Welcome to My Corner of the Web!

I’m thrilled you’ve found your way here, adventurer! 🧭

Feel free to dive into my blog, where I explore my professional journey and a variety of interests that inspire me. If you’d like to know more about my professional background, let’s connect on LinkedIn.

Academic Journey

My academic journey began at the University of Tennessee, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Mathematics. From there, I pursued a Master’s degree in Computer Science at TENNLab, a leading research group focused on transforming computing through insights from the human brain. My research included neuromorphic algorithms for 3D navigation and LiDAR-based object detection, and I had the incredible opportunity to work with Intel's Loihi, a cutting-edge neuromorphic research chip.

Professional Experience

I’ve had the privilege of contributing to diverse projects across multiple domains:

• As a co-founder of Potify, I helped develop and deploy a pothole tracking app that modernized Knoxville's work order system.
• At AT&T, I designed a NoSQL Cassandra database API to enable real-time audits of massive datasets.
• During my time at Meta, I built a GraphQL API to streamline branded content creation.
• Most recently, I’ve worked on projects that bring machine learning into production, creating scalable systems and enabling groundbreaking experiences.

Skills and Interests

I specialize in backend and MLOps, with proficiency in:

• Designing scalable microservices with Traefik, Kong, and Docker.
• Building CI/CD pipelines and automating model lifecycles with GitHub Actions, RabbitMQ, and MLflow.
• Deploying optimized machine learning models using PyTorch, ONNX, and Azure.

When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me:

• At the gym 🏋️‍♂️, skiing 🎿, or scuba diving 🤿.
• Exploring new restaurants 🍽️ or capturing moments through photography 📸 during my travels.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoyed the brief glimpse into my world! Feel free to reach out—I’d love to hear from you!

—AP