features
  • Participated in daily sales meetings and product training sessions to stay current on inventory, promotions, and sales techniques, continuously improving product knowledge
  • Built customer relationships through consultative selling approach, demonstrating attention to detail and active listening to match customers with appropriate furniture solutions

Sleep Consultant

Banner Mattress | Colton, CA | August 2018 - December 2019
Guided customers through sleep product selection using consultative sales approach and product presentations

  • Conducted personalized sleep presentations daily to identify customer needs and preferences, recommending optimal mattress and bedding solutions based on sleep challenges and comfort requirements
  • Maintained clean and orderly store environment by implementing visual merchandising standards that enhanced product appeal and created welcoming shopping experience
  • Provided daily sales reports and performance metrics to management, tracking conversion rates and customer feedback to inform inventory and sales strategies
  • Ensured customer satisfaction through post-sale follow-up communications, building long-term relationships and generating referral business

Freelance Marketing & Web Development Consultant

Self Employed | November 2017 - September 2021
Provided digital marketing, web development, and business consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses

  • Developed custom websites for local businesses using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, translating client requirements into functional web solutions that improved their online presence and customer acquisition
  • Secured independent contractor opportunities including publication advertising sales, arranging 20+ in-person appointments weekly with local business owners and conducting presentations to secure advertising contracts
  • Managed pay-per-click advertising campaigns and landing page optimization projects that generated positive ROI by analyzing conversion data and implementing A/B testing strategies
  • Prospected and closed 15+ local business clients through B2B networking and consultative sales, identifying marketing needs and creating custom service packages
  • Coordinated with graphic designers and vendors to deliver complete marketing solutions, managing multiple client projects simultaneously using project management and prioritization skills
  • Adapted service offerings during COVID-19 period to help small businesses transition to digital commerce, demonstrating entrepreneurial resilience and business agility

Security Systems Professional

ADT Security Services / Protection 1 | Riverside, CA | 2013 - 2017
Advanced from installation technician to residential sales to corporate B2B account executive through company acquisitions and demonstrated performance

  • Progressed from hands-on technician role installing alarm systems to residential sales representative to corporate account executive, demonstrating technical knowledge, sales ability, and business development skills across 14-year career in security industry
  • Designed and sold large-scale commercial security systems including camera systems, access control, and burglar alarms to businesses throughout Southern California, requiring understanding of building specifications, electrical systems, and regulatory compliance
  • Built residential sales pipeline through business networking groups and realtor partnerships, joining local Realtor Association as affiliate and performing home safety presentations that generated qualified leads
  • Installed and repaired security systems for residential and commercial clients, troubleshot technical malfunctions using logical reasoning, and collaborated with engineering teams to ensure design functionality and installation feasibility
  • Achieved consistent quota attainment across residential and commercial sales roles by translating technical security features into value propositions and maintaining strong customer relationships through follow-up and satisfaction checks

Licensed Real Estate Agent

Pass Area Realty | Beaumont, CA | 2010 - 2013
Represented buyers and sellers in residential real estate transactions, performing market analysis and client relationship management

  • Conducted comparative market analysis (CMA) and property valuations using market data and analytical methods to price homes competitively and advise clients on purchase decisions
  • Prospected for buyer and seller clients through networking, referrals, and community outreach, building pipeline of qualified leads in competitive real estate market
  • Managed complex real estate transactions from initial consultation through closing, coordinating with lenders, inspectors, escrow officers, and title companies to ensure smooth execution
  • Prepared and negotiated purchase agreements, disclosures, and contracts while ensuring compliance with real estate regulations and client protection
  • Guided clients through home buying and selling process by translating market conditions and property features into clear recommendations that aligned with their financial goals

Education

TripleTen | AI & Machine Learning Engineering Bootcamp | 2025
9-month intensive program covering Python, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, and MLOps

Roadmasters Drivers School | Class A CDL Certification | Fort Worth, TX | December 2022
Professional truck driving certification program covering vehicle operation, safety regulations, and DOT compliance

Musicians Institute | Music Production & Guitar Performance Certificates | Hollywood, CA | 2005
Specialized training in audio production, music theory, and performance techniques

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