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Evan Riley

Otsego,MN

Summary

Aspiring AI Safety Engineer with hands-on experience testing large language models for unsafe outputs, hallucinations, and ethical misalignment. Strong foundation in software development with a degree in Software Development and current AI safety internship. Skilled in prompt engineering, red-teaming, and designing guardrails. Seeking to contribute to safe and responsible AI deployment in real-world applications.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

AI Safety Engineering Intern

Personify AI
05.2025 - Current
  • Designed and executed red-teaming tests to identify unsafe outputs and prompt failures in large language models (LLMs)
  • Wrote Python scripts to automate prompt evaluation, monitor model behavior, and log safety violations
  • Contributed to development of input guardrails and filtering logic to reduce hallucinations and toxic outputs
  • Helped improve model reliability by reporting edge-case behavior to engineering teams and suggesting fixes
  • Participated in cross-functional meetings focused on ethical AI deployment and safety-first feature planning
  • Created test cases to evaluate LLM behavior under adversarial prompts and edge-case scenarios
  • Reviewed output logs and flagged examples of inappropriate or unhelpful responses
  • Participated in prompt review sessions to evaluate model responses against safety benchmarks
  • Assisted in fine-tuning prompts and filters for improved model alignment with ethical use cases
  • Documented safety evaluation protocols and suggested improvements to internal QA processes
  • Studied and applied AI safety principles (e.g., alignment, robustness, interpretability) during test design

Manager

Murray Enterprises
08.2023 - Current
  • Supervised team operations during high-volume shifts, ensuring performance, safety, and food quality standards were met
  • Trained and onboarded new employees in company procedures, health protocols, and customer service
  • Delegated tasks and adjusted workflows in real time to resolve bottlenecks and meet service targets
  • Maintained accurate shift logs, handled cash accountability, and communicated staffing needs to upper management
  • Managed crisis situations calmly and efficiently, promoting teamwork and conflict resolution under pressure

Assembler

Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Independently assembled complex $40,000+ electronic insulation foam sprayers by following detailed, multi-step technical procedures
  • Identified and reported safety issues in the production environment, preventing potential delays or hazards
  • Met tight deadlines by managing workload efficiently, including arriving early and staying late when necessary
  • Trained a new team member on build procedures, improving team output and reducing onboarding time
  • Maintained high quality standards through precise mechanical and electrical component integration

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Software Development

Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN
05-2025

Skills

  • AI Safety & Alignment Testing

  • Prompt Red-Teaming & Evaluation

  • Python

  • SQL / MariaDB

  • C / C#

  • Git & GitHub

  • Visual Studio Code

  • Bias & Hallucination Detection

  • Model Testing & Reporting

  • Agile Project Planning

  • Linux CLI

  • Problem Solving

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

AI Safety Engineering Intern

Personify AI
05.2025 - Current

Manager

Murray Enterprises
08.2023 - Current

Assembler

Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
08.2022 - 07.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Software Development

Anoka Technical College

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