Arnold Wessman
Portland
Summary
Dynamic AI Systems Architect and Linux Engineer with a robust background in machine learning infrastructure, cloud computing, and system administration. Proven success in designing and deploying AI-driven micro-cloud architectures while optimizing AI inference workflows and leading cross-functional development teams. Expertise in leveraging containerization, virtualization, and GPU-accelerated computing to enhance system performance. Committed to integrating automation, data analytics, and scalable AI solutions to drive efficiency and innovation, particularly in high-stakes environments demanding regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
C.I.O / A.I. Systems Architect
Big Kitty Labs
01.2024 - Current
- Led machine learning software development, managing a team of 18 developers and delivering AI-driven solutions.
- Designed a MicroCloud-based edge AI sandbox platform for CNNs, RNNs, and transformer models to support scalable experimentation and deployment.
- Optimized AI inference workflows using VLLM, reducing inference time by 15–30%, and deployed models using BentoML, achieving a 40% improvement in deployment efficiency.
- Delivered scalable, containerized AI model environments using Kubernetes-based Canonical MicroCloud clusters.
Senior Underwriter & AI Research & Development
SBR Capital
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed custom operational analysis reports to assess business downtime and financial impact from government-mandated COVID-19 closures.
- Designed and automated state-specific underwriting packages for COVID-19 compliance, ensuring regulatory alignment across 35 states.
- Streamlined case report generation and regulatory research workflows, achieving a 900% reduction in manual effort and processing time through AI-driven automation.
- Conducted in-depth research on IRS COVID-19 guidance, OSHA requirements, and state regulations to ensure comprehensive business compliance.
Technical Specialist
Alternate Solutions
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed system administration for ManageEngine, Mitel Telephony, and hybrid Active Directory/Azure environments.
- Delivered technical training on Mitel Telephony, MobiControl, and Microsoft Intune to incoming staff, significantly improving onboarding efficiency.
Education
Associate Science -
College, University
01.2005
Skills
- Virtual machine and container management
- KVM and LXD expertise
- Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
- GPU inference optimization
- Experience with VLLM and PyTorch
- Model deployment expertise
- Efficient programming automation techniques
- Advanced shell scripting skills
- Proficient in Python
- Team leadership
- Project execution management
- Collaborative team development
- Data analytics
- Machine learning
- Infrastructure planning
- System design
- Infrastructure development
- Analytical and critical thinker
Accomplishments
Built and scaled a cross-functional team of full-stack and ML engineers from 1 to 18 members within 18 months.
Led the design and implementation of specialized inference pipelines for retrieval and augmentation in a generative AI application for religious content.
Architected and deployed multiple ML applications on custom cloud infrastructure tailored for on-premises workloads.
Conducted advanced research into novel search and retrieval techniques for generative AI use cases.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Division Building
- Built the AI division at Big Kitty Labs from the ground up, leading architecture, development, and deployment of the AI-driven solutions.
- Led the underwriting division at SBR Capital for package development and operational reports
- Solutioning
- Designed and implemented custom AI sandbox platform based on Canonical Micro-cloud, LXD containers & BentoML Framework
Timeline
C.I.O / A.I. Systems Architect
Big Kitty Labs
01.2024 - Current
Senior Underwriter & AI Research & Development
SBR Capital
01.2022 - 03.2024
Technical Specialist
Alternate Solutions
07.2021 - 01.2022
Associate Science -
College, University
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