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Spearheading strategic development across innovative ventures that grew from the pioneering R&D work at YLabz and G.N.Seven. ZoeWave drives advancements in technology, blending cutting-edge innovations with practical applications.
-- Known for his versatility as an architect, visionary thinker and public speaker, he has played a pivotal role in shaping transformative platforms and ecosystems. His expertise spans mobile, AR/VR (visionOS), machine learning and biosensors, with recognized achievements such as patents, scientific publications/posters, the JavaOne Rock Star title, and a 3-time Amazon Code Ninja distinction.
Leading YLabz as a pioneering technology lab dedicated to experimental research in AI, robotics, and biosensors. YLabz serves as the engine of breakthrough innovations, continuously pushing the boundaries of technology.
-- Known for his technical prowess as a developer, designer, and product manager he has made significant contributions to the mobile ecosystem on both Android (Kotlin, Jetpack Compose) and iOS (Swift, SwiftUI)
-- Known as the AI/ML “Data Janitor” and “Data Detective,” he specializes in cleaning, balancing, and interpreting complex datasets. With a focus on predictive modeling and explainable AI, he has optimized models to achieve an exceptional balance of precision and recall, driving significant advancements in predictive accuracy and reliability.
Transforming advanced research from YLabz into consumer-ready products, G.N.Seven emphasizes design thinking, rapid prototyping, and data-driven ethnography. It incubates a portfolio of companies—from AI-driven health solutions to robotics and AR/VR applications—each addressing distinct industry challenges and delivering scalable, user-centered solutions. G.N.Seven ensures that groundbreaking research becomes seamlessly integrated into everyday life.
-- Known for his ability to set the path from advanced tech concepts to intuitive, market-ready products, he leads the journey from innovation to accessible solutions.
Overview of Our Work
What We Do
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How We Do It
DroidCon (Boston & SF) · Google DevFest · 360iDev · 360AndDev · And Robot · AIDevWorld · IDTechEx · Developer Week · DesignWest · JavaOne · SV Forum · SVCC · ComicCon
Resume: https://shorturl.at/ejyAJ
Greetings!
Thrilled to share a bit about a journey as a Developer, Designer, and Product Architect. Driven by a passion for creating impactful technology solutions, the focus has been on exploring new frontiers in mobile development, augmented / virtual reality, and artificial intelligence/machine learning.
Blending Creativity, Technology, and Design
At the heart of this work is a commitment to fusing creativity with advanced tech like AI/ML, AR/VR, blockchain and exploring quantum computing to develop meaningful solutions. Each project provides a unique opportunity to blend creativity with technical skill, tackling challenges and delivering impactful experiences.
Technology Specialist
Expertise spans both mobile and wearable technology, with a deep toolkit across Android (Kotlin, MAD Jetpack Compose) and iOS (Swift, SwiftUI, SwiftData), as well as machine learning in Python (TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn) and Blockchain (Solana) / web (axum) in Rust. This diverse skill set makes it possible to craft seamless, user-centered solutions across various platforms.
Crafting Experiences that Resonate
A customer-centric design philosophy guides this work, creating products that genuinely connect with users. Every project begins with understanding the customer journey and iteratively refining designs based on user feedback. This data-driven, ethnographic approach ensures that products not only meet expectations but also create memorable, meaningful experiences.
Career Highlights
At ZoeWave, leading efforts in AI/ML, AR/VR, and health and fitness applications has meant working on cutting-edge products, collaborating with leading tech companies, and teaching emerging tech nationwide. Experience as an ML BioData Scientist at Target Discovery/MassWerx included preparing complex data, optimizing models, and deploying high-accuracy AI solutions for impactful results.
Vision
Future of software engineering lies in the synergy of multi-skilled developers collaborating with Generative AI, acting as architects directing AI to build, optimize, and innovate.
My goal is to continue leading in this space, driving advancements that shape how technology serves society.
Current Tech Stacks
Android / WearOS / XR
Core Frameworks: Kotlin · Kotlin Coroutines (Flow/Channels) · Jetpack Compose (Material 3) · Hilt (ViewModel, Navigation, Room, Testing) · Room · Coil · Workmanager · Junit4 · CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
App Frameworks: Google Maps · Health Connect · CameraX · BLE · ML Kit
Android XR [www.ZoeWare.com]: ARCore
Articles: https://zoewave.medium.com/list/android-dev-1c5b527d5a4d
Modern Android Development (MAD): https://www.ylabz.com/platforms/mobile/android
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=YLabZ
iOS / watchOS / visionOS
Core Frameworks: Swift · SwiftUI · SF Symbols · SwiftData (w/ history) · Swift Structured Concurrency · Combine · Swift Package Manager · Swift Testing · CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
App Frameworks: Swift Charts · Core Motion · CoreML · Apple Maps · ARKit · Apple Health
visionOS Frameworks [www.ZoeWare.com]: RealityKit · RealityView · ARKit · Reality Composer Pro · MaterialX · USDZ
Articles: https://zoewave.medium.com/apple-platforms-97be2d63f6bd
Modern iOS Development (MiD): https://www.ylabz.com/platforms/mobile/ios
Apple App Store: Coming Soon!
AI / ML
Mojo (Python) · Google Colab · Pandas · Numpy · TensorFlow (pipeline) · Scikit-learn (RF, KNN, SVM) with RFE(CV) and strat-k-folds
Understanding: SHAP · LIME · ELI5
Visualization: Plotly · Matplotlib · Seaborn · Altair
Database: MongoDB with PyTables HDF5 files
Security: Blockchain with Solidity smart contracts (using Brownie)
Deployment: Docker image on AWS with 99.8% prediction accuracy
Articles: https://zoewave.medium.com/list/aiml-dev-on-mobile-6f5751e000ae
Projects: https://zoewave.medium.com/list/aiml-projects-c0dc5ddccb6b
Rust Language
Web: Built scalable solutions using the Rust Axum server.
Quantum Computing: Rust with PyO3 / Google Cirq.
Blockchain: Leveraged HashGraph in blockchain applications.
Robotics: robotics development via Robotics.rs.
Tech Background
Proven track record showcasing a history of achievements and a broad skill set, consistently demonstrated through top-rated performance and multiple industry accolades. Recognized for thought leadership and granted early access to cutting-edge tools and technologies by leading companies, this expertise is actively shared as a sought-after speaker promoting the tech ecosystem.
Transforming ideas from informal discussions into well-funded startups highlights a unique ability to turn vision into reality. Extensive experience in founding and scaling multiple companies has cultivated a diverse range of valuable skills, including hiring technical talent, project planning, and managing client relationships.
Practical expertise in application development combined with research in emerging technologies delivers realistic proposals and innovative solutions. These capabilities provide a strong foundation for driving growth, fostering collaboration, and creating impactful results for partners and clients alike.
Info
Companies: https://www.zoewave.com/companies
ML Projects: https://www.gnseven.com/projects/ml-on-mobile
App Projects: https://www.gnseven.com/projects
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