Welcome to my GitHub profile, a hub for innovative software development, full-stack solutions, and cutting-edge AI projects. I'm an AI Engineer and versatile software developer based in Pensacola, Florida, with over 8 years of experience creating scalable, robust, and secure applications across diverse technological domains. Whether you're into full-stack coding, AI innovations, or rapid prototyping, you're in the right place.

I'm passionate about:

• 💻 Full-Stack Development: Crafting comprehensive, high-performance software solutions from frontend to backend.
• 🚀 Innovation & Rapid Prototyping: Quickly turning ideas into working prototypes to accelerate development and innovation.
• 🤖 AI & Generative Models: Leveraging advanced AI technologies to enhance software intelligence and user experiences.

I love diving into new challenges, exploring emerging technologies, and collaborating with dynamic teams to push the boundaries of what's possible.

• Programming Languages: Python, Scala, Java, Go, C++, C#, TypeScript, JavaScript
• AI & Data: Generative AI (LLMs, RAG, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, distillation, guardrails, agent frameworks), LangChain, machine learning, data engineering, model deployment, model drift control
• Data Platforms & ETL: Databricks, Snowflake, Elastic, BigQuery, Graph databases, SQL & NoSQL, Airflow, Spark
• Web Technologies: Modern frontend and backend frameworks
• Other Skills: Infrastructure optimization, rapid prototyping, continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD), solution optimization

• OpenText
  AI Engineer (August 2016 - Present)

  • Led design, prototyping, and deployment of GenAI/LLM solutions (RAG, agentic AI, prompt engineering) for enterprise-scale applications.
  • Delivered multiple AI/ML POCs, successfully transitioning innovations to production and aligning with customer needs.
  • Provided technical leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams, driving best practices in AI architecture and deployment.
  • Engineered and optimized high-performance AI pipelines and ETL infrastructure (Python, Scala, SQL, Airflow, bespoke apps), improving automation, data quality, and reducing deployment times by 30%.
  • Partnered with product, engineering, and cybersecurity teams to deliver actionable insights and innovative solutions for threat detection and analysis.
  • Provided technical leadership for cross-functional engineering teams, mentoring junior engineers and guiding architectural decisions to align with business goals.
  • Collaborated with product, engineering, and cybersecurity teams to define and execute AI roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Fostered a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

• AppRiver
  Threat Research | ML Engineer (August 2016 - January 2022)

  • Led development of ML-driven automation tools and AI systems for real-time threat detection and response.
  • Designed and implemented scalable algorithms for analyzing large-scale email and security data, reducing false positives by 15%.
  • Collaborated with engineering and cybersecurity teams to drive innovation and deliver production-ready AI solutions.

• ShipTracks (Startup)
  DevOps Engineer (January 2010 - August 2016)

  • Built and maintained proprietary data management and processing solutions, supporting rapid prototyping and deployment in a startup environment.
  • Engineered secure TCP client-server architectures for real-time vessel tracking.
  • Led development of internal tools for data analysis and operational efficiency.
  • Designed and maintained application servers and network infrastructure (Windows, Linux).

Below are select proprietary AI/ML projects delivered in professional roles. Project details and demonstrations can be discussed in interviews or upon request.

• ETP-ML (Email Threat Protection ML): Real-time ML scoring engine for email threat detection, analyzing millions of emails daily.
• Rapid LLM Integration: Integrated LLMs into analytics pipelines, automating classification and reducing manual workload.
• Content Aviator: AI-powered content assistant for chat-based search, summarization, and multilingual support (see OpenText Content Aviator).

• Technical lead for AI and data-driven projects, guiding teams from ideation through POC to production.
• Strong technical communicator: Presenting complex AI/ML topics to diverse audiences, authoring technical blogs, contributing to open source, and mentoring peers.
• Advocate for cross-team collaboration, customer-centric innovation, and continuous learning.
• Completed advanced coursework in Deep Learning, NLP, and LLMs (Coursera, DeepLearning.AI).

When I'm not coding, you'll find me:

• Exploring emerging trends in AI and technology
• Sharing knowledge through tech blogs, mentoring, and community events
• Enjoying creative breaks and engaging with tech humor 😄

• Email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bearhuddleston

Reach out for collaboration, discussions, or simply to connect!

Happy coding!